Sullivan Union Republican Ticket Roster 1880s
The Sullivan Union proclaims itself the only Republican paper in Sullivan County with a 1866 establishment. It lists the county ticket for Congress to Sheriff and other offices including Bland McNabb Cutler Griffiths Stevens Thompson Ruddel Shaver Spencer Knotts Gill.
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Republican County
Congress
Oscar E. Bland
Allison G. McNabb
Arthur D. Cutler
John ©. Griffiths
Charles C. Stevens
Charles W. Thompson
Harlan H. Ruddell
Carl N. Shaver
Frank J. Spencer
Ver Sherif
John T. Knotts
Ira J. Gill
German Dropped From Merom College Course
The Union Christian College trustees at Merom last week passed a resolution dropping German from the institution course of study.
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Union Christian College
Merom
Graysville Post Office Reinstated by Postmaster General
The Graysville post office is reinstated at the request of patrons who had placed boxes for the rural route. Citizens are urged to support and return their patronage to the office.
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Graysville
Hairbrained Resolution Attributed To Militant Democrats
A criticism of a resolution by the Democratic state committee in Indianapolis calls it hairbrained and partisan. The author denounces the claim that only one party represents patriotism and accuses Democrats of monopolizing war bond support.
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Indianapolis
Democratic State Committee
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic Party
Is the President Above the Nation in War Power Debate
A Washington dispute centers on presidential supremacy over wartime conduct. The President asserts Congress ends its role after legislation, warning against interference with his cabinet and executive actions. The argument sparks Democratic party and Bryanite backlash as the President claims prerogative to direct war once declared.
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Washington
Martin
Senate
Congress
United States
Democratic Party
War loyalty claim defends Bland against criticism
Martinsville Republican letters argue for Bland’s unwavering support of the war and the government, condemning opponents as partisan and unpatriotic. The author contrasts Bland’s record with other Democrats and cites prior votes on conscription and Spanish American War funding.
President Above Nation, Kaiser Style Rule Alleged
The text argues the President is above the nation if the Supreme Court overruns executive acts, likening it to Kaiser authority. It claims the President could disregard court decisions, echoing the motto that the King can do no wrong and can exercise unrestricted powers.
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Senate
Supreme Court
War effort and party support in district race
The piece accuses democratic papers of camouflage in praising Fred F Bays while arguing Oscar H Bland and Republicans provided crucial wartime support. It contends Bland and pro war Republicans helped win key measures and urges voters to favor Bland for stronger war leadership.
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Fred F. Bays
Congress
Oscar H. Bland
Oscar E. Blanff
Congressman Bland
The Republican Party Responds to Wilson Campaign Theme
The passage frames the Republican stance against the Wilson driven single party narrative. It cites historical Republican loyalties to the flag and opposition to Wilson’s wartime policies, highlighting past presidents and the era of U S entry into the war. It criticizes Wilson’s approach as inadequate and contrasts it with Republican resolve.
Party contrasts in wartime politics and platform stance
The passage contrasts Republican and Wilsonian positions during World War I, praising the Republican party for backing war mobilization and democracy while criticizing Woodrow Wilson for not fully engaging the army and aviation efforts. It asserts Republicans stand by the flag and vow to write their own campaign platform.
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Woodrow Wilson
Europe
Republican’ Party
Republican Party
Grover Cleveland
Appomattox
Woodrow
Wilson
Indiana
War speech calls for vast American sacrifice and global victory
In a distant war era voice a speaker urges mass mobilization from ages 21 to 65, pledging 5 to 7 million American soldiers and allied support to defeat Germany in Europe, expel Ottoman rule, and end fear worldwide, while condemning domestic political attempts to politicize the war effort. The Indianapolis Star notes criticism of a Democratic resolution seen as unpatriotic.
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Austria
Italy
Turkey
Palestine
Armenia
Europe
Kaiser
Pasha
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Germany
West Front
Rumania
Russia
Hindenburg
Flanders
Picardy
War End Question Raised by Senator Cummings
Senator Cummings of Idwa argued that ending the war requires destroying the German military menace and crushing the criminal designs and ambitions of the German people. He contended Ger man forces must be defeated outright and their threatening society erased to protect Christian civilization.
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Cummings
Idwa
United States
Senate
Indiana Democrats Blunder Over One Party Claim For 1918
A state Democratic resolution in Indiana proclaims there is one political party in 1918 Woodrow Wilson's. It pledges unqualified support for the President while criticizing Republicans for backing him and running the state. The piece argues Republicans deserve praise for wartime support and helping fund Liberty bonds.
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Democratic Party
Indiana
Woodrow Wilson
Congress
Patriotism vs The Democratic Party at Ft Wayne
In Ft Wayne Champ Clark lauds Republicans for backing war while Fred Van Nuys presses a party loyalty pledge. A editorial voice contrasts Patriotism in politics with Wilson’s wartime leadership and calls for Republican patriots to step aside as the party lines blur in 1918.
