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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1921
Page
6
An advertisement proclaims a complete Spinographic Outfit operated by a qualified Spinographer H. L. Ramsey D.C. Claiming accurate spinal analysis, it urges patients to trust the chiropractor and follow her advice for quick, lasting health improvements.
Robert Owen, an engineer for Perfection Bridge, earns a Spring Valley contract after working with Joan Harbison, highway commissioner, to complete Bell River bridge. Their final twilight talk on the finished girders leads to a romantic confession as the project opens with ceremony.
The annual report shows receipts Greene disbursements and balances for Fairbanks Township Sullivan County Indiana year ended December 31 1920. It lists funds including a brought forward balance of 2792 82 and disbursements to Frank M Daniels totaling 1369 42 yielding total receipts and expenditures around 4162 24. The narrative includes a bridge reference to the Bell River bridge and a scene with Owen and Miss Harbison discussing plans and schedule.
The article notes falconry as an ancient sport in China and Mesopotamia, still popular in parts of England. Wild hawks are trapped using decoy pigeons and nets, with an elder falconer and two assistants catching enough birds to supply a local cloath trade. hawks resemble snakes in the Antwerpian family.
The statement shows total balance 10254.82 and cash in depository 10262.07 as of December 31 1920. Criss trustee of Fairbanks Township Sullivan County Indiana testifies the receipts and expenditures are true and fully paid. Sworn January 10 1921 before W T Ransford chairman advisory board. Report accepted by advisory board January 10 1921. Addison Drake Gus Chowning advisory board.
A damaged OCR fragment from the Chicago Herald and Examiner cites a niece named Dorothy begging for candy and a mother admonishing her. It then includes garbled text referencing Summit Sand Gravel, a bill for Strain and labor, and names like Sam Conner in a non-cohesive note.
A light local column recounts mischief and small events around Bloomington. Tales include Love Ann Long’s fall and spinal injury, Uncle Johnny Spruceby’s repaired leg, Cy Hawkins’ store concert, church mischief and hair clipping, barber investigations, Sparking at the crossroads, a bull’s tail amputation, Rev Perkins sermons on charity and back pay, obituary verse for Stephen Skimmerhorn, pulpit organ swaps, vaudeville rumor, and Salina Bakers bicycle accident leaving her leg twisted.
A San Francisco man slept in his car and woke to find the vehicle moved two miles from the remembered landmark. The car stayed on the road and behaved properly during the incident.
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