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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1920
Page
7
Readers endure sore feet from new shoes as adhesive plaster strips are applied over corns and across heels to prevent blisters and improve comfort. The device promises solid relief for long hours of wear.
A quotation notes that popularity follows worthiness not the reverse and claims popularity eventually honors noble ends pursued by noble means. It presents a reflective view on fame and virtue attributed to Lord Minnsfield.
The verse playfully notes that Mr. Bryan misreads baseball rules and many slip on ice. It cautions that ice brings mishaps though dreams and weddings hint at deeper feelings. The bridegroom’s year explains why married folk cried at the wedding.
A satirical column touches on political races in Indiana, joking about a doctor seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and the era’s temperance debates. It punningly references moonshine, bootleggers, and the influenza scare, with observations on weather and social manners.
A fragmented ode blends Groundhog Day satire with winter anxieties. References to Brer Hog and forecasts of six more weeks of snow imply tougher weather, while mentions of influenza and economic worries touch on public health and price concerns. The piece nods to politics and international affairs with period figures and the League of Nations air.
A fragment suggests a reflection on a perfect form and a “Chamber of Mysteries.” It also notes Lady Astor’s recent entry into Parliament and her subsequent withdrawal from discussion.
A fragmented verse passage links a well stocked cellar to Adam and Eden with children and family scenes. It contrasts a mother's kitchen and Mary's parlor with a father in the office paying out money as Willie rides in a limousine.
The poem line evokes a stubborn drought era mood with a lingering moon. It contrasts irrigation efforts with a lingering dry spell and suggests persistent optimism amid hardship.
Pupils under Miss Alice Drobisch supervised music presented The Frog Prince operetta at the gymnasium Thursday evening. A fifty piece orchestra conducted by F J Sharp provided the music as a large crowd attended the performance.
The New Lebanon Rebekah Lodge No. 632 mourns sister Elizabeth Dodds a valued member who exemplified the lodge’s virtues. The charter will be draped in mourning for thirty days and copies of the resolutions will be sent to the family lodge records and Sullivan papers for publication.
MH Marks has bought the residence he occupies on South Main street from Mrs. Cora Davis, recording a private transfer of ownership.
The excerpt urges seeking informed guidance for health while cautioning against blindly following authority. It recommends proving all advice, trying new counsel if no improvement occurs, and notes chiropractic makes no extravagant promises and should be given a fair trial to prove its effectiveness.
The note suggests Mr. Bryan may choose to reside in Washington on the salary. It speculates on a man’s death affecting ownership of property.
Executor of the will of Sarah F Hopewell will sell ten shares of Merem State Bank stock at public sale at the Sullivan County Court House on February 12 1920 at 2 PM. Cash in hand. Parcels or all together. Privilege to reject all bids. First insertion January 21 1920.
The administrator of the Mary Alice Boles estate will offer at public auction at the late Graysville residence in Indiana on February 18 1920. Household and kitchen furniture to be sold with terms cash for under 5 dollars and credit at nine months on larger sums, with a note bearing interest after maturity.
A. G. McNabb administrator of Nancy E. Nash estate files a final report with Sullivan Circuit Court. Hearing set for Monday February 1920 on the first day of the February term. Creditors heirs and others may appear to show cause why the report should not be approved.
In Sullivan County Indiana a partition action is filed by Marietta LB Cuse Clinton S Badders Martin E E Badders John C Badders Nina S Gordon Indiana Lb Irwin William Webster Badders Harry M Badders against nonresidents. The suit covers described real estate in Sullivan County including sections 10 11 12 in townships eight north range eight west with coal rights reserved and land west of a railroad right of way. Defendants are notified to answer by March 15 1920 at Sullivan Court House.
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