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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1905
Page
7
A Sullivan bar discusses Saratoga gambling and national prosperity, arguing that local wealth and wages do not mirror the high stakes at the Saratoga race scene. The piece contrasts lavish bets and well-off gamblers with everyday workers earning modest wages, noting no direct link between gambling riches and national prosperity.
A consumer describes throat irritation and persistent coughing with a cough mixture giving temporary relief as part of a promotional block. The passage emphasizes sensation of inflamed tissues and repeated coughing despite treatment.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for sore throat cough cold and bronchitis claiming it soothes irritation drives out inflammation and nourishes tissues. The piece then digresses into a satirical social critique about prosperity and local habits, mentioning Nora at the United States Hotel and townsfolk in Saratoga.
George Bicknell writes of Merom Chautauqua where Rev. McIlyar Hamilton Lichliter drew broad praise. He details payment, program choices, and the minister's universal satisfaction among attendees. The letter reflects local voice and community events in Staffordshire area notes.
George Bicknell writes to the editors correcting last week’s Pick Ups Around Town item about friend Lichliter. He says the report was tinged and asks for clarification or correction.
The Vigo County Fair Carnival and Exposition runs Aug 28 to Sept 8 at Terre Haute with Co G 11th U.S. Cavalry from Ft Des Moines conducting daily mounted drills and horsemanship displays. Also featuring Fanciulli Italian band of 50 pieces at 2500 dollars for seven days and a gambling free, family friendly program on the fair grounds. One fare round trip rail rates apply.
The narrative portrays Bronson Alcott showing kindness and wit in two anecdotes. He gathers garden bugs for a neighbor and quietly helps unload a stuck load of wood, explaining that the things you need most will come to you.
Elder W I Dobbs of Winds will preach at Good Hope on Saturday night Sunday and Sunday night September 2 and 8 inviting all to attend.
Denver August 22 1905 Mrs M Age writes Sullivan Union she sends one dollar for another year of Old Reliable and plans to move from Denver to Anthony Kansas. She notes G A R encampment preparations and disappointment at leaving before it. She visited M O Parks family in Littleton Colorado and plans a mountain trip on the Moffat Road before returning to Kansas.
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