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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1885
Page
4
A fragment from a Farmersburg column references stormy March with wind and clouds. It notes the season’s arrival and hints at poems and verses about spring and travel. Names such as Bunce, Johnson, Hayden, Arnold appear among scattered local notations and literary lines.
Public notice from Lakesiftet issuing card no 14 dated February 15 1885 by D J Lackey Superintendent and J U Teague Master of Transportation announcing the railway or transport related matter.
The article argues that properly laid tile drainage improves soil health and crop growth by removing excess water and enabling air and chemical changes in the soil. It notes varied outcomes across lands, cites evidence from English chemists, and warns against overgeneralizing negative views of drainage.
Practical guidance on keeping poultry healthy and productive. Maintain clean quarters, separate sick birds, and avoid drugs. Remedies include hyposulphite of soda for cholera, turpentine for gapes, kerosene for scaly legs, and dietary minerals. Warns against stealing neighbors’ fowl and notes nest placement for ducks and geese.
Hon James Harlan ex Vice Chancellor of Louisville brother of U S Supreme Court Justice Harlan says St Jacobs Oil is extraordinary in curing all it claims to treat and every family should have it The Illinois and Arkansas legislative resolutions urging settlement of Oklahoma clash with Congress and public opinion per Philadelphia Record.
The article discusses March as a fickle precursor to spring, comparing American and English farmers’ beliefs. It notes March winds dry soil, expose moisture, and fertilize fields by moving water and plant food, while urging patience and faith in nature’s workings.
Hay six sixty per ton wheat seven tenths per bushel flour best family four sixty per barrel cattle fat three to four cents per ib cattle souk five cents hogs fat unspecified hogs stock three four cents per ib sheep three to four cents per ib corn five cents per bushel butter fifteen cents eggs eighteen cents hens six cents per lb roosters eight cents per lb turkeys eight cents per lb feathers twenty to forty six cents per lb ducks twenty eight fifty per doz reese four fifty per doz dried peaches five cents per lb dried apples three to four ets per lb
Notice of two separate public sales of land in Sullivan County Indiana to recover debts tied to school funds. First involving Charles W Tankersly and Mary Tankersly with Lot 2 containing 25.55 acres, due 1868, sale set for March 30 1885. Second involving John Calvert with west half of southeast quarter of section 30 town 7N range 9W eighties acres, sale set for March 3 1885. Both specify amounts owed, interest, damages, and redemption notices.
The market report shows prices for Provisions Pork Licher and Lard with March values, beef cattle led by Choice to fancy steers, medium to fair, and a firm hog market with heavy and light sale ranges. Creamery milk and dairy averages are listed for varying grades from ordinary to fine.
OCR fragment presents a bibliographic page with date notes and mixed terms. It lists March April May headings and numbers, likely issue identifiers or pricing, without a coherent event or person to describe.
Fragmentary OCR text from Milwaukee market page lists prices and product codes including No 2 White and No 1. Market jargon appears, with references to firm names and grades. The damaged lines provide no clear event or outcome, rendering precise summary difficult.
A terse item lists varied commodity quotes with pork steady at 13.25, lard around 7.05, and beef figures including bull meats and Bavon at approximately 5.12 to 7.50, amid garbled numerals and misspellings. The data cites from a Cincinnati market page with inconsistent OCR.
Reports show price movements across commodities and meats with No 2 Red, Western Winter Red, and mixed corn futures. Provisions such as pork and bacon hold higher, bulk meats steady, rye demands active in Boston with prices and bids listed.
The Auditor of Sullivan County Indiana announces a real estate sale on March 380 1855 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm of a forty acre tract in section 21 town 7N range 8W to satisfy a mortgage loan of 150 dollars plus interest totaling 18980. Andrew J Willis and Sophia Willis are notified.
The Cleveland Herald reports a Wooster inventor has created a square-hole auger now sold by Cleveland Machine Company. The tool bores two inch square holes for frames and barns and can be scaled to other sizes. It uses a rocking knife cutter with circular saws to prevent splintering, promising labor savings of three men per project.
In Sullivan County on March 30 1885 at 4 pm the sheriff will offer for sale for 240.27 dollars plus costs the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter section 21 town 7 range 8 west containing 40 acres. The mortgage was given by Benjamin S Harris and Sarah B Harris to the State of County School Fund for 200 dollars with 8 percent interest.
Col Conan plans a 28 inch by 26 foot birch bark canoe voyage from Chicago to New Orleans. The journey, starting at Clark Street Bridge, will pass via Chicago River South Fork Fox River Barataria pond Waubonsie slough to the Hennepin canal and Mississippi. He aims to distribute maps praising Dakota resources and expects to reach New Orleans within two weeks.
The Sullivan County Auditor announces the sale of mortgaged real estate in Indiana to recover school funds. Susan Boon's mortgage on the east half of the southwest quarter, section ten, township six north, range eight west, totaling 141.09 due, with sale scheduled March 80, 1885, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Mortgage sale advertised by the Sullivan County Auditor for William P. Wilson Sr and Aggie Wilson wife. Property described as south half of northwest quarter of southwest quarter section 14 town 6N range 8W containing 20 acres. Sale set March 30 1885 at 10 am with total due 257.85 and costs.
Market note from Portland Maine notes HaLLett Book Co selling top titles with aggressive plans to outpace rivals. Authors and readers see strong demand as terms offer free access and easy returns. Agency sales push aims to boost best selling book turnover in local market.
Public notices announce multiple sheriff sales in Sullivan County Indiana. Properties include Lot 8 in Pleasantville and several tracts in Carlisle and surrounding townships. dates February 21 28 1885. sale times 10 am to 4 pm. owners and judgment creditors named. proceeds cover judgment interest and costs. sales conducted at the Sullivan County Court House by Sheriff Lemuel H Willis and attorneys Hays Jay and others.
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