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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
3
An advertisement claims nerve energy powers the body from the brain and spinal cord and promotes health. It extols Dr Miles Nervine as strengthening the nerves, improving circulation and digestion, and aiding conditions like nervous prostration insomnia and melancholy with testimonials of relief.
Diary notes describe travel conditions and grazing along the Platte route. Emigrants report fording difficulties, grazing loss from fires, and improvised cooking with buffalo chips as they press toward the upper ford.
The Sullivan county Republican convention chose Bert Walters as sheriff candidate praising honesty and ability. Walters, a 30 year resident born to the late Francis M. Walters, has farm and mining experience and since January works at J. B. Mullane hardware. He and wife Bertha Carty have four children. Also notes: St Marys commencement, Governor Hanly reception, and the marriage of Miss Emma Thompson and Edwin Coleman in Sullivan.
Eugene L Hote of Milford Herald recounts visit to Sullivan Indiana praising its thrift progress and hospitality. He notes its 5000 population, Carnegie library, hotels, and a push to boost commerce including a forthcoming Horse Fair. He warns against mail order competition while urging locals to promote Sullivan as the best ever.
J B Mullane and Co advertises engagements with Dr Barco for tooth fillings and notes Dr George Knapp of Vincennes will visit the McCammon House on Friday June 15. The ad also touts a Guston axle claiming you don't have to oil your buggy more than once in six months.
Postmaster General Cortelyou considers a plan to send morning weather forecasts from Washington to rural route postmasters. Forecasts would be stamped on back of letters with date exact time and place of receipt. Representative C B Lands supports the movement.
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