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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1881
Page
1
The Durango Record calls for girls to attend church and Bible class, draw crowds, and participate in dances and social outings. It envisions varied appearances from fat and fair to petite blondes and brunettes, promising livery business and home sales gains through extended social courting.
A woman from this county spent eighteen months in a local asylum in silent decline, weighing 140 pounds at commitment and 64 pounds recently. She suddenly spoke and requested food, then ate voraciously, while asserting she was aware during her silent period. Her husband spoke with her, and doctors expect her to recover enough to be discharged.
The text explains a Native American naming custom where a medicine man or relative looks to a door and the first object seen inspires the child’s name such as Sitting Bull or Red Cloud. It humorously notes that if whites followed this rule many would bear odd labels like Hoopskirt-in-the-Back-Yard or Man Going-Intoa-Saloon.
An old man confronts the school master after his son’s prank. The two men exchange threats and punch, with the father declaring support for the teacher and vowing discipline for his son. The altercation ends as both sides claim they acted to protect order.
University of Neidelburg library houses a copy of the oldest newspaper printed by John Carolus of Strasburg in a quarto volume dated 1000. Letters from Nome Venice Vienna took 21 14 8 days respectively. Tales include Galileo’s telescope creation and a violent account of a band of Prague natives who confessed drowning about fourteen people on an unspecified date.
The text cites Michael Bakunin as the father of Nihilism claiming his 1868 Geneva speech urged destroying the old world to create a new one. It notes that Bakunin defended political assassination and arson as means to erode respect for authority, arguing such deeds would deter rulers and police. It ends with references to imperial leaders being slain to discourage further rulers.
The passage extols sun shine as a universal cure and virtue. It urges more optimism in daily life including business charity theology and pleasures. Citing Florence Nightingale and the Good Samaritan the piece praises sun shine as endless healing and encouragement for all circumstances.
Greenfield May 11. Bitter public reaction in Hancock County as Governor Porter appoints Henry county lawyer Forkner to the Eighteen judicial circuit replacing the deceased Robert L. Polk. Hancock has never had a resident circuit judge and sought a Hancock resident for the balance of the term. Opponents say Henry county has controlled the bench and prosecution for years.
A four year old boy, son of N G Whitfield near Franklinton, endured ninety days without solid food after measles progressed to consumption. Though moribund and unrecognizable at times, he has begun to regain strength and is expected to recover with time, according to strong local authority.
A distinguished author advocates pronouncing words before one’s mother to avoid vulgar language. The essay argues boys adopt low expressions as a sign of cleverness, while girls are assumed less exposed. It warns such profanity corrupts the mind and prepares the way for grave sins.
A lady correspondent shares a potato water method to wash fabrics without color run. She grates cold potatoes into water and soaks items before washing with soap if grease is present. The potato water can remove oil from carpets and set colors in silk and wool without soap, with strain optional for wool.
An advertising agent for a major circus talks honestly about modest marketing. He says no diamonds, modest numbers of shows and animals, and no deception or sensational claims, with plans for two street parades and four rings without advertising those facts. He notes a rival with a lion hearted double somersault claims but denies exclusive feats.
Ninety two years have passed since Washington was inaugurated as the first President in New York City. The suit he wore that day is kept in Washington as a relic. Few living witnesses remain to recount the historic event.
A 19th century pest note advises sealing woolens and furs in large boxes with petroleum or tar roofing paper to keep moths out. Line the box inside and bottom, cover with wrapping paper to protect cloth, and seal with a cover. The method claims three years of protection and cheaper than camphor.
A Waynetown Banner opinion piece laments the failure to value advertising as essential, noting people deny belief in ads until scandal or crime draws attention. The writer argues print media is suppressed when secrets are exposed, prompting calls for vigilant editorial independence.
The woman suffrage amendment was defeated in the lower house today after a lengthy debate. Final vote 54 to 84 with 67 needed for passage. The result ends the measure for this session.
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