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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
4
The Sullivan Union prints local notices and political endorsements for mayor clerk and council candidates, plus a nationwide war unity piece arguing Germans support the Kaiser. It urges strict law enforcement, supports Red Cross and Liberty Bond drives, and defends U.S. involvement in World War I.
Honorable William T. Douthitt spoke Thursday at Sullivan lodge Flag Day exercises, praising sincerity and patriotism. State Defense Council urges full Red Cross campaign support in Indiana aiming to help reach the national 100 million goal with over-subscription expected. Local defense councils asked to assist as possible.
Prosecuting Attorney Pigg announces strict enforcement of city and county auto laws due to numerous complaints. Owners urged to keep tail lights burning and dim lights at night when approaching or passing other vehicles. A new state law supports strict observance. A lens on the market reduces glare and many owners are adding it to their cars.
James L. Keach submits brief conclusions on food distribution to Will Hays. The council aims to aid through cooperation the equitable distribution of food stuffs and to avoid interference with established business, stressing fair farmer prices to encourage continued production.
In the Muncie Press, George B. Lockwood argues the legislature erred in bypassing the constitution's revision method. He says a ruling against the convention would still protect constitutional rights and that the people did not approve the legislature’s act. The issue hinges on lawful revision methods and whether the case should be decided judicially.
List of letters remaining unclaimed in Sullivan Indiana Post Office dated June 20 1917. Items include Mrs Florence Ferguson Jennie Johnson Miss Bebe Sarge Beatrice Silvers and Messrs W E Duncan Roy Hunt Henry Johnson Chas Smith J P Smith. If not called within two weeks these letters go to the Dead Letter Office. Please say advertised and give date.
The ad promotes Kid Nemo Tongue Pumps and Boy Scout Shoes in white and ivory or grey with vamps. Prices drop to prewar levels with sizes listed from 9 to 13 half and 1 to 5 half. Shoes touted as durable and well worth the low prices.
Fern Halberstadt McDaniel, daughter of Clint Halberstadt, born April 28 1894, died June 15 1917 at age 23 years 1 month 117 days. Wife of Ephriam McDaniel since December 24 1910, mother of Dorothy May and Carl Martin. Funeral at Oak Grove A B church Wilfred conducted by W J Williams Hymera. mourners include father, Oscar, three sisters, and three brothers.
John Saude 25, of Caledonia, was arrested Thursday at his home by Sheriff Hale on a charge of failing to register on June 5. He was jailed but released Saturday after it was learned he had registered in Terre Haute. His receipt was sent to Sheriff Hale. Saude deserted from the regular army in 1913 and moved to Terre Haute to avoid the law. Terre Haute authorities sent him to Jefferson Barracks in St Louis.
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