This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
6
The Times reports a nine year lease keeping the city Democratic headquarters open beyond the Woodrow Wilson election, as the party maintains a central base during the campaign period.
Notice notes post offices will place balers after motorizing rural routes in Sullivan County. It questions labor efficiency asking how long a road grader would take to make a Tin Lizzie while noting mail delays in transmission occupying office space.
Many rural route patrons in Sullivan County continue to wait watchfully for their mail as local delivery faces delays and unclear schedules.
The Shelburn Enterprise denounces Republican County ticket and cites widespread petitions on routes from Sullivan and Fairbanks. It notes Bill Cullop's troubles after wagon abolition, caustic letters, and the general dissatisfaction with federal rural mail service and congressional duties.
The phrase hints at a political line or speech referencing Hughes as a key figure. No clear events, dates, or organizations are specified in the readable text. Further context is needed to craft a precise summary.
Editorial warns that the great private munitions complex, built with European funds and supplying wartime needs, is being scrapped as Congress and the administration push for a government plant. It argues this undermines preparedness and blames political leadership for applying public money to new plants while private capacity remains unused.
The article warns that government arsenal programs shift to domestic munition manufacture and that pork hunters seek plant locations in their communities. It predicts a coming reckoning as Europe builds its own munitions industry, contracts fade, and a major power backs a layoff push by October 1.
The piece argues the democratic administration misused civil service rules by removing trained men for political reasons and alleges the party created 89,000 offices outside civil service since March 4 1918 at an annual $44 000 000 taxpayer cost.
The writings hint that Congressman Cullop grows anxious over district reports on his political standing and predicts his support for the president may wane this fall. It suggests he will confront the consequences upon returning home.
A vintage travel advert touts Sloan's Liniment for muscle soreness after exertion and sudden pains such as toothache stiffness and bites. The note urges packing a bottle for vacations and camping trips with a testimonial praising its versatility.
The August 1 forecast from the Bureau of Crop Estimates summarizes Indiana crops for corn, wheat, oats, potatoes, hay, apples, and peaches. It lists forecasted production and prior year outputs in bushels and tons, with apples and peaches shown in barrels and bushels respectively.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery for hacking coughs and irritated air passages. It emphasizes the pine balsam with tar soothing raw spots and loosening mucus to prevent coughing while aiding natural healing with a remedy used for over 40 years.
Calvin Campbell a farmer north of Sullivan found several sticks of dynamite in the road near his home last week. Sheriff Kelley investigated and took possession. Authorities believe the sticks fell from a miners wagon and were not placed there maliciously.
Advertises Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a cure for stuffed heads and runny noses. Claims balsam opens air passages and relieves coughing quickly. Encourages buying a bottle and keeping leftovers as cold insurance.
Mr and Mrs James R Riggs and daughters Louise and Mary ElizabETH left Thursday by automobile for a visit with relatives in Louisville. They were joined in Louisville by their daughter Frances and went to Springfield Missouri.
The Republican candidate delivered a keynote at Carnegie Hall, widely praised for clarity, logical structure, and direct critique of the current administration. Observers say his speech shows the tone of his campaign and signals strong stump rhetoric to come.
Charles E Hughes endorses America First and efficiency. He argues preparedness, denounces hostile plots, and criticizes the administration over Mexico. He calls for Federal workers compensation, punitive action against Villa, and votes for women. He envisions unity under Lincoln’s party and warns against war through weak policy.
A revival of a political oration praising national sacrifice and liberty. The speaker urges perseverance of Civil War era ideals, equality, opportunity, and loyalty, endorsing a platform from the convention.
President W. H. P. Faunce of Brown University praises Justice Charles E. Hughes. He commends Hughes as fearless, selfless, and loyal to American ideals with a judicial temper and swift action. Faunce says Hughes would clear foggy public questions and provide clear vision and strong will for the nation.
Against plots and conspiracies in foreign interests. The Administration must act immediately to stop any suspected schemes using American souls for alien intrigues. The speaker urges prompt vigorous measures, insisting the Administration cannot delay or evade responsibility.
In a speech of acceptance, Mr Hughes expresses belief that economic trends and women’s gainful work justify granting women the vote. He argues opposition may delay but cannot defeat suffrage and urges the contest be ended promptly.
The speech argues that clear direct diplomacy, formal notices, and firm American policy would have prevented destruction of American lives after the Lusitania sinking. It claims ample notice existed and warns against equivocal conversations eroding statements.
Suffering from cor rupation and craggy appearance, you can feel better by taking Dr. King's New Life Pills. Buy a box today and take one or two tonight for morning relief. 25c at your druggist.
Mr and Mrs Bert Crawley and daughters Emily and Helen of Kansas City visit relatives here with Mrs David Crawley joining the group for the stay.
Records list 92nd District commissioners and road works expenditures. Names include John Wambaugh Gorse Lovelace Wm Beard L W Pound H C Jewell Thos McKinley George Liston George McDonnall George Browning Geo Hampton C F Waidner John Lund Isaac Keene John Driver Jr Bishop M Walters Homer Bicknell Ed Dailey and others with items for repairs bridge work and various county services totaling numerous small charges.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.