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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1921
Page
6
The report notes that from every 2000 pounds of steam coal mined only about 20 pounds convert to mechanical energy. The remaining 1524 pounds are either unaccounted for or lost to losses. Joss sticks use camphor and abrasive aromatics. acids and kur aroma compounds provide fragrance. The aroma is created by volatile drugs in manufacture.
The U S Department of Agriculture urges careful seed corn selection to boost next year’s corn crop. Farmers should pick ears from well performing stalks, ensure seed is well adapted, high yielding, mature, disease free, and store it properly. Two varieties may be kept for two years, with guidance from Farmers' Bulletin 1008 and 1176.
Potatoes need 90 to 100 days after planting before harvest with maturity after vines die or ripen. In northern regions frost often ends ripening. dig when frost first strikes and soil is dry. Use a spading fork or potato hook, avoid spearing, turn out little at a time to prevent sunburn, and store in a cool ventilated dark area. Potatoes must not freeze before digging or in storage. Consider burying in outdoor pits as protection against frost.
A farmer recalls years of rat infestation after a poison nearly harmed his dog and promotes RAT SNAP as a safe, sure rat killer. The three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 are offered with a guarantee by Turman and Riggs and H V Bennett.
T S Risinger longtime Carlisle hardware furniture and undertaking dealer sold his hardware and furniture business with the real estate to John G Frazee. Closing occurred Wednesday morning with Frazee taking immediate possession. Risinger will focus on undertaking with son in law Arthur V Kresee as partner. plans include a future dedicated establishment between the Rooksberry theatre and Vanmeter Garage, offices to remain in Frazee store.
U S Department of Agriculture specialists say using livestock to harvest and pasture crops can cut labor for large acreages. Farrowing forage and grain crops reduces needed hand labor while producing beef pork and mutton for winter use. Pasturing crops also preserves soil fertility with little extra cost.
Township officials planned a one room school building on the old site. The sole bid of 5100 by French Willis exceeded the 2100 bond funding and was rejected. A new bid date is set for September 19 to try again.
The text notes many points of resemblance between two cultures and their religious observances. It discusses how Mongols may have adopted certain practices and beliefs. The passage highlights the complexity of assimilation and the attention it draws from observers.
Board of Commissioners of Sullivan County Indiana will receive sealed bids until 12 00 noon Monday September 5 1921 for constructing 12 172 feet of rock road in Jefferson Township sections 2 3 and 4 as petitioned by Thomas M Douthitt et al plans and specifications are on file with the Auditor The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids Attest Frank M Daniels Auditor Ist Insertion Aug 10 1921 8t
Public notice announces bids for building 8 290 feet of gravel road on Road No 1 Section 1 in Turman Township. Petition by Flias Borders et al. Commissioners Poston Wan Scott Percy Wolfe oversee. Auditor Frank M. Daniels attests. Ist insertion August 10, 1921.
In Sullivan Circuit Court September Term 1921 John W Wilson and The Wilson sue David Fife et al for quiet title on a land strip south of the railroad right of way in Section 19 Township North Range West. Defendants nonresidents must answer by October 3, 1921 or default.
Tarlton C. Woodward trustee of Haddon Township Sullivan County Indiana and the Advisory Board invite sealed bids by 1 pm Monday September 19 1921 for erection of a township school building ten miles southwest of Carlisle Indiana with independent bids for the building and for heating and ventilating Plans and specs by John B Bayard Architect Vincennes Indiana on file at the trustees office Carlisle Indiana and at the architects office 8201 Main Street Vincennes A $300 general bid and $100 heating bid certified checks required with each bid payable to Tarlton C Woodward Trustee Bids to be mailed or filed with the trustee Right to reject any bid reserved Estimated cost about 5040 dollars.
Under Sullivan Circuit Court May Term 1220 the guardian Myrtle Hoesman will sell on August 3 1921 at 2 PM at John Chaney law office Sullivan Indiana the one and one half acre tract on East Washington Street extended Hamilton Township Sullivan with mortgage security sale terms one half cash and balance in twelve months with 6 percent interest sealed bids welcome before sale date.
In this fragment a rural view contrasts the wolf pressing the poor at their door with the wealthy enjoying self serving snoops and mischief aimed at luring others away. The tone hints at class tension and social critique.
The Stamford Advocate reports a man described as single died by his own action with friends unable to explain the motive. The brief notice notes the lack of identifiable connections or motives among his associates.
The article notes that language shifts meanings over centuries. It cites mansion once signifying a military tent and later a roadside house for travelers.
A brisk note on conversation habits suggests talking about oneself is the simplest topic yet can feel tedious. The writer hints that personal chatter is familiar ground, often seen as dull, though it remains a common social staple.
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