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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1906
Page
2
The Royal Baking Powder Company of New York touts its absolutely pure powder as the standard of strength and purity. It warns housekeepers against cheap alum powders and adulterated alternatives that claim savings but harm digestion.
George W. Harper veteran editor publisher founder of the Robinson Argus for 43 years. Republican candidate for Crawford county treasurer. Indications point to party honoring his long service with the nomination. Also notes subscriptions from R B Mason and James K Reed. birth of twin boys to Wiley and wife at Union. Masons and lodge members visiting nearby towns. renewals and letters from readers in multiple towns.
The article contrasts popular weather proverbs used by fishermen farmers and the official Weather Bureau forecasts. It notes that many outdoorsmen trust signs from wind clouds and animals over daily telegram forecasts while the bureau seeks wider public use, especially for farmers, and cites proverbs from Walton Bible and Garriott studies.
A Florida letter relates lighthearted, rambling notes from a Southern colony. It mentions a bait trade using Fiddlers, a buying agent named John, salary adjustments for shrewd buying, and humor about local fishermen, with verses celebrating a laid back Florida lifestyle by the Indian River.
The Rev J Warren of Sharon Baptist Church Belair Ga extols Electric Bitters calling it a Godsend that cured his rheumatic pains stiff joints and extreme weakness. He says two bottles let him walk three miles in 50 minutes and feel capable of more. Sold with a guarantee at Joe K Smock's drug store for 60 cents. James O Hughes of Sullivan renewed for the Union last week.
Notice is given that I have sold my interest in the business of Calvert and Daugherty to Thomas Daugherty. All accounts due the firm are now property of Daugherty and he assumes and agrees to pay all debts and obligations of the firm. 2312 Robert Calvert.
Chas W Moor, a nightwatchman from Ford City Pa, burned his hand in an electrical furnace. He applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve and was rapidly cured. The salve is promoted as a premier healer for burns wounds sores eczema and piles at Joe K Smock's drug store.
W A Davies offers three of four horses including two 14 and 5 year old Clydesdales and one 4 year old Golddust sorrel for $1000 each and $800 for Golddust. Imported Scottish 13 year old took 2nd premium at Glasgow. colts sell $150 to $175. Horses well trained, clean limbs, priced below imported stock, trade stock welcomed. Written or phone contact.
The Dixie Flyer departs Chicago LaSalle St Station at 6 40 PM and reaches Jacksonville next morning at 7 20 AM with through Pullman sleepers. The Chicago and Florida Limited leaves at 12 45 PM and arrives Jacksonville 3 15 PM with St Augustine by 9 25 PM. Both trains run via Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway offering dining and observation cars on a solid Chicago to St Augustine service. For folders and Florida info contact Briard F Hill Northern Passenger Agent NC and SL Ry 30 Marquette Bldg Chicago IL.
Notice reveals Charles Willie applies to Sullivan County commissioners at the next session beginning March 1906 for a one year license to sell and allow on premise drinking of spirituous, vinous, malt and other intoxicants in a front room of a two story tile block building in Shelburn. Premises describe lot 32 in Shelburn bounded by specific lot lines and measurements.
Notice of intent by James Us Myles to apply to Sullivan county Indiana commissioners for a liquor license in Tar man township. The applicant describes a single story frame building near York Furry Landing on lands owned by James Myles and aims to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons for on premises consumption. The notice calls for the March 1906 regular session start.
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