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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
4
The Roexport Democrat issues rates for telephone services with office and residence numbers listed. Advertising prices are shown by annual advance payment and details are available on request. The publication date is Friday morning November 20 1908.
The Rockport Journal narrates a fable where Hanly defeats the Republican majority with a jaw bone like the party’s, aided by cheers from the Watsons and others. The tale ends with political reformers rejected by politicians, while preachers still back Hanly.
Republican exchanges mock Governor Hanly's influence as Indiana contemplates a Democratic legislature. They cite Hanly’s voter shifts and the cost of his twenty eight page book distributed by the clerk's office as a costly instrument in the 93000 majority outcome.
In Ohio factions press to thwart Senator Foraker's re election bid as President and White House allies push to alter the field. Tom Taggart drops rumors of a Senate candidacy, a move seen as a letdown to certain Spencer County Republicans.
A terse note states there is nothing remaining to complete or honor regarding Hanly, implying closure or finality in the matter. No additional details or dates are provided.
The St Louis Republic argues that William Howard Taft and a Cannon Payne faction misalign with the Republican promise to revise tariffs. It contends the push favors protective rates and a broad repeal of Dingley schedules, noting the consumer remains unheard while hearings approach.
Miss Nancy Owens presents a Friday night recital at the Auditorium on November 20 featuring a program of solo songs and choruses. Performers include Miss Mary Owsley Miss James Hazel Miss Margaret Gage and Mrs. Chas Salm among others with pieces by Mendelssohn Schubert Tosti and Rossini and choral numbers by Meyerbeer and Bizet.
A thirty seven year compilation from the weather bureau shows November norms and extremes. The mean November temperature is 42 degrees. The warmest November occurred in 1902 with 50 degrees, the coldest in 1880 at 31 degrees. The highest daily temperature reached 76 on November 1, 1888, while the lowest dropped to 5 below zero on November 12, 1880.
In Spencer county supporters dream of J Frank Hanly returning to lead Indiana politics. The rhetoric suggests his reelection would trigger strong reactions and extended political tension across the state.
Real estate transfers include transfers by Lake Realty Co to Johnnie Redman for two lots in Richland City at 71 dollars. Frank Hurm to John Weaver for several parcels at 1 400 dollars. George Stach and Mary Stach exchange undivided interests in multiple blocks for 200 dollars. Mortgage and lease activity totals include fifteen mortgages and five leases with various assigns and releases recorded last week. A literary aside notes the value of a genuine love letter.
A local advertisement urges readers to prepare a home mix using fluid extract dandelion, compound Karyon, and compound syrup sarsaparilla with water and tea spoon doses after meals and at night. It claims the mixture strengthens eliminative tissues, helps kidney filtration, and can cure rheumatism, urging readers to ask druggists to supply or mix ingredients.
T. R. Hardy & Co. announces it is in the market for corn hay and wheat and will pay the highest cash prices. The notice seeks owners hoping to sell promptly at top quotes.
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