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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1922
Page
8
A fragmentary column notes social scenes and public concerns. It mentions women's fashion and taste, Prohibition era attitudes, a new service car, and expenditures on cosmetics, with scattered observations about society and culture.
Perfect County organization formed at the I O U F hall to improve postal workers efficiency and public cooperation. At a June 21 meeting in Sullivan the Welfare Council elected R H Heath Shelburn as president, Joe Cuciap Merom as vice president, Imielas Shelburn as secretary, and other officers for the year.
A fragmented note recounts the founding near ancient wells and plains by a scholar linked to early settlers who named the spot Phoenix after the mythical bird. The text hints at a prophecy of a new city rising from ashes.
A nature lover cherishes a bird and wind as the voice of grass and wildflowers. The slender tone of the leaf speaks softly, a few notes in the sharp spring morning stirring the heart.
Barrie Payne muses on when a man should buy a new hat noting a social flaw observed yesterday in polite company. He recalls lifting the brim while leaving the crown and how this small lapse embarrassed him in front of a lady, hinting at wardrobe etiquette.
Walter, engaged to Mary Purvis, confronts jealousy after a trick by Elsie Manton leads him to believe Molly betrayed him. Molly reveals Elsie pretended to kiss her using swapped clothes, exposing Walter as a fool and prompting reconciliation.
A recently added room in newer house plans is the hobby room. Positioned near the bedroom it serves as a quiet studio and work space for the owner, allowing materials to be stored and projects pursued undisturbed. The room need not be large and reflects the individual's taste with an focus on solitary work or thought.
A rural joke becomes a crime tactic as Constable Perkins of Chiggersville explains placing a large sign reading 40 Miles to the City to lure motorists into speeding for a quick nab. The quip suggests a trap down the road to catch fast drivers.
Inspector Sweeney of Scotland Yard disrupts a Devonshire ball to recover the Devon necklace stolen from Lady Alberta. A long-planned investigation targets guests and servants, ending with William Sinclair, a valet with a criminal history, arrested after fingerprints reveal his guilt and the jewel hidden in a false-trunk bottom.
Personal Mgr and Mrs Orville Hale guests of Charles Hale Cass township. Ed Fogarty of Midland arraigned on intoxication and DWI after ball game trip to Bicknell. fines paid and damages settled near Providence church. Various visits noted: Ola Lovelace in D C, Lovelace and French families in from Chicago, Loudermilk visiting Toledo, Eaton visiting Indianapolis, Dulu Barnard from Indianapolis, Dix family from Akron. Dr C F Briges attends Rush Medical College reunion in Chicago. Paul Wade drives to St Louis, returns with Dodge car for Billman. Rev H H Allen and daughter Flossie return from Martinsville. Sarah Reed home from University of Illinois for summer. Subscription note from John H Crowder of Long Beach native of Sullivan county.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a church scene and a four foot device, paused with a grand pause, and an invention theme. The readable bits hint at a reported estimate and a new car fuse, but details are unclear.
A quirky scene unfolds as a grocer returns with groceries and asks for a doughnut missing from his delivery. A boy named Junior witnesses the exchange then invites him in, prompting the grocer to declare the missing treat and demand the doughnut. The event ends with the grocer delivering groceries and asking again for the doughnut.
A York Post tip suggests cutting narrow strips from an inner tube of a discarded bicycle tire. Fit these rubber strips along the door frame to seal draughts without thick bulk, while also dampening door slam noise.
A reader recalls her husband weighing a long time before proposing and being careful. A witty remark suggests the cautious suitor is often the one who acts.
Advertises for women to fill attendants positions at the Central Indiana Hospital in Indianapolis Indiana. Also seeks women for the General Kitchen sewing room and laundry with preference for middle aged applicants. Room board and laundry provided in addition to salary. Apply to Dr George P Edenharter Superintendent care of hospital.
The text describes a solitaire board with 87 or 88 hollow holes and marbles. A move removes a neighboring marble by jumping over it into an empty hole, avoiding diagonal or multi space moves. The goal is to leave a single marble in the center hole.
A short exchange emphasizes that success comes from maintaining credit, not merely expanding business. It notes borrowing matters least when credit is well kept, and prudent conduct earns approval.
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