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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
7
The Sullivan Union is identified as the county's only Republican paper with a 1866 establishment date and advance subscription rates for one year six months and three months. Publishers listed are D Chaney and R P White. It is entered as second class matter at Sullivan Indiana post office under March 8 1873 act.
The slate lists Hugh Th. Miller for U S Senator from Columbus, Ed Jackson for Secretary of State from Newcastle, I Newt Brown for Auditor from Franklin, and Oscar E. Bland of Greene County for Congress, labeled as the Republican ticket.
A Chicago Daily News report notes tariffs as the top cause of a business downturn across industries. It cites a 29.18 percent drop in Help Wanted ads from 1913 to 1914, with several cities showing sharp declines and idle rail cars rising, signaling stifled trade and shaken confidence.
The Washington Herald letters defend Indiana Republicans for keeping liquor policy out of party politics. They argue the party has long reflected public sentiment, resisting the charge that removing liquor from platforms abandons past declarations. The piece asserts Indiana Republicans remain progressive and trustworthy to enact responsive laws.
Ed Toner state chairman of the Democratic Aid Society criticizes the group's failure to inform itself about election and primary voting since 1912 and pledges to duplicate past actions this year.
An early advert explains deafness cannot be cured by local applications and is caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining. It claims nine of ten cases arise from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case (from catarrh) cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars available and a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The final dance of the season at the Elks home will be held Thursday night of next week. Music will be provided by the All Star College City orchestra.
Spring tonic for liver kidneys and stomach troubles cleanses the system and makes you feel fine. Mr. T. D. Peebles benefited from its stomach treatment. Get a bottle today priced 50c and 1.00 recommended by Joe K. Smock & Son.
Two local newspapers, The Terre Haute Star and The Union, publish a combined offer for a one year subscription at two dollars and fifty cents. The promotion highlights savings and access to both papers. Readers are invited to subscribe to the bundled deal through the publishers' offices.
A 1914 party outlook argues for tariff protection to aid farmer laborer and manufacturer. It criticizes free trade and Underwood tariff effects, cites job loss and rising costs, and urges Indiana Republicans to back a pro tariff, pro business platform over Democratic and Progressive alternatives.
A vintage advertisement urges parents to give Kickapoo Worm Killer candy to expel worms in children with feverish, cranky, upset stomach symptoms. It claims quick, easy dosing and no coaxing, priced at 25 cents and endorsed by Joe K. Smock & Son.
John Keene of Jackson township visited the city with a rare relic from the 1860 campaign a copy of the Republican ballot showing Lincoln and Hamlin for president and vice president Richard Yates for Illinois governor. A Democratic state ticket copy also belongs to Mr Keene with Douglas and Johnson as presidential candidates and James C Allen for governor. Allen who died recently once lived in Sullivan and Carlisle and was the county’s first practicing attorney.
Claims the pills keep stomach, liver and kidneys healthy and flush poisons and waste from the body. A Chicago user reports relief from one box, and the product is recommended by Joe K. Smock & Son at 25 cents.
LONG and WARREN urge buyers to act now on incubators and brooders, signaling strong availability and pricing signals for new poultry operations. Potential customers are advised to shop early to secure units.
Praise from the Atlanta Constitution and Comforta the Bereaved for The Divine Plan of the Ages, describing it as a well supported biblical exposition. The cloth bound edition costs 55 pages for 35 cents postpaid, offered by Bible and Tract Society, 17 Hicks Street Brooklyn NY.
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