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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1882
Page
1
Jan 25 reports show wheat at 1.22, corn 65 to 75 cents, hay 10 to 12 per ton, hogs 4.50 to 5.50, sheep 2.60 to 5.00, cattle 248 to 248. Prices also list eggs, chickens, butter 26, wool 22 to 25 cents, feathers 35 cents. Jan 24 reports from Txuranapolis list hogs 6.00 to 8.40, wheat 1.56, corn 78 cents, cattle 300, sheep 3.00 to 4.50, and Curteneo shows wheat 1.30.
F. W. Drake of Detroit Michigan endured a severe skin disease on his hands head and face with eye involvement. After failed medical treatment he used Cuticura Resolvent internally and Cuticura Soap externally and was cured remaining well to date.
The ad touts Parsons' Exterminator claiming rats mice and ants are killed in a single night with no lingering odors. It promotes sale of stoneware woodenware willowware and tinware by Wilkey Bres and asserts the product never wears out.
The report notes Krout of Michigan received Giles' honor in a strict kettle render event.
A 1862 New York column rails at Brooklyn politics and corruption, mocks Tweed’s legacy shed onto Brooklyn officials, and notes a major sugar refinery fire that displaces 3,000 workers. It critiques militia disbandment, local socialists, cemetery quarrels, and a Jersey widow scandal, then weighs immigration costs to New York state and taxpayers.
An advertisement urges readers to buy Electric Bitters from Crowder & Reed, claiming they cure low spirits, loss of appetite, debility, bilious diseases, and headache. It promises rapid improvement, renewed strength, and enduring relief, priced at fifty cents a bottle.
Farmers lament wet weather and cattle feed shortages while wheat proves good. Merchants complain of scarce money as the literary society grows. The teacher institute drew many teachers and students. Rev Hammock disappearance hints at suicide amid money troubles. Local school thrives. Dr Alsop contemplates county clerk run. Mill taken over by Perkey brothers. Bartlet store burglary reported with no loot. Jacob Smith obituary notes prison return and mourning.
A father explains to his daughter that a lamp does nothing yet lights the whole room as a moral about letting one’s good works shine. The child cites praise for K and a biblical teaching about letting light reveal virtue. The exchange frames quiet, unseen moral influence.
Crowder and Reed offer free trial bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. The ad claims large scale distribution and asserts the medicine never fails to cure, urging readers to visit the drug store.
The Era reports lingering illnesses among residents including Brooks Hornbeck and Mrs J B Harper while some recover. Sam Humphrey returns home Monday as Finley visits Harmony with Mrs Wm Finley. Miss Maggie Hays is seen at the fish again. The week of prayer extends over two weeks with rising interest. Eld Godley preached, Demaree spoke at the M E Church Wednesday. U C College shows two literary societies Halle furniture and two extro clubs. The rhetoric duties and strong student interest mark the era.
Medical Journal claims Brown's Iron Bitters cures intense headaches constipation flatulence weakness and despondency with prompt results. Describes quick restoration of muscular power spirits and nervous debility as a true tonic praised by the profession.
A moral warning about following others into vice and ruin. It contrasts a young man drawn to theater and gambling with a wealthy father, a dutiful mother, and a sinner who delays repentance. The piece ends with a plug for Brown's Iron Bitters as relief.
An 19th century Southern farmer's monthly critique notes farmers fail due to inactivity and indolence. It lists habits such as neglecting improvements, clinging to old methods, ignoring details, poor work attitudes, wasteful practices, and lack of systems. It emphasizes not adopting cheap, best practices.
Clifford F Hudson of Elmira New York reports his aged mother suffered from poor digestion and debility. He bought her Brown's Iron Bitters and she says it goes right to the spot, greatly improving her condition.
Attorney general Baldwin argues cities or towns should control their streets exclusive to their jurisdiction. The piece notes confusion over road law 1881 and elections in 1882, suggesting non residents may be eligible if residents of the appointing municipality. It mentions libel suit against The Commercial editors seeking $5,000 damages with Williams & Wilhelm as attorneys.
An Austin clergyman lost in thought before a Sunday service was asked by the organist what hymn to play and what kind of hand he had. The exchange reflects a moment of comic miscommunication as the minister considers music for worship.
John Johnson, a Randolph County farmer, received a letter from Cincinnati via Lynn containing two smallpox scabs. A scrap in the envelope warned to wear the disease home and die. The physician ordered burning, but the scrap was saved and the Postal Agent investigates to catch the senders as villagers fear an outbreak.
The Boston Advertiser notes a college joke about Queen Victoria wishing to marry the Princess Beatrice to an American. A joke about time being money is shared. A street encounter mentions Colonel Buck’s death and a question about his money. Two young girls in school talk of forgotten verses and dresses.
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