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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
4
The Indianapolis Star jokes that the Daily Official Bulletin is supremely dry while noting a Washington administration link. Indiana Attorney General rules that women must keep registering until the ongoing appeal reaches the state supreme court.
The drive's boost increases postage rates and imposes special taxes. Representative Bland from this district voted against the bill.
Washington dispatch reports Senator James E. Watson greeted by Republican colleagues after the party won the Sixth Indiana district house seat. Watson, who represented the district in the House for fourteen years, returned from Indiana yesterday.
Republicans swept the sixth district last week electing Richard Elliott as successor to the late Comstock. Elliott led Finley Gray by more than 2800 votes as the campaign centered on national issues and the Wilson administration's economic policies.
The article notes multiple Southern Congress members securing army and naval camps in their districts, including Vinson at Augusta, Wilson at Ft Worth, and Byrnes at Port Royal, with others in Georgia, Kentucky, and South Carolina gaining camps and cantonments amid committee influence. It also mentions debates on suffrage and a judge’s ruling on constitutional limits and equal suffrage teachings.
The piece argues the prohibition rider on the food bill is dangerous and moves to curb war-time needs. It notes the president should intervene to block it, while warning against weakening national unity and war effort. It discusses suffrage debates and constitutional changes, urging orderly law over radical actions.
Board of Commissioners of Sullivan County invites sealed bids by July 28 1917 at noon for reinforced concrete bridges including Hamilton Johnson Hill Burton F M Nead Abraham Sloop Kelly Link Norris and Fairbanks County Line bridges. Plans on file in the auditor’s office. Right to reject any bids reserved. Commissioners Walters Mattix Scott. Auditor Daniels. First insertion July 4 1917.
Miss Emma Brunger of this city is appointed instructor in Latin in the Bedford high school. Mrs. Dave Rogers has returned from a visit at Indianapolis.
The Parent Teachers' Club of Turman township hosts a meeting Friday night at the Graysville high school auditorium. Prof. W. C. Latta of Purdue University will deliver the principal address on Rural Community Program. The program includes Invocation, Trombone Solo by Ross Turman, Flag Drill by Providence students, Latta address, Piano Duet by Weir and Shields, and Ross Turman will perform Just Before the Battle Mother.
Mrs Walter Walters on Troll street frightened as her infant held a 3 1 2 foot black snake. Neighbors killed the reptile, believed a pet dog carried it into the yard.
Sullivan will observe a safe and sane Fourth of July with general business suspension. Banks and offices in the courthouse will close all day. A band concert is planned in the courthouse park this afternoon and tonight.
Haymera notes visiting relatives in Detroit and Sullivan. Dr. O Haver preached at M E Church, Rev Niles improving, and civic Chautauqua set for July 11 12 13. Red Cross appeal, local visits by Kennard Williams Funkhouser and Darby families, plus Willems and Zink families sharing plans and travel.
Bloomfield residents Mr. and Mrs. Murray Nesbit and Indianapolis relatives Mrs. Ollie Nesbit and two daughters drove to Sullivan on Sunday to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. B. Jones on West Johnson street.
The piece argues for modest dress during wartime to avoid public display of wealth, noting how German policy limits clothing and materials. It cites how wealthier women support seamstresses by hiring them and paying wages, while adopting simple outfits in beige, white, and subdued fabrics.
Instructions for cleaning new white kid gloves using a cloth dampened with milk and soap. Note: the method fails after gasoline has been used on the gloves.
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