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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1919
Page
4
The Sullivan Union announces its status as second class matter at the Sullivan Indiana post office under an act of Congress dated March 3 1873 with filing date July 4 1873.
A political column argues against joining the League of Nations and critiques Wilson era policy. It notes a Republican upset in Kentucky 8th District with Capt. Swope winning the special election, suggests a national swing toward Republicans, and praises Will Hays and Indiana party governance.
Meredeth Nicholson praised Will Hays as a Hoosier genius while Indiana politics debated his ambitions. Hays stated he would not run for Governor, staying focused on his commitment as chairman of the Republican National Committee to finish that role.
Fragmentary lines mix fashion, humor, and social commentary with references to corn cobs, boots, beer, and race riots. The text parodies Victorian verse and gossip about women’s attire, status, and public sips, ending with flippant remarks on nature and sport.
A fragment notes women hiding belongings in gowns as styles wavered and legs went out of fashion. The item reflects social thrift amid changing dress norms, citing Mrs and Miss as the actors and fashion as the trigger.
Deputy Sheriff Otha Brodie returned Sunday from Marshall Newfoundland with Charles Hays who is wanted here for wife and child desertion. Hays was arrested in Marshall last week on information from local authorities. The charge has been pending three months and he was released Monday on a $500 bond from the circuit court.
The Vincennes district conference of the Methodist church met in Bruceville on Monday and Tuesday with Rev. S. J. Cross and Rev. J. T. Scull on the program. A report misstating Nellie Brewer’s resignation is corrected. Mrs. Mabel Daugherty leaves for Helena Montana to join the Deaconesses school. George Ridgeway sold his Carlisle general merchandise business to Clifford M. Orr. Harry Mahley named manager for Simpson Lumber Company in Huntingburg.
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