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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1922
Page
5
A vintage style ad questions purity and consistency of baking powders. It asserts Royalis and Reyal brands claim no alum, no bitter taste, uniform strength, economical freshness, and superior home baking results.
A break in at Joe Gray’s coal house found stolen furs disposed of by the thief. The church will host a Saturday program and Christmas tree. Graysville’s wood supply dwindles in zero weather. Andy Borders opens a village wood factory drawing attention. The independents beat Hutsonville on home soil as their season remains undefeated. Post office moves to Ross Turman’s store for central access. Rev. T B Avery visited relatives in Terre Haute last week.
Mrs. O T Collier remains ill with Dr Crowder called Sunday. Visitors include Mr and Mrs J T Shores at C E Watsons and family. Tom Mann and family visited Lem Pattons and later Orrin Stanley and family visited George Muncies. Pres S E Hatten and Hazel Lindley stayed with A G Cushman. Ralph Collier in Sullivan Monday. Tom Mann and wife and John Kennett visited Sullivan Monday. Farmers have husked much corn and endure the cold weather.
Merom and surrounding residents are listed in a social roundup. Nancy Kelly returns from Cincinnati to Merom. multiple visits and birthdays are noted for neighbors and relatives in Sullivan Terre Haute Piqua and Vincennes. Edward Morris dies after a stroke with funeral at Merom cemetery.
Otis Parker of Colorado visited George Kersey's last week. Revs Avery and Fuson delivered appointments. Families and friends attended events in Sullivan Terre Haute and West Union with several trips noted. The Fairbanks Victors face Lyons Whizzbangs in Pounds Hall on December 23 a district title clash anticipated by fans.
Mr and Mrs Harold Pittman hosted a crowd Monday evening. Visitors included Levi Jewell and son Barnett Jr and Barnett Jewell Sr. for a birthday anniversary. Neighbors shopped in Sullivan and visited family at various homes through the week.
The piece recounts a tribal legend of Manitou testing and blessing the boiling springs. It describes wrath from storms, a lifesaving spring brewed by a lesser god, and the faithful drinking rite requiring repentance. The narrative links the springs to sacred gifts and enduring respect.
The Kansas City Star recounts a veteran physician explaining his path to success. He admits that early in his career he doubled his charges to cover expenses, which helped build his reputation as a leading city doctor through hard work and strategic pricing.
A city zoo keeper admitted uncertainty about an elephant’s weight. Further inquiry shows an Asiatic elephant of average size weighs about 6,400 pounds, while Jumbo the largest on record weighed 15,600 pounds.
The Gary Post-Tribune building and plant were gutted by fire on Monday with losses estimated at 250000. Myron Harris, son of local judges, serves as city editor while Mrs Harris visits. Many local residents and relatives appear in short notices of illnesses travels and celebrations.
The Chicago historical society reports that bricks and artifacts from the Libby Prison found inside the remnants of the Coli sein building were salvaged by the wrecking committee. Several items entered the Caneier collection and will join the museum exhibits.
A brief quotation from Rupert Hughes's "Beauty" contrasts romantic fooling with medical cures. It suggests daily papers overflow with both love tips and nostril remedies, yet neither helps old hearts or noses.
Compressed air locomotives are widely used in French coal mines due to safety laws. Electric and gasoline engines are prohibited where fire damp could cause explosions, prompting reliance on air driven transport.
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