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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1911
Page
2
An assortment of quirky musings and observations from Sullivan Indiana including notes on fashion shifts, aviation jokes, art theft rumors, rising costs, and playful social commentary. The piece blends humor about hats, corsets, butter in India, and modern farming shows with light satire.
The saying suggests people would sacrifice intellectual sharpness to escape feverish symptoms, valuing immediate relief over enduring brain performance. It reflects a humorous take on priorities when ill.
An expert states birds spread disease, a claim likely to be seized by women as a reason to wear dead birds on their hats at social events.
A New York policeman saved a girl from a dangerous drawing incident and was rewarded with a kiss and a hug. The note adds a suggestion for Andrew Carnegie. It recalls a Germany England quarrel likened to a boxing feud reflected in newspapers.
The census data show Nevada with seven tenths of a person per square mile, and many areas taxed by geography that scarcely deserve that much population. The remark notes the state’s sparse settlement and vast uninhabited expanses.
A Chicago man was robbed by highwaymen who took all his clothing and left him shivering in the street. The report suggests leaving empty barrels at convenient places may be necessary.
A Chicago man files for divorce claiming his wife has thrown objects at him for nineteen years. He cites ongoing damage such as ceiling dents as a reason to end the marriage and seek relief.
The piece highlights velours hats for men as lovely items and also notes china eggs as appealing objects, presenting a brief list of fashionable and decorative goods.
A Boston girl who asserted her right to select a husband has received one hundred proposals. The incident prompts declarations of independence in social norms.
In New York a parrot’s loud yelling alerted residents to a blaze, helping to evacuate twenty five people. The bird’s feathers survived the ordeal, a concern noted by the parrot itself.
A Pennsylvania man took his life citing an oversized tobacco harvest he could not store in his barn. The tragedy is described as a consequence of prosperity and inability to house the crop.
A New York magistrate, confronting a serious charge, tells the wife to take her husband home and tell him what she thinks of him, invoking a constitutional clause about cruel and unusual punishment.
Thus far the airmen have not darkened the transcontinental skies with long cross country hops, keeping major routes clear of sustained aviator traffic.
A fireman beats Weston's coast to coast walking record while Weston retains the 60 year old pedestrian with gray mustache record.
The report notes extreme summer heat affects oyster beds and implies certain sections pose danger to people. Authorities warn of heat-related risks and encourage caution around affected areas.
Sylvia Hall hosts a full evening for thirty two children on Halloween with pumpkin lanterns, cornstalks, and a grand witch display. The fest features bean bag and bubble games, blind man’s buff, candle boats, and a candle lit finale with a ghost story and electric lights.
The article advises early June weaning to keep ewes healthy for fall breeding and ensure early lamb sales. It stresses fresh pasture in small plots, daily grain supplementation around a pound per lamb, and a steady mix of oats corn and oil cake as a standard feed.
Farmers can revive old meat making by building concrete smokehouses on a frost line foundation. A concrete design, with secure doors, locks, and proper drainage, prevents fire and theft and allows an underground cellar for storage. The author notes a five year proven example on a south slope with good drainage.
Prof J E Rice of Cornell told University of Missouri students that chickens with short toenails are the best egg layers because constant scratching excites their activity. He noted old hens laid about 18 eggs a year, while modern purebred hens lay 400 to 200 eggs annually.
Public notice urges residents to prevent noxious weeds from maturing seeds. destroy plants before seeds disperse to curb spread and avoid future infestations. Promote early action to keep lawns weed free.
Tuberculosis affects fowls and humans where air and sunlight are scarce, with roup and related diseases attacking poultry deprived of these essentials.
A lyrical scene unfolds as shadows drift over hills and bees return to honey, alder bushes reveal blossom foam, and a soft wind carries a speechless sweetness. A white star shines while sunset fades, stars march homeward, and the forest settles into night.
A fable shows two eminent statesmen: one drafting a bill to disenfranchise the illiterates and asking how to spell the term. The tale implies that reformers should study before acting, illustrating caution against impulsive power grabs.
A missionary recounts a cannibal capture and an absurd postscript claiming Brother Goodleigh is no longer in the stew. The report reads as a grim anecdote with dark humor about captivity and survival.
A witty exchange unfolds as a young girl scorns a man whom she calls an apology for a man. He accepts the insult with a sigh and apologizes hoping for courtesy in the response. She resigns herself to her fate after a boarding school etiquette rebuke.
The Eminent Actress reveals in a divorce court interview that she will wear a calico dress in her upcoming play. She stresses her desire to appear in print, even as she admits calico is considered print.
A debate excerpt presents a man proposing that deception in courtship is acceptable within warlike love, while another arguments that all is fair in love and war. The dialogue showcases differing stances on truth, loyalty, and manipulation in relationships.
The weary writer works through the night to complete a problem play. He notes that writing this drama is challenging yet continues with persistence on Ray's Elementary Arithmetic.
Roxana pleads with Reginald but he insists the boss requires all sales on a cash basis. She watches him return ribbons to the display case as they face a tightening, money driven directive.
A humorous exchange features a heathen king wishing fewer suspender buttons in foreign collections and a commissary department chief suggesting crok-screws as occasional substitutes. The dialogue highlights quirky colonial era wit and cross cultural misunderstandings.
Oliver Wendell Holmes argues for committed, educated listening to music. He compares regular concerts to a healing music bath for the soul, noting social fashion should not deter true appreciation. He suggests everyone has an inner harp ready to respond when properly tuned.
G Bau mel of 1015 W 26th Pl Chicago reports three years of facial acne resolved after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She followed the booklet instructions and saw relief within days, continuing treatment for weeks to full cure. Free sample offer and 82 page booklet mailed by Cuticura Dept 28 K Poston.
A humorous exchange from Everybody's Magazine compares a husband to a dog. One woman notes his muddy feet and relaxed fireside presence, while the other agrees the life is similar, highlighting domestic wifely wit and social satire.
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