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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1905
Page
10
A miscues of quirky notes span astronomy jokes royal worries and fashion. Jupiter supposedly has another moon while London reports ball gowns still high on the bill. Funston laments novelty and the honeymoon origin is playfully debated.
A California astronomer identifies a new moon candidate for Jupiter and notes the object may belong to the planet pending confirmation and orbital verification. The finding adds potential lunar bodies in Jupiter’s complex system.
Alexander Wilkie of Upper Craigie Perth claims a beard extending beyond eight feet and continues to grow as onlookers marvel at the unusual facial feature.
A prudent method to sanitize ragged currency is to bake it. Boiling is discouraged due to potential damage and other risks.
Lillian Russell gives a lecture in New York on beauty drawing curious remarks about her past marriages. Reportedly some of her discarded husbands view her with mixed humor and skepticism.
After studies show paper bills harbor more germs than coins, some people still prefer cash by the bill due to habits and perceived cleanliness.
The city plans to revise the poem Now I say me, surprising readers who believed Chicago had no such literary ambitions. The move aims to sharpen the work and reflect current sensibilities.
J. P. Morgan plans a Mediterranean cruise and shows interest in acquiring a relic with potential for a significant purchase by Morgan, who favors such items.
Miss Mary Anabelle Fanton suggests a woman can thoroughly enjoy house cleaning if she goes at it right, a notion that seems to offer little help to the man of the house. The remark implies a gendered view of household labor in a lighthearted tone.
The fashion editor questions leaf green as a new gown shade while noting Mother Eve wore the color exclusively. The remark contrasts modern trends with a traditional view attributed to biblical style.
A husband fights a suit for separate maintenance arguing his wife held hands while playing cards. The case hinges on whether such conduct constitutes grounds for separation, raising questions about decorum and acceptable behavior in domestic disputes.
The Boston Herald notes the recent production of a comic opera described as lacking horseplay or topical songs and urges awarding a Carnegie medal to the producer.
Madrid reports King Alfonso has no rush to wed, saying two years hence will be soon enough. The news underscores hopeful prospects for his brides and heightens the suspense for eager suitors seeking royal alliance.
Cupid Hoch concedes the alliance was about money while Mrs Hoch’s motive remains unexplained. Hoch’s appearance is described bluntly, implying his charm as the decisive factor in the union.
A Chicago man vows to pursue legal action to have twins condemned as public nuisances, hinting at a humorous fate if irony remains, suggesting he could end up fathering triplets.
A New York surgeon operated on the wrong woman, reportedly explaining to students that no harm was done since he had performed the procedure before. The incident raises questions about medical oversight and informed consent.
A Vanderbilt relative and heiress declines marriage to a foreign noble. With few details available, observers debate if the decision is a miracle or a bid for notoriety.
A St Paul paper contrasts severe winter in the Western States with perfect weather across Western Canada. It notes trains delays and hardship in the U S while Canadians enjoy mild conditions, with men going to church in light jackets and women needing only light outerwear.
A correspondent describes winter escapes in Mexico, noting warm climates in Cuernavaca and Oaxaca, Spanish colonial architecture in Morelia Puebla and other cities, the mix of races, languages, and customs, and the amiable hospitality that makes travel appealing for Americans seeking a gentler, sunlit life abroad. The piece laments rude tourists and praises Mexico’s enduring charm and civility.
Weather bulletin notes a warm wave extending toward the Arctic region while western Canada enjoys milder temperatures. In contrast, Texas and several southern states face deadly cold conditions as cold air grips much of the nation.
During January this year more settlers traveled to Canada than in any previous January. The northward movement is rapidly increasing as vacant Western lands attract an excellent class of settlers. Government agents in the United States are busier than ever and have organized special excursions for March and April to assist and inform prospective settlers.
The Garfield report on the beef industry finds no evidence of extortion or improper control by western packers. It shows margins of profit were small, with 2.3 percent in 1902 and 1.8 percent in 1904, and that beef prices did not unjustly infl ate cattle values. Authorities say conclusions rest on exhaustive official data and expert verification.
Quote attributed to Thoreau on building foundations beneath lofty dreams. It emphasizes practical work to support ideals and the value of turning visions into solid plans.
A concise reflection stating that strong earnest effort enables what one intends to do. It emphasizes that with determined people nothing is impossible and frames possibility as grounded in action.
The island of Jolo spans about 320 square miles with coral shores and lush tropical vegetation. It yields unique fruits such as the durian and mangosteen, described by scientists as rare and largely nonshippable, with the durian nicknamed the vegetable limburger by American soldiers.
A Metropolitan writer notes the spread of Wall Street firms beyond the financial district into uptown Manhattan hotels. Major hotels like the Waldorf Astoria, the St. Regis, and Manhattan host branch offices with direct wire to the stock exchange. The Knickerbocker Trust building at Fifth Avenue and Thirty fourth Street marks a notable uptown expansion.
General A W Greely veteran of the signal service and polar expedition faced a domestic ash can mix up. An ash inspector found his old can was replaced by a too large one causing the delay. The general reflected that after a long career he has had few real troubles until this winter.
Post Wheeler muses on how people trade parts of themselves for status possessions or habits. Some relinquish religion or career while others abandon pleasures or relationships, yet rarely does a person surrender all of themselves. The piece reflects on compromise and partial self sacrifice.
J Alexander Yoell died in San Jose leaving a will that displeased relatives. They challenged his sanity with stories including a heated dispute with prizefighter Fitzsimmons in which Yoell reportedly taunted him and Fitzsimmons threatened retaliation. A new division of the estate was ordered.
A meeting of the Professional Women's League asks Aunt Louisa Eldridge to define an average man. She quips that an average man smiles at work but home shows a cross mood to balance the average.
A Baltimore American item describes a bellhop delivering a jingling pitcher to room 49 and pouring into the white pitcher there. The boy asks if that is all, then receives a nickel and grouses that the tip was nearly all.
A 19th century notice warns that Calumet Baking Powder and Calumet Baking Powder Trust powders sell for 45 or 50 cents per pound and may be labeled with that price. It claims they pose a health risk as food made with them contains Rochelle salts, a strong laxative.
The description portrays Speaker Cannon as a rapid, weapon like figure who enforces quorum rules. His left arm swings the gavel as his gaze and timing sweep the chamber to target members one by one, making the approach resemble a pistol standoff. Members appear impassive under this tense display.
A time worn catalog touts Macaroni Wheat Salter’s strain as drought tolerant and resistant to rust and insects. It claims 80 bushels per acre on good lands in Illinois and Iowa and 40 to 60 bushels on arid regions across several states.
A fragmentary notice invites readers to mail 10 cents plus the phrase this notice to John A Salter Seed Co in La Crosse Wisconsin. It claims they will send a free sample of wheat and other farm seeds along with a catalog valued at 100 dollars to any alert farmer.
The British royal yacht Victoria and Albert has stability problems from the start due to a naval error. A computer misread a date 1897 added into a figures column, remaining undiscovered while the vessel rolled in the water.
The ad touts superior starching results using De fiance Starch claiming savings of money and no cooking required. It promotes earning four or more for some money with easy preparation.
A concise axiom by Sir John Hershel warns that those who deem their position beneath them will eventually occupy a lower place. The remark emphasizes humility in social and professional status.
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