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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1905
Page
2
In Sullivan Indiana rumors swirl after a famed bunko king dies leaving many bunkoers at loose ends. The local board seeks a man in Finland as a possible lead amid unusual stories of cats adopting motherless rabbits and rabbit stew suspicions.
Wealth drains as twenty two New Yorkers leave behind fortunes they will not miss. In London an exclusive women’s club calls themselves the oysters and, being dumb, cannot object to the nickname.
An article notes a belief that whistling can cure consumption though it provokes foul language and impulses toward murder. The remark highlights the era's medical skepticism and social reactions to unconventional remedies.
A man slipped on a sleet slick street and struck his head on the same spot where his feet landed. The accident occurred in the downtown area as passersby witnessed the fall. Medical responders arrived to assess the head injury and provide aid.
The Washington baseball club has discarded the Senators name as a hoodoo and is exploring a fresh moniker. Suggestions include Deficits as a potential option.
The city treasurer's report shows debt just over 17.5 million dollars and notes a cautious stance toward large expenditures while quipping about marriage to money.
A Chicago man describes himself as wealthy and generous while advertising for a poor but honest wife. He asserts there’s no doubt about his ability to obtain a poor wife.
An effort is to be made to bust the golf ball trust. If successful, many people will stop caring about the meat trust fight's outcome.
A fragment advises believing in paid ads to prove wealth and desire to wed. It suggests hiring a secretary to handle mail as part of the scheme. The tone mirrors a cautionary note about deceptive promotion practices.
Ingenious inventors devised a method to turn a buggy into an automobile. An awkward driver can achieve the same result more quickly and efficiently.
The New York custom house inspectors plan to wear coats featuring fifteen pockets. The change is described as a practical convenience and possibly a financial boon for a compact garment.
A Supreme Court justice presided from his hotel bed while nursing rheumatic fever, showing impatience with lawyers and signaling a tense session. The unusual setting underscores the strain of the case and the judge’s irritable mood.
A man named Extra Smith was fined at Pottstown Pennsylvania for failing to provide support to his wife. The remark hints the case arose from his habit of being "Extra dry" suggesting possible domestic tension.
A Chicago woman received $999 in damages after a railroad conductor squeezed her hand. The verdict highlights the conduct and the court’s assessment of harm without graphic detail.
Mrs. Philip Carpenter chats with club sisters at breakfast about the notion that a man's ideal partner is always the one further back. She notes this does not mean a woman behind the times.
A New York physician who urged drowning idiots provokes sharp backlash as readers note the potential consequences when those urged to write opinions later grow into influential voices.
The public would be vastly more interested in the decision handed down by the Supreme Court against the beef packers if it called for shading the price of beef steaks.
A New York man faced a $25 fine and the incident caused his wife and eight female relatives in court to swoon. The piece wonders what might have happened if the amount had reached $25.49.
The Belgian king shifts from automobile to horse, adding to his reputation for eccentricity. The dispatch hints it might be a straightforward return to the old routine rather than a grand plan.
A woman seeking divorce argued that her mother in law refused to lend her one small egg. The bizarre claim underscores the peculiarity of the case and the persistent, strained logic in domestic disputes.
A 16 year old girl in Sioux Falls performs table moving and mind reading, described as wonderful psychic powers. Skeptics doubt the tricks behind the act as no explanation has been offered yet.
The article notes that strong protests against football are rare in autumn when people are tied to work or attending games. It suggests earnest protesters lack time to organize amid schedules and sport events.
Westminster Abbey has moved the famed wine glass pulpit from the chapel of Henry VII to the nave for Sunday services. The Tudor era fixture, carved with linen moulding, is linked to Edward VI’s coronation and Cranmer’s farewell sermon. The replacement stone pulpit was donated to the new Belfast Cathedral.
C S Peach of North Adams Massachusetts received an undated unsigned letter from New Hampshire with a $1 bill. The writer recalls as a child finding 10 cents in Peach's boarding room and now returns the dollar to restore the original 10 cents with interest. Peach cannot identify the sender.
The island of Sark in King Edward’s dominions reportedly hosts an open door jail with rare arrests. A recent case involved a woman accused of stealing handkerchiefs who was released by the magistrate after promising to reform, illustrating Sark’s unusual penal setup and sociable warder.
A Pittsfield man records a diary of rainfall noting no rainfall on the 31st day of any month last year. Throughout the year there was precipitation on every other day. The total rainfall for the year is 36.66 inches, about 10 inches below the average.
The Rockland Maine high school class of 1893 held its twelfth annual reunion on January 14 at the homes of two classmates in Lynn. Ten members attended the gathering, spanning twelve successive years after graduation.
