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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1918
Page
8
An eccentric verse critiques politics and poker nights, mocks a candidate named Fred Bays for army versus Congress, notes rising goat prices from seven to twelve dollars, and extols an overworked post office pen that “will really write.”
A series of real estate transfers listed for Cass and Gill townships includes Sam A Followell to Adam Bickle for 9.25 acres, Jorg Young to Jade and Bessie Zoodman for 17 acres, and numerous other deeds in Lyonton, Hymera, Lewis, Hamilton, Sullivan and Gill townships. Amounts range from 50 to 12 000 dollars with parcel details across several additions and lots.
The Eagles home on North Court Street was dedicated with a musical program and speeches by Fred Tavs and J. T. Abbott. Local residents share updates on relatives overseas, wartime training, and health, including Mrs. Claude Thompson’s surgery and multiple service members’ recoveries. A farm dairy note advocates selecting top heifer calves to cut low producers.
The text discusses how Americans misjudge affection in Japanese marriages by observing conduct at home. It notes men should not praise their wives or children, as such approval is improper. Wives adhere to strict etiquette emphasizing dignity and humility as key virtues reflecting on the household.
A witty line suggests a wife buying the husband’s cigars as a shock method to curb smoking at home, reflecting old time humor about domestic influence on habits.
Good milch cow with calf by side offered by Claude C. Phillips in Graysville. Sale details not listed. Original ad notes availability locally.
Barn in good condition offered for sale at a low price. Inquiries directed to 404 Bell St for details.
For sale items include several productive cows and four young Duroc sows with piglets. Also available rough lumber. Isaac K E Brown lists Long Ridge Farm in Graysville with a phone contact.
Jim Dandy collars praised while harness care is offered. Repairs and oiling services for harnesses, autos, and baggy tops. Full line of blankets and robes. Accessories include loops rings and spreaders. North side Kirkham's old stand by John A. Mattix.
Smithers asks what Billy Hardaut is doing these days and Binks says he is working his son through college per Tarper's Weekly.
A fragmentary dialogue scene notes sibling ties and family feuds as a scraplin’ theme surfaces. Uncle Eben mocks lazy work and calling for police to curb others, while snippets hint at domestic tensions and humorous quips from Karper’s Bazaar.
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