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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1913
Page
4
The Sullivan Union, a republican county paper since 1866, lists subscription prices for one year six months and three months in advance. Publishers are Chaney and R. P. White, with the newspaper entered as second class matter at Sullivan Indiana since July 1, 1873.
The article outlines a proposed national money system led by a committee including the secretary of the treasury and the comptroller of the currency. It describes a federation of regional reserve banks, required bank subscriptions, and restrictions on regional banks with aims to regulate currency during scarce and abundant money periods.
The Owen County Democrat editor George R. Griffith urges against William A. Cullop seeking a fourth congressional nomination. The paper praises his past service but argues party loyalty requires Cullop to step aside for the good of the Democratic Party in the Second District.
The Owen County Democrat argues that Democratic confidence in Connor Cullop’s renomination risks GOP gains in Knox and surrounding counties. It urges a fellow Democrat to step aside for a united ticket to secure a Democratic victory next year.
The article notes no presidential primary law in 1912 would have changed the outcome for Wilson vs Clark. It argues constitutional constraints limit states and deny Congress power to mandate primaries, while the president pushes Congress to act promptly on the matter.
The Asbury Glee Club of DePauw University will give a concert at the M. B. H. church this evening featuring vocal and instrumental music and readings by twenty students from DePauw.
Rev. J H Carnes, former pastor at Sullivan M E Church and now serving in Linton, spent Saturday in the city as the guest of J R Brown.
Julia Bottomley discusses season textiles featuring ermine muffs, wide scarves, and patchwork fur sets. She notes bold shading and diagonal lines, new fox colors, and the premium value of properly cared for furs as supply tightens and prices rise.
Indiana fruit growing expands as neglected orchards are revived and a statewide horticultural awakening spreads. A free Purdue course, held January 15, offers talks by department staff on pruning spraying fertilization thinning cultivation harvest and packing, plus field exercises and expert guidance on crop disposal and marketing. Interested readers should contact the Purdue Horticultural Department in Lafay ette.
The season features ornate headpieces rivaling hats, built on wire supports with ostrich plumes, jewels and lace. Gold and silver trims, rhinestones, pearls, and maline decorate caps resembling Dutch bonnets, with long pearl strands, butterflies and feathers. Some designs echo Old Egyptian motifs and modern refinements, though conservative tastes may limit acceptance.
An editorial argues consumers often receive short weight and measure on groceries as prices rise. It cites the 1911 and 1913 Indiana weights and measures acts, notes berry boxes and potato weights fall short, and urges county and city inspectors to enforce standard dry measures across counties to prevent leaks in household groceries.
A legal office advertises careful handling of all legal matters with office location on N side upstairs.
A local legal business advertises prompt attention to collections and probate matters. It announces money lending on long or short terms with easy terms and notes its office on the ground floor of Sullivan State Bank building.
Attorneys Hays and Hays file legal action over Sullivan State Bank seeking resolution of a dispute. The case involves claims of financial disagreement and remedies to be determined by the court or arbitration. Proceedings outline a timeline for filings and responses.
Business entrusted to him will receive prompt attention at Suites 4 and 5 Citizens Trust Building.
Lawyer offers prompt careful attention to business entrusted for handling in all state courts and additional courts as needed. Office located in Citizens Trust Co Building.
Brown and Schroeder Abstracters of Title operate as the sole abstract book owners in Sullivan County. They specialize in examining and perfecting titles with careful estate management and settlement services. Office located in Dr Crowder building, B side.
Chas. D. Hunt and Gilbert W. Gambill operate Hunt and Gambill with careful prompt attention to all entrusted business. Office located over the National Bank at the corner of Washington and Main Streets.
Lee F Bays states he will practice in all courts where services are required and lists his office on the north side square up stairs.
Civil actions include Charles H. Pierce versus Thomas Dale and Theodore Sites on replevin. Also John L. Phillips versus John D. Le Dune with Mathew J. Wilson, and John Benefield versus Hymera Telephone Co over money had and received breach of contract.
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder health. It claims relief from back ache pain dizziness and poor sleep by regular use and notes sale by Joe K. Smock & Son.
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