The season favors simple evening gowns with silk bands and ruffles of mousseline de soie. A white mousseline dress over pink silk features blue velvet bands and flounces. Crepe gowns show silver lines with blue velvet bows, while liberty ribbon trims and entredeux add texture. An Irish lace evening coat uses shirred ribbon and a miner band. Bolero styles appear in chestnut Panama with brown velvet collars and mutton sleeves.
Housekeepers buy soap in bulk for aging benefits. Beat cocoa with an egg beater and vanilla for a smoother cup. Restore varnished furniture with hot coal smoke and warm wood buff. Lavender and green brighten bedrooms. madras blends shown in shops with pale silks for curtains. Blouse styles vary from plain to elaborate with three flounce skirts and ecru net ruching for necklines. Sleeves reach the elbow with turned cuffs. Thin summer fabrics offer top designs in shops now.
Peel and slice one pound of potatoes a Spanish onion and a few blades of celery using the white parts only. Melt butter stir vegetables ten minutes then add a quart of boiling water mash pass through a fine sieve return to pan with a pint of milk. When boiling add a tablespoon of crushed tapioca and cook until clear serve with fried bread dice.
Deep belts rise high at the back with two pointed peaks near the shoulders while the front droops dramatically. The newest Victorian corslet uses soft taffeta or silk, a wide front with a stiffened deep point and a back buckle, adorned with ruching. Pompadour silk and jeweled buttons enhance high girdles.
The piece notes overskirts whether real or simulated are gaining appeal, with triple skirts flattering tall figures but heavy on short ones. It predicts fashion’s move away from old panner and polonaise styles, while acknowledging designers disagree and popular taste will ultimately decide.
Fashion notes emphasize sleeves as the standout feature of new spring designs. Puff sits at the upper arm, deep cuffs appear, and elbow sleeves stay popular. The mousquetaire sleeve returns, with less pronounced leg o mater than before and a close fit along the arm.
The bell cuff for card parties is decorative and functional, showing the hand and holding bracelets. It is shaped like a bell with a full knuckle flare, stiffened and trimmed, tight at the top and snug at the wrist.
The coming season favors parasols in artistic forms. White silk parasols feature black lace butterflies and chiffon frills. Yellow silk models boast delicate ruffles with gold butterflies, chiffon roses, and lace rosettes, offered in many shapes and materials for the summer woman.
Revival of serge fabrics appears with new shirtwaist stocks and no bows. Green accents show in spring finery while taffeta gowns and white merino blouses trend. Lace girdles for summer frocks and a black net gown with buttercups round out seasonal styles.
A charming bodice in golden brown panne velvet features a folded yoke and vest, a white lace fichu with brown velvet dots, brown velvet ribbon detail, elbow sleeves with lace trim, and a Wilhelmina round neck with embroidered white lace stock.
A fashion note explains sleeve choices of the moment. The bishop sleeve reaches the elbow and fits into a long sleeve in blouses and shirt waists, with wrist closure in some styles. The leg or mutton sleeve remains full length, often gathered, extending over the hand with a wide cuff.
A description of a spring tailor made ensemble features a mohair pruneau shade fabric with a double beved skirt, eighteen inch stitched panels, an eton coat, silk soutache trim, and a blouse with embroidered linen. Sleeves use lengthwise gathers for fullness.
Marconi visited St. Petersburg years ago and met the czar. He was charmed by the czar’s knowledge and amiability but noted the czar insisted Marconi walk ahead between rooms. Some critics say the czar’s insistence showed politeness, others fear.
The article states dyspepsia in school children harms growth and cheeks, caused by improper or rushed lunches. It urges correcting the cause and treating stomach and bowel issues with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, sold by druggists for 50c and 1.00 with a money back guarantee.
Tacoma man John Smith died carrying a secret about a Cascade gold mine. For years he vanished each summer returning with around 2000 dollars worth of gold dust. He told a friend of the mine’s location before his death.
STaTe or One City oF TOLEDO Lucas CounTyY. F. J. CHENEY & CO. pledge one hundred dollars for any catarrah that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason certifies the oath dated December 6 1986. The advertisement urges internal use and claims it acts on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials. Sold by all druggists five cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Louis Rung of Basle Switzerland poisoned 300 apple trees with arsenic after a quarrel with his daughter and son in law. The family pie nearly killed those who ate it. Rung confessed and received a five year prison sentence.
In France the government promotes studying the universal language Esperanto and authorizes active army officers to join a society formed to propagate it.
A Springfield man reports severe rheumatic pain eased after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He says initial treatments failed, but after two boxes the pains vanished and never returned. Pills described as purifying and enriching blood, sold by all druggists.
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