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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1923
Page
4
The Sullivan Union Republican, a county paper, traces its origins to 1866, marking its long-standing role in local news and politics. It highlights the paper’s historical identity as a Republican-leaning publication serving the community.
Robert P. White is owner and publisher. Entered as second class mail matter July 1 1879 at Sullivan Indiana post office under act of Congress March 3 1873. Pores Advertising Representative The American Press Association.
The writer notes President Harding avoids daily thrills, focuses on trimming expenses, and maintaining stable governance while steering clear of foreign trouble. It emphasizes steady leadership over sensational crises.
The Indiana Legislature session was wrangling and disappointing with Governor McCray outlining constructive measures at opening. The budget protected appropriations while the Anti-Saloon League labor leaders and farm bloc secured their demands. the Speedway bill passed both houses but was ruled unconstitutional and vetoed by the governor.
Judge Oscar E. Bland, retiring from Congress after six years, is named by President Harding to the U S Court of Customs Appeals for life. The appointment ends his political activity but he pledges continued interest in Indiana affairs.
The piece marks March 4 as the end of the first half of Harding's presidency and urges a compare with two years ago, noting strong public welfare gains, delays in full program fulfillment, and praise for Republican policies and leaders ahead of a second inauguration.
The bloc system in both Senate and House ties up calendars as groups banding together for sectional interests threaten to block non priority bills. Both major parties contain bloc members, delaying Republican gains promised after the 1920 election.
The public welcomes Harry S. New as Postmaster General praising his business sense and prior Senate experience. The piece credits Harding for the appointment and notes improvements in the Post Office under Hays and Work, asserting New will continue the efficiency gains.
In a cartoonish aside the piece notes Representative Blana securing a life tenure federal position with a large salary. The tone mocks the perceived ease of admission to a cushioned post likened to a lazy weekend.
The Martinsville Reporter notes Bland’s transition from politics to business after years of campaigning and district work. It praises his record serving constituents while acknowledging the rigors and realities of Washington life and campaign finance.
The piece argues that projected tariff costs fell from 4 billion to 1.7 billion, labeling opponents' statistics as propaganda. It criticizes Democratic figures and a National Drygoods Association president while asserting the overall tariff impact and import duty limits are misrepresented.
Advocates of the League of Nations claim Harding’s plan for American participation in a world court under the League marks no shift from non involvement in European affairs. Critics see it as a response to U S unpopularity with the League and European politics.
The National Republican opposed Wilson’s League of Nations, advocateing codified international law and a world court to settle disputes. It argued for a court of nations and a world supreme court as alternatives to a world autocracy, stressing justice over force.
J. D. Boswell Carlisle Ford dealer reports strong Lincoln exhibit at the Indianapolis auto show and notes Ford improvements including a slanting windshield and refined upholstery. He says Ford sales exceed 100,000 monthly since last April and urges buyers to order now to secure a spring delivery.
Walter N. Ringer of Cass township had a finger amputated at work at the Baker Line and faces possible blood poisoning. He was taken to the county hospital yesterday. C. W. Sandusky of Chicago visited with his sister Mrs. T. B. Springer and other relatives. Kathryn Mason, touring Chicago, will visit Mrs. Springer. Tom Donnelly bought Gilbert W. Gambill’s West Washington residence and will move in. Gambill will relocate to Terre Haute where he will practice law.
The International Federation of University Women now includes national organizations in 17 countries marking expanded global cooperation among academic women. The federation coordinates networks across Europe Asia Africa and the Americas to advance higher education gender equality and scholarly exchange.
Electric Company files a complaint to quiet title on real estate in Sullivan County Indiana against numerous non residents and unknown heirs of multiple defendants with a May 7 1923 trial date and notice to appear. The action seeks to determine ownership and settle all claims to the described property in the town now city of Sullivan.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports white grubs, larvae of May beetles, injure lawns and grain crops if not eaten by birds. On cranberry bogs they linger in soil for years and are hard to control, with Massachusetts vines repeatedly killed until robins reduce grub numbers by digging them from the sand.
The biological survey of the U S Department of Agriculture aided farmers with poisoned grain to combat orchard mice in Washington districts. In Yakima over 20 000 pounds of bait covered 9 000 acres for 3 800 plus growers, Wenatchee 7 150 ounces for 15 000 pounds of oats across 7 000 acres, and Okanogan district supplied 200 growers for 4 000 acres. Many mice died, some found on surface, more perished in runways.
Discussion of how improved roads and automobiles expanded medical practice. Before motors, doctors traveled by foot, streetcar, or horse carriage, limiting access and delaying care. Better roads increased efficiency and reduced suffering by enabling timely medical and surgical relief.
Over 15 years the United States Department of Agriculture bred 34000 guinea pigs. Inbreeding weakened the animals in many ways, while crossing inbred families produced rapid improvement, with first generation gains at maximum. Crossbred animals outperformed random bred checks.
A historical digest praises President Harding after two years in office, noting openness, cabinet strength, and new tax and tariff actions. It highlights peace treaties, budget reform, debt reductions, and military downsizing, plus renewed public confidence and improved employment as signs of a notable administration.
William A. Burton administrator of the Johnston estate in Sullivan County Indiana has filed a final report with the Sullivan Circuit Court. The report will be heard on Friday March 30 1923 the 35th judicial day of the February term creditors heirs and legatees are invited to appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. William A. Burton. Arthur E. DeBaun attorney.
The article explains the trio of English seasonal bursts called little summers. St Michael's summer arrives near September 29 for two to three days. St Luke's summer follows around October 18 and St Martin's around November 11 signaling the approach of winter.
In a dockers weight carrying contest in France the winner bore 716 pounds across 13 yards proving strongest man in the event.
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