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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
7
The notice lists subscription prices with a broken formatting for One Year Six Months and Three Months, all stated as strictly in advance. It also notes that D Chaney R P White are publishers and that the paper is entered as second class matter on July 1 1873 at Sullivan Indiana under the 1878 act.
United States Senator Hugh Th. Miller of Columbus seeks Secretary of State, Judge Ed Jackson of Newcastle runs as candidate for Auditor of State I Newt Brown of Franklin also on the ticket, reflecting a regional slate.
The piece argues Republicans favor protection and credit protection policy as proven by half a century of results while Democrats push for free trade. It critiques Wilson’s tariff policy, cites a Treasury report showing a $25 million shortfall, and questions the impact on employment prices and business confidence ahead of elections.
The Washington Post reports Commerce Department admits a large rise in food imports under the Underwood-Simmons Tariff and a drop in exports. It cites March 1914 imports at over $24 million versus $17.5 million in March 1913 amid forecasted Republican gains nationwide. The piece mentions two cases testing Wilson policies in the Seventh District.
The piece notes U S exports in March 1914 fell to under 7.2 million dollars versus over 13.9 million the prior year, and cites a 13.2 million dollar total farm loss across domestic and foreign markets. It argues farmers, organized as granges, will pronounce judgment at the polls, shaping party fortunes.
A New York Sun piece portrays a jobless man pleading for help outside Candid House. The professor dismisses poverty as psychological and urges self-reliance, mocking the man’s hunger and his brother’s layoff as mere mindset.
The President urged voters to judge the current administration and Republicans won a district seat for the first time in fourteen years while in Massachusetts Democrats elected a candidate opposed to the President on toll repeal policy, signaling a U.S. political realignment.
Strickland Gillilan cautions on advertising, noting it shapes perception even when some lie or exaggerate. He compares barns and newspapers as ad spaces and mocks reluctance to promote oneself, urging thoughtful, timely changes and honest self-promotion across ventures.
The Princeton Clarion News notes Purdue University graduates in civil mechanical and electrical engineering face scarce job opportunities due to tariff revisions. As demand wanes, indebted graduates struggle to pay debts and gain self sufficiency, illustrating broad effects of tariff policy on families and local economies.
The New York Times notes President Wilson told Western business leaders the current downturn is psychological and that there is no material condition justifying recession. A trust in his assurances could bolster merchants and manufacturers fearing imaginary terrors and shrinking demand.
The piece argues the president overstates psychological causes of business troubles while blaming Washington and demagogues. It mocks his faith in conscience driven policy and questions the motives of Western commercial leaders and Congress. Honest business leaders seek substantive remedies, not phantoms.
Dear Sir I have used Allen's Foot-Ease for ten years It keeps my feet cool and prevents aching feet as I dance eight to ten hours daily I recommend it to all my pupils Signed E Fletcher Hallamore Sample free Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
Bedford Indiana June 16 Republicans in Lawrence County reported a total 1850 votes in Saturdays primary, up from 1500 in 1912. Chairman Allen credited the gain to favorable conditions and said farmers busy season noted, with a plan to keep Lawrence in the GOP column.
Coughs and Colds weaken the system with continued bronchial troubles and loss of weight. Get a 50c bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery. it stops coughing and helps throat and lung issues. Mrs Brown of Muscatine credits it with saving her life. available at Smock & Son's.
Miss Emma Mason of New Lebanon and Miss Helen Bailey of Paxton attended DePauw University commencement last week as guests of Miss Oma Bailey. Norval Harris accepted a position in the repertorial department of the Terre Haute Star.
Advertisement urges readers to take Foley Kidney Pills to clear blood poisons causing rheumatic pain and backache. Sold by Joe K. Smock & Son.
A religious lesson discusses Mark 10 17 31 and Luke 16 18 focusing on the rich young ruler who asks how to inherit eternal life The sermon explores Jesus test and the need for total surrender including wealth The piece also includes notices about a bond sale by Sullivan School and a public notice of nonresident defendants in a Sullivan County court case.
School City of Sullivan proposes erecting a brick and stone gymnasium with four classrooms and an auditorium on North Court Street facing North Court. The project costs about 32000 dollars and will be financed by bonds issued around June 27, 1914, with construction about 132 feet by 122 feet.
Notice announces Anna E. Surrells as executrix of the estate of George E. Surrells late of Sullivan County Indiana deceased. The estate is described as solvent. Buff and Stratton are listed as attorneys.
Mary E. Brown executrix of the estate of Francis M. Brown late of Sullivan county. John C. Chaney attorney. First insertion June 10 1914.
Susanah Plummer and William Price lead a complaint to quiet title in Sullivan Circuit Court. Defendants named include William Price and heirs of Price Brown Atherton Kimberlain Kimberlain Whalen and others not residents of Indiana. Court set for September 7 1914. if no answer or demurrer is filed, case proceeds.
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