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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
2
The note argues Henry Watterton calls Democrats to adopt a constitutionalist stance. It praises liberal construction of the constitution as bringing the nation respect, prosperity, and peace, claiming Democrats have nothing left but a return to constitutional principles.
A large crowd witnessed a dramatic ascent last Thursday as a local resident demonstrated notable bravado. The stunting drew praise for reaching heights rapidly in the hometown setting and left onlookers impressed by the displayed risk and achievement.
Citizens on Georgia Street applaud its beauty and urge town leaders to change the name to Euclid Avenue calling the current label prosaic and urging a more euphonious title.
That Sheridan is an attractive center for surrounding counties was abundantly evidenced by the large crowd on the streets the afternoon of Decoration day. True we had Decoration services two ball games and a balloon ascension, but that they were all well patronized speaks well for the versatility of our citizens.
A substantial share of town allowances covered costs from the Gallaher lawsuit arising from injuries in the Slide for Life carnival stunt last year. The week of excitement yielded little beyond legal bills for the town and its residents who paid.
The statement suggests lawmakers will hesitate before pledging backing for another appearance or event, indicating caution in influencing a forthcoming commitment.
The Friends Quakers press for a ban on saloon licenses as the county commissioners weigh the request. Signs point to the saloon’s decline with Sullivan County reporting twenty-five saloons shut and six more halted by remonstrance. Lawmakers and courts are urged to respect the popular will.
The town is described as a dry municipality with strict control by the town board and marshal. Residents feel the lack of saloons leaves the town dull, yet merchants report record purchases of building materials farm implements dry goods groceries and other necessities.
The piece argues that Republican gains depend on united, aggressive state policies and clean local politics. It notes urban growth in Indiana, a population shift from Hamilton County, and calls for local factories and skilled workers to stay, warning against partisan disruption by the press bureau and Democrats in neighboring states.
A long editorial piece argues luxuries push civilization but breed waste and crime. It cites President Wilson’s Indianapolis speech on railroads and wealth, warns against predatory capital, calls for public light on stock issues, and includes a hometown dollar’s appeal to circulate locally.
The article notes Sheridan nearing or reaching the hundred thousand dollar milestone. It prompts readers to assess their progress and consider what remains to add to their pocketbooks.
A New York Press meditation on drops and sizes in medicine. It cites gutta or minim as one sixteenth of a fluid dram and lists the official table with sixty minims per fluid dram and other conversions. It notes variability in drop size across liquids and utensil sizes.
The piece argues the human soul is entering a powerful era of upheaval driven by unseen forces. It cites magnetism telepathy levitation and innumerable phenomena as signs of a world transforming through spiritual awakening and direct soul to soul work. The text reflects on foreseen crises and the transmission of inner knowledge through generations.
Dr FE L H Pott of St Johns College Shanghai argues education drives missionary work in China and urges stronger union efforts to expand higher education. He notes China's rapid reforms, the need for professional and technical schools, and limits posed by religious intolerance on student access.
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