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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1921
Page
8
A Detroit Free Press snippet questions American extravagance quoting a Boston banker on national sensibilities. It also recalls theater audience banter about broken dishes. A short note explains domesticated ducks tracing origins to wild mallards and an uncertain lineage for the Indian runner duck.
Reading through Farmersburg notes Charley Denton sells a calf hide and buys a hitch rein with a quarter extra. A May forecast mocks near beer and jokes about prohibition and politics while a playful column laments city politics and public affairs with satirical quips.
A whimsical narrative blend mocks public affairs at the city park and capitol. Vignettes mention President Harding, Congress, local figures, and quips about poverty, prices, and social norms.
The Epworth League of the Methodist churches will hold its Vincennes district convention at First Methodist Church June 1 and 2. Thirty eight organizations participate and about 300 out of town delegates are expected. The Second Methodist Church assists with lodging meals and social hours accompany talks by notable speakers including Rev Taylor of Bloomington. Moving pictures and social interludes accompany the program.
About eighty neighbors gathered at her home east of Carlisle to honor Jennie McConnell on her 69th birthday. Rev A L Williams presided as toastmaster at the noon feast with twenty two long-time neighbors at the honor table. Distinct guests from Ft Branch and Vincennes attended and songs closed the gathering.
Hinkle C. Hays John W. Lindley and Richard Bailey of this city and Dave Scott of Linton went to Washington D C this week on business before the treasury department.
W A N T D B Bevis Practipedist Maxwell Brown Shoe Co Sullivan Footfitters announce hay sale at W H Jones Estate Merom offering mixed and timothy hay sourced by local suppliers.
A brief classified note states a few dwellings are for sale with low down payments and easy monthly terms at 6 percent interest. Advertised by W. H. Eaton from the Sherman Building.
A local advertisement invites customers to the Jim Dandy Harness Shop on the north side square next to Kirkham’s old stand, promising high quality leather harnesses crafted by John A. Mattix.
A brief note recommending the Jim Dandy collar for those in need of a reliable, cost effective option. Highlights its value and quality for the price.
Classified ad seeking salesmen to solicit orders for lubricating oils greases and paints. Salaries or commissions offered. Apply to Lincoln Oil Co Cleveland Ohio.
Ten to twenty acre oil leases offered near the shallow field with low prices and liberal terms. Particulate and free map available by writing D. C. Butler, Box 345, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Salesmen are wanted by The Harvey Oil Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
A recruitment note offers a straight salary of 35 dollars per week plus expenses to a man or woman with rig to introduce poultry mixture for Burka Mfg. Co. in East St. Louis Illinois.
Ben Stone of Chicago formerly of this city was here on business yesterday.
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