Court House Cupola News and Oddities Featured
A collection of scattered items mentions a bull chase in New Mexico, a September ball in New York society circles, a November survey blast, and various oddities from 1913 to Christmas. Notable notes include Eagle Island appointments and Sinbad family lore with water claims and a promise of modern comforts.
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New York
Eagle Island
Wilson
Sinbad
Christopher Columbus
Turman Township
Cross Street
Waiting at Heaven Gate Delayed by Endless Tasks
A hurried man seeks admission to Heaven and faces a probation of tedious chores. St Peter assigns twenty year increments for forest chopping, draining a lake with a teaspoon, and finally sitting until Sullivan builds a courthouse, totaling a long, frameworked delay.
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Heaven
St. Peter
Sullivan
Court House
Black River dispatch notes munition shortage and redeployment
A wireless dispatch reports the Sullivan increment on Black River limiting munitions and plans partial return home this week to ease demand. It notes the McGee sector has fallen and hints Edsil Bosstick may run for sheriff in the area.
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Black River
McGee
Edsil Bosstick
KalamazAn and Tea Time Exit Sparks Locker Room Banter
A boastful sports anecdote recalls a strong man quitting Kalamazan for tea and toast. He phones his wife to fix a simple supper rather than a trench meal, prompting lively quips about boxing legends and wartime bravado.
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Fitzsimmons
Quiet local election with a stamp scheme thwarted
The election passed off quietly. Cappy Stratton needed help finding his polling place, and Homer French traveled from Riverton the night before the three cent postage order began. He tried to buy $100 in two cent stamps to resell for a profit, but Postmaster Aydelotte explained the situation, ending the Riverton capitalist’s bid for easy money.
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Cappy Stratton
Homer French
Riverton
Homer
Aydelotte
Enterprising Democrat Invites Jawn Ersigner to Campaign
A city election notice notes an invited figure Jawn Ersigner who pledged to assist but did not attend, stating he had to go out and shoot an oil well somewhere.
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Jawn Ersigner
Jawn
John C. Fremont
Sinbad the Dry Elected Sullivan Councilman at Large
The newspaper reports the victory of J. H. Tur man known as Sinbad the Dry for councilman at large in Sullivan. He defeated Montmorency Getty after a long record of service in the Campbellite church and as a Big Springs choir member. Sinbad had previously served as Collector of Customs.
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J. H. Turman
Sinbad the Dry
Sullivan
Sinbad
Montmorency Getty
Big Springs
Chant of the Losers Steers Up Salt River
A brisk call to guide a ship and regain momentum as a perforated old vehicle stalls. The refrain urges raising steam and steering upriver, portraying a stubborn bend in the journey.
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Salt River
Supreme Manipulator of the Gav eli- Mrss duties described
The text outlines duties of office including guarding the kitty, preventing unauthorized rum or shortfalls, ensuring each man accounts for his possessions, and tidying up funds at meetings by specific amounts. It presents a humorous or satirical early 20th century tone.
Autumnal forecast and love life humor column
Autumn reminds of Indian summer and long days ahead while snow drifts loom. Chauncey has brown eyes and curly hair, Ed has stiff black hair and blue eyes. Chauncey suits a glamorous life. the narrator offers to provide chores and companionship instead.
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Detar
Chauncey
Ans
Great Offer for Women's Exhilarator Magazine Bundle
A promotional package offers The Woman's Exhilarator, the New York Beacon semi weekly, and the Cupola for one year at a price of $2.00 through Coco Coals at Postoffice. This advert highlights a bundled subscription deal for readers seeking periodical access.
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Woman's Exhilarator
Great Monthly
New York Beacon
Postoffice
Former Sullivan Man Prom Florida
George M. Merrick of Tampa formerly lived in Sullivan and writes the Sullivan Union asking to change the paper delivery to 307 Magnolia Ave Tampa Florida He notes they were away on vacation visiting Indiana Cleveland and a National Business Show and are glad to be home for the winter He praises Tampa as a wholesale distributing point and tourist area with new hotels and good roads.
