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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1911
Page
6
The Sullivan Union notes Senator Lafollette as a leading Republican insurgent opposing the Payne tariff bill and praises his anti tariff speeches. It compares Mexico under President Diaz with rigid control of elections and political dominance since his first term.
After May 5 1911 the Union will be sent to paid in advance subscribers only. The date after a subscriber’s name on the paper indicates the payment made to that date.
The piece outlines strategies for 1911 party bids with Harman as Democratic nominee for president and Lafollette challenging Taft for the Republican nod. It details plans to mobilize factions, House support via Champ Clark, and cross-party maneuvers, plus notes on the Payne tariff tax on corporations, pensions, and brewer advisories. It also recounts a Mexico policy debate, a streetcar anecdote, and Diaz's Mexican regime woes.
The note argues saloons serve business interests and belong with commercial content rather than a residential category. It urges placing them where they can benefit entrepreneurs and economic activity.
A newspaper column argues that republics depend on intelligent citizenship and individual responsibility. It criticizes Diaz regime in Mexico as despotic and highlights perceived low intelligence among Mexican people. The piece predicts a shift as Diaz ages and the unreasoning Mexican population pressures for change.
The Mitchell Tribune laments Hon. Wm. Cullop being removed from public office, noting the loss is a sad blow to veterans who recalled his pledge to boost pensions for old soldiers.
Fragmentary lines reference a Chicago Tribune remark about a harem skirt and a partisan aside on debt and resolutions. The readable text suggests social commentary and a casual editorial tone without a clear event or named individuals.
obituary notice for Chauncey E Medsker born December 6 1864 near Graysville Indiana died January 9 1911 eldest son of William and Sylvia Medsker married to Margaret Cushman on November 20 1890 four children and widow survive him he joined Graysville lodge No 627 F and A M March 28 1901 lodge memorial expresses sorrow and mourning for thirty days with family and county publication planned committee signatures T M Durham Claude C Phillip T K Cushman
Antiseptic powderRelieves hot tired aching swollen sweating feetWalking ease Takes sting out of corns and bunionsOver 30 000 testimonialsSold everywhere25cSample freeAddress 33 4t
A dinner was held Sunday March 11 at the home of Mr William M Smith to honor the eightieth birthday of Mrs Sarah A Miller. Guests included William Alsman Roy Wright John Booker Frank Smith Sam Kelly John Alsman Allen Zaager Rich Llewellyn Harley Smith Linton L M Howard Thos Bird Emery Smith John L Woodward Ed Smith Elizabeth Cross Elizabeth Hiatt Drury Brown Beatrice Hawtin Jane Fetto n Elzina Cook Lucretia Barr Elizabeth Williams Elizabeth Smith Sepn Woodward Clara Belle Beck Ida Secrese Ina Leach Grace Lester Smith Grace Houser Jessie Goodman Cinda Hale Alta Marts Emily Hawtin Claude Walters Lowery Millick and others.
This Will Interest Mothers. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children relieve feverishness bad stomach headache teething disorders move and regulate bowels and destroy worms. They break up colds in 24 hours. Used by mothers for 22 years. All druggists 25 cents. Sample free. A. H. Olmsted LeRoy NY.
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