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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1923
Page
8
Advertised Letters in Sullivan Post Office May 16 1928
List of unclaimed letters in Sullivan Idaho post office dated May 16 1928 includes ladies and gents lists with names such as Mrs Florence Harrison Miss Marie Sprout Mrs Marie Thomas Mrs Sadie and Mr J Jongel Mr J C Robinson Law Sanders Morris Vaughn Walker and others. Callers should state Advertised and the date advertised or the items will be sent to the Dead Letter Office within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan, I.d
Charles
Ford
Florence. Harrison
Luther
Phillips
Marie
Sprout
Anna
Thomas
Walls
Sadie
Elstone
J. Jongel
W. Post
DuPree
Richard
Harry. Robinson
J. C. Sanders
Law. Vaughn
Morris
Walker
PB. R
Local Social Notes and Legal Action In Greensburg
Personal visits unfold as Stewart Burton joins family in Greensburg while Louise Shoffner plans Greensburg wedding to Bryan L. Vaughn. Charles Smiley pleads guilty to assault and is fined $29 plus costs. Marie Krug Chaney reports business success in Cleveland with Europe trip planned. Miss Lizzie Evans of New York mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon. A. Mattix
Dave Jeana
Irene Mattix
Charles Draper
Massachusetts
Herve
St. Petersburg
Fla
Louisville
Virgil Burks
Art Fiss
J. F. Hoke
New Smyrna
Fee
Are
Robert C. Shoffner
Greensburg
Louise
Bryan L. Vaugi
Pensacola
Shoffner
James R. Riggs
John L. Tscrimpson
Europe
Lizzie Evans
New York
Rose Polytechnic Prom poisoning ties to punch incident
City visits her brothers in town as Fred F Bays returns from Terre Haute after falling ill from punch tainted with croton oil at the Rose Polytechnic Prom. Mrs S L Brokaw and daughter Mary of Danville Ill stay with J H Gordon family. Miss Brokaw to attend Berkeley College in California for a year with her mother accompanying her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Dutton
Hervey Dutton
Fred F. Bays
Terre Haute
Rose Polytechnic
Croton
Bays
S. L. Brokaw
Mary
Danville
Ill
J. H. Gordon
Miss Brokaw
Berkley College
Berkley
California
Dancers Say No Pain For Million Dollar Feats
Eleanor Spruel reflects on intense training as she and peers danced long hours in Norfolk Virginia seeking a record for endurance. The group aims to surpass the Cleveland benchmark by about twenty minutes while pursuing a high prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Spruel
Norfolk
Cleveland, O
Becoming Ahead The Truth Is Growth and Progress
A compact homily urges personal responsibility and forward motion. It argues that truth requires effort and contribution and condemns idle pride in ancestry while urging self making through action and usefulness. The piece cites Napoleon and Hugo to stress self reliance and forward ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zach Man
Frank
Hberty
Weather talk and wisdom from Mark Twain misfires
A humorous quip contrasts talk of weather with action. The piece riffs on Mark Twain and the notion that discussion differs from doing, then jokes about a cow and a baby to illustrate practical differences and the trouble babies bring to mothers.
Morning Routines and Moods in Daily Life
A reflective snippet notes how routines differ with personality as a woman powders her nose and others rise with the lark or a grouchy start. The terse contrast hints at varied morning habits shaping the day.
Governor Addresses Veterans at Muncie
Governor McCray spoke to veterans in Muncie outlining the constitutional duty of lawmakers and detailing his veto of the Memorial race bill. He argued law must be fair and consistent and defended state support for veterans and related institutions, citing substantial funding and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
McCray
Indiana
Lafayette
Knightstown
Legis
Real Estate and Insurance Office Moves to New Spot
Notice announces purchase of E. S. Griggs real estate and insurance business and relocation to the former Dr. Joe Freeman office. Jim Dandy Real Estate Man invites talks or calls at phone 99. Also Wool Wanted at Sullivan Woolen Mill with payment at full value. contact Stephen Brunger at phone 329-A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Griggs
Joe Freeman
Jim Dandy
Sullivan Woolen Mill
Stephen Brunger
Governor praises Knightstown work and state aid
Gov McCray lauds Knightstown improvements including hospital funding of 175000 and a heating plant plus extended state care for children enabling high school education with training in 15 industries. He says debt cannot be paid in full but Indiana will continue supporting welfare and happiness within his oath of office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Knightstown
McCray
Indiana
Causes of Death In Three Basic Categories
Causes of death are grouped into three categories: asphyxia or apnea affecting breathing, syncope affecting heart action, and coma or shock involving the nervous system.
Pearly Gates of Achievement
A reflective note likens heaven to a busy place with ample work to do. It emphasizes strength to persevere and the value of appreciated labor. The piece uses religious imagery to inspire personal effort and gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
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