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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1910
Page
4
Editorial comments on Democrats in India and the city hall proposition. Criticism of Mr. Poynter of the Times-Democrat as a financial adviser and moralist. Jibes about political exposure and back doors appear in a reform publication tone.
Mr. Poynter, economist and reformer, writes a half column urging the Sullivan city council that he paid too much for a lot he owns and seeks to sell. He asks whether the council will buy the lot at his offered price.
The s. s. publisher of the Demo cart and independent Times argues that the publishers of the Union have parents interested in its welfare. He dismisses such thrusts as cheap and disgusting and muses that paternal supervision over road organs might alter their political complexion as shown by Mr. Poynter.
In the closing portion of a city council advisory column Mr Poynter remarks that the publisher is not in a position to offer advice to council members. The remark appears as part of guidance on the handling of the new city hall proposition.
A声明 from S. S. Poynter and E. R. M. calls for greater consistency and restraint, stating that the group will not run a campaign built on personalities. The note emphasizes steady messaging over personal attacks.
A reader questions Mr. Poynter on temperance and awaiting the Second Coming while criticizing Times editorials. The letter argues the Union defends the current city administration and defends publishers against unwarranted attacks, praising local councilors as capable businessmen.
The Daily Times notes Tom Taggart was acquitted of running a gambling business at French Lick. Orange County expresses support for local industries as commentary on national political trends continues. The piece analyzes Democratic and free trade press coverage of insurgent groups and GOP unity.
Saint Patrick born in the fifth century grew to be the Apostle of Ireland. He was captured at sixteen and enslaved in Ireland for six years before escaping to France to become a monk. Sent by Pope Celestine to Ireland he baptized thousands, founded 365 churches, and labored there for about twenty years, with sources noting his long life and death at around 116.
Indianapolis dispatch outlines the Democratic feud over 1911 Indiana Senate hopes. Thomas Taggart declines to confirm candidacy while Governor Marshall's plan sparks party split. John Lamb and L Ert Slack back Marshall open ballot push, opposing Shively Taggart bosses.
Bobby seeks a tooth check in a rainy morning visit where the dentist offers to look at the tooth and discuss filling. The boy hesitates about treatment, recalls a friend who had gas during a tooth pull, and learns about false teeth costs while chatting about shoes, candy, and school store candy beans.
During the Chicago national convention the Kansas delegation considered its candidate. Hackney presided over the caucus and signaled a rising vote before calling for the negative with a sharp profanity directed at dissenters.
A South Carolina rice planter estimates at least a quarter of the rice crop is destroyed annually by the rice bird. He describes unsuccessful attempts with trained hawks and stuffed decoys, the use of bird minders, and heavy gunfire to protect fields through April to August. The birds’ seasonal migrations and the labor demand are noted, with eating value of the birds mentioned. Bowen and McKinley wedding reported in Carlisle.
In a humorous exchange Mrs Flutterby jokes about not being married long to explain a morning dispute. The wife says she tried to reason with her husband, prompting lighthearted banter from the Illustrated Bits.
French ornithologists warn that airplanes threaten bird life. Comte Clary, president of the St Hubert club, cites aviation contests at Rheims and later meetings as causing fear and disappearance of birds. A large estate owner reports wild ducks alarmed by balloons, signaling potential declines in game birds.
An eagle killed at Billison ranch near Edgewood in Siskiyou County bears a No 8 steel trap on one foot. It appears the same eagle earlier carried off a No 3 trap owned by N Greenslate of Plymouth Amador County, suggesting the two incidents involve the same bird traveling about 300 miles by air between Edgewood and Plymouth.
Carlisle miner John Scott sues Carlisle Coal and Clay Company in circuit court seeking 10000 in damages over a severe gas burn suffered in the company's mine.
Grace jokes about Mrs Wrinkles, who has married and divorced twelve times. Helen questions another marriage while Grace notes her superstition.
A Duluth four year old, after being subjected to a corrective rod, tells his mother he wished to stay in heaven. The exchange reveals a comic historian tone as the child contemplates his prehistoric origin and the punishment.
A reflective line contrasts yesterday's sorrow with today's endurance and tomorrow's vast burden, noting that the tomorrow's sorrow feels immense while present pain is bearable. The view emphasizes the growing weight of future sadness as time advances.
Work on converting the Pat ton building into a theater is progressing rapidly but the opening on April first is not expected. Will Patton of Indianapolis son of Mrs Martha Foote a former resident here is a Democratic candidate for Marion County auditor.
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