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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1911
Page
2
Weather and public notices from Sullivan Indiana discuss hot conditions and the need to keep cool. The piece emphasizes reckless driving by motorists and mentions bird men facing fatalities, with remarks on last week’s weather and advice to manage eggs, straw bonds, and icebox pans.
A collage of wry observations on weather, crime, science, and society. Notes on trust prosecutions, swatting flies, the Jonah myth, dynamite’s purpose, chorus girls with pistols, sand in food, Paris chauffeurs, joy riders, life expectancy, Reno marriages, normal summers, and sea serpents holding seances.
An old saying defines an bachelor as a man who forms his mind only after counting to a hundred.
A joke about authorities banning Casey Jones and condemning the bucket surfaces, reflecting a playful regional quip. The remark hints at future prohibitions and keeps a light civic tone.
A cautious observer defines a true pessimist as one who frets over future unhappiness today. The quote contrasts present anxiety with anticipated sorrow and reflects on temperament.
An Indiana woman files for divorce claiming incompatibility fueled by her husband’s fondness for onions and limburger cheese. The case centers on domestic discord and signals a contested separation.
Glass bead necklaces uncovered on ancient Egyptian mummies about three millennia old. A separate line notes a woman’s vanity saying she is never too old to prink up.
The per capita circulation stands at 34.70, up 15 cents from the prior month. Most residents can afford the added 15 cents, indicating broad willingness to pay.
Pittsburg paper notes oe paint repels flies while a swatter offers a more permanent solution per man.
Germany constructs a new dreadnought named The Peacemaker. Critics note the name clashes with the ship’s possible use in warfare and question the fit between title and function.
A city observer contemplates the wealthy farmer parading in his motor car while noting the impracticality of plowing in bad weather. The remark highlights class and labor contrasts without detailing specific names or places.
A Massachusetts preacher claims gray hair is a punishment for sin. He adds baldness may be a corollary of the theory that baldness signals early piety.
A man who played piano for 38 hours straight may have broken the world endurance mark. Neighbors fear the feat makes him a difficult neighbor due to relentless noise and inharmonious chords.
Commenting on risks taken by pilots, observers note that accidents do not deter the aviators who chase prizes and strive to become masters of the air.
A Chicago professor argues for a dedicated g school to teach the art of hourtship, questioning why such training isn’t already a core part of every coeducational curriculum.
A quirky Ohio farmer reportedly hatched 18 chicks while staying in bed three days with a flock of eggs. The tale is noted as not originating from Winsted.
In a detailed portrait the article follows Ohio Senator Foraker’s opposition to railroad rate legislation and his stance on statehood for Arizona and New Mexico, contrasting with Theodore Roosevelt’s administration and party dynamics. It notes party endorsements and the political risk of Foraker’s stance amid Cuban reciprocity debates and Senate consternations.
A bemused suitor appeals to a father about marriage as the young woman notes money and status matter. He jokes about gaining a son instead, but she warns it would be fatal since the father already hosts three “extra sons” boarding at home.
A canoeing scene on the Charles features a woman fearing deep water and a companion offering reassurance about keeping footing as they navigate the current.
On Long Island North Shore resident Robert Edeson, who manages his stable and home from afar, usually dials in grain orders by memory. A new clerk froze when Edeson spoke, but a voice asked Who for and identified the motor boat as the recipient, prompting the clerk to trace the call.
In a period-voice vignette a boy named Waldo is accused of swimming by his mother. He answers no to every prompt, with neighbors noting clean face and clothes. The tale preserves his honesty and the rumor that he cannot swim a stroke.
An animal dealer boasts that he would showcase every dog in his store to a judge and jury for assault and battery. He claims a dog acquitted in court can fetch multiple prices and that a dog with character sells despite past teeth bearing. He uses trials as his best advertising, noting buyers prize a dog with drama and a strong courtroom story.
The Austrian minister denounces long school hours totaling up to 45 per week. Historical notes recall Scottish practice in the mid 18th century with 6 am to 6 pm days, breaks, and limited holidays including Candlemass and Whitsun.
Chronicle recounts 1260 episode on Richard de Clare’s Gloucestershire estate. A Jew fell into a well on Sabbath and refused rescue. The next day the earl’s servants were not allowed to labor, and on Monday morning the Jew remained entombed while the earl died.
A curmudgeonly voice questions sympathy for park dwellers in a short anecdote. The speaker recalls judging an old man as a derelict only to learn he was worth 3 million dollars, underscoring the bias of sympathy and judgment.
A New York magistrate jokes through a case when a deaf prisoner struggles to hear and reveal his name and address. A police officer translates details, and the judge offers a song title: You may be Deaf Tonight, but Your Hearing comes Tomorrow. The scene highlights human moments in the metropolis justice system.
The excerpt urges parental guidance for a boy from childhood through youth. It emphasizes providing wholesome work and vigorous play, teaching persistent work, fair pay, saving, and education through grammar and higher schools. It advises patience for vocational awakening and maintaining affection while avoiding coercion.
The Kansas City Star essay reflects on emblements as the legal term for crops produced by artful farming. It contrasts poetic praise of agriculture with the legal distinction that fruit trees are not emblements. The piece laments the beauty of farming while noting the technical limits of doctrine.
A Youngstown Ohio horse owned by Silas Simpson received a full set of artificial teeth after a veterinarian extracted its natural teeth. The teeth are removable and cleaned weekly, and the animal now eats oats easily and proudly displays the false grinders to visitors.
Dialogue from The Retort Literary depicts a manager scolding a performer for reading the libretto while the actor defends his delivery as by the book in a lively backstage exchange.
A humorous exchange notes Mrs Pilcher’s travel talk limited to brief praise of Venice as grand and Paris as charming. The conversation highlights her descriptive powers as sparse and conventional.
Finnish Swedish thinker Ellen Key argues monogamy should serve the race, not vice versa. She supports sweeping changes in marriage law to reflect evolving morality, challenging traditional marital norms highlighted by Havelock Ellis.
Delos Odd, a broker’s clerk, is praised as a town fashion mentor. He steps out in a warm day donning coat and overcoat to fetch bonds, prompting the broker to ask why. Odd reveals the real reason is his unpressed trousers, a subtle jab at appearance.
A panther den with ten kittens was found on H. T. Richards ranch west of South Bend in Cass county. Grover Otte entered the cave and retrieved the eleven young cats. The man plans to raise them at home while farmers report a mysterious loss of livestock in the area.
Dr M Castro of the Paris Faculty of Sciences discussed Mal des Aviateurs at a recent academy meeting. He noted symptoms resemble mountain sickness, appearing around 4 000 feet during ascent and descent. He urged sound heart health and prompt medical consultation after symptoms subside.
Dialogue excerpt shows a humorous exchange about cactus food and a character named JT pondering how another would handle his wife's biscuits, reflecting light local dialogue tone.
Quoted lines describe Baltimore as a musical city with street cobbles said to produce tones, highlighting street ambience and cultural charm.
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