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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1880
Page
4
The speaker urges next Saturday the immediate and unconditional repeal of the resumption act and declares no demand for labor in Indiana. This statement frames a radical stance on wartime labor policy and economic conditions.
Kerrit says a democratic Supreme Court overturned constitutional amendments for political aims against the will of the people, raising state government expenses by one million dollars annually.
The 85 cent state legislator plans a talk on the immediate and tion act and may address the claim of no demand for labor in Sullivan County. The remarks aim to shed light for farmers and local readers on employment conditions and related policy.
Hon W W Curry, regarded as one of the state s ablest orators, speaks at the Opera House tonight on good government. The glee club performs new campaign music beforehand, inviting all interested in political reform to attend.
The supplement sent to readers features full texts of the Hon. Carl Schurz and Albert G. Porter speeches delivered in Indianapolis. Readers are urged to read, then share the supplement with neighbors for wider access to the discourse.
A reader brands the democratic pledge of a fair ballot as a relic, recounting 1866 fraud where seats were stolen, ballots stuffed, and county votes overturned. The letter urges local papers to publish this Democratic history chapter for context and reflection.
The piece extols the Republican Party noting Democratic pro-war actions in 1860s and crediting Republicans with national prosperity after Appomattox. It cites reduced deficits, lower interest, and pensions figures while contrasting Democratic mismanagement and alleged deceit by editors. It mentions Secretary of the Navy Themypse and Secretary Sherman defending fiscal restraint.
The text recalls D W Voorhees forecasts from 1862 1864 1873 1876 and 1880 declaring greenbacks unconstitutional urging more issue to restore prosperity calling for repeal of the resumption act and criticizing laborers while noting Republican opposition. It argues his predictions proved false given post 1865 history and current harvests.
The Republicans of Fairbanks township are called to a meeting at the school house near Charley Myers on Saturday night August 7 to organize a Republican Club. All Republicans are urged to attend with good speakers promised.
The piece questions Indiana Democrats for proposing a 5 cent levy to cover state expenses and warns that a $999,000 debt was incurred. It notes $200,000 due, over $600,000 in the treasury, yet the loan was renewed at a $10,000 annual cost. The writer asks the official party to explain why it was not paid.
The writer notes Garfield opposed the pay rider attached to the appropriation bill yet did not take the money after passage. He contrasts Voorhees Niblack and Manson who voted for and received pay, earning promotions or offices.
Judge Massie gave a rousing address to the Republican Club on Thursday night. The talk energized the audience from center to circumference, drawing frequent applause and prompting three cheers for the "second Bob Ingersol" at the end.
The Vigo and Sullivan counties Democratic convention met to nominate a candidate for Circuit Prosecutor. On first ballot Lafayette Stewart chaired. Blue received 18 votes and Hamill 12. Hamill urged unity for Blue. Patterson and allies opposed Hamill’s bid.
G W Trees of Merom Indiana, wholesale and retail dealer in lightning rods and wooden pumps, announces readiness to serve Sullivan and surrounding counties with reasonable figures and guaranteed work. He urges immediate action to protect buildings and families from storms. July 6.
Encourages careful preparation of patent applications to avoid worthless patents. Recommends experienced Washington attorney C. Footer, 509 7th St, who has 19 years before the Patent Office and can provide advice and pamphlets.
A dated advertisement extols Dr Crumpton's Strawberry Balsam as a soothing remedy for irritated stomach and bowel membranes caused by diarrhea and flux. It claims rapid restoration of digestive vigor and notes strong user familiarity with the product.
Ladies are advised to keep Dr Crumpton's Strawberry Balsam as a mild fruit remedy for summer illnesses. It is promoted as a quick cure for dysentery diarrhea griping pains cholera morbus and other bowel complaints with claims it has saved lives in emergencies.
An advertorial claim presents Dr. Guysett’s Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla as the best quickest vegetable cure for scrofula syphilitic disorder impure blood liver complaints and urinary troubles. It promises pure blood a healthy mind and a strong body.
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