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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1904
Page
9
Louis Turnbull elected county commissioner from the second district has a 44 inch beard, worn braided and tucked for much of its length. The farmer keeps it protected at work and once braided it into two strands with a bow knot to prevent dirt. His constituents hope he trims county expenses.
The piece blends forecast quips and seasonal scenes with playful politics. It notes a warm start to November, a cold wave on the 8th, and a Thanksgiving mood, interlaced with Democratic jabs, editor birthday, and references to Ingersoll and Missouri politics.
A fragmentary column notes several topics including a Fairbanks Township Republican trustee candidate's narrow margin, a Peru incident, Tom Taggart's substantial Indiana expenditure, port Arthur prospects, and local officials debates. It also references water access, paved streets in Sullivan, and various political opinions and small anecdotes.
Dr. Gunsaulus cannot reach Sullivan in time for the opening address at the Carnegie Library. He will nevertheless lecture to county teachers at M. E. Church at 8 p.m. Friday November 25.
Strayed Bay horse described with bald face and white hind legs has a head halter. Branded on hip and shoulder. Notify James Padgett Dugger, Indiana, 17-11.
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