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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1908
Page
6
The Sullivan Union announces publishers Dirrelle Chaney and Robert P. White. It identifies as a Republican paper in the county and provides subscription rates: one dollar and fifty cents, twenty five cents, and three months.
The Sullivan Democrat backs Taggart for senator while Mr. Bryan disputes future outcomes. The Indianapolis News casts doubt on Taggart Lieber and Fairbanks involvement in the Democratic victory, amid claims about party power dynamics over the past decade.
Fragmentary item notes Taft county totals in Georgia reaching about 41 000 against Roosevelt ally Dice and references figures four years prior. Mentions Sam Small and Heke Smith and Sullivan County in a political context.
Indiana results show Democrats ahead with eight candidates for the senatorship. John W. Kern, seen as the leading choice, writes to legislators warning against political legerdemain as harmony emerges in the party.
In a public rebuke the Sullivan Republicans condemn the Daily Times for besmirching their characters during a political contest. They argue opposing parties deserve decency and courtesy and urge civil treatment to preserve gentlemanly citizenship over victory at the polls.
A dispatch from Indianapolis in this issue reports broad Democratic and press support for repealing the county option law. Sullivan Democrat Paul Poynter attended. the piece notes one dissenting publisher and suggests Poynter may identify them. Observers expect repeal and township substitution.
The Indianapolis News and other papers blame Marshall's governor win on the temperance issue rather than county option. They argue the central west state resembles others and the temperance sentiment, though strong, crosses partisan lines slowly. They warn Republicans and temperance factions alike against overreaching, suggesting a nonpolitical settlement if possible.
Analyzes future temperance legislation as the county local option law faces repeal and compromise in a divided legislature. Proposes a high license with modified local option as a middle ground, noting parties’ shifts and the need for a bipartisan, nonpolitical approach to temperance reform.
The October 1908 drought in Indiana is described as unparalleled in length and severity since 1871, with prior comparables in 1893 1897 and 1901. It notes July to September rainfall deficits, a forty five day drought ending September 27, and October 31 rainfall only two stations above one inch.
J A Hemenway of Boonville Indiana writes to editor Sullivan Union thanking the paper for its campaign work in support of the Republican ticket. He notes Indiana’s Taft majority and credits the Republican press for helping keep the state aligned nationally.
The W R C at New Lebanon invites all to a poverty social on Thursday night November 26. Wear ragged costumes for a chance to win prizes for the worst dressed man and woman. Free refreshments include bean soup hard tack and pickles. Admission 10 cents for adults and 6 cents for children.
An eminent authority on kidney diseases promotes a home made mix ture to relieve kidney trouble before Bright's disease. It contains fluid extract dandelion, compound karyon, and compound syrup sarsaparilla. A local druggist confirms ingredients are harmless and easy to prepare. The remedy is claimed to heal the kidneys and ease rheumatism by cleansing uric acid and waste.
The state health board reports 38 deaths in Sullivan County in September with an annual death rate of 14 per 1000. National totals show 2755 deaths statewide and 12.3 per 1000. Baby deaths numbered 12, with 6 aged 1–4 and 5 over 65. Causes include consumption 4, typhoid 1, diphtheria 2, pneumonia 2, diarrheal diseases 8, cancer 2, and violence 3.
A medical blurb urges readers with chronic constipation to consult Dr. Crowley. It claims the doctor is uniformly successful in curing this deranged condition and notes the chain of evil consequences from constipation would be long to mention.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mellott finish their visit with W. W. Harbaugh and W. T. Mellott family and return to Mellott.
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