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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1917
Page
6
An old advertisement warns that spring colds can be dangerous and urges using Dr King's New Discovery. The copy claims the antiseptic balsams clear the head soothe membranes and break up lingering colds. It cautions continuing treatment until the cold completely clears.
The Sullivan County Miners' Examining Board will be in session the first Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each month. Frank Harmon, President.
Levi Bardsley appointed administrator of the estate of William A Fordyce of Sullivan county Indiana. Estate deemed solvent. Hays and Hays attorneys. First instrument March 14 1917.
A mixed notice from Sullivan County Indiana includes a claim filed in the Sullivan Circuit Court against Hall Bogard on notes and mortgage foreclosure with an appearance deadline of May 14, 1917. It also contains the 1917 ownership statement for The Sullivan Union and a political notices list for local officials.
Notice announces sealed bids due April 7 1917 for multiple township gravel road bonds totaling over 80 000 with dates and interest details. The second item reports President Wilson's executive order placing postmasterships in the civil service seen as reinforcing Democratic control and limiting party rewards.
Subscriptions rates for one year six months and three months appear under the publishers Dirrelle Chaney and R P White. The publication is entered as second class matter July 1 1878 at Sullivan Indiana post office under the act of Congress March 3 1873.
Editorial notes that Bryan's wait-a-year approach fails to address international tensions. It argues the U S would not delay action after ship sinkings and plots to lure Mexico and Japan into invasion, citing Col. Roosevelt criticizing Bryan's stance. The piece portrays Roosevelt challenging the pacifist line.
William Allen Cullop former congressman seeks the Democratic nomination next year amid a crowded field in Sullivan county with Charles D. Hunt and Fred F Bays likely also candidates. The piece notes lingering county and district interest in the race and references prior campaigns and political currents.
The discussion centers on Justice McKenna's separate view and the broader implications for private rights under interstate railways. Analysts warn that if expenses rise, rail rates might adjust, and a future ruling could void Adamson. The piece also covers Senator Watson defending ship arming bill amidst wartime crisis rhetoric.
Patent medicine ad touts Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children relieving feverishness headaches teething disorders and stomach issues. Claims to move and regulate bowels destroy worms and break colds in 24 hours. Used by mothers for 30 years available at all druggists for 26 cents sample offered by Fred Aidrette of Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
A state law permits a seven hundred dollar mortgage exemption and advises borrowers with loans above that amount to act before May first. The notice urges timely use of the exemption.
Residents reflect on the two city tickets recently nominated, offering opinions on candidate quality and local impact. Quotes highlight public interest in governance and community priorities.
The incoming Congress will support President Wilson on German situation measures but faces a major hurdle as the administration struggles with its cabinet.
Old time advert claims Sloan's Liniment relieves rheumatism pains and aches with quick penetration, better than plasters or ointments. It targets strains sprains muscle soreness and external pains with a 25 cent bottle for gout lumbago toothache backache and stiff neck.
William McDonald a boss at the Oliphant-Johnson mine near Bruceville Knox County collapsed and died at Vincennes Union Depot on Wednesday afternoon. A former Sullivan resident and member of the local Masonic Chapter, he was buried at Brizal on Saturday. M. W. Asrey has gone to Abberdeen Mississippi to handle business interests.
Notice to Jackson township residents that a male applicant, a resident for over six months and Indiana citizen for over a year, will apply to Sullivan County Board of Commissioners in May 1917 for a one year retail license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons. Licenses would permit on premises to be consumed on site in a one room lower front area of a small frame building described by precise frontage measurements, fronting a public highway.
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