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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1919
Page
3
The text explains honorary titles like brevet and their use in the U S Army. It notes that a brevet confers a higher rank for pay and duty, with a notable example in the Philippines where Zachary Taylor was promoted by Leevet for defense at Port Harrison near Terre Haute.
The text notes Candlemass as Pelriary the day to seek a groundhog for weather signs and links Old Candlemas to February 14 now observed as St Valentine day. It mentions two historic holidays and their evolved dates in English tradition.
A California man persists in a divorce suit claiming his wife greets him at the door wearing a kitchen apron. He argues she is not domestic in his taste and hints she lacks basic skills like cooking an egg. The case reflects domestic disputes from Houston past.
Aurora is noted as the first city worldwide to light its streets with electricity, the Humilation system installed in 1881 marking a historic urban modernization milestone.
A cacophony of poems and captions mixes humor and sentiment about home life and war. References range from oysters per ton and retirements to flame throwers in Germany, with quips about Woodrow Wilson, Col. House, and the Caliph of Kadash. Local gossips and stories peek through a sewing circle scene.
In Sullivan Circuit Court November term 1018 William L Ford et al vs Thomas Mahan et al Complaint No 17932 an action to quiet title on described real estate in Sullivan Indiana. Defendants nonresidents notified to appear or demur by February 24 1919. Clerk David Giles issues this notice with attorney A G McNabb. First insertion January 1 1919.
A satirical note depicts rising pie price to twenty cents in New York and old saloon habits fading. It recalls a whiskey era, jokes on saints, and a tale of Hiram Binks blown to bits after a powder keg accident. The verse skewers Prohibition era quirks and thrift myths.
Fragmentary text references Boston wagering and a phrase Not the Cause. The readable words suggest a discussion of a bet or gambling matter tied to a drain or water issue. Further details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A reflection on valuing thorough and careful workers who provide reliable estimates. The speaker emphasizes that accuracy and dependable judgment trump speed, ensuring results that fully measure up in every situation.
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