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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1914
Page
6
A fragment from the Sullivan Indiana paper discusses tariff reforms and Democratic policy critiques. It notes the Democratic congress funding of a $20 000 inquiry into the high cost of living and criticizes proposed remedies as costly. It cites Iowa beef losses and broad electorate sentiment in 1912.
The estimate says free trade in corn will cost American farmers about $65 million in the current year. It notes only whisky distillers and glucose manufacturers gain, contrasting with earlier claims that farmers receive no protection benefits.
At the annual furniture exhibition attendance dropped to sixty percent of the usual crowd and purchases fell fifty percent versus last year. Democratic congressmen call such conditions calamity, but producing them is labeled patriotism.
The piece cites wage losses of textile workers amounting to 500000 dollars per day due to the tariff climate influenced by the new Wilson tariff bill. It notes the Payne Aldrich law has been repealed, suggesting relief for the unemployed.
A thousand men, women and children were fed at the Salvation Army's soup house in Marion during its first week of operation. Soup houses are opening in several Indiana cities and are needed in many more due to the Wilson tariff law in effect.
The last Democratic national platform claimed tariff revisions would not harm any legitimate industry. Yet Southern Democrats in Washington appear to target industries north of the Ohio, including farming, and have injured them all.
The reduction costs beet raisers about 88 cents per ton though sugar goes on the free list April 1 1916. Indiana has one sugar beet plant and farmers must shift crops, inviting competition on a faltering market with refiners the main beneficiaries.
After the tariff was repealed, Canada potato imports rose sharply with October and November totaling about 1.25 million bushels. U S farmers earned nearly 270 million dollars from potatoes and sweet potatoes in 1913 as middlemen take profits in the market.
The industrial paralysis after Underwood enactment is blamed for unemployment. A Democratic Industrial Commission will investigate and report reasons for job losses, with public opinion expected to shape interpretations before next November's election.
Washington Herald editorial criticizes Congressman Cullop over the federal income tax being unfairly weighted. It argues the law taxes individuals earning 3000 to 4000 dollars while exempting income from federal and municipal bonds, favoring wealthy holders of non taxable securities and harming small businesses and farmers. The piece questions Cullop's accountability to his constituents and the fairness of the Democratic Congress.
The Des Moines Capital estimates that free trade will cost the American farmer four dollars per acre per year until the Wilson bill is repealed. It criticizes the administration as imposing high taxes for perceived political roles.
John V. Farwell of Chicago told the national convention that the new tariff benefits the dry goods trust by enabling cheaper foreign purchases while failing to lower prices for consumers. He warned it harms producers and leaves 150,000 workers idle in Chicago, labeling the tariff a softening to distributive trusts.
Spring Blood and System Cleanser claims to purge impurities from blood and boost kidney liver and bowels. The four week treatment allegedly restores health strength and ambition and is sold by Joe K Smock & Son with prices 50c and 1.00.
Thos Toms of Shelburn was fined $12 for intoxication by Justice Boyd. He carried his own muttimus, appeared eager to go behind bars, and paid the penalty unattended.
March brings health risks for the very young and the elderly with croup bronchial colds rope and pneumonia to fear and avoid Foley's Honey and Tar is praised as a great family medicine that will quickly stop a cough check the progress of a cold and relieve inflamed and congested air passages It is safe pure and always reliable for sale by K Sudend son.
Rev W E Watkins leads a prolonged meeting with Mrs Nellie Onyett helping. Oscar Nash suffers smallpox and is not expected to live. Dr Johnson says it is the worst case. Mrs Keith Bedwell dies after a long illness. funeral at Mt Moriah cemetery. Uncle William Padgett improves from pneumonia fever. Arthur Collins of Terre Haute visits. Josie Hilderbrand visits. Joseph McCammon visits. The stork brings a Shake child. Ben Enochs conducts business in Sullivan. Bruce farm oil drilling continues with 1700 feet showing. Joshua Bedwell rents to George Tarwater and plans to move to town.
A. A. Jeffords of McGrew Nebr reports Foley Kidney Pills relieved his back pain after one bottle. The ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills for backache rheumatism swollen joints kidney and bladder ailments and lists Joe K. Smock & Son as the seller.
The father of Ira Medley, charged with a serious offense, visits and reports the case at the county jail on Saturday. Medley remains in good physical condition and predicts acquittal on self defense grounds as Judge Bridwell sets the trial for today.
Mrs. Charles B. Smith of West Franklin Missouri touts Dr King s New Life Pills as our family laxative for adults and aged. The ad claims they are nothing better and urges readers to obtain them today for 25 cents, endorsed by Joe K.
A sermon discusses Jesus as fulfilling the Law for righteousness, the shift from Moses to the era of the Law of Love, and how early Christians met on the first day of the week while honoring the Sabbath in spirit. It notes healing on the Sabbath as teaching mercy and rest in God's provision. plus a brief divorce notice from Shelburn.
Pain and misery from disordered kidneys described. Nighttime bladder weakness causes sleep disturbance. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted to restore kidney and bladder function and overall strength. Sold by Joe K.
The state of Indiana in the relation of Haddon township versus Trustee James F. Sproatt reports a circuit court compromise. Sproatt paid 59.24 dollars to the township after an audit by representatives of the state board of accounts.
Jesse Bedwell of Dugger has begun studies at Indiana University this week after graduating Dugger High School. He will stay on campus until June to take the West Point entrance examination. He is brother to Hon. Charles Bedwell, Sullivan attorney and 1907 graduate of the institution. Bloomington World.
The advertisement promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a remedy for child worm infestations and related symptoms. It claims the product expels seat, stomach, and pin worms, provides laxative tone, and is sold as a candy like confection for 25 cents. Available from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
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