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Sullivan
Florida
George M. Merrick
Tampa
Merrick
Lizzie Wakefield
Sullivan Union
Indiana
Magnolia, Ave
Land of Flowers
Cleveland
New York
Dr Cox Injured In Halloween Auto Crash Near New Jobanon
Dr A G Cox a prominent local veterinary surgeon sustained painful bruises and possible broken ribs after his Ford runabout hit a cultivator left on the road edge by Halloween pranksters near New Jobanon. The car was demolished and towed to Alamaugh garage.
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A. G. Cox
New Jobanon
Hallowe’en
Cox
Alamaugh
Carlisle News
Be astonished O ye heavens at this sermon
A devotional reflection on the wonders of Gods love and patience toward humanity. It notes mans smallness and sin, Gods gift through Christ, and the enduring invitation to salvation, urging readers to heed Gods patience and reject rebellion. The refrain Be astonished O ye heavens at this appears throughout.
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God
Adam
Moses
Abraham
Perdition
Christ Jesus
Lord
Power of the Upward Look
Quote attributed to Carlyle arguing that true union and mutual love arise only from looking heavenward rather than earthward. The line reflects a philosophical or religious sentiment on social harmony.
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Carlyle
Deep Eyes on GodQuote from Bishop Thorold
A reflective quote from Bishop Thorold cautions against rushing or overthinking without pausing to seek divine guidance, urging mindful contemplation before action.
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God
Bishop Thorold
Gems Made by Art: Artificial Gems and Their Crystals
Nearly all artificial gems are alum compounds crystallized under special conditions. The metallic salts added during fusion determine the final stones such as sapphires rubies Oriental topazes amethysts or emeralds.
Lost motion joke as bill collector taunts recluse
A bill collector taunts Mr. Jobbles by noting repeated climbs, prompting a wry reply about lost motion and the hilarity of the scene. The exchange highlights a comic misunderstanding and the peculiar stubbornness of the debtor.
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Pye
Mr. Jobbles
Plants On Defensive Features Insect Defenses
The text explains plant defenses against being eaten including thorns spines and stinging hairs. Some plants trap prey while others employ defensive adaptations to deter herbivores and protect themselves from consumption.
No Time for Debate Jipbes Avoids Cars by Instinct
The excerpt portrays Jipbes as a cautious character who acts on instinct rather than reasoning. He reportedly dodged an automobile by jumping six feet in the air, illustrating a reflexive, health‑first approach rather than deliberate debate.
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Jipbes
Toledo Weekly Blade Ad Promise Truthful War Coverage
An invitation-like appeal urges readers to subscribe to the Toledo Weekly Blade for comprehensive accurate war news from home and abroad. It emphasizes fearless editorials, enlarged departments, and honest, concise reporting to inform every family member during a pivotal national crisis.
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BLADE
Toledo Weekly Blade
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New Mexico
Lizzie Ford
St. Louis
West Washington Street
Santa Claus
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Merom
DR. Cox
Rev
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Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Man
Phonograph
Stradivarius
Cadwell’s Music Store
A. HE
Thire
Nies
Interurban
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Julius Harry Shoe Co
Fidelity Loan CO
DR. Crowder
Sullivan, Indiana
East Side Square
Auditor of State
Surane
W.H. Eaton
Sherman Building
Southeastern R. R
South Rama
L. O'Neil
Peoria
St Louis
Nortwest
Beehunter
Vandalia
Vincennes
Bedford
Ith Monon
Seymour
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Cincinnati
Westport
Big Four
Greensburg
Central Passenger Association
J. T. Averitt
THE
Terre Haute Star and Sullivan Union
Toledo Blade
Toledo, Ohio
J. S. Murphy
M. D
Dale’s Jewerry
South Side Square
Board of Commissioners
Sullivan County
John Walters
John A. Mattix
John Scott
Frank M. Daniels
Barker
Felpa
Rae
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