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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
7
A period ad urges treatment of a torpid liver through digestion and nutrition. It claims Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery restores stomach activity, regulates gland secretions, cleanses the system, and relieves liver burden with a non secret glyceric extract of native roots. It cautions against unhealthy foods and touts known composition and endorsements by medical writers.
A collage of political arguments, editorials, and ads featuring labor issues and Dems vs Republicans. Mentions Gompers Bryan Cannon labor sentiment and local notices, plus patent medicines Kodol and Chamberlains remedies and a factory accident with Jos Kress. Also jokes and household tips.
A physician touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative that relieves constipation and piles. Testimonials from H M Miller and H N John claim long-standing piles improved after use. the product claims easy natural bowel movements without pain or gripe. Sold by druggists at 50c and 1.00, with free samples offered by Pepsin Syrup Co. in Monticello Illinois.
A Cincinnati Enquirer editorial notes the prospect of a Republican majority is doubtful in two important states. It describes a close, complex struggle with little reason for GOP optimism about gains.
A Washington Star excerpt features Mr. Stormington Barnes remarking on actors with unprosperous seasons and the public's appreciation of art. Tow? The dialogue underscores tension between performers and public sentiment.
A witty quip about a new neighbor describes a man who saves his longest story for a moment while visitors hold the front door open for him. The remark playfully captures local character and social theater in everyday encounters.
A humorous exchange shows an irate citizen railing at a newspaper while an office boy briskly asks about print copies in a bustling office scene. The dialogue captures a clash over press coverage and readership.
The New Orleans World quotes Grimsey defining the psychological moment as the instant you gain a tip on a certain win but lack the funds to back it up.
Burns bruises and scratches big or little cuts or in fact anything requiring a salve are soothed and healed by DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. The best salve for piles. Be sure you get DeWitt's. Sold
The piece traces buckwheat cakes from their New England roots to modern practice. It notes genuine cakes are steel blue and very tough, likened to ship armor, and laments the addition of corn meal and molasses by manufacturers and cooks.
Democratic National Committee highlights key Republican insiders tied to trusts and Monopolies. George R. Sheldon, treasurer, heads 21 corporations and raised large funds with backing from Cromwell and Wall Street interests.
Article contrasts Taft and Bryan bank deposit positions with Ohio February speech and Oklahoma law. It reports creditors' committee finding 415000 loss at Farmers and Merchants Bank, Gazell cashier jailed, and depositors blamed. It notes Guthrie bank action paying deposits in full under new law, first test of Oklahoma approach.
The Republican National Committee states it receives no funds from Standard Oil. This raises questions about whether the concern implies direct money to Republican candidates from the oil company.
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