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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1908

Page

7

Dr Pierce Reveals Ingredients Of Golden Bow Discovery

Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo publishes a full list of ingredients for his Golden Bow Discovery and offers a free booklet from a postal request. He claims the medicine contains no alcohol or narcotics and is made from native roots. The text promotes its use for weak stomachs biliousness and nervous exhaustion and notes Native American plant history.

R. V. Pierce Buffalo, N Dr. Pierce I Fieres Angrese Ruffalo

Neighbors and not polls drive region news

A scattered array of notes reports election practices, a new canning plant nearing completion in Jasper, and local talks on electric lines to St Meinrad and Ferdinand. Other items note a barge loss, a wind storm, a senate vacancy in Crawford Dubois Perry, and gas well activity near Simtown.

St. Meinrad and Ferdinand Rockport Ferdinand News Tell City Planing Mill Tell City Furniture Secre Fred Braun Tell Ity

Comment on Man’s Credulity Defying Women’s Opinions

A witty remark notes that many women view men who accept every word from women as having a weak judgment. The line suggests skepticism toward men who overtrust female statements.

Visit to Old Home at Danville by Samuel Gibbs

Samuel N Gibbs of Co E 33rd Ind Vol Infantry writes from the National Military Home Danville Indiana recounting a pleasure trip to Rockport and surrounding neighbors and praising hospitality and spring weather while expressing thanks to the paper for past favors.

National Military Danville Rockport Democrat Samuel N. Gibbs Co. E. 33Rd Ind

Insist upon DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve

The ad promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the original effective product, claiming it heals soothing and cooling relief, notably for piles, and notes it is sold by T. C. Basye with substitutes available elsewhere.

DeWitt T. C. Basye

Governor Haskell Links Bryanism to Real Reform in Oklahoma

Governor Haskell addresses Democrats in Wichita Kansas arguing that Roosevelt and Republicans failed on reforms while Bryanism represents practical government. He praises democratic policy as aligned with the people and warns against special interests. Also advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a constipation remedy.

Haskell Oklahoma Wichita Kan Roosevelt Aldrich Cannon

Nan and the Bucket Limerick Folly From 1902 Notes

The passage recalls a Nantucket limerick about a man who keeps cash in a bucket, and Nan who runs away with a man. Nan and her husband endure adventures across many towns as writers turn events into limericks, prompting questions about the bucket’s value after her return with new verses.

Nan Princeton Tiger Nantucket Roy S. Durstine Bohemian Magazine

DeWitt’s Early Risers Pills Sold by T C Busye

Local advertisements promote DeWitt's Little Early Risers as small safe pills described as gentle and reliable, with sales handled by T. C. Busye.

DeWitt’s T. C. Busye

Collaboration of tact and talent guides common good

The note highlights how tact and talent together help many avoid trouble. It emphasizes practical cooperation and the value of measured, thoughtful action in daily life.

Republican Lineup and the Roosevelt Legatee Congress

In Washington D. C. Willis J. Abbott surveys the party battles over 1908 presidential nominations, noting Bryan delegates from Pennsylvania and Taft’s stronger Republican position. He warns of contesting delegations, looming treasury deficits, and a potential Democratic wave in the Senate while Roosevelt-era spending and tariff debates shape the campaign.

Taft Roosevelt Mr. Taft W. J. Conners Charles F. Murphy New York White House United States Congress Dingley Thomas B. Reed Treasury Chicago House Washington House of Representatives D. C

Pain Balm Relief for Rheumatism Claimed

Rheumatism causes great pain and suffering and Chamberlains Pain Balm is said to provide relief enabling rest and sleep. In many cases relief is temporary but can become permanent, especially for elderly sufferers exposed to dampness or weather changes. the balm offers valuable relief worth its small cost of 25 and 50 cents, sold by T. C. Basye.

Senate United States North Dakota Idaho Minois South Dakota Ohio Connecticut Washington Iowa Kansas Dakotas Chamberlain T. C. Basye

Sincere conduct builds trust among readers and peers

The piece urges genuine honesty to foster confidence in everyday interactions. It stresses that sincerity from one person encourages reciprocal sincerity from others, strengthening trust in communities and relationships.

Stomach Aid Promises Heart Pain Relief With Kodol

An advertisement claims stomach issues cause chest pains misdiagnosed as heart trouble and urges readers to use Kodol, sold by T. C. Basye, promising relief after weeks of use.

Be liberal you may be hungry yourself some day

Local columnist urges generosity amid rising food insecurity noting shared meals and community support can comfort families facing hard times. The piece emphasizes practical aid and neighborly kindness as a public virtue.

Be True Tea Promises Tone and Stimulation

Rollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as a stomach tonic that stimulates the liver and bowels, claiming a natural, easy action. The product is offered in Tea or Tablets for 35 cents, with a moral slogan urging reciprocity.

Hollister J. A. Sargent Rollister Rocky Mountain

Dysentery Cured By Remedy From Walcott Drugstore

An honored citizen of Walcott Vermont recovered from a severe dysentery attack after obtaining Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from M. J. Leach, a local druggist. The remedy, previously used in the West, was in stock at T. GC Basye's store.

Chamberlain M. J. Leach Walcott, Vt Basye

De Witt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills Praise Reported

Mr John Riba Vining of Indiana testifies he has sold De Witts Kidney and Bladder Pills for about a year with better satisfaction than any pill. He notes a dozen local users and his own fine results. Sold by T C Basye. Laugh today you may run a nail in your foot tomorrow.

John Riba Vining DeWitt T. C. Basye

Kodol Advertises Digestive Aid for Indigestion

An advertisement promotes Kodol as the only digestive preparation that fully digests all food types and relieves stomach trouble. It urges prompt, thorough action by the stomach and notes the product is sold by T. OC, Buasya, while claiming good food and clean quarters keep birds healthier than medicine.

Congress Wood Pnmp Paper Trust Paoli News T. OC Buasya

Westward Style Wins Five Cent Savings

In Baltimore a barber noted the speaker’s western origin by neck shaving. The speaker stopped neck shaves to save five cents per session and to be more fashionable, marking the first time style has paid.

Baltimore West

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