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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
4
The President has sold the White House sheep and the party factions debate the new occupant. It remains to be seen if Mr. Bryan and his followers will accept Mr. Fox, and whether reservations linger.
The remark questions what voters can expect from Governor Cox if he becomes president, implying concern over his stance and clarity on core policy positions.
Governor Morrow of Kentucky calls the League of Nations an attempt to bind the United States to the bloody feuds of Europe, warning against entangling alliances and loss of sovereignty.
The item notes Governor Cox living at Trails End and speculates he will not need to seek a new ten ant, suggesting no change in residence or political position given the name.
The statement argues that with Senator Harding leading and a Republican Congress in support the United States will not interfere in European politics nor allow Europe to meddle in American affairs.
Senator Harding pledges speedy peace for the nation with his presidency and eschews entanglements in European affairs, aligning with Woodrow Wilson and Cox who asserts perfect accord with the president.
Sullivan, Ind. July 31 1920. In a published exchange editor Rob P White prints a letter from B E Lundblad defending Governor Cox and criticizing Warren G Harding. The piece reflects on Cox WP editorials, Wilson era policies, and the 1920 campaign dynamics with references to the League of Nations and party loyalties.
The note states that appropriations for maintenance and administration of Indiana’s government rose only 38 percent over 1915 and 1916. Ohio and Minnesota increased 82 and 71 percent respectively, while Indiana relied on 9 percent higher taxes plus revenue from efficiency, penal labor profits, and reform of tax duplicates to equalize taxation statewide.
A compact note on obligations and duties faced by citizens in national life. It outlines civic responsibilities and the social contract guiding public action and welfare.
The piece argues bland and Watson voted to cut Agriculture Department funding, criticizing waste and bloated wartime spending. It cites Jim Riggs and notes Congress reduced requests from 39.3m to 7.99m, saving over 1.38b in total outlays, urging retrenchment and efficiency while defending the department’s value to farmers.
Thornberry relatives and their families met at Statusbusers grove in Brazil for the annual reunion on the first Sunday in August. A noon dinner followed by afternoon refreshments brought together members including Rebecca Brewer, Jesse Ransford, Morgan, Lee Thornberry and family, George Pitser and family, Orlando Thornberry, Marion Warren and family, D W Thornberry, Claude Phillips and family, C A Atkinson and family, Seth Hunt and family, Bernard Thurber and family, Arthur Harris and family, Miss Mary Mann, Clea Riggs, Hortense Clements, and Vigil Bell.
Two papers from Terre Haute and Sullivan publish a year’s notices with the 64.59 figure showing in the local ad section. The brief listing appears among short notices and miscellaneous ads in both papers.
Ben Monroe visited on business. Lillie Wright returned from Terre Haute after a week with her sister. Lela Thomas Elfrieda DeHart returned from Shades outing. Woman's Missionary Society met with Mrs. Riggs. Attendees included Rev. Johnson and Mrs. Gaston. Cyrus Monroe sold property and moves to Wisconsin. Funeral for Luella Eno at Big Springs. Gertie Harris funeral at Drake Church with local choir. Lawn social planned by Sunday school at Rufus DeHart. Several families and visitors noted from Graysville, Fairbanks, Prairie Creek, Hymera, and Terre Haute.
The largest bell ever cast was made in Russia in 1653 and weighed 198 tons but cracked during casting. Early bell records trace to Exodus with mentions of golden bells and pomegranates used to trim royal garments and announce arrivals at the altar.
Olive Miller Ly e Patton born March 22 1866 Sullivan County Indiana died July 17 1920 aged 54 years 3 months 25 days married to George F Patton February 25 1885 in Halio Indiana five children Issie McGarvey Blanche McAnally Lola Browning Judith Ballard Arthur. church member Washington County Church of Christ later Hymera Baptist Church. Survived by husband mother five children eight grandchildren. Funeral with ice cream and cake. many relatives listed.
Mrs. Jewett Wolfe hosted a City Park celebration Saturday for John Marshall Harris age eight. Games and contests featured Ruth Grubaugh, Warren Moore and John Marshall Harris as prize winners among many attendees.
For the week ending August 1 Miss Glenn Yeager reports daily highs from 80 to 94 degrees and nightly lows from 53 to 76 with clear or partly cloudy skies. The period ends with August 1 marking a clear day and a visit note mentions Mrs Arthur McGraw and Miss Margaret McGraw of Courtland New York visiting Miss Maude McConnell.
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