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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1916
Page
2
The piece recalls a pamphlet by the same makers promoting a modern Malleable Range of iron and steel. It touts fuel savings, quick baking, a durable fire box and grate, and kitchen pride while noting some residents still use old style heating stoves in Sullivan county.
A promotional notice touts the SPECIAL stove as long lasting and fuel efficient claiming weekly fire stays and no clinker issues. It invites readers to visit No. 9 Furniture Department, noting clever clerks, doorstep delivery, and installment plans with regular prices rivaling sale prices.
Invitations are out for the wedding of Donald Basler and Miss Jessie Hill at the bride’s home this evening. Basler leads in local clothing, Hill is a popular Sullivan daughter. Also notes Rev Ward’s move to Hymera and retirement, a Gill township road vacation petition, and various local society items.
George W. Leach’s wagon became stuck on Jackson street in front of the Citizen’s Trust Company building Tuesday afternoon due to soft street conditions. The Daily Times notes the incident and questions liability.
In the third congressional district, two candidates face a bribery bid as each is offered 5000 dollars and the incumbent congressman's salary for two years to retire in favor of the other Democrat.
The Democrat notes a quiet campaign as people think seriously about the vote while the editorials imply a coming disaster with armies of unemployed demanding bread. The contrast hints at economic distress and political tension ahead of a pivotal moment.
The fearless publisher shifts tactics as Tom Taggart resists relegation. Editorials by Taggart fill the Pluto pages while backers plan to aid Also Ran Hearst in a bid, leveraging gravel road influence and Willie’s barrel to sway public opinion.
A Times publisher denounces a rival claim of Senator Beveridge acting for Indianapolis brewery interests as gross libel with no evidence. Also, word arrives that Miss Mary Ransford, taken to Colorado Springs for health reasons, is improving.
The piece accuses the Democratic party in Indiana of hypocrisy over corruption. It calls out the state party head as proprietor of a corrupt gambling house and argues the Democrats should clean house within their own ranks before criticizing Republicans.
Dr C R Turman of Cynthiana Indiana visited relatives here and at Graysville last week according to local reports noting family connections and travel.
Silver Chaney offers farm loans starting at $2000 with a 44 percent rate. Loans below that threshold are offered at 5 percent. The notice appears in a 17-tf classified format.
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