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Newspaper

Sullivan Union

Location

Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1923

Page

3

Witty to the End at the Scaffold

The quote recalls Sir Thomas More on the scaffold during his execution for treason. He asks the executioner for help ascending and adds that he will manage his descent himself, reflecting More's wit under pressure.

Thomas More

New York City Pawned Watches Every Forty Five Seconds

In a statistical note from the Atchison Globe the lure of New York is framed by a striking figure, a watch is pawned every 45 seconds in the city often labeled as a place of opportuni ty for all.

New York City of Opportunities Atchison Globe

Tanlac Praised by Indianapolis Resident for Digestive Relief

Mrs. Mary A. Day of 6524 Bellefontaine St, Indianapolis reports fifteen years of indigestion eased by Tanlac. She says meals sour, gas pains, bloating, and sleepless nights improved after starting Tanlac, and she continues to take it to maintain appetite and digestion. Tanlac is sold by local druggists with over 35 million bottles sold.

Tanlac Mary A. Day Bellefontaine St Indianapolis Ind

Hardware Dealer and Farmer Argue Over Corn Sheller Pay

A hardware dealer confronts Farmer Jones about payment for a corn sheller. Jones replies that it should pay for itself in nine months, reflecting a rural bargain talk typical of the period.

Just Like a Woman Sparks Confusion and Shout

The narrative describes a woman inviting a kiss, the narrator feeling confused, and her shouting Sweet Daddy during the moment, highlighting an unexpected reaction and conflicted feelings.

Verily Quote on Foolish Choices and Bidding Wisdom

A saying contrasts a fool removing a fly from a mule with a wise approach of outsourcing to the lowest bidder. It emphasizes prudence in assigning tasks and seeking value through competitive bidding.

Prohibition Hall Quip About Mule Drinking Water

In Prohibition Hall a speaker presents a joke a mule would drink water over beer. A bass voice from the rear answers the punch line by calling the mule an ass, highlighting the setup and reaction in the crowd.

Wisdom and Womanish Tricks in Victorian Echoes

Quasi poetic lines lampoon gender notions with archaic phrases about women and men. The speaker mocks flirtation, faithlessness, and the idea that women replace lovers, paired with absurd moral paradoxes and comic proverbs.

Nantucket bucket yarn travels through Pawtucket

A rhymed joke tale traces a man from Nantucket guarding cash in a bucket as his daughter Nan elopes with a man. The chase moves from Nantucket to Pawtucket to Manhasset, with the bucket repeatedly linked to each place in a playful refrain.

Princeton N. J Nantucket Nan Chicago Ill Pawtucket New York Manhasset

Revenge Tease Sparks Chicken Coop Quip

A playful exchange features Willie challenging a threat to lock him in the chicken coop with the chickens. He retorts that confinement won’t make him lay an egg. The lighthearted banter echoes a country humor vibe.

Willie

Poker Duel Sparks Betrothal Tension

Perdita warns she will not marry if her father keeps gambling with Jack Dashing. Jack retorts that if the father keeps playing, he may not need the match to marry Perdita, highlighting a comical clash over cards and marriage prospects.

Perdita Jack

The Great Salvation by Rev. C P Meeker

A sermon argues Christianity meets world demands postwar and is great in personnel plan providence and purpose. It highlights the gospel's eternal reach, universal program, and the infinite price of redemption, contrasting it with other faiths and stressing simple terms of salvation.

Palestine Jerusalem Jesus Christ God Calvary God the Son Jesus

Indian Lodge Tales of the Father Sun and Navajo Blessing

Ford C. Frick narrates a Navajo origin tale where the people endure harsh sun and drought until a lesser god brings hope. The sun returns, crops recover, and the tribe honors the Father Sun each morning facing east and thanking him for warmth and light.

Effective Plan to Better Live Stock

A United States Department of Agriculture report highlights county sales of purebred sires in Tennessee as more profitable than broader sales. Beef and dairy bulls lead, with 20 to 60 sires sold per event. Local sale focus keeps improved blood near farms, aiding the Better Lives Better Stock movement.

United States Department of Agriculture Tennessee

Proper Care of Machinery

The article stresses keeping farm machinery painted to reduce rust and breakage, noting parts shortages raise replacement costs and downtime. It urges careful handling to avoid weakening essential equipment and emphasizes guarding against rust while replacements are hard to obtain.

Pastures Versus Field Crops On Farms

The article argues that high quality land can yield more as pasture than as field crops. It notes farmers may overvalue rough or thin land for pasture and emphasizes letting animals harvest and feed themselves with crops needing little cultivation where feasible. It suggests profitable pasture on some farms.

Club Members as Farmers in Ataska County

Eight Minnesota farm youths who joined club demonstrations three to four years ago now work as farmers. Four pursue general farming, three grow certified potato seed, one runs a dairy operation, two study at Minnesota College of Agriculture, and one is preparing for the ministry.

Ataska County Minnesota United States Department of Agriculture Minnesota College of Agriculture

Not by Accident Inevitable Spiritual Revivals

Quote emphasizes that revivals do not occur by chance but through the faithful prayers of the people. It asserts awakenings come when communities are prepared and ready, and progress is guided by deliberate spiritual effort.

Betty the conscientious girl charms in costly engagements

A summer girl remarks on Betty, describing her as conscientious and careful about commitments. She jokes that Betty believes she must end one engagement before starting another, a sentiment attributed to the Boston Transcript.

Betty Boston Transcript

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General Insurance Sherman Manning Barre, Wt Davis Brothers E. Washington St Sullivan, Ind C. E. Fisher Aix Les Bains Lyman D. Hall W. H. Eaton Sherman Sullivan Statistical Note Mrs. Day Uncle Johns Vost Rev C. P. Meeker Moody Bible Institute Ford C. Frick Father Sun Aizona New Mexico Minnesota County Cupid Douthitt F. M. Douthitt Clothier South Side Square Muehler Boothe D. N. Railsback Martin & Martin Chiropractors Palmer School Washington Street Sullivan, Indiana Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union
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