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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1892
Page
4
The Pittsburg Bulletin notes a daytime store fire caused by an electric light wire whose worn insulation sparked among stock in a show window. It warns electricity poses growing risks to life and property and urges vigilance, noting burglars and other perils surrounding urban homes.
A vivid portrait of the Woman's Republican Association headquarters showing Mrs. J. Ellen Foster and a cadre of patriotic women amid roses, flags, pamphlets, and portraits. The piece highlights Foster as a fiery speaker and organizer, her literary bureau, and the calm, genteel atmosphere contrasted with male political bustle.
The New York Sun notes the president won cordial acknowledgment of his stance on rights under treaty with Welland canal discrimination, including approval of reprisal measures at executive command. The piece critiques party tactics and cites heavy 52nd Congress spending, contrasting it with 51st totals reported by the New York Advertiser.
The South Bend Tribune recalls Daniel Custer as a first class carpenter and a good Democrat. He lived at Main and South streets, with several children remaining in the county. His wages were high for a South Bend carpenter. A May 1882 entry shows a small debt and purchases at the Brownfield store, amounting to 1.50 charged to him, and a total debt of 2.60 before credits. The note contrasts Democratic free trade times with Republican protection, claiming under the latter he would have earned 3 for a day’s work and owned 4.08 in credit, implying a shifted cost structure and days’ value.
A 1900s chart shows farm imports dropped by over 50 million dollars in the first full year of the McKinley tariff, with detailed figures for live animals barley tea flax hemp and meats among others. Exports rose nearly 150 million in the same period with cattle wheat flour cotton fruits hops meats seeds and vegetables listed with totals. The piece also notes political commentary linking Mr Cleveland’s critics to the People’s party as a tactic to sway Republican votes.
A discussion of tariff impacts claims the McKinley law raised farm product prices in the United States while hurting Manitoba farmers with lower prices for oats barley wheat wool and other outputs. It argues Republicans protect American workers via tariffs and Democrats seek free trade harming wages.
Ex Governor Cornell notes the tariff issue remains effective and strengthened by the Chicago convention. He argues it can retain past support and attract new votes, citing Lister silk plush factory in Jamestown, New