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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
7
An 19th century ad promotes Favorite Prescription by Dr. R V Pierce as safe non alcoholic medicine for female weakness and debility claiming strong endorsements from physicians, printed ingredients, and free medical adviser by mail. Also offers Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
Isaac G Phillips Clark county treasurer sent 16000 to New York to cover a 120000 bond issue from twelve years ago leaving the county nearly debt free except for recent 23000 in poor house bonds A Jasper Herald note mentions forming a drum corps of 20 to 30 boys aged 14 to 17 in stylish uniforms to promote the town.
During a spring electrical storm a bolt struck a tree near Mr Strickland and momentarily jolted him. The shock alleviated his rheumatic pains, allowing him to walk unaided minutes later. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve promoted healing for cuts and wounds, promoted by T C Basre.
A Kingston street scene ends in a dust and water flinging brawl between two women. They break up after a bystander asks the cause and one replies they are just foolin. The incident is described with humorous tone and local color.
A Scarboro Maine tale recounts a lost ship from Scarboro that vanished in the China seas. A passing vessel later found a portrait of its American captain on a Chinese style painting with ship port and captain's name on the back. The painting returns to the town confirming the captain’s fate. Pineules for the Kidneys offer a 36 days trial addressing backache and kidney symptoms claiming direct kidney relief.
In Ontario a lingual contest tested boys and girls on Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. A ten year old girl spoke every syllable clearly, and judges recorded the performance on a gramophone. She received prizes and the cylinder bearing her enunciation.
DeWitts kidney and bladder pills are described as prompt and thorough in strengthening weakened kidneys and alleviating bladder inflammation. They are recommended widely and sold by T. C. Basye.
The Buffalo Express questions why opera stars should be paid to sing in foreign tongues and argues they should learn the local language, suggesting a public stance on funding performances and cultural exchange.
A giant one acre grave at Pearto Cortez Honduras holds a buried rich woman. The tombstone stands in the center with sixteen wooden figures placed around in statue like form. The grave is closed and night gives it a ghostly look as specified in her will.
In Eis Yarnell’s reminiscences, a tale about Samuel Taylor Coleridge shows his thoughts were so deep they puzzled Wordsworth and Samuel Rogers. As they left, Rogers admitted not understanding the latter part, while Wordsworth loudly echoed his own confusion.
A battle-weary commander reports a formidable army in the field as Blanco starts the action, but an aid-drenched scene reveals two drunken Americans blocking the advance, delaying the regiment by hours.
A remarkable triple coincidence is noted in French political history with deputies in 1804 and 1793 sharing identical names across districts. In 1804 Ardens M Ferry Loir et Cher M Brisson Vosges M Hugo, while in 1793 each district was represented by a man of exactly the same name.
A historical notice promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs croup hoarseness and whooping cough. It promises gentle laxative relief with a guarantee and lists sale by T. C. Basye.
The origin of the term buckboard is linked to Dr Buck who, in the 1840s, rebuilt wagon transport by placing long boards on axles and loading stores directly onto them. This innovation reduced delays from breakdowns and enabled quick load shifts, influencing both carriage and early automobile designs.
A brief vignette describes a girl tying her bonnet and raven ringlets before going to Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea store, with a note attributing the line to T. A. Sargent.
A brief observation notes a young man’s habit of glancing at a pretty girl and pursing his lips in thought, wondering what might be inside her purse.
The piece asserts a balance between work and play noted by the wisest man. It argues work times demand full physical and mental effort while rest should be complete to store energy and avoid brain fatigue. It warns against stopping work just to chase worry and ongoing mental strain.
Stomach troubles touted as cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. A man spending over two thousand dollars on remedies was cured after using a few boxes. Price 25 cents. Samples free at T. C. Basye.
Willis J. Abbot reports bitter Republican rifts after Taft forces crush opposition at the national convention in Chicago. He notes enmity toward Taft and Roosevelt, quotes Senator Crane, and recalls David B. Hill and Governor Johnson amid debates on leadership and party fate.
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