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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1911
Page
2
The column jokes about heat waves and public habits in Sullivan Indiana, noting summer quirks from feeble swimmers to cautious gardeners. It references a Rhode Island judge on photography rights and playful admonitions about weather reports and lemons, ending with a remark on spectators watching the thermometer.
The remark hints that some pilots may attempt a pre-dawn crossing of the English Channel as a light appetizer to a day of flying.
A clergyman laments aging as punishment for sins saying "Gray hairs are sent to us." The reader asks what about bald headed men and likely doubts the link between hair loss and guilt.
Two deaths in Missouri stem from a dispute over hot coffee. The incident centers on beverage etiquette and a heated altercation that escalated to fatal consequences. Authorities continue to investigate motive and identify all involved.
A Chinese warship sails toward Mexico demanding six million dollars as a condition for leaving. The situation risks escalating, with both sides under pressure as officials seek a peaceful resolution. The outcome remains uncertain amid high tensions and potential military repercussions.
A fountain has supplanted the drinking cup as the preferred vessel for beverages. The piece asks what new towel will replace the roller variety, implying a shift toward different absorbent accessories in daily use.
A New York woman files for divorce claiming her husband’s insistence on reciting his poems to her is extremely cruel and unusual. The case highlights marital conflict centered on unwanted artistic performances and personal space.
A witty note compares burning money to burning icehouses, lampooning lavish spending during a time of year noted for excess. The remark frames the act as a costly pastime and a satire on extravagance.
A Atlantic City woman was fined forty dollars for scolding behavior. The incident highlights local attitudes toward public conduct in the coastal city.
A Canadian Pacific locomotive was wrecked by a moose illustrating rugged wilderness hazards in Canada. The incident underscores ongoing challenges of wildlife on rail routes and the need for caution near remote tracks.
An actress sues for divorce after her husband allegedly ordered her to discard her wedding ring claiming some people are overly sensitive to touch.
In Montclair New Jersey dogs may not bark after nine o clock at night. The rule implies kennels are equipped with silent alarms to enforce quiet hours.
Two New Yorkers set sail for Italy in a 25 foot yawl. The piece questions the feasibility and humorously ponders awarding a prize for the automobile that takes the longest time to descend a steep dangerous hill.
The piece laments ongoing public protest against aggressive reformers as a fly buzzes through the town highlighting the heated campaign atmosphere and calls for restraint.
A man who once served at sea left 3500 to fund the upkeep of a parrot he had cured of profanity. The story notes he acquired the bird during his naval service but does not explain how he cured himself.
A detailed warning on camp fire safety urges careful removal of embers and site selection in different forests to prevent wildfires. It cites varied state laws and penalties from Colorado to Nova Scotia and calls campers to act as forest wardens protecting woods and property.
A somber widow steps onto scales and is told 140 pounds. The clerk admits a 12 pound error to spare her grief after her husband's death six weeks prior. He notes bereavement leads some to see weight gain as shame, and she has been weighed three times since.
Dr. F. J. Waldo argues the coroner’s role dates back to 1194 and once encompassed broad duties beyond death inquiries. Coroners held views on many serious crimes, supervised forfeiture of crown revenues, and could seize property, animals, and instruments connected to loss of life.
A brief exchange highlights a raincoat purchase making the customer feel ten years younger. The seller compliments the look and mentions sending in the bill in 1921.
The fragment hints at a Harper’s Bazaar style exchange about distance and home life. No specific people places or events are identifiable in the readable text.
The University of Chicago’s department of political economy adopts the case method, earlier used in law, to foster independent thinking. A 1500 item syllabus supports a bi weekly bulletin of original cases on industrial organization, and final exams are problem based with open resources.
Joseph P. Sherer in black dialect recounts a comic episode from a car ride that ends with a dead dog and an irate owner who refuses his offer to replace the pet. The Milwaukee talk at the Westminster Civic league mocks automobile arrogance and womanly sarcasm.
The article explains a simple guideline for lace and trim choices: patterns and mesh should scale with fabric weight, larger for heavier fabrics and finer for lighter ones. It notes exceptions when a contrast is desired, but warns contrasts are tricky. A test is advised by checking if gown details are visible from a distance beyond a normal room size.
A man on a North side car attracts laughter from a girl across the car after a shave leaves a Charlotte Russe effect in his right ear. He jokes with a fellow passenger behind a newspaper about the amusing look.
A humorous exchange recalls Jones going home late and being teased by his wife about arriving in a fragile state. He quips that he saw two of her because she was beside herself, highlighting a lighthearted breakfast banter in a suburban home.
A humorous exchange highlights a mix up in job titles as a janitor and a superintendent conversation turns into a money dispute. The quip underscores how title and pay can shift perceptions of responsibility.
A witty exchange mocks a royal aside about George III and an apple in a dumpling, retorted with a joke about a peach in a hobble skirt. The quip plays on incongruous fruit and fashion.
A New York Times note describes a newcomer who, after registering at a tall hotel, asks to be taken to the roof to gain bearings. He says city skylines help fix compass points better than streets, recalling London Boston and Chicago where he still misreads directions and fears mistaking routes for Lake Michigan.
A traveler recalls staying in Oberammergau during the Passion Play season. Fraulein Naef and others gave chewing gum as a friendly gesture, noting Americans’ fondness for gum. The gum remains a treasured souvenir from Mount Kose era hospitality.
Onlooker Z- Wilbur D. Nesbit reports a humorous Teheran scene about Kum where the shah frets over Kum. El Reddin Jijji Jum is sent to Kum to report and the town again fears the shah’s firm thumb as drums keep a tum-ti-tum rhythm.
Sydney Brooks reports from London that Cuba has become one of the cleanest and healthiest nations due to American energy and Cuban compliance under General Wood and U S troops. He credits the United States with ending the plague zone and fostering political peace as Cubans accept American oversight.
A San Francisco Chronicle anecdote from the Western Addition describes a grocer whose daughter endorses a check for Mrs Underwood after forgetfulness. The exchange highlights community ties and a family detail in a local shop.
A lively exchange hints Sadie and Fred will have a spectacular wedding with notable guests. Pa Hines jokes about bringing a hotel stranger in formal attire to mingle with attendees.
The piece mocks Nat Goodwins claim in an advance chapter of Wives I Have Married that he walked around with the butler while Lord A flirted with the hostess. It ridicules the idea, noting genuine British butlers dislike familiarity and expressing doubt Nat hobnobbed with a real butler.
A grocer questions Silas about sixteen years with Mary Ann Green and the idea of ending their long courtship. Silas explains the time and hesitates to propose, while the grocer suggests ending the companionship may be easy. The dialogue centers on a delayed proposal and a lasting relationship.
Miss Matilda Olden taunts Sophronia Yellerieaf about age while Sophronia retorts that no one cares how old Olden is. The back and forth highlights sharp wit and social vibes in a playful clipped dialogue.
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