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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1922
Page
8
A humorous column riffs on Prohibition era topics at Rising Sun with quips about moonshine arrests, freedom of the seas, fashion trends, and political bandwagons. It mixes playful wordplay on mankind, money, and public life in a light editorial tone.
The item notes George Crabb selling sasafras roots for tea and Jim Riews praising a collie. It mentions the Bloomington Star posing a question about Washington crossing the Delaware, local poker and bridge games, dormant bridge clubs reviving, secrecy on prohibition officers, Will Hays' potential Presbyterian stance, and a quip about empty-headed talk.
A rambling column comments on income tax and Halifax regulation, urges thrift and warns against indulgence. It muses on old-fashioned greens, spigots, and bung, then veers to fashion, female garters, and a doctor’s role, ending with thoughts on girls seeking movie work amid ongoing social tensions.
A fragmented line notes that some individuals are content only with nightly entry, hinting at a broader pattern of desire for regular access and seeming complacency among a subset.
The writer notes the contrast between New Guinea face painting practices and American women showing little clothing. The tone is observational and provocative about gender and dress standards.
A brief proverb finds humor in a proverb as a banana skin and pride interplay suggests misfortune may follow vanity.
The text notes a shift in marriage customs where the father traditionally gives away the bride while the groom devises ruses to avoid this role. It highlights a humorous reversal of expected duties in contemporary weddings.
A column blends humorous quips on fashion gossip and public life with a tribute to a woman who influenced youth through faith. The funeral service took place at the Methodist church, led by Rev. E. M. Paddleford, with pastors from Independence and Bonner Springs assisting, and she was buried in Erie cemetery.
Yesterday morning a funeral service was held at the Holiness church conducted by Pastor Rev. Bradley and Rev. George Huff of Terre Haute. The remains were transported to Robinson Illinois for burial.
Walter M. Shipley infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Shipley of west of Hymera died Sunday night. Also dies Miss Anna Beckett 66 inmate of county infirmary and half-sister of Mrs. James Nicholson of Hymera. Flem Gott longtime city resident died Friday after extended illness. Funeral services held. James Forbes Civil War veteran dies at 78 in Farmersburg with funeral and Odd Fellows burial. William Forbes 52 dies in Lewis. survivors listed. funeral at Fletcher chapel.
Mrs. Rachael Reed aged 78 died Sunday at her daughter's home in the east part of the city after a pneumonia illness. Funeral services were held at Palmers Prairie church with Rev. Cohn officiating and burial at Palmers Prairie cemetery. Mrs. Mary Dudley age 68, wife of John Dudley, died Sunday evening at her home in this city. Funeral details follow.
Mrs J J Durham and Miss Mary Mann of Turman township visited Sullivan last week after her trip to New Orleans to see relatives. Miss Jennie Youngman of New Lebanon returned from visiting Ed Newsome's, and E F Walker is out again after influenza. Nina Bridwell and Clio M Crawford of Springer Gouchenour Co returned from Chicago with spring goods and were hosted by Alex Rogers. Lyle Whitsett and son Keith visited New York before returning home. Lester Rich left for New Smyrna Florida to fetch a car with C L Davis family. O B Harris attended a Terre Haute volleyball event to see son Myron Harris of Gary Indiana. John Cain Jr of Bisbee Arizona visits Sullivan with his parents and relatives.
Sullivan County Indiana notices the Sullivan circuit court administrator has appointed Arthur W. Snavely as administrator of the estate of Lucy M. Hardy late of Sullivan County. The estate is declared solvent. Hays and Hays attorneys. First insertion February 22, 1922.
A list of civil actions includes Gordon Miller versus Knox and Sullivan County Light and Power Co. on account. Margaret James against City of Terre Haute Vigo County Indiana and Citizens Gas and Fuel So Damages. Bert Mankin against T H I E Tr Co for damages. Anna E Purcell against T H I E Tr Co for damages. First National Bank of Huntingburg against Will B Maddock on note. Poindexter Sons Mosse Co against R Emmett Nash on account. Beulah L Ford against Herschel R Ford for divorce. James L Bledsoe et al against Orph H Hall et al for partition. R J Poorman against Commodore Ransford on account. First National Bank of Farmersburg against W Everett Trueblood and Rachel A Trueblood on promissory notes.
Advertises openings for salesmen to solicit orders for lubricating oils greases and paints with salary or commission options. Address THE HARVEY OIL CO. in Cleveland Ohio.
The Jim Dandy Harness Shop offers harness repairs and oiling using Neal's foot oil. Custom work available by order. Located on the north side of the square. Contact J A Mattix.
For rent a 2382 acre Cunningham farm located 5 miles west of Carlisle. The property includes 70 acres of up sand land with the remaining black land behind the levee. Contact Geo. L. Walter of Robinson Illinois at phone 481 L.
The Modern Woodmen of America plans a candidate class soon as local meetings generate strong interest. Neighbors are urged to attend next Tuesday night and join a lively training session. The piece also describes a remarkable half acre garden near L A with extensive fruit trees and animals, ending with a humorous Jim Russell café anecdote.
Floyd Combs and Son of Haddon township breeders of S. C. Reds earned 48 points of 100 at the state poultry show and Red meet in Indianapolis last week. They took first on best display, first on old pen, first and fourth on cock and second on cockerel, third on hen, and second and fifth on pullet.
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