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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1918
Page
3
A satirical column recounts odd incidents and local chatter about figures like Montmoren cy Getty and John Bill Lindley, plus humorous asides on dealing machines and food politics. The piece transitions to a dramatic critique of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Ottoman policy, arguing Christian populations in Turkey faced atrocities and linking these to broader WWI reflections.
A collage of humorous items and local curiosities from Bloomington Star readers. Mentions include oleomargarine and fifty cent butter, sugar bans, oil men and honest scrap, food humor, club notices, a road superintendent paying for a dog, Mayor Gossam and dimmed lights, holiday tone, and assorted anecdotes about residents, vendors, and a 1918 manure spreader demo.
A fragment comments on life and earnestness, noting a hero joining the army and marching west to Fort Riley while fighting is east on the Maine, describing it as a strategic retreat and a bust upon the beam.
A light verse notes a young soldier Lang who traveled to France with comrades and was nicked by a slug near his bier as the song goes on. It also mentions Roy Metcalf, famed for his card handling, serving with Uncle Sam at Camp Zachary Taylor and returning to Kentucky with funds for the mess.
The verse contrasts mud in France with the mire of student life, noting how war hardship would surpass school discomfort. It underscores wartime sacrifice and resilience facing future soldiers.
The article probes the religious status of belligerents as the war widens. It notes the Entente nations are predominantly Christian, England and France include many non Christians, and asks whether Germany and the Kaiser align similarly amid ongoing global conflict.
Terre Haute Indiana December 26 1917 18 officers will start from headquarters January 1 and reach assigned counties by January 2 to assist taxpayers. The official will set up in Sullivan Court House from February 4 to March 1 1918 to help unmar ried earners with 1917 net income over 1000 and married with income over 2000. Taxpayers must file to avoid penalties and can obtain forms from the field officer rather than by mail.
Howard Hol Gross, president of the Universal Military Training League, introduces six installments explaining in graphic terms why military training benefits the nation and the individual.
Uncle Dan urges Billie and family to support universal military training and aid the Allies to avoid German dominance. He warns of the need for trained men, longer camps, and permanent policy, while Billie invites friend Jimmie Collins to join future talks. Separately, notices in Sullivan County court announce quiet title actions with numerous defendants and long lists of heirs and property descriptions.
Owen J Ridgway sues Jonathan Rogers and multiple heirs and devisees to quiet title to 64 acre Sullivan County Indiana property described by metes and bounds. The case names many unknown spouses heirs and assigns and sets the March 6 1918 appearance date at Sullivan Circuit Court. Clerk Merk Sullivan. First insertion Jan 2 1918 3t.
The Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union publish together for one year at a combined price of 3.02 dollars.
Robert J. Canary as administrator of the estate of Robert Canary deceased has filed his final account in Sullivan Circuit Court. The hearing is set for Friday January 15 1917, the seventh judicial day of the November term 1917. Creditors heirs and devisees must appear to show cause if any why the report should not be approved.
Two newspapers offer a one year subscription at three dollars total. Readers may choose Sullivan Unton as the deliverer for the yearly rate.
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