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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
6
Russell Thompson of the University of Illinois spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Will Thompson. Strawther Booksberry near Farmersburg bought sixty acres near Mobile Alabama and plans to move there.
A German embassy bulletin asserts German industrial corporations increased their activity, countering cabinet officials in the administration who claimed industry was languishing. The report argues against those warnings and portrays a resilient German industrial sector.
1916 saw capital raises totaling 72 million in new shares and 75 million invested in new industrial firms, pig iron output near 14.5 million tons, steel around 15.5 million tons, and rail prices rising to 30.70 per ton with Pittsburgh rails at 38 by December. Germany’s 1916 harvest reached 532.52 million bushels of wheat and rye, wheat at 1.69 and rye at 1.53 per bushel, signaling strong German industry and labour supply potential postwar.
The Philadelphia Press questions the value of tariff legislation framed for revenue and aimed at lowering living costs. It argues the measure fails to deliver either objective, leaving the nation with unchanged prices and no clear fiscal benefit.
Corning New York dispatch says most commissions in the food price inquiry have secured roll top desks and stenographers and have laid in an adequate stock of cigars as part of their operations.
Uniontown commentary predicts rising taxes on households with negative income figures, arguing the idea targets the financially strained and could shape policy discussions as the nation debates tax fairness.
Editorial notes call the term Cabinet Crisis unjustly used in Boston while other regions tolerate resignations. The piece argues for precise language and urges restraint in naming political upheavals.
An old time medicine ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey to stop lingering coughs from January. It claims soothing pine balsams loosen phlegm heal irritated membranes and relieves tender tissues so coughing ceases. It notes antiseptic formula and availability at druggists for 25 cents.
County Auditor Daniels distributed the dog fund to multiple trustees and school boards across townships and towns. Amounts range from 21.73 to 227.42 dollars, with payments to MacMurtrie state treasurer hydrophobia fund and various township trustees including Cass Curry Fairbanks Gill Haddon Hamilton Jackson Jefferson Turman Carlisle Far mersburg Shelburn Sullivan and others. Springer & Haddon handled land redemption.
Mothers could learn of Dr. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children. Claims relieve feverishness head ache teething disorders move bowels destroy worms and break up colds in 24 hours. Used by mothers for 30 years. All druggists 25 cents sample free. Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
J B Durham of Graysville, Turman township, sells a 200 acre farm adjoining Graysville to Mrs John Ridgeway and her son for 22000 dollars with possession August 1. He plans no immediate relocation. A major sale of stock and farming implements will be held at his farm on Tuesday March 20.
Mrs. Jennie Wolfe, 55, died Wednesday morning at her sister Mrs. James Stipes residence in Carlisle after a week with paralysis. Funeral services were held Friday.
A. Nichol s Son general store at Merom Station was robbed last week. Entrances gained by prying the front door lock. a large quantity of groceries was stolen.
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