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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1886
Page
1
Charles Follen Adams presents a humorous Harper's Monthly parable about the relationship of a glinging vine to a sturdy oak. The vine clings as the oak provides shelter and support through illness, trouble, and storms, suggesting mutual reliance and the dynamics of love and partnership. The piece uses dialect to emphasize comic yet earnest moral contrasts.
The piece argues that the United States offers equal opportunity to all citizens while warning that wealth and corporate influence threaten honest governance. It advocates robust primary and caucus reform, limits on party leaders power, and citizen participation to curb corruption and restore the ideal of government by merit. It cites Thurman Payne as a warning example and urges return to “honest, simple” methods and leaders like Lincoln Garfield Sumner and Phillips.
A New York Sun note highlights growing self rule among workers as unions resist Knights of Labor dominance. It cites Brooklyn Knights of Labor revolt over assessments and taunting Powderly, recalls Central Labor Union pressuring newspapers, and Henry George’s bid to force votes. Also mentions a rheumatic pain remedy advertisement.
Dr Shaw argues co operation differs from communism by preserving private property and individual liberty while aiding destitute workers. He links rising cooperative efforts to Knights of Labor, noting moral gains, prudent habits, and practical business aims rather than religious renunciation.
The EB and T H R Re and EH and I RB R sell round trip tickets to all local stations at one and one third fare on December 4 and 25 and December 31 through January 1. All tickets are valid returning until January 3, 1887 inclusive. Purchase early to avoid full fare by conductors. A J Steen, Agent Sullivan Indiana, G J Grammer, Traffic Manager.
A syndicated critique analyzes failed public justice in the United States, noting San Francisco lynching anxieties after a child’s murder and Kentucky’s murder-punishment issues. It argues for swifter, firmer legal penalties and cites race, preferring British and Canadian justice as a model. It also touches social topics from marriage to public morality and medical ads.
An analyst notes most house owners and industrial leaders started without a penny and many wealth creators arose from ordinary beginnings. The piece cites Eli Whitney Gould and Howe among famous examples and credits perseverance over wealth. A health ad promotes Dr McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier at one dollar per bottle via city druggist S A White.
A social reformer reports fewer marriages each year, arguing the modern courtship is hampered by easy divorce and fickle hearts. He contrasts past Knickerbocker era marriages with today, noting the shift from romance to pragmatic finance and a four percent government bond as a perceived bond.
Readers discuss theater fashion and the burden of large hats on sightlines, plus echoed editorials on social behavior. The column includes medical ads for tonics, notes on hereditary inebriety, and reflections on Sunday hacks and cemetery access in Toronto.
The E T H A R line offers three trains daily with connections at union depots to western southern and southwestern points. Rates competitive with rival lines and free maps and folders on request. W B Hallsted G T A Evansville G J Grammer Traffic Manager Evansville A J Steen Sullivan. Also Dr Bigelow’s Positive Cure advertised as a cough remedy sold and endorsed by S A White.
A nasal injector comes free with each bottle of Shilohs catarrh remedy priced at 60 cents. Sold by J W Hughes of Sullivan and T B Bedwell of Dugger.
Prices for hay wheat flour beef cattle hogs and sheep listed per ton per bushel per pound and per dozen with ranges in cents and ets. Trade includes hackmetack perfume sold by J W Hughes Sullivan and T S Bedwell Dugger with sellers named.
Mrs A M Knotts announces a front line millinery for fall and winter with a cash only sale cheaper than ever before. Visit two doors west of the National Bank to inspect the latest novelties and styles and receive prompt service.
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