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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1918
Page
4
The era of government contracts for railroads shows higher rates and reduced efficiency. Government control has increased express, passenger, and freight charges. Appointments appear political, with government employees viewed as less efficient than corporate managers driven by personal investment.
A conference in Indianapolis last week sought to blame President Wilson for Democratic defeat. The piece traces internal party factions and hints at leadership shifts toward figures like Bryan and Pryor, suggesting Wilson's influence waning amid electoral losses.
A public plea argues for compulsory military training through high school, English language emphasis for all, and non government ownership of utilities. It warns that a League of Nations cannot avert war and stresses preparedness, citizenship, and national unity.
The text urges men to use talents in life’s race and declares an imminent battle over government ownership. Citizens are urged to choose sides now, with TaisneW: peje] opposing government ownership and the Republican Party aligning against it to invite like-minded supporters.
The Chicago Tribune runs a centennial themed feature on Illinois. It includes a pictorial and musical presentation described as a "great story." The text fragments reference ongoing celebratory coverage for the state’s centennial and suggest a Sunday edition emphasis.
The oriental garnets from Pegu are valued for beauty and rarity. Sirian garnets, once the chief market, were nicknamed by lapidaries after Sirian. They resemble ancient carbuncles with crimson to red violet color, are transparent, and show a conchoidal fracture.
The old deep sea fisherman leads superstition among seamen who shun sailing on Fridays. A Grimsby skipper faced hooting crowds on Good Friday for departing anyway. He went on to return safely with ship and crew.
A fragmentary line questions inviting eating lobster with cream and asks who would eat while a disturbance is being put down. The odd phrasing suggests a humorous or satirical diary note. No named persons or organizations are clearly identified.
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