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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
3
The article discusses using a specialized alfalfa disk harrow with teeth or spikes, called the alfalfa narrow, as an improvement over ordinary disk harrows. It notes its good performance when properly adjusted, and that it can be adopted at a trifling cost depending on conditions, with some concern about injuries to crowns.
A description of an alfalfa harrow notes it promotes additional tops on alfalfa plants, destroys certain weed and pest deposits, and improves irrigation by breaking up muddy blankets. It loosens dense soils and helps incorporate beneficial sediments and fallen alfalfa debris, enhancing root penetration.
The article describes ideal climate and soil for celery, noting cool nights and evenly moist, humus rich soil as key. It outlines seed bed and transplant bed soil requirements, manure practices, and the preference for sandy loam over peat or muck soils for flavor and keeping quality. It also covers clay soil challenges and manure amendments to improve production.
The article argues farmers gain by raising high grade cattle sheep and hogs. It warns against using scrub stock and urges selection for strong bone constitution and masculine head. It advises checking care history and duplicating good husbandry when animals change homes.
Potatoes planted after June 1 may not mature before frost. Potatoes require plant food and soils rich in humus to retain water. Drought threatens crops. Humus is best added by plowing under clover. If using stable manure, apply it a year before the potato crop.
Advice urges securing sturdy ladder rounds and careful trimming to avoid falls while pruning fruit trees or locating worm nests. Emphasizes that a broken leg can end a day and a person’s efforts.
The article outlines changes to town election law, noting a shift in how trustees are chosen and terms for mayor and ward representatives. It also reports Deetinrhoud Scot, son of Mr and Mrs J Scott of Sullivan, has been appointed as an instructor at Northwestern University Chicago, starting in September while continuing clinical practice.
A miscellaneous local roundup reports on residents and events. Notes include Nelson Hicken’s son Bicknell near Sullivan, Reid receiving medical care in Indianapolis, revivalist Crabb touring Europe and the Holy Land, a bootlegger tale in Iroquois township, and pastor J. M. Vawter’s vacation leading to unexpected board and no preaching. Also recounted is a Custer Little Bighorn anniversary with Captain Lucas recalling Indian-campaign anecdotes, and several social visits and local baseball results involving Cass, Shelburn, and Caledonia.
In the matter of the adoption of Evanees Walston, petitioners Charles E. Walston and Dora F. Walston seek to adopt Charles Shake with Ray Shake as respondents. The case lists Cherie Volle as party in interest and Girte Cox as an opposing party.
Robert A Booker and Verna E Krouthitt Clarence Chambers and Maud Angell Adie J Stuthard and Iva Clayton appear in a set of readable names within a public notices section indicating individuals named in personal or legal contexts. The fragment lists multiple pairs or individuals, suggesting listings of marriages or acknowledgments.
A father asks his boys to name the animal satisfied with the least nourishment. One boy confidently replies the moth, claiming it eats nothing but holes. The quip appears in Youth's Companion.
A Tim Dwight saying champions a well regulated mind and patient independence as the true wealth surpassing distant Indies and even Caesar's honor. It asserts personal mastery of patience as universal power.
Madrid Mundo notes that in an era where time is money, people face many unanswerable questions and endless chatter, reflecting on the value and limits of time in everyday interactions.
A New York woman seized a fleeing burglar and wrestled him to the ground, dragging him through a window into a yard. Her bold act impressed observers who joked she could soon play for a major football team with more practice.
The Hindustan Review notes that successful women of Louis XV era varied in appearance. It cites the one eyed Princess d Evolr and Montespan with a mouth slit, while Mme de Maintenon is described as thin, meager and yellowish.
The quotation argues adversity reveals more about self and others than constant success. It suggests true merit arises from mistakes, teaching humility and deeper insight into life and people. Thorod emphasizes growth through trials and learning from failure.
A fragment indicates a prisoner remains in confinement as a sentence proceeds. The text is incomplete, offering minimal readable details about the case or authorities involved.
A benefits blurb notes stomach trouble relief with Dr Kings New Size Pills. It claims improved appetite and vigor as digestion liver and kidneys function better. Ad run by Joe K Smock & Son and mentions American Field Fence products and LONG & WARREN pricing.
Several attended an ice cream supper despite poor weather. Miss Flora Watts stays at Ho sea Springer's this week. Ray and Mrs Grimes of Terre Haute visited Chris Minger. Miss Lora Raley is ill. Miss Josephine Shields stays with aunt Mrs Leota Anderson of Shelburn. Next Saturday and Sunday regular meetings led by Rev Clark. Maude Geneva Lena Bowll of Pimento visited Ed Thompson. Raymond Wright worked at John Clarks two weeks. Oscar and Theodore Minger visited Cass Sunday. Ice cream soda on church lawn Saturday night July 10 to raise Sunday school funds. musical program planned. everyone invited.
Rev George Fuson transacted business in Sheburn Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Elmen Reed of Prairie Creek were guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Abney Sunday. A son was born last week to Mr and Mrs Aud W Carrithers. E C Pogue spent Saturday in Terre Haute sightseeing. Miss Gertie Welch of Ellsworth is visiting relatives here. Children Day exercises in the school building Sunday night were largely attended.
The fragment lists family visits and health notes across Indiana towns with names such as Duane Jiuve Pike, Ada Alys Roisseai, Clem Acuert, Sullivan, Arthur invine, Nichels, Merom, J. J. Raley, Dot French, Robinson, Beart Hades, and Ethel Raley. It mentions plans to move to southern Teves and a possible restaurandt business plus a chautauqua. Prospects for melons and watermelons are noted.
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