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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
8
Three popular garden vegetables sweet corn tomatoes and eggplant are discussed. Sweet corn should be eaten soon after harvest and planted in rich soil with successive plantings every two to three weeks. Eggplant is started like tomatoes and thrives in fine rich loam with three by two feet spacing.
Former Merom boy surgeon in the navy shares reminiscences from a cruise. He describes Chinese attitudes and language, Manila as the pearl of the Orient, Dutch colonial rule, and American interests in the Philippines. He emphasizes face culture, bargaining, and sanitation, noting contrasts between American and local practices.
The garden is the quickest way to cut living costs by producing new food supplies. It takes months to build a surplus of meat, potatoes and flour, and the effect on prices is uncertain. Planting a garden relieves shortages within weeks by substituting fresh vegetables for canned goods and expensive staples.
A common error is hanging harness near manure where ammonia harms leather. Leather goods suffer from neglect if stored on ground over winter. Clean and oil in fall, then store in a dry place when not in use.
The piece notes world wide demand for food and high crop prices. It says profits from farming have never been stronger and urges farmers to maximize effort and secure good crops, warning against avoidable risks.
Wayne and Ralph Reed formerly of Sullivan were toasted by the St. Petersburg Times staff at Harrison's restaurant. Their mother Mrs Emma Reed attended along with colleagues and guests while the brothers plan to join Coast Artillery and infantry units on enlistment. A silk US flag was presented to each brother. Also included is a public notice from Sullivan County Indiana 1917 regarding Sallie Martin vs Henry K Martin divorce action.
Anthony Alsman of R. R. 5 Sullivan PA offers fence posts and lumber for sale. Items include mulberry sassafras walnut and second growth white oak. Contact Paxton phone 8 on 28 for prices and details.
The Sullivan County Indiana Board of Commissioners will accept sealed bids until 12 noon on Monday September 3 1917 for reinforced concrete bridges at F M Nead Bridge in Jackson township and County Line Bridge in Jefferson township Bids may use either plan set on file with the county auditor The board may reject all bids Signed by Commissioners John Walters John Mattix and John Scott Attest Auditor Frank M Daniels First insertion Aug 8 1917 The Hutsonville Beach to draw visitors from nearby towns includes a bath house lockers a drink stand and a safety zone in the river County funds may grow as crowds gather at the Indiana riverfront potential improvements noted by Robinson Argus.
Russell Cramer resigns from Sullivan State Bank and has passed an exam for admission to the officers reserve training camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis. Mrs. W. T. Leahy returns home from an extended visit with relatives in Louisville, Kentucky.
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