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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1923
Page
8
A fragmented column riffs on mule markets, bootlegging, and law, mentioning Jimmy Cox and Charley Batt as political figures. It mocks drinkers, governance, and moral strictures while weaving light anecdotes about Brown, Desdemona, and a runin with an auto.
A miscellany of old quotes and wry observations on law, heat, taxes, and social norms. Notable lines reference tail lights after eight, a New York sun heat claim, Lincoln, La Follette, and King Tut, with quips on poker, sewers, dieting, and modern life.
A playful snippet contrasts Tutankhamun era discovery with modern vanity. It notes pigment bearing women and jokes about a suitor asking for the heart key and receiving a lock of hair as a witty twist.
A Graysville correspondent asks if a drug store blush ever occurred. The writer notes it is not in recent years and recalls many local men who formerly gained their blush at the drug store.
A negro seeking to join the Ku Klux was told he could not join an organization of that character. His white friend presented his petition, only to have the friend blackballed. The tale ends with quips on sheep pastures, perpetual motion and flapper gum.
A Boston Transcript quote contrasts a woman’s two dark brown eyes with the usual focus on the nose, remarking on the central feature of her face. The observed facial traits center on eye color and expression rather than the nose.
A remark on the risk of neglecting current duties to chase the next assignment. It emphasizes that looking only ahead can derail present responsibilities and hinder progress.
A rural notice advertises Russell A Boles offering quick, correct instruction on saxophone clarinet cornet trombone and other band instruments including violin mandolin banjo guitar ukulele and Hawaiian guitar. Reports his long teaching experience and invites direct contact via Box 231 or phone 527 Y.
For sale 120 acres of tiled level black land with good buildings on a main road 145 miles from Linton Indiana. Will take small payment or small property and balance on long time at 5 percent. W. C. Henbest, Linton Indiana.
Twenty five acres in Fairbanks township with fair buildings and fruit of all kinds in good cultivation. Priced to sell with immediate possession. John A. Mattix.
Advertisement seeking an active man of good standing to run product sales for a reliable company in the territory. Earnings $25 to $40 daily with $300 to $500 required, fully secured. Quick action urged. Wire or write qualifications to Manager, 1804 Mallers Bldg. Chicago.
For sale baby chicks 15 cents each and eggs 5 dollars per 100. Barred Rock and Buff Rock varieties. Contact Mrs. Clara Rapp Carlisle Indiana.
Wanted ads seek men and women to serve as attendants at the Central Hospital for the Insane in Indianapolis Indiana. Also seeking women for the General Kitchen Sewing Room and Laundry with preference for middle aged candidates. Room board and laundry provided in addition to salary. Apply to Dr. George F Edenharter Superintendent care of Hospital.
Gilbert Dutton leaves Philadelphia to join Dusty Rhoades orchestra in Atlantic City this week. Mr and Mrs Paul Wade return from Indianapolis embalming course. Rev S I Long returns from lecture tour. Gordon family weekend in Martinsville. Louise Riggs to Nashville to visit sister Mary Elizabeth Riggs at Ward Belmont. Dr Oris Wright and family visit Davenport. Granville Scott returns from Riverside California. Robert H Crowder visits Lebanon Indiana. buys shoe store. W W Harbaugh ill at East Washington street home. Mrs John A Mattix and daughter Mrs Dave Rogers leave St Petersburg Florida May 1 return home. Irene Mattix stays summer. Mrs Rogers plans a Cuba trip. George Cutler, ex Sullivan, buys farm in Eagle Hollow near.
Madison Indiana plans to convert into a modern chicken ranch with large houses and pens. Mr. Cutler registered the farm name Wildwood Farm at the courthouse to prevent infringement. His father Attorney A D Cutler of Sullivan visited this week.
A Yonkers Statesman joke features a classroom exchange about flower popularity. A teacher asks if all flowers are popular and a bright girl answers that wall flowers are not popular, delivering a light humorous moment.
A commentary argues prosecutors deserve credit for convicting criminals as much as defense lawyers deserve for freeing innocent defendants. It highlights the uneven emphasis on prosecutorial success in high profile cases.
Professor O Abel suggests the primitive history of the seal is obscure but most probable that seals originated from bears. He notes uncertainty remains while presenting this theory as the leading possibility in the field.
At a height of one and a half miles the coolest time of the 24 hours happens during the day rather than at night, contrary to common expectation.
A compact reflection on learning from neighbors and practicing patience. It highlights that every man can gain insight from those nearby and learn to let others live. The saying emphasizes restraint and tolerance in daily interactions.
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