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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
7
The Princeton Democrat mocks Mr. Hughes for launching a new slogan "Undiluted Americanism" in New York on Tuesday. It questions whether a former U S Supreme Court judge would approve such advertising craft and foresees more slogans from party managers.
A traveler recounts political chatter on a train with four men. One had voted for Wilson before, three supported Roosevelt, and one admitted casting a Taft ballot.
Six observers from the Marengo Observer said they favored Wilson and predicted his win would produce the largest re election margin ever observed, citing their informal tallies and confidence in a historic second term.
This remedy is recommended for family use especially in summer and promises relief without delay. It is described as thoroughly reliable and widely available through T C Basye as an advertised product.
The Athern Railway Co furnished three coaches and a baggage car sent to Tell City Thursday night to accommodate the Second Regiment of Infantry and equipment, which will leave for Fort Harrison today. Tell City's company, commanded by Captain Sidney Cummings, numbers eighty eight men, among the largest in the state, with sixty five as peace strength. Company C of Monticello has eighty three men, the next largest. Detective Hawkins, formerly of Tell City and recently with the Southern R R in Huntingburg, joins Company I at Tell City.
Immoral advertisement urges recipients to cut out the slip and mail it to Foley & Co in Chicago promising a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar, kidney pills, and cathartic tablets for bronchial issues and colds. The notice is presented by T. C. Basye as an advertisement.
John F Habermel a traveling salesman for Hirsch Stein Fertilizer Company based in Chicago secures about thirty men and boys from Corydon and Palmyra to work at the Hammond Indiana plant. They sail north last week at 25 cents an hour for a ten hour day with a $12 rail fare bonus after thirty days. The contract allows work beyond ten hours and notes rising demand for labor across local businesses.
Mrs Otto Gans of Zanesville Ohio recounts four years of stomach trouble and weight loss. A friend advised Chamberlain’s Tablets and after taking two she became well. For sale by T C Basye.
Perry County Treasurer Welly opened sealed bids for Tobin Township rock road bonds totaling 11490 dollars. Seven offers were filed. Fletcher American National Bank of Indianapolis purchased at par plus accrued interest and a 286 dollar premium. Other bidders included Cannelton National Bank and several Indianapolis firms.
An advertisement urges readers to consider Foley Kidney Pills for dullness fatigue backache rheumatic pain and other signs of kidney trouble. The copy claims prompt and efficient relief and is attributed to T. C. Basye.
Reports from Tell City, Cannelton and Rockport note centennial preparations in Perry County with decorations and events July 3 4 and July 20 22. Local boosters praise Tell City News sixteen page edition and advise caution on roads with speeds and trees to improve life and safety.
Poisons Retained in the body are claimed to cause rheum asm scrofula malaria constipation blood poison. Number 40 For The Blood is said to expel poisons and cure blood poison in its worst form. Boonville and Warrick county are cited in local notices about travel tickets and band performances. The Huntingburg Signal warns against auto speeding and reckless driving.
An old advertisement touts Lax-A-Man as a cure for constipation biliousness indigestion and liver troubles. It claims relief from headaches dullness and poor digestion and is credited to Soldsby T. C. Basye.
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