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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1917

Page

3

Hall's Catarrh Medicine and Pills Advertisement

Local applications cannot reach the seat of the disease so an internal remedy is needed. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and affects the mucous surfaces through the blood. Prescribed by top physicians, it combines tonics and blood purifiers to treat catarrh and related conditions. Testimonials are available, sent by F. J. Cheney Co. Toledo Ohio. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F.J. Chenney CO Toledo

Freshness and gossip in social extremes

A reflective nugget notes that many women seem less fresh than their paint suggests while some men are more so. It jokes that some people are so unimportant they provide no material for gossip. It observes that speech delivery can fail and that charity leaves sins unspoken to keep gossip from sticking.

Willie’s Mother Bill Teaches Paying in Love

A boy, ten, drafts a bill for coal carrying water and errands, then receives a counter bill from his mother for kindness and years of care. The exchange ends with the boy gifting love and service in return, illustrating simple parental love and reciprocal effort.

Willie Willlie

Chamberlains Tablets Praise From Mrs Riley

To the Public I have used Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion for six months and they give me much good. Mrs C E Riley of Ilion New York says she has never used a remedy that did her so much good and Chamberlains Tablets are available everywhere.

Chamberlain C. E. Riley Ilion N.Y

Five hens lay seven eggs Sunday vouched by witnesses

Jasper Sallings reports five hens producing seven eggs on Sunday. The account is vouched for by several witnesses, though Mr. Stalling’s word would suffice. The hens may have heard Hoover’s plea to housewives.

Jasper Sallings Mr. Stalling Hoover New Harmony Register

Chamberlain’s Tablets Endorsement By Wellsburg Druggist

S H Murphy of Wellsburg N Y reports that Chamberlain’s Tablets are the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation he has sold in thirty fours’ drug store service. Obtainable everywhere.

S. H. Murphy Wellsburg

Sparrows Come to the Rescue in City Gardens

The Petersburg Press notes sparrows working from morning to afternoon to pick insects and worms from plants, marveling at the near disappearance of garden pests. The piece suggests the English prefix attached to the sparrow's name marks him as an ally in protecting city gardens.

Bowel Remedies Highlighted by Indian Missionary

A missionary speaking in Des Moines churches recounts illness in India and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life. He asserts the remedy works as both preventive and cure for cholera and milder bowel complaints.

Des Moines Iowa India

Greathouge Named Democratic State Chairman

Charles A. Greathouge elected chairman of the Indiana Democratic State Committee. He previously served three terms as Indiana superintendent of public instruction and modernized the state’s school system. A farmer with 2,500 acres in Posey county, he is described as a capable organizer and productive worker in business and public service.

Charles A. Greathouge Democratic State Committee Indiana United States Posey County

Indiana Political Leader Praised by Newcastle Times

The Newcastle Times lauds a capable figure holding no current office in the gift of Indiana, calling him a worthy Democratic Party leader and implying party success if he collaborates with them.

Indiana Democratic Party of Newcastle Times

New Albany Relief Fund Audit Details Tornado Support

John Morris public accountant released a report on the New Albany Citizens' Relief Committee funds. Donations totaled 193 615.83 with disbursements for emergency and permanent relief, general relief, and expenses. balance 873.88. Committee has since spent 432 more on additional relief and plans to publish a book listing all subscribers.

John Morris New Albany Red Cross

Foley Kidney Pills Advertisement Testimony

George Lawrence a railroad fireman from Kittrell Mississippi reports using three bottles of Foley Kidney Pills to cure backache sluggish kidneys dull headaches and persistent sleepiness. He claims nightly awakenings decreased and overall health improved in a strong testimonial style.

George Lawrence Kittrell Miss T. C. Basye

Patriotic Girls Impress with Double Shovel Cultivator Work

J B Pierson reports that the patriotic girls used the double shovel cultivator on crops with satisfactory results. The crops look fine and the workers gain confidence for future tasks as noted by Grand View Monitor.

J. B. Pierson Grandview Monitor

Death from mad dog bite shocks Huntingburg

Thomas Weetcher died eight weeks after a stray dog bite on Washington street near the Catholic church. Despite Pasteur treatment and a brief recovery, he fell ill last Thursday and died Wednesday at about 1 a.m. The same dog bitten several others in the county also received Pasteur therapy.

Thomas Weetcher The Signal Weetcher Washington Street Catholic Church Huntingburg Wuetcher

REPLANT GARDEN SPACE FOR WINTER CROPS

USDA specialists urge home gardeners to replant freed space after harvesting radishes lettuce peas and spinach. Focus on high value vegetables and those suitable for drying or canning for winter use such as late Irish potatoes and navy beans.

United States Department of Agriculture

Replanting Guide for Late Planting Crops

Market prices support replanting in harvested sections. Choose late crops like sweet corn, beans, beets, turnips, tomatoes, squash, and pumpkins. Less nutritious options such as cabbage and cucumbers fit early freed soil. winter onions and fall greens also work.

Patriot Youth Walks 25 Miles to Enlist

A Derby youth Russell Bayrd walked 25 miles to Huntingburg to join the U S army in the infantry after donating his last funds to enlistment. Others volunteering at the local station include Kora Roe Leo Horney Leol Brenner Birdseye Irnest Stroud Roy Dooley Ivan Elliott Robert Shanner Fred Webb and Russell Martin across infantry and cavalry units in Huntingburg and surrounding towns.

Russel Bayrd Derby Perry County Huntingburg U. S E Infantry Kora J A. Roe Leo J.horney Leol D. Brenner Birdseye Irnest, Stroud

Editorial critique of Indiana editors and political appointments

The Dale Reporter claims many editors oppose Governor Goodrichs constitutional plan due to appointment disappointments. It accuses editors of syndication from party publicity bureaus and of deception about ownership while urging arrests for misrepresentation by some who publish editorials.

Dale Indiana Goodrichs Postal Department

Community-minded individuals praised by the Enquirer

The Canneton Enquirer hails a community helper as a great asset to the state and nation, praising his kind for aiding the community, state, and country.

Cannelton Enquirer

No, Fathers Do Not Kick Suitors Down Front Steps

The Topeka Capital notes that there is no basis in theory for the idea that indignant fathers physically eject objectionable suitors, saying a father merely growls at his wife when his daughter hosts an unwelcome young man.

Topeka

Migratory Bird Protection Enforces Closed Season

Federal law bans spring shooting of waterfowl and other game birds across the United States. The season is closed from February 1 to September 6, inclusive.

United States

Root Aphids Threaten Corn Across Eastern States

Entomologists warn the corn root aphid attacks corn roots across the eastern states with subterranean activity aided by brown ants. Control relies on cultivation, deep plowing, and periodic disking to disrupt ant colonies and reduce aphid eggs, or use repellents at planting time with mixtures of oil of tansy asafetida oil sassafras oil anise oil kerosene or lemon oil mixed with fertilizer.

Rocky Mountains Corn Belt South Atlantic States United States Department of Agriculture

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