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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
2
The owner, a Rocky Ford resident, offers Two Buttes mountain in Buca County for sale. Elevation 4716 feet, acquired by homesteading era. Historically used by Indians to signal with beacon fires.
The state fair financing debate outlines a $1.6 million bond outcome after a $670000 levy and a rejected Farm Federation proposal to have the auditor hold levy proceeds. The board would handle $135000 yearly for sixteen years, costing taxpayers $810000 more than needed. A total 11.5 million in new burdens across reforms follows, with touring camp pointers noting Indiana communities expanding tourist camp facilities and Hoosier motorists seeking more directional signs.
A note on a bet paid in Salem Oregon between Walter H Lilley and George A White about ten days of fighting at Moussey. Nebraska and Iowa Legion members propose omitting Grover Cleveland from Bergdoll news in favor of initials G. Mourners of New York City police fallen in WWI honored with a bronze tablet unveiled by General Lafayette post of the American Legion.
Fragmentary notes mention teachers and a crusade in Rockport. Figures named Thomas Fortune appear with references to Salabo and Pelota in unclear context. The piece hints at school leaders and community action but lacks coherent details or outcomes.
Will Jones comments on Washington visits and politics, noting agents, public figures, and the handling of summer plans. He describes security, hospitality, and oversight of attractions like golf links during the president's absence and Alaska trip.
A meeting of the Lincoln Memorial Commission and Indiana Lincoln Memorial Association discussed erecting a memorial to Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln City or Indianapolis. Proponents urge Lincoln City as his boyhood home, arguing placement elsewhere risks misallocation of funds and misrepresents Lincoln’s Spencer County roots.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a neighborhood notice or update in Grass Saturday area. Mentions a home and event but content is unreadable and names or specifics cannot be determined.
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