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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1886
Page
1
We have placed in stock for spring and summer trade a line of finer made and better fitting suits including round cornered and straight cut sacks in plaids plain cassimeres and English worsted. Also an elegant line of single pants available. call to see before buying elsewhere.
Retailer slashes prices on about 300 children’s suits in sizes ages 4 through 10. Limited stock at low prices, urging shoppers to act quickly.
A local retailer claims to hold the largest stock of furnishing goods in the area, stating confidence in their breadth and variety for customers seeking home furnishings.
The advertisement extols SWEET, ORR & CO'S as celebrated agents and claims they are the best overall in America for their products and services.
Sydney Westerfield reenters the tense Mount Morven scene as Capt. Bennydeck arrives with news and a tale of his polar voyage. Randal forms a hopeful, cautious bond with the captain while pondering whether Sydney could be the missing pupil-teacher he suspects. The morning ends with a cliffing question and a doorway to new discovery.
The editor laments capital and labor clashes driven by currency scarcity and streaming social upheaval. He cites riots, state troops firing on crowds, and worker exiles in Lemont and East St Louis as proof that strikes push society toward systemic change, alarming conservatives yet fueling demand for reform.
A commentary argues that strikes teach lessons and urges reevaluating law and leadership. It questions Jay Gould’s good faith amid the East St. Louis killing, warns the army of industry may unseat government, and calls for legal reform to scrutinize capital as closely as labor.
A patent remedy claims to heal cuts bruises burns wounds and sores quickly. It asserts it will cure piles tetter and skin eruption with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold for 25 cents by S. A. White.
A well known lady lecturer praises Brown's Iron Bitters as a sovereign remedy for feminine debility. She cites Miss Mary Greenfield of Galatia Illinois who says it cured nervousness indigestion and general poor health. The message urges other young ladies to take the hint.
A discussion on proper seed covering after drilling to ensure germination. Describes a wooden board six by eighteen inches, one inch thick, curved underside, attached to a plow stock to evenly cover cotton or corn seed in fine soil, with an alternative two pronged fork for hard baked soils.
The notice warns of consumption with symptoms like night sweats and blood spitting and urges early treatment. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and cure, superior to cod liver oil, available from druggists. Also promotes Ayer’s Cathartic Pills for stomach irregularities, constipation, and digestive support.
From late spring to July 4 transplant rooted sweet potato sprouts to fields with prepared soil. Set rows 3.5 to 4 feet apart, apply ammoniated superphosphate with potash, plant slips 18 inches apart, keep rows weed free until vines run, then hill. Dig before frost and store potatoes in a dry warm place. A quote British druggist Mishler's Herb Bitters claim cures for dyspepsia.
The note urges weary housewives to try Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a reliable remedy for back pain and dragging sensations. It also references the Mooney case, arguing court delays and costs show need for proper care and a quicker resolution.
Michigan officials appoint George Washington to the Bay City post office as part of a contentious shift. The editorial warns such moves undermine the constitution and cautions readers against risky political practices.
A letter from Rev. Wm Stevenson of Kingsville Missouri praises the white wine tar syrup as an excellent medicine and recommends it to others. The product is advertised for sale by Crowder and Reed.
Market listings show hay at 6.00 per ton delivered, wheat 0.85 per bushel, flour at 5.50 per barrel, beef cattle fat 0.314 per lb, cattle stock 0.214 to 0.03 per lb, hogs 0.314 to 0.4 per lb, sheep 0.02 to 0.02 per lb, corn 0.24 per bushel, butter 0.10 per lb, eggs 0.16 per dozen, hens 0.04 per lb, roosters 0.02 per lb, turkeys 0.05 per lb, feathers 0.20 to 0.40 per lb, ducks 0.04 per lb, geese 4.00 per dozen, dried apples 0.02 per lb.
A mixed page item highlights a pharmacist letter praising White Wine of Tar Syrup as a potent remedy. It also notes a Racine man’s suicide after failing to win an alderman seat. Advertisements push Ayer’s Sarsaparilla for blood, digestion and vitality, and quote James Russell Lowell on a June day with a witty twist.
The Castle Market remains steady while Fern Diales cattle, shipping steers, and hops show firm or ranged prices. Regional grain and produce quotations cover Wisconsin to Western Nebraska with expected movement delayed until new clip arrivals.
Charls E Barrett attorney at law Sullivan Indiana notes money loaned on real estate. Office over Farmers State Bank northwest corner public square.
United report notes a mixed sequence of references including locations and dates with unclear details. The fragment mentions New York and scattered terms possibly relating to a list or schedule but lacks coherent events or names to confirm a single story.
Fragmentary OCR notes show prices or bids for commodities with references to Wahrar Higher cash in May and firm quotes for corn and oats. Specifics are unclear but indicate market pricing notes and commodity terms.
Cincinnati notes show mixed demand across commodities with wheat firm at 89 and pork and lard steady around 9.75 and 5.80 respectively. Bulk meats trade within 3.50 to 5.20 while bacon sits near 6.00 to 6.20, with other items showing dull or steady moves.
Dr. Morse of the Marine Hospital in Baltimore recommends Red Star Cough Cure as a harmless effective remedy for coughs. He notes it is especially suitable for children who are irritable and obstinate and says it is pleasant to take with prompt results. Price twenty five cents.
The report lists commodity bids and asks for grains and livestock by market names. Prices mentioned include cash and futures for corn oats pork and lard with various months noted.
The market notes show No. 2 Winter Fed Spot and Cash with minor changes and various oats values. A mix of small price quotes appears for Western and Conn regions with April and May readings and a few cent adjustments.
An old advertisement questions life value and promotes Gilmore's Aromatic Wine. It states sale by Marlow and Rob Bins.
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