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Ft. Wayne
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Congress
Indiana
Clark
Fred van Nuys
Indianapolis
van Nuys
Woodrow Wilson
Harry New
Jim Watson
Merrill Moores
Milt Kraus
William R. Wood
Louis Fairfield
Fred Purnell
Albert Vestal
Dick Elliott
Everett Sanders
Oscar
Bland
Wilson
Fred Bays
Oscar E. Bland
New Suits and Civil Actions in Indiana Courts
List of lawsuits includes Rex Bennett estate versus Farmersburg Coal Co seeking damages. Maggie Boswell versus William Reynolds in Bastardy. America Woodward against Benjamin O. Smith and Ida C. Smith. Burley Weaver by Sarah A. Weaver against Wabash Valley Electric Co for damages. Frank Walker versus Rosa Walker for divorce. Orrie Jennings versus Creacy Jennings for divorce. Huston Bates and Ella Curtis et al against Ada Bates et al for quiet title.
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Ira Bennett
Rex Bennett
Farmersburg Coal Co
Indiana
Maggie Boswell
William Reynolds
America Woodward
Benjamin O. Smith
Ida C. Smith
Burley Weaver
Sarah A. Weaver
Wabash Valley Electric Co
Frank Walker
Rosa Walker
Orrie Jennings
Creacy Jennings
Huston Bates
Ella’ Curtis
Ada Bates
Marriage Licenses Listed for Dugger and Nearby Towns
Charles F. Boone 23 auto man and Mary E. Evans 21 both of Dugger. Floyd R. Clepson 32 oil worker Irvine Ky and Agnes H. Adams 23 Sullivan. Chester Woodard 34 farmer and Elsie M. Barcus 26 near Farmersburg. Fred Britton 24 miner and Muriel Littlejohn 24 Hymera. George BE Scofield 63 miner Dugger and Conella L. Garrison 71 Sullivan. Herbert Atchley 26 teacher Greene county and Ruth Alsman 22 Sullivan county.
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Charles F. Boone
Mary E. Evans
Dugger
Floyd R. Clepson
Irvine
Agnes H. Adams
Sullivan
Chester Woodard
Farmer
Elsie M. Barcus
Farmersburg
Fred Britton
Miner
Muriel Littlejohn
Hymera
George BE. Scofield
Conella L. Garrison
Herbert Atch
Weather Report From Farmersburg Week Ending May 19
Miss Glenn Yeager reports for the county the weekly weather with dates May 13 to 19 showing daily highs and lows ranging from 67 to 82 and including clear and cloudy days. Rainfall totals were .45 inches on the 18th and .75 inches on the 19th.
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Farmersburg
Glenn Yeager
Co-Operative
Mrs McGraw Returns Home From Camp Shelby
Mrs W W H McGraw has been at Camp Shelby Mississippi for the past four weeks due to her son in law Captain N A Powell’s illness. She returned home Wednesday accompanied by her son Neville.
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W.W. H. McGraw
Shelby
N. A. Powell
Powel
Neville
Fine Workmanship In A Salem Museum Cherry Stone
A Salem Massachusetts museum displays a cherry stone containing a dozen tiny silver spoons, so small their finish is visible only under a microscope. Another cherry stone reportedly carved with 124 heads, distinctly depicting popes and kings by mitres and crowns, though its location is not given.
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Salem
Mass
The Land of Blades in Japanese Craft History
The article notes Japan as the land of blades, honoring sword makers high among craftsmen. Skilled smiths received military rank, yearly pensions, or provincial lordship, reflecting the reverence for sword making in historical Japanese society.
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Japan
Secret Knot Promise From Beggar Boy
A beggar boy asks a farmer's wife for relief and is refused. He begs for a slice of bread and cheese in exchange for a life long secret. After being granted, he warns that if she knots her thread she will never lose her first stitch, implying a lasting lesson.
Not Including Meanness
The article lists common elements in the human body and amounts for minerals, noting the body contains lime 234 pounds phosphorus 1 pound 11 ounces potash 2.23 ounces sodium 2144 ounces magnesium 136 ounces sulphur and silica and about one sixth of an ounce of iron.
Child learns punctuation in playful tale
Little Alice explains how to punctuate by placing a hatpin after exclamations and a button hook after questions. The anecdote humorously contrasts school lessons with clever home usage.
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Alice
Hamlet Praise Sparks Debate Among Imagined Actors
A fragmented quote contrasts self confidence in acting with a claim that many actors overestimate their ability to perform Hamlet. The speaker notes admiration for a great actor while implying others overrate their own talent.
Eyeglass Screw Fix With A Stub Pen Tip
A simple method tightens eyeglass screws using a stub pen tip. The pen’s split grips the slot, reducing risk of damaging the screw while turning it.
Improvement Quote Sparks Milwaukee Journal Insight
A Milwaukee Journal aphorism notes that a worker who produces a poor result is better than one who does nothing but stand and talk. The remark frames diligent effort as superior to idle commentary.
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Milwaukee Journal
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