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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1921
Page
8
A collage of humorous vignettes and quips on women, men, and daily life with playful observations on home brewing, politics, weather, and fashion. It weaves jokes about marriage rights, cooking, vanity, and old-time manners through a string of pithy lines and character sketches.
A fragmentary verse recalling Ella Mack who spent wages on her back and Ezra Grim who lives in a cold house yet has a hot wife. The lines pivot on irony and aging, with a hint that Ella’s fate would be proclaimed if she lived.
A quirky, fragmented item references moonshine, a digression on a three star variety, and a cautious remark about gin and a family umbrella. William Kent is mentioned with questions about a love letter and whether it constitutes a writ of attachment.
A beauty tip cautions that applying makeup too thick can cause the complexion to crack when smiling, advising lighter layers for a natural look. The warning emphasizes avoiding heavy makeup to maintain skin texture and prevent visible cracking.
The fragment hints at a soap ad urging shaving without a mug and mentions moral paths and an old brother named Hestus. It also contains a line about death and asbestos, suggesting a cautionary or satirical message rather than a clear news item.
A Columbus woman, mother of fourteen, was arrested after a recent outburst of profanity in court. She claimed she had had enough to handle. The report notes the tense scene and the reaction of those present.
J Fendrich Company employs over 1000 and leads Indiana manufacturing. Bedford quarry fields near Bloomington to Bedford produce world class limestone Bedford stone used in major cities worldwide. Indiana Manufacturers Association lists 850 factories, mostly large firms, as key contributors to state industry. Government figures show 7500 manufacturing concerns, including non traditional entrants, per Mr. Smith.
County Auditor Frank M. Daniels reports a total county taxable property value of 37,782,390 with 9,763,650 in personal property and 22,644,320 in lands and improvements. Exemptions total 10,662,400 for mortgaged property and 25,230 for soldiers. The state tax board will adjust appraisement, and railroad, utility, and bank values are added later.
Emery A. Powell of Linton gains prominence as a trap shooter after returning from Louisville with a Kentucky state championship near top score. He shot 147 of 150 targets, 118 clean, with 11 straight hits in an event. Powell, a one year novice, declares plans to win the American championship cup for Linton.
The Wabash Valley Electric company advertises for sale 7 percent preferred stock seen as a safe, tax free investment with priority over common stock. The Clintonian notes it is a home enterprise and safer than speculative oil, rubber tire, or other stock ventures.
Amanda J. Frakes allegedly induced the deceased to execute a deed worth $6000 without consideration while claiming the deceased was of unsound mind. The court is asked to set aside the deed based on alleged illness, conspiracy, and contrivance.
State automobile officer Fred Martin of Linton was assaulted Friday night near the Safe Coour area by Sam and Ira Medley of Jefferson township. The fight left Martin with a scalp wound from a brick. Conour was also struck. Prosecutor Vestod will pursue charges against the Medley brothers.
Mr and Mrs J W Phillips of this city and Mrs BE C Crews of Palatine Illinois will leave Monday for a motor trip through Iowa Wyoming and Montana. They expect to be away until the last of September.
Phillip A. Julian and W E Julian among others sue Lemuel Frakes in circuit court to set aside a deed for 634 acres in Curry township and Kirkham's addition Farmersburg alleging deceit in securing the title from the late Mrs Frakes. The suit accuses Frakes of sensational wrongdoing in the deed transaction.
Mrs Earl Wilson abducted her four year old son Woodrow Wilson from his father's Carlisle Indiana home on a Saturday morning seizure. The mother and an unknown man fled in a car and authorities in nearby towns are told to search for both.
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