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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1886
Page
4
Observing bee-keepers note that unprofitable seasons discourage some and waste resources. The piece urges wintering bees, preserving surplus combs and boxes, and preparing for a better year, stressing lessons from reverses. Also includes local ads for Shiloh’s Cure and Grigg's Glycerine Salve with guarantees and local sellers.
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The Chicago Daily News founded December 26 1875 as a cheap paper with fresh news and strong editorial discussion. It prints over 150000 papers daily, is independent and not partisan, and aims for balanced coverage and broad readership in the west.
A visitor praises Memorial Hall at Harvard University for commemorating 140 alumni and students who died in the war. The piece notes the architecture including the Sanders Theatre and carved walnut arches with marble tablets, and critiques philanthropy tied to new buildings named after donors.
The National Brotherhood of Brakemen new convention in San Antonio Texas drew 244 represented lodges an increase of 30 percent since last year. The group has about 15 000 members across major railways and aims to unite brakemen promote welfare protect families through benevolence and foster good relations with employers. Edward O Shea grand secretary treasurer led the effort turning the order around financially and the body has paid over 100000 to families of deceased or disabled members.
Harper's Weekly notes Mr. W. H. Mallock suggests moral science may depend on theological religion. It adds American painter George Inness has written a philosophic essay arguing moral science is dependent on religion, not independent of it.
An extended sketch recalls Cassius M. Clay born 1810 Kentucky Yale graduate 1832 and his daring abolitionist stance. He fought in many duels, carried a Bowie knife after threats, opposed slavery in Kentucky, and served as Russia’s minister postwar before returning to politics. He remains a veteran fighter with reminiscences published in a 600 page volume.
The tonic claims to purify blood and gently stimulate the digestive system. It is said to quickly cure dyspepsia costiveness bad breath piles pimples low spirits sick headaches ague malaria and stomach liver and kidney troubles. Sold by S A White at fifty cents.
The article honors Gen Albert Pike a 77 year old veteran remembered for his military service in the Mexican and Civil Wars his role in pacifying the southwestern frontier and his leadership of the Southern Jurisdiction Scottish Rite Masonry He is noted as a lawyer poet and editor who lived in Washington and oversaw the thirty third degree since 1850 with translations on Masonry ceremonials.
The article profiles N. H. Dawson who succeeds Mr. Eaton as United States commissioner of education. Born in Charleston D C he rose from Alabama politics to national service, having led the Alabama legislature served in the Confederate army and managed Cleveland’s Alabama campaign. He is linked to Sewanee and Alabama universities and resembles Bismarck.
The text argues newspapers clergymen and teachers must reassess judgment in light of new burdens on the race. It warns that narrow verdicts and surface circumstances endanger democracy and urges sober trained public opinion to guide future generations. Also advertises Shiloh's Vitalizer for digestive issues, sold by local merchants.
A historical listings page shows per unit prices for various commodities. Arie si arecue hay priced 5.00 to 5.80 per ton delivered while wheat 45 to 70 ets per bushel. Beef cattle futures range 21 to 45 ets per ib. and cattle stock 243 to 3 cts per tb. Flour and other items appear with mixed unit costs, including butter 10 ets per lb and turkeys 5 to 6 ets per lb.
Fragmentary the New York market notes show mixed signals with corn trading quietly, some western prices listed and overall small fluctuations. The OCR text includes stray numbers and dates but no cohesive event or named entities beyond generic market terms.
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