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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1916
Page
2
The article warns against using Adium alum baking powders as unhealthy and dangerous. It notes alum powders are banned in many foreign countries and branded in some states to show their content. It mentions prices from 16 cents per pound to 25 ounces for 25 cents and that unbranded powders can be distinguished by price.
Wilsonville reports a busy week with dinners and visits across Jackson Hill Palmer s Prairie and Hymera. Town residents Ed Ward Mrs Rose Marratta Mrs Ida Pugh and Rev Bradshay are noted in local social rounds while Clayton Simmers and family joined Mrs Ola Wilson for Sunday.
In the Union a candidate for county treasurer vows to turn into the county treasury all interest on county funds if elected. The piece argues this stance saves taxpayers about four thousand dollars annually and criticizes the Democratic paper for its views on card printing and politics.
The piece argues Oscar R Rich enters Sullivan County sheriff race as the labor candidate amid an eight-candidate field. It condemns his long standing partisanship and bigotry while praising broader minded nominees from both parties. It notes Rich’s farm and grocery background and questions his miners union claim.
Notice in Sullivan Circuit Court March Term 1906 informs defendants not residents of Sullivan County Indiana that plaintiffs seek widening and deepening of a long established drainage ditch draining toward the Wabash River. Hearing set for March 31 1906 before the judge in Sullivan.
The excerpt notes cod liver oil long prescribed for consumption and hints at modern alternatives. It mentions fresh air exercise nourishing foods and Scott's Emulsion as newer options. It reflects on worldwide use and the shift from traditional remedies to available supplements.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as easily digested and absorbed like cod liver oil, claiming it tolerates long use for consumption. It promises a free sample and notes a label image on each bottle wrap, with Scott & Bowne chemists in New York selling at $1 through druggists.
An article explains nerves transmit pain and neuralgia from pressure or injury. It endorses Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a cure claiming relief without after effects. A testimonial from Mrs. Wm Beckman supports the claim with purchase details and a money back guarantee.
Silver Chaney announces loan terms offering farm loans of two thousand dollars and up at forty three percent interest while loans below that threshold carry a five percent rate. The note appears in a classifieds or business notice section dated in the early 20th century.
Alexander Dowling former supreme court judge states that a county treasurer has no right to lend or deposit public funds for personal gain. Any loan or deposit yields interest that belongs to the fund and must be paid over, regardless of long standing but illegal custom. The practice could be grounds for bond actions to recover interest.
The docket lists multiple filings: John W Black versus Amanda J Black for divorce. Mary E Woner as administrator against May Woner et al seeking sale of real estate to pay debts. Alexander Rogers et al versus James E Smith for drainage. Francis M Cunningham against Silas Dunkin et al for quiet title. Okla Brannem against Jeff Brannem a divorce complaint. Estella Richardson versus Indiana Southern Coal Co in a personal injuries matter. Sarah A Kivett against Elizabeth Hull for ejectment and quiet title.
Advertises two rail services from Chicago LaSalle Street to Florida destinations. The Dixie Flyer departs 6 40 PM and arrives Jacksonville next morning at 7 20 AM with Pullman sleepers and daylight ride via Lookout Mountain. The Chicago and Florida Limited leaves 12 45 PM, arrives Jacksonville 8 14 PM and St Augustine 9 25 PM next day, with dining and observation cars. Both run via Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis Railway, touted as most picturesque to the south. Contact Bria d F Holl for folders and Florida information.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Fairbanks Mutual Telephone Company will be held in Fairbanks at 1 o'clock p m. Ed Carrithers presiding. W S Lester secretary. Three lines indicate notice date.
Dr J B Crowley announces his office will operate from his home for the next two months, directing patients to the residence for appointments and consultations.
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