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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1921
Page
4
Notice appears from the Sullivan Union indicating second class mail status dated July 1 1973 and noting foreign advertising representation by The American Press Association.
Richard Park, county superintendent of Sullivan County schools for over 25 years, has received an offer from the Arkansas State Agricultural College with a higher salary. County residents and voters flavor his removal of concern, arguing he deserves better compensation, and fear the district cannot afford to lose his leadership.
A Times editorial criticizes Billy Sunday and defends Katharine Ridgeway while praising Republican state legislatures for postwar bonuses and broad federal reforms. It catalogs veteran benefits programs, Navy and Army cutbacks, and a planned disarmament conference, arguing March 4 ushered in progress amid claims of stagnation.
An opinion piece argues a federal prohibition enforcement failure risks public disrespect for law and advocates placing enforcement under the Justice Department with local police help. It notes a coming anti illicit liquor drive led by Gompers and Wheeler, while shifting emphasis to a new special delivery rate hike and postal service reforms. It also touches on the watermelon’s Americanized status and African origin with notes on sugar content and uses for fermentation.
A delver notes summer arrival with a playful meditation on Americans and their consumption of watermelon. The piece ties watermelon to southern origins and patriotic imagery as readers are invited to consider the fruit's allure.
Thirteen states have approved cash bonuses totaling 168.5 million for ex service men while six more authorize payments subject to a referendum this year. Programs include vocational training free college scholarships and housing loans, with many states offering tax exemptions and medical aid as part of broad veteran support.
Republican program praised for tariff reforms and internal revenue measures. Editorial notes steady gains in labor protection and government economy. Purdue letter urges egg tariff support. Indiana high school graduate gains admission to Wellesley College for September.
In August 1831 the DeWitt Clinton began the Albany to Schenectady run. Now retired to exhibit use it will travel under its own power from New York to Chicago for the Pageant of Progress later this month. The display images the DeWitt Clinton alongside the Twentieth Century locomotive in New York Terminals.
A vintage Overland touring car offered for sale appears nearly new with an asking price of 250 dollars.
John Russell born April 5 1846 in John son county Indiana near Edinburg was 9th of 11 children of Richard and Rhoda Russell. He married Clara Laughlin in 1871, moved to Sullivan in 1872, widowed 1896, and wed Dora Wright in 1898 producing daughter Marie. He joined Masonic Order No 373 in 1892 and died July 22 1921 at age 75 with widow, daughter Marie Holmes, granddaughter, stepson Irvin Wright, and brother Austin Russell among survivors.
John H Bailey 77 a Merom resident and Civil War veteran died Saturday night after a long illness. He served in the 6th Indiana Cavalry and was imprisoned at Andersonville and Libby. Funeral at his residence Monday conducted by Joe Kearns Post G A R Merom. Burial in Merom cemetery. Widow survives with son James Bailey foreman of a large bee farm near Chicago.
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