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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1916
Page
3
Indiana marks its centennial of statehood in 1916 by spotlighting agriculture as the backbone of its economy. The piece outlines historic yields from 1939 and 1914, county fair origins, and the rise of farming organizations, alongside Indiana’s coal, natural gas, cement, stone, clay products, and mineral resources.
The Centennial History Handbook of Indiana notes average farm size near 100 acres and shows Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana leading in farm land values. It cites a total farm land valuation around 1.25 billion dollars, with 1914 livestock and wool and poultry figures. It discusses rural life improvements and coal as Indiana’s valuable natural resource from early discoveries to mid 19th century development.
A projected postwar future envisions airplanes turning from war machines into universal carriers. Meryle Crowell argues air power will dominate transport, surpass ships and trains, and drive peace era commerce with safe, speedy, worldwide flight.
Billy Sunday delivers a backhanded critique of war during a Trenton speech. He ridicules those who claim war is blessed while praising peace, comparing their stance to misreading blessings in disguise and citing a cheeky newspaper quip about unmasking blessings.
A. G. McNabb an attorney at law states that business entrusted to him will receive prompt and careful attention. He will practice in all courts of the state and any other courts that may require his services with office in Citizens Trust Co Building.
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