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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1885
Page
1
The Times announces subscription rates for county residents and non residents. County subscribers pay one dollar in advance year rate while non residents pay one dollar fifty cents annually eighty cents for six months and fifty cents for four months.
In a late night at the Towers Mona dances with Paul Rodney to raise no scandal, while Geoffrey and Nicholas clash over Mona. Mona pleads for Nicholas, Paul vows a claim, and distant threats of loss loom as Dorothy and Nicholas confront a perilous future.
Dorothy and Doatie cling to each other amid threats of separation and entangled loyalties. Mona offers comfort while hints of schemes and betrayals linger, as family and friends navigate delicate social pressures and impending moves.
The weary narrator notes darkness falling across the land as twilight spreads and shadows drift. An eerie mood lingers with a lament about a wretch and a scritching owl, expressing unease at the night’s approach.
A brief note cites 60 000 trees in Washington streets. The quote about risk takers contrasts with a wry New Orleans Picayune proverb. A Lake Geneva incident in a car involved a woman slapping her infant to silence crying, a display of perceived respect for law and order.
The essay argues that modern architecture and decoration allow beautiful homes for the middle class. It praises inexpensive color, terra cotta, and plasterwork over costly marble, asserting democracy expands access to artful living. It cites Chicago and Boston suburbs, the rise of affordable taste, and the idea that true beauty comes from creativity, not wealth.
List of patent awards reported by Jos H Hunter for the week ending June 16 1885. Recipients include Horace B Allen Indianapolis portable bath tub J F Gilliland Indianapolis combined washer and linehippin James Williams Richmond roller skate William Cokayne Geetingsville fence James Du Shane South Bend secondary battery Fred Axt Franklin gutter box or trough M C Henley Richmond skate W H Peterson M C Henley Richmond roller skate C F Walters Richmond friction attachment for flour packers A W Brightwell Owen roofing gage.
Articles contrast ornamental weeds like Linaria vulgaris with practical farming costs. Notes on White Poplar drawbacks, Cuba’s cruelty to animals, and thrift in households from kerosene to candlelight. Mentions Samuel Young, Wilton carpets, and advances in women’s industrial art education.
A clever political adage notes a renowned statesman can harm a friend for gain but must avoid misonline actions in the East and against a pie. The saying uses humor to critique local power dynamics and loyalty.
A Whittier anecdote recalls lending a volume of Plato to a neighbor farmer who returned it and asked how readers liked the philosopher. The farmer replied that it was first rate and that Plato had picked up some of his ideas.
Cattle market is steady with choices from 550 to 5.79 for steers and 450 to 510 for good to choice. Hogs firm with heavy sales from 4.00 to 4.15 and lighter 3.95 to 4.15. Provisions show mixed June July August values. lard lower at 6.62 to 6.70. Creamery dairy ranges from 14 to 18 cents per pound with variations by quality.
Market notes show No 2 wheat contracts with July at 1.01 and August at 1.63 per unit with small mixed activity in Western spots and July session.
The fragment lists runners and times, referencing Milwaukee events with placements such as No. 2 oats and No. 1 barley. It mentions runners Conn Kinmm and Banuuy-Higher with numbers 42 and 50, but lacks coherent context or complete details.
Frovt Fair demand for family foods at 4.20 to 4.50. Wheat firm at 1.00. Corn strong at 49c. Oats weak at 614e. Rye dull at fle. Provisions pork steady at 10.75, lard firm at 6.40, bulk meats 3.621 to 5.50, bacon 6.124 to 6.50.
In St Louis market notes Warat Lower No 2 Red June at $1.00, July $1.02, August $1.08 with slight gains. Corn June 44.5, July 45.3. Oats June 32.8, July 80. Rye quotes mixed with no clear price detail. Provisions show Pork higher at $10.75 and Lard at $6.35.
In Baltimore the report lists prices for Wool and mixed goods with figures such as 4494Ke and 9554 S5se across months, while Boston notes moderate demand and new wool arrivals. Texas sold around 11 25c, Ohio and Pennsylvania fleeces are scarce, Michigan fleeces 28 29c, and delaine and combing grades quoted in the 20s to 36c range.
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