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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1922
Page
8
A garbled late era column mixes social remarks on marriage mediation by Will Hays, constitutional resilience, fishing, race and labor humor, fashion notes, and general observations. It references knickerbockers, knickers worn at home, a motor bus joke, and reflections on public life, manners, and women’s rights in a satirical tone.
A wry note on married life contrasts bulkier worldly goods with wives and husbands. It jokes about dissatisfaction driving people north in summer and south in winter, and mocks fashion trends like beer bottles on ears.
A linguistic note explains that addressing someone as my man signals friendliness when used by a man but indicates possession when used by a woman. The observation highlights gendered pragmatics in conversational terms.
A compact reflection notes the gap between making promises and earning money, observing how a marriage license is shrinking to a mere scrap of paper. It contrasts old ideas of youthful arithmetic skill with today’s men who also rely on figures.
The article summarizes how Indiana bond issues were reined in since 1921 by the State Tax Board and outlines that the board can approve or reduce but never increase bond amounts. It notes taxpayers may petition for review of levies, emphasizes local control of rates, and cites statements by Gov. Ralston and Judge Link on true cash value assessments and tax burdens.
A concise notice outlines how each hundred dollar amount is allocated. The text presents repeated figures indicating equal shares, but lacks context for exact recipients or purposes.
The piece argues local taxing units retain home rule and the State Tax Board has no authority to raise local taxes except when taxpayers petition for a hearing in the county. Horizontal equalization has existed for over fifty years and increases come from local demands for schools roads and improvements, not state expenses.
The Jackson and Buck families plan their annual reunion at Bucktown in Jefferson township on Sunday September 8. A string orchestra will perform and three ministers will speak. A basket dinner will be served and all are invited to bring baskets.
Entomologists report that certain insects, including a fly Linnaeus called the cellar fly, feed exclusively on wine or beer. The willow blossoms resemble a bacchanal scene around yellow catkins as larvae thrive on alcohol.
Extracted honey offered by Charles Boone Saunders of Merom Indiana. High quality product available locally.
A leading company seeks a live young man to represent its line in Sullivan County. Apply at Walter W. Shogk 641 Ohio Street Terre Haute Indiana or call Wab 5944.
Advertises for women to work as attendants at the Central Indiana Hospital in Indianapolis Indiana plus positions in the General Kitchen Sewing Room and Laundry Middle aged women are preferred for latter roles Room and board and laundry are provided in addition to salary Applications addressed to Dr George F Edenharter Superintendent care of hospital
The passage links rain dreams to irritation of mucous membranes and awakening discomfort. It claims dreams of people vastly larger mean liver issues, and dreams of pain in a body part indicate trouble in that part.
A report notes 843 languages and dialects in use across Africa among Black communities. The figure highlights linguistic diversity on the continent and underscores regional variation in speech.
A fragmented numeric list contains amounts and figures with no clear context or narrative connected to identifiable persons organizations places dates or events. The data lacks readable events or statements to summarize into a coherent news item or record.
Notice to contractors states contracts for wagon drivers will be let at Graysville school building on September 5 1922 with bids due by 2 00 P M. Limited details list Graysville as the location and Turman township schools as the client.
A brief quote highlighting a man’s waste of energy through excessive talking, suggesting it diminishes his ability to rely on Jeff for assistance in completing tasks.
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