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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1914
Page
6
The fragment notes a county Republican newspaper established in 1866 and lists subscription rates and publisher details. It shows pricing for nine years six months and three months in advance, with apparent formatting errors and missing normal typography.
The 1914 results mark a major realignment with the Progressive movement collapsing and the Republican and Democratic parties strengthening. Roosevelt’s influence wanes as his allies fail in key states while the two major parties prepare for a likely 1916 contest, with socialism as the lone minor challenger.
A Washington dispatch says the president shifts from words to action, signaling a possible metamorphosis from Wilsonian rhetoric. The public sees a break from eloquent phrasing toward decisive policy as the president notes acts, not words, will govern future administration.
The Globe Democrat weighs Mr. Wilson's vow to abandon words as a path to reform while Democrats face a new Congress. It questions whether the president can translate eloquent addresses into concrete policy amid partisan shifts and mounting dissatisfaction with the party's record.
In Sullivan County the longstanding practice of rotating public office duties persists. Officials emphasize continuity, fairness, and broad participation as departments reassign roles for the coming term.
Messrs Hiatt and Mattix have received the third cup of coffee in a brief social note.
The report notes that Mr. Cullop has not stated he will not run for Congress in 1616. No definite declaration has been made and the possibility of a bid remains, with attention on his future political plans.
More Progressives returned to the Republican party than expected, with Mr. Bryan noted as a reference point in the shift. The report highlights a notable realignment among Progressive supporters.
Advancing winter forces a postponement of any start on the new Sullivan court house this year, officials said. No groundbreaking date was announced as crews await better weather.
The article notes Col. Roosevelt’s quiet period after the election and uses a folk proverb to imply political weather has shifted as Ground Hog Day passes.
A review shows continued good roads improvements in the county with ongoing funding and approval, indicating steady progress.
The piece notes a projected 23 seat Democratic edge in the next U S House, marking a significant swing for 1916 and endorses President Woodrow Wilson’s leadership amid the outlook.
A report states Mr. Cullop and Mr. Vollmer sent a letter to Charles D. Hunt saying they would not be candidates for congress in 1916. The source notes no further details on timing or motives.
The treasurer of Harrison county was severely injured when a tax duplicate fell on him. More people than the treasurer have recently suffered tax duplicates falling on them in this county.
A district election results show Judge Wilson the Bull Moose candidate achieved expected impact, leading to the election of Mr. Cullop as congressman.
Representative William Alen Cullop notes his expense reached 1190 dollars to win a fourth term. He mentions this excludes the cost for securing a 23 percent majority last spring. The piece ponders whether he will spend less in the next race.
The article argues the Democratic party will rely on itself in 1916 as its allied Bull Moose group fades away. It predicts the democracy will have to bear its campaigns without external aid and face the contest unaided.
Thousands suffer coughs from throat and bronchial inflammation seeking relief. Dr King’s New Discovery soothes inflamed mucous, loosens phlegm, and eases congested membranes with a 50 cent bottle from your druggist. J R Watts of Floydale Texas reports it quickly stopped his cough. Money back not offered but satisfaction is high.
Mrs. Russ Wilson has shown slow improvement after a week of illness. George AV accompanied his sister to Logansport Indiana on Saturday for a brief visit, while Mr and Mrs Harry Blue of near the area are also mentioned in the note.
Residents and visitors gather for birthdays and kinfolk visits. Mrs Lydia Vandercriff travels to Sullivan. Beatrice Rames visits cousin Bessie Smith. A birthday celebration for Mr Wright includes a feast. Three men hunting near Shelburn end up missing Kenady’s dog and an axe, with Blue found in Farmersburg seeking Niggertown.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. it is a constitutional disease. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and targets the blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. testimonials available. manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. Wake Hall's family pills for constipation.
Too late for last week Mrs. David McKinney died Monday morning after a lingering illness of typhoid fever. Chas Woodsmall and family dined at John Douglas's Sunday. Mrs Zora Stahl and son Wayne Richardson of Terre Haute visited at C R Douglas's. Chas Woodsmall was in Terre Haute Monday. Mr and Mrs Oliver Smith who visited here for two months returned to Lawrenceburg Tenn Thursday. Stephen Clark dined at Sarah O'Neal's Sunday. Mr and Mrs Sam Paddock dined at Wm O'Neal's Sunday.
Advert says Sloan's liniment soothes rheumatic pain and swollen joints. Apply to joints or muscles at first sign of soreness without rubbing. Quick relief claimed. 25c at druggists with money back if not satisfied.
A testimonial advert shows a customer praising Dr King’s New Discovery for hard cough grippy head stuffed and bad cold. The ad claims rapid relief after using one bottle and recommends H E Bucklen Co of Philadelphia as supplier.
Co operative weather observer Miss Carrie Yeager reports the week's weather ending November 8 in Farmersburg. Daily highs ranged from 74 to 62 degrees with lows from 37 to 30. Clear days on the 2nd to 5th, partial clouds on the 6th and 7th, and cloudy the 8th with 1.86 inches of rain.
An advertisement urges treating coughs early with Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey. It claims to soothe irritated air passages loosen mucus and boost resistance to colds for adults and children alike with a 25 cent price at the druggist.
Mrs Harry C Boothe and Mrs BE Adams of New York traveled to Terre Haute on Friday to meet Mrs Edward Barker and Mrs Julia Condit of Newark New Jersey, who were passing through to Oklahoma City. Condit will visit Mrs Beertae Le GB and Ghio visiting his sister Mrs M A Haddon.
Edward J. Kelley will take over as sheriff on January 1 1915. Roy Drennon will become county recorder on January 1 1915. Dr J H Neff will succeed Claude Padgett as county coroner on January 1 1915. Other successors include Dave Giles March 28 1916 and Frank Daniels March 28 1916.
Humorous verse recalls an old greaser with a wooden leg who crafts a tiny Ford from four spools and coal, turning scraps into a functioning toy vehicle that runs by sheer ingenuity.
Two schoolmates meet after years. One asks about work and the other reveals he sells Fords but hides his past life in the penitentiary, fearing his family’s heartbreak.
A note highlights how a makeshift vehicle uses gas oil wire coil tin and a 12 foot board nailed together to form a Ford, illustrating ingenuity and crude assembly.
Mrs. T. A. Mason and Miss Garnet Springer are visiting in Owensburg Kentucky bringing a social note of local interest and activity to the town.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Republicans jubilant over Indiana poll showing a party revival. Leaders credit former Vice President Fairbanks with the comeback and suggest he could be a strong presidential candidate. The Republican state ticket is likely to resemble this year’s lineup.
Mrs. Oscar McMahan from northwest of town presented a two and a half pound potato as a sample of a very fine county crop. The note mentions earlier drought caused a crop failure before August but rains after restored a good harvest.
State superintendent Charles A. Greathouse reports 8 540 Sullivan county students enrolled this year with an average daily attendance of 6 505.
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