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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1884
Page
4
The Democratic Party pledges reform to purify administration, restore economy, and reduce unjust taxation. It criticizes Republicans for corruption, lavish spending, and failed tariffs while urging fair tariff revisions, restrained taxation, and faithful public debt management. It emphasizes balancing federal and state powers and preserving constitutional rights.
The document denounces the tariff abuses and calls for federal taxes to fund public needs with no excess. It favors an American policy with honest money, equal justice, civil service reform, free education, and strong labor rights while opposing foreign labor imports and Mongolian immigration. It lauds Democratic leadership and recalls Tilden with respect.
Acting Land Commissioner Harrison warns that the Land Office lacks force to clean up fraudulent surveys and eject illegal settlers. With only twenty five agents for four districts, Wyoming is split into two districts, leaving coverage inadequate. Congress has declined repeated requests for more staff, slowing progress against abuses and land grabs.
Cornwall acquitted of charges connected to United Ireland editor. Ontario Manitoba boundary set by the Lake of the Woods. Dublin scandal cases convict Fowler and Considine for keeping disorderly houses. Khartowny relief expedition of five thousand troops under Gen Butler. Baron Ampthill dies. Ife, Florence born diplomat, noted. Cholera deaths rise in Italian cities. Marseille Toulon finances strained. China war outlook seen shortening. Foo Chow bombardment and fleet capture reported.
An OCR readout blends drug advertisements for Dr Guysett Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla and Shilohs Cure with a farmers issue on manure housing and soil fertility. It cites Rev George H Thayer and W H Burks as sellers and references Lexington Concord era lines.
An old advertisement promotes Shiloh's Vitalizer as a cure for indigestion constipation dizziness and loss of appetite with W H Burks selling the product. It frames the remedy as a positive cure and urges purchase.
Early indications show a thriving Indiana State Fair with heavy livestock and machinery on display. The event runs from Monday September 29 with strict preparation, farm focused exhibits, and free school children day on Tuesday. Railroads offer half rate travel and free returns. Premiums are paid in full and improvements boost the live stock section. the health tonic claim for Dr. Guysett's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla caps the advertisement.
The column lists patents granted for the week ending August 26 1884 by hunter with names and locations including Muncie Richmond Lyons Marion Indianapolis Bristol Rockville and Cleveland. It also promotes Col Frederick Goodrich's life of Grover Cleveland with steel plate portraits and Hendricks biography noting Portland edition sales and agent opportunities.
Judge Hall of North Carolina grew sea sick on Chesapeake Bay excursion as Chief Justice Waite relaxed. Hall groaned wishing Waite would over-rule the motion, turning a rough voyage into a legal quip aboard the party's outing.
The text notes Americans favor the Chinese as they defend Foo Chow against French aggression, highlighting public sympathy amid ongoing international tensions. It reflects a polarized stance with emphasis on national defense and cross ethnic support.
Newark New Jersey May 18 1883 notice from Greene Stove Company detailing improvements to the Brilliant Cook Stove burning soft coal. Claims include economical fuel use high heat in oven rapid boiling and baking with several patent features. Purports medals from Cincinnati Exposition 1881 and lists sale by Brewer Burton in Newark.
Sullivan Inc market listing dated July 17 1884 shows hay per ton 35 50 wheat per bushel 85 cents flour best family per barrel 5 60 beef cattle fat per lb 34 cents cattle stock per lb 34 cents hogs fat per lb 1 cent hogs stock per lb 34 cents sheep per lb 3 33 cents corn per bushel 40 cents butter per lb 124 eggs per dozen 10 hens per lb 6 roosters per lb 8 turkeys per lb 5 6 feathers per lb 20 40 ducks per dozen 2 00 geese per dozen 3 00 dried peaches per lb 3 cents dried apples per lb 44 cents.
Cattle market steady with quotes for Choice to Fancy steers from 54.30 to 76.70, Good to Choice 6.00 to 6.25, medium to fair 4.50 to 5.25. Hogs steady with heavy at 6.50 and light at 5.55 to 6.40. Butter and creamery dairy prices range 20.21 to 18.00 for creamery and 16 to 18 for dairy.
Newspaper note compiles sparse items from New York area with scattered names and dates, presenting a fragmented record of events and notices lacking full context or clarity.
OCR fragment lists August September dates and entries for oars fins and winte. mentions Conn-Firm and No. 2 items. references Daniey-Lower at 5ac for No. 2. Contains unreadable names and partial amounts. summarizes a classified notice style item.
A Cincinnati market summary notes steady prices for pork at 18.50 to 20.75 per unit, lard around 7.50, bacon near 11.50, and bulk meats totaling about 6 371 10 87 for the session. The report lists miscellaneous items with mixed figures and currency shorthand throughout.
Market notes from St Louis show mixed grain and livestock futures with pork, salt meats and bacon prices listed. Prices for lower wheat, corn futures, and dry salted meats are reported with changes noted in Sept and Aug trading.
Fragmented OCR lists racing references in Baltimore with mentions of Winter Red Spot August September and various Western and mixed spots. Details are unclear. no coherent event or outcome emerges from the text.
Wool demand improves in Obie Pennsylvania and West Virginia, with gains noted in Michigan and California. Market signals show higher prices and steady buying as fleece sales rise across multiple states.
Advertisement promotes Wilder's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for stomach issues and nervous debility, claiming relief from indigestion. It presents the product as a trusted tonic for general digestive health.
A well improved 120 acre farm near Pittsburg is offered at a rare bargain. Located within five miles of town and known as the Baldridge farm. For details call or write Pensley & Williams, attorneys, Sullivan, North Dakota.
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