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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1920
Page
8
Miscellany notes from Sullivan reference Ed Bostick and Dave Rogers traveling to Arizona and Carranza, plus local quirks. Items include street racing rumors on South Main, soda price rises, witty proverbs, and social observations about summer, fashion, and local humor.
Harve Gordon disputes the 48 inch gilt letters claiming a 34 inch error. He notes the cheroot chewer overcharges and suggests measuring with a yard stick and lead pencil. Bill Lindley plans a resolution at the national Democratic convention about Bryan and dry aid.
A dated verse style piece questions Snifter Bill amid California taxes. It mocks Oscar and Bryan impressions while pondering war causes and currency, and notes Mexico’s shift from silver production to consuming presidents.
A fragmented political remark imagines if Mr McAdoo had remained in the cabinet his patched trousers might serve as a beacon for a demoralized party. The line hints at party distress without naming events.
Fifty years after starting wood grinding for paper the industry now grinds its buyers with higher prices and tougher terms. The move signals extended costs for printers and publishers reliant on pulp and paper supplies.
Jamaica features a large white worm tasting of almonds while Jamaica ginger gains value as a local delicacy. San Francisco earns the title Golden Gate amid political chatter. Fairbanks uses corncobs as exhaust stoppers to curb meetings. Levi Springer, visiting Sabuta near Sabuta Mississippi, praises the area for fruit growing and sheep raising with plans to form a large-scale company.
Local lodge officers were installed including Noble Grand Lucile Self and Vice Grand Flossie Wade. Community stories mention engineers W. Meisenhelder joining the State Highway Commission, local visits, a jail case for Earl Cox and a birth in Peru. Includes property purchase at Cross and Beech streets and a gallstone operation in Terre Haute.
The text explains that electors chosen by the people meet in their states to vote for president and vice president. They are sent to the vice president, who as Senate speaker presents them to Congress and the result is declared.
The text traces bread making from early Chinese wheat and rice breads around 1958 BLOC to Yeast bread in 1634 England. It notes aerated bread rising with carbonic acid gas from 1857 and asserts most bread relies on yeast or baking powder for leavening.
A vintage fashion notice highlights blue and white foulards with a dainty summery touch. It emphasizes soft allure and pairs the fabric with a white satin skirt, illustrating seasonal styling.
Classificado advertisement. Brett offers two coal ranges and a cook stove for sale. Space at 218 Hast Harris Street urged customers to have their old stoves fixed now.
160 acres in Colorado with good soil offered at a great bargain. See W. H. Eaton at the Sherman building for details and terms.
Harry Dilley expands auto shop with a rear extension and a machine to recharge Ford magnetoes. William Jamison completes Purdue course and returns to manage Jamison estate farming interests. Elks lodge plans annual commencement dance at a local home on Thursday night. Kappa fraternity hosts charity dance at Hoffman garage Friday with Indianapolis orchestra proceeds for charity. John B. Gooldy, former Sullivan tin man now in Terre Haute, visits hometown frequently.
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