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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1916
Page
7
Directory-style notice shows pricing for subscriptions with publishers Dirrelle Chaney and R P White. It notes entry as second class matter dated July 1 1873 and registration at Sullivan Indiana under the 1873 Congressional act.
The Indiana Republican convention nominates Captain New Watson for US Senate and endorses a brief clear platform opposing the Democrats. Southern Indiana gains in ticket distribution with Edgar D. Bush as lieutenant governor candidate from Salem. The paper praises the platform as lucid, strong, and practical, stressing Indiana knowledge and safe state interests.
Nominees from southern Indiana include Otto L. Krauss Evansville auditor of state Dr Horace Ellis Vincennes superintendent of public instruction David A Myers Greensburg supreme court judge Ira C Batman Bloomington appellate judge and two delegates at large Hemenway and Hays The Progressive party lists three former Progressives on the ticket with Toner Anderson as one of four delegates at large
The article notes a reconciliation between Col. Roosevelt and Senator Root, praising their shared patriotism while acknowledging differing views on national needs. It discusses the era’s political tensions, Wilson’s influence, and broader questions of prestige, progress, and party strategy amid upcoming elections.
The report notes the Colonel plans to reserve all of his epithets for the Democrats seen as deserving in an eminent degree, highlighting a partisan stance within the political context.
Nearly a month passes since the president spoke to task the ministerial figures he believes are scheming to push him toward conflict with Mexico. The phrasing reflects a tense political climate and concerns about accountability for war decisions.
Dangers of Drafts described with hot perspiration leading to Neuralgia stiff neck and rheumatism. Sloan's Liniment recommended to stimulate circulation ease stiffness and pain with one or two applications providing relief and warmth. Also claimed helpful for neuritis and neuralgic headaches priced 25 cents at your druggist.
A son was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Hinkle C. Hays. The youngster is named Charles Edward Hays and is now a member of the law firm of Hays & Hays.
Advertising copy for Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders claims to cure colds in 24 hours and relieve feverishness headaches stomach issues teething troubles and worms in children. Sold by druggists 25 cents with free samples mailed from Le Roy New York.
Indianapolis special reports Quincy A. Myers, temporary chairman, delivering a Republican convention keynote. He defends party principles, attacks Democrats on tariffs and debt, cites state taxes and debt repayment, and urges Indiana to lead with protective tariffs and unified national policy.
An old health note advises rest and care to combat colds. It promotes Dr King's New Discovery as a remedy to kill germs ease coughing and speed recovery while cautioning against poor eating exposure and laxatives.
The Sullivan County Water Co sold the old pumping station at Busseron to W. E. Johnson of Curry township and P. L. Combes of Farmersburg. They will install a modern reduction plant and operate a soap resort, using motor trucks to bring dead animals from the county and adjacent areas to the plant.
Drug advertisement touts Dr. M. A. Life Pills as a remedy to cleanse the body. It claims to move sluggish bowels, stimulate the liver, and purify blood by expelling poisons.
Pensions of 12 a month each have been awarded to Mrs Anna Boone of Carlisle and Mrs Elizabeth Cleasant of Werom.
Government crop report details April conditions for wheat and rye with percent of normal figures. It lists past year losses from hogs cattle sheep and horses due to diseases and a note on disease costs.
A fragmented advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease as a powder applied to shoes and used for foot baths to relieve corns, bunions, blisters, and sore spots. The copy claims widespread use and a 25 cent price point.
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