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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1921
Page
4
The Sullivan Union publishes weekly in Sullivan Indiana with R P White owner and publisher and editor. A sworn statement lists management and circulation details and confirms the 1921 ownership for the October date, filed before notary public H. Snavely.
Lewis S. Pitcher of Brooklyn won the election as commander-in-chief at the Grand Army of the Republic reunion in Indianapolis last week. He serves as post commander for the New York department.
Charles W. Waldron, a young Bloomington attorney and clerk of the Indiana Coal Commission, left for Washington to serve as secretary to Representative Bland, succeeding Homer Hart who has served in that role since Bland took office. Hart has been named postmaster at Luinton.
Nine months of livestock trade reveal mixed signals with cattle receipts down 20 percent from two years ago while hogs sold at lows not seen since 1916. September ranch cattle and river market runs fell short of long term averages but hog weights near historic highs offset some declines. World unemployment figures cited to challenge partisan blame and school attendance rules outlined alongside community notices.
Secretary Davis countered claims of widespread joblessness noting unemployment is overstated. He says the payroll drop cited by the Labor Department does not prove nearly six million men are out of work.
A narrator reflects on the habit of elbow nudges during travel or crowded moments. The small touchs signal friendliness and push people to persevere when coins rattle or breath grows short. The speaker dismisses pride and jokes about court judges judging the nudge’s value.
Miss Merry outlines the new attendance law and the role of attendance officers who visit schools and report absences to the state. She notes mandatory sections about salaries from county treasuries and warns counties for not meeting requirements.
The fourth Harrison family reunion gathered at Mrs. Jessie Harrison’s home near Fairbanks. Historically held at Benjamin Harrison’s home, the event honors his memory. a son and two daughters of Benjamin Harrison died within three years, and this sorrow has affected the reunions.
Washington reports Indiana's 1920 census shows 1,116,766 persons ten years old and older in gainful occupations, 38.1 percent of total population. Male workers dominate at 83.4 percent, with agriculture 26.3 percent and manufacturing 38.8 percent of workers.
Peter Fay aged 58 an employee of the Sullivan County Water Company died Thursday morning at the county hospital after an appendicitis operation. The body was sent to Muncie his former home for burial.
In a curio filled scene the young adventurers meet Mother Gossip who scolds their tale rich among quirky characters. Mr Wood Elf plans a late supper atop the hill as the twins and others reveal their odd habits and the dangers of loose tongues.
A father greets his son Sammy returning home bedraggled after falling in mud. The boy explains he did not have time to remove his new pants, prompting a surprised reaction from the parent.
The cowpea, native to Central Africa, is the most important and widely grown legume in the Southern United States and can be grown profitably farther north. It originates from cultivated varieties and wild relatives, with extensive regional names and historical introductions in the Americas and Europe.
A village patriarch recounts a failed surprise party planned for a neighbor and his own golden wedding. The tale contrasts genuine surprise with staged deception, recounting his wife’s birthday visit by delegates, the shabby chaos, and lingering resentment toward the guests and the neighborhood.
Farmers are urged to prepare ice stores for next summer to cool milk and for home use. Harvesting two tons per cow is typical where temperatures permit, with less needed if cream sales are the sole product. Additional bulletins 625 and 708 provide guidance from the USDA.
Suitable plantings unite farmstead parts into a homelike whole. Trees form windbreaks frames and backgrounds while shrubs hide foundations support corners and screen unsightly objects. Native or locally proven species are best to use.
A man presented a 26 pound note at the Melbourne treasury claiming it was swallowed at Fleurbaix to avoid capture. He remembered the serial number, and the note was found to be the only missing note from a recalled issue.
A note from London reports a heated request for a marriage within a house. Peters describes Randall being asked to leave after seeking Walters hand for his daughter. Poiser notes Randall collided with himself in the rapid exit, and says he was hurt but not severely.
A dressmaker in London’s Camberwell street argues that a true dress designer must be born with talent and insight, a claim echoed by industry voices in The London News. The remark frames fashion as an innate gift rather than purely taught skill.
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