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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1881
Page
8
The bark Anna reported a whale collision at 3 p.m. February 23 near 42 31 N 38 5 W. The whale struck the ship on the port stern, knocked the foretop into kindling, sounded pumps with no leak found, and departed leaving a blood trail while Captain McPhail noted a powerful tail slap that damaged the vessel.
A reflective piece defining a wife as a weaver of fate, who sustains and shapes men’s fortunes. It asserts home centers on the wife’s presence, granting quiet light and shelter beyond physical rooms, and extols noble women’s power to bind family and place.
The piece laments hasty behavior and its consequences. It cites a famous line about the cup and lips, notes that haste leads to mistakes, and argues slow steady progress is preferable. It ends by praising patience and referencing a pen name Josre C. Marorr.
A Detroit Free Press account describes a man lingering near a Michigan avenue lodge, admitted to belonging to the order, and recounting a Toledo lodge’s humorous resolution that he was honest and liberal after rumors of his drowning. He jokes he cannot climb past the fifth step before laughing at the idea.
Boston figure Hon. William Taylor testifies he was cured by Cuthura Remedies and hopes others find similar relief. He expresses no regret for answering inquiries.
A faction denounces Hon. Stanley Mathews as a railroad ally aiming to pack the Supreme Court. They warn monopolies seek control of courts and press, raising alarms over elections, press power, and public accountability amid a push by rail interests and figures tied to Vanderbilt.
The passage extols women's role as support during adversity using a providential view. It compares a damaged vine to a devoted wife who steadies and consoles her husband in misfortune, portraying women as dependents yet essential comforts in hardship.
H. FE. Carpenter of Henderson New York reports a twenty year case of psoriasis cured by a proprietary remedy with internal and external applications. The notice touts the claim as extraordinary and urges others to try the treatment.
Historical advertisement extols Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as the world’s cure for throat and lung diseases. It claims rapid relief from colds, life saving protection in chest disorders, and wide professional endorsement. June 1 sale notice by all DrALens.
A notice urges readers to consult Geo E F Hughes for a premium first class organ at an unexpectedly low price. The ad claims quality and affordability as key selling points.
The Seymour Reform Club known as the Big Sixth will celebrate its fourth anniversary in Seymour Indiana on the sixth of the coming month. The event has drawn large crowds and growing interest each year with plans for a larger outdoor gathering in the West. Eminent speakers will discuss the present phase of the temperance question and age and hard tournament will be part of the day. By order of committee.
New York Evening Post notes a sensational claim that an Iowa girl died in her lover's embrace. Westfield New York residents pass resolutions in support of hugging, declaring the event implausible and preferring to risk death rather than abolish the custom.
The fragment references medical claims about cures and multiple conditions, mentioning physicians and a health institute. It notes a death and court or legal context involving medical figures, with scattered names and locations, though the legible portions are fragmented and unclear.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Cuticura Remedies manufactured by WECT, listing Cure for smallpox era ailments and a broad line including Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Resolvent. It cites distributor details in Boston and Washington Street and urges purchase from druggists with mailed free literature. The piece includes pricing: 40 cents for Cure, 25 cents for Soap, and 1 cent to 5 cents for related products.
On Friday night the postoffice at Carlisle was broken open and robbed but no mail was disturbed. Only a small sum of stamps were taken as the postmaster keeps few stamps overnight. No clue to the perpetrators. A line of weather and cyclone notes follow the radar of a turbulent week in Turman township and Sullivan Carlisle with storm damage to Union and Mostyn.
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