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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1922
Page
2
A speaker denounces negligent citizens who dodge ballots and jury duty, arguing that good government requires everyone to study and engage in politics. He condemns business and professional elites as traitors to democracy, urging persistent civic action to prevent burden on taxpayers and poor governance.
Listings of property conveyances across Cass Two and Towns with buyers and sellers including Dorsey Crichfield to Sam M and Carrie Reetor for 2300 with coal rights. Lex Asrey to Earl and Grace Asrey for 1000. Josh Beasley to Ed P Snow for large acreages with coal exclusions. and multiple transfers in Dageer State Bank, Gill, Hamilton, Merom and other townships with prices ranging from 50 to 5025 and various lot descriptions.
A newspaper ad invites readers to Dougherty & Walters in Sullivan Indiana to receive a 30 cent can of Kyanize Varnish free with purchase of a 15 cent brush. The varnish is advertised as easy to apply without brush marks and usable on floors woodwork and furniture, waterproof against heat and cold water, non cracking or chipping, and available in eight colors though not a stain.
Ross and Esta Criss sell to Harry and Bonnie Criss a $600 lot 12 and a 1-2 lot 18 in Hinkle 2nd add ex coal. Gilbert Beckett adds ex coal to Caleb E Padgett who sells to Amelia Kendrick a $1200 18.25 acre center point middle part a 1-2 section 9-8-10 Turman Two. Wm M Johnson sells to C C Phillips a $12,500 85 acre section 32-8-10.
A collection of village notes describes anecdotes about locals, a shooting incident, band plans, and social events. It also reports on alfalfa harvesting practices from a U S Department of Agriculture study, noting later cutting yields better stand life and advice on cultivation.
Government bulletins warn that rats may be the cause of egg scarcity. The advertisement promotes RAT-SNAP bait in three sizes 65c 85c and 1.25 with a guarantee, sold by Turman and Riggs and H. V. Bennett.
Unclaimed letters in Sullivan Indiana postoffice May 38 1922 listed as advertised with two week deadline before Dead Letter Office. Ladies Cushman Mrs Harvey Oliver Mrs Frank. Gents Brummer Mr Chas Hughes Mr A L Lowery Mr J Maskell Mr John Moore Mr Ross Rooksberry Mr Samuel Wilson Mr Perry. Callers must say Advertised and give advertising date.
Consumers praise Tanlac as the most talked of medicine of today. Users repeat purchases and tell friends of the splendid results they have derived from its use. Dougherty & Walters endorse the product.
The weather observer Miss Glenn Yeager records for the county the week ending April 30 with temperatures ranging from 34 to 69 degrees and several clear days. Rain totals include .50 inches on the 25th and .04 on the 26th, with the period showing partly cloudy to clear skies.
Miss Leah Morris of Scio Ohio has returned home after visiting her father and other friends. She lives with her sister Mrs Roscoe Wright in Scio Ohio.
Dougherty and Walters claim Tanlac is the people’s medicine and that the people themselves have made it what it is, asserting broad public endorsement and trust in the remedy.
Mrs T J Mann and Miss Allie Borders attended the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star in Indianapolis last week. The high school commencement was held Monday evening with Dr Stott delivering an address praised for humor and strong points. The seven boys and two girls looked fine and the decorations were praised as the most beautiful yet. The school orchestra, led by Prof Boles of Sullivan, received compliments and Supt Park’s speeches left an impression. The W F M S bank offering and pageant will be at the Methodist church Sunday evening May 7 with a cordial welcome to all.
Garner Hill of Gladstone New Jersey promotes RAT-SNAP with claims it kills rats effectively and leaves no odor. The cake form requires no mixing and remains untouched by cats or dogs. Available in three sizes priced 35c 65c and 1.25. Sold and guaranteed by Turman & Riggs and H V Bennett.
A quirky bill notes a line reading to a man and boy looking for a smell for 1 75 dollars. The joke suggests the reimbursement was not to be sniffed at.
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