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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
6
The piece argues advertisers push readers to demand genuine products and reject substitutes. Anecdotes compare a linen duster shortage to a feather duster and discuss consumer discernment and trust in brands amid dusty roads and village stores. It also notes a guild debate on whether a watch should lie flat or hang at night to minimize wear.
A writer in an English magazine argues that fat men enjoy privileged treatment. They secure the best restaurant tables and theater seats, have money, and receive deference in social settings. The piece suggests others cater to them and their partners may not expect acts of courtesy from them.
A traveling man in a smoking car asks for whisky after a woman in the adjacent car faints. A dozen flasks appear and the man drinks from the largest bottle, claiming it helps him endure witnessing a woman faint, in a remark attributed to the Kansas City Independent.
Johnnie Dumbley asks what an applelogue is and Mr. Dumbley explains it is a fable usually teaching a moral. He reveals a bet with Billie Watkins about the first commandment in the gardens of Eden and the Decalogue.
In a Chicago Tribune critique the chorus of critics warns young people away from the stage laments delays in law and decries their own professions. The piece frames pessimism as a nuisance and questions the value of such counsel.
A small town preacher announced he would miss two Sundays. He said the next sermon would be given by Mr Plank and that the Sunday after would be hung behind the door on the vestry’s other side.
In London Fun a dialogue shows Algy pressuring Maria over a lease at £6000 for eighty nine years with concerns about a baby losing their home. Maria resists the deal, noting the long term and potential hardship.
A Baltimore American columnist notes that hearty plums come from grafting, with a practical horticulturist stressing the method and a practical politician agreeing. The remark highlights grafting as the key to fruitful fruit trees.
The trustee Joseph F Val of Harrison Township states he will be at his residence near St Meinrad every Saturday except the last in each month when he will be in St Meinrad He will also transact township business on any other day when not on the road.
The uncredited trustee of Luce township will be at an office in Richland City every Monday and Saturday and in Eureka every Wednesday to transact township business. He will also handle township matters on other days when not on the road. F. W. Dodd, Trustee of Luce township.
Atlas Clark announces a request at the Spencer County commissioners October term 1908 to license sale of intoxicating liquors in a room on Third street Rockport Indiana for one year with on premise drinking privileges. He seeks permission to sell cigars and tobacco and serve lunch with the saloon.
George W Schreiner applies at Spencer county Indiana October term 1908 for a license to sell spirituous and malt liquors in lessee quantities for one year with consumption on premises. The room is in a two story brick building on Washington street in Wright and Griffiths addition to Rockport. the space description and doors face the street. Also seeks permission to sell cigars tobacco and serve lunch in connection with the saloon.
City of Rockport adopts improvement of Main street with concrete sidewalk seventeen feet eight inches wide on north side in front of lot fifty-two in William R. Hynes donation. Plan details include grading, foundation, and drainage with trees protected. owner assessments and city involvement outlined. remonstrance hearing set for September 18, 1908.
John Rupprecat files to appear before Spencer county commissioners on the first Monday in October 1908 in Rockport to obtain a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities less than a quart with on premises drinking privilege. The store is in the south east room of a two story brick building on lot 46 in Fulda near the main street, description given of the room and windows. He also seeks permission to sell cigars and tobacco in connection with the saloon. September 11 1903.
Lake State Bank of Lake Indiana closes Sept 3 1908 with bonds on file in the Secretary of State J C Jolly President Cullen Hamilton cashier T H Axton assistant cashier W H Parker Jas H Ensor S W Gwaltney and Chas A Schumacher as directors. Resources list cash 2400 plus cash on hand 1 404 806 50 and deposits. Advertising notices follow for kidney pills and liver medicine sold by T C Basye.
A saying notes that when prodigals come back, the fatted goose should be killed as a stern reminder. The phrasing implies a moral about consequences for returning to old ways.
An ad asserts that piles surgery will not be necessary if using Man- Zan Remedy. It promises a guaranteed effect with a price of zero cents.
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