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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
4
The notice indicates publication details for the Sullivan Union, listing Dirrelle Chaney and R P White as publishers. It records second class matter status and a July 1, 1873 filing at the Sullivan Indiana post office under the 1873 Congress act.
The ballot lists Henry H. Smith for mayor Joe S. Schroeder for clerk A M Getty for 1st Ward councilman Albert P Hill for 2nd Ward councilman James A Knotts for 3rd Ward councilman plus at large nominees William I Beck and Carl N Shaver.
Secretary McAdoo praises the press for aiding Liberty Loan success while Secretary Baker thanks the press for aiding recruiting and registration. Congress considers censorship legislation and a tax on newspaper receipts in exchange for these services.
The text notes imports into New York fell by eight million dollars in May versus April. It contrasts U boats with tariff policy and assigns blame to the Republican party for wartime conduct and economic strategy. The navy is said to target U-boats while Republicans handle tariff increases.
The piece cites a Washington Herald remark accusing Indiana courts of being mere footballs of politics and malign influence, calling it a groundless libel of the state's judiciary and noting reformers' use of exaggerated falsehoods to argue.
Senator Lodge questions the food-control bill noting rising U S imports from Great Britain and asks if Britain has forced its manufacturers to sell cheaply. The implication states if we sell to England at reduced prices they should reciprocate with lowered goods to us.
The Washington Herald argues opposing nationwide prohibition risks tearing the republic apart. It asserts education and cooperation are needed, contending war against liquor would threaten democracy and the nation’s future, despite liquor evils.
The Indianapolis Times attacks the Indiana Anti saloon league for backing the president and Indiana senators while pushing wartime liquor inhibition but allowing beer and light wines. Henry Cabot Lodge argues the government must win the war without internal prohibition fights. John C Chaney of Sullivan lauds temperance but urges practical restraint.
A editorial urges action against Kaiserism and dynastic rule, warning of war’s end costs. It emphasizes democracy over absolutism, calls for securing markets after the conflict, and champions the United States as a world democracy fighting to dethrone autocratic powers.
The Indianapolis Star argues that Republicans show unity in war measures under leaders like Roosevelt and Taft and criticizes any partisanship by either party. It urges Democrats and Republicans to put national interest above party, calling war a national effort not a partisan battle.
The piece notes southern states, especially Virginia, failed to meet enlistment quotas under the war call, with less than a quarter contributed. It highlights potential conscription penalties for shortfalls and critiques southern Democrats in Congress opposing the administration while praising Wilson’s partisan stance.
The piece argues Germany controls supply and prices for potash, risking US production. Walter Kutzleb promotes coordinating effort to reach 2,000,000 tons annually and sell to American farmers at 15 dollars per ton. It cites 1912 to 1914 import dependence and recounts Diamond Soda Works failure after German price manipulation. The Republican party is urged to guard domestic industry.
An effective recruiting plan in Maine named regiment batteries for Blaine Reed Hale Burleigh Milliken and Dow, drawing admirers to enroll quickly. The six initial names were all prominent Republicans, linking historic figures to artillery units.
An article argues for broader price reductions from American industries, urging firms to sell goods at lower rates not only to the government but to government programs and agencies. The plea emphasizes fair access and national need amid wartime or postwar conditions.
The Chicago Tribune notes conflict between Mr. Wilson's cabinet and the advisory commission he appointed. It suggests neither side should be blamed and urges strengthening the advisory corps to restore public confidence amid tensions with industrial magnates.
In war tense days the call for merging parties into Americanism gains Republican backing. Senate Lodge and Representative Kahn led administration war policy support, the latter a native German, as state governments rally to national cohesion.
The House of Commons heard Sir Christopher Addison declare Britain will no longer depend on Germany for potash. A new process promises to supply all potash for the glass trade and much for agriculture, prompting calls to shield the industry from future German competition and urging U S adoption of similar safeguards.
Mrs. L. C. Marton of Robinson Illinois and Mrs. B L Shobe of Tulsa Oklahoma visited Mr. and Mrs. Will Thompson last week. They were friends when the Thompsons lived in Garden City Kansas.
Bees contribute to larger fruit yields by fertilizing blossoms during orchard bloom. Wind and poor weather reduce pollination, leading to uneven fruit set on trees.
The United States Department of Agriculture urges farmers and stockmen not to sell breeding cattle or swine unless they can replace them immediately with better animals. Do not be swayed by high current prices or fears of feed costs. The goal is to protect the nation’s meat supply by preserving breeding stock.
The article describes a revolving rake by A R Clayton of North Fork Nebraska that gathers sagebrush and similar undergrowth. It features a wheel supported frame and a second movable frame with teeth. A patent document with a proposed fee of 1 530 is noted, mentioning Turman.
Interior and exterior whitewash methods described. Exterior mix uses quicklime slaked in hot water with salt zinc sulfate skim milk added after mixing. Interior mix slakes quicklime, strains, then combines salt water Spanish whiting rice paste glue and warm water, then rests to ripen.
Guidance on using ground limestone hydrated lime or quicklime to kill sheep sorrel. Recommends 2 tons per acre of ground lime stone 1% tons per acre hydrated lime or 1 ton per acre quicklime. Quicklime slaked with water injures sorrel leaves and improves soil acidity.
The Public Service Commission of Indiana fixes July 23 24 and 25 for a hearing on a 30 percent surcharge requested by the Indiana Electric Light Association. Thirty six companies join the petition covering most of the state. Hearing at the State House Indianapolis open to all.
The Wabash Valley Electric Co of this city is listed as one of the petitioners in the filings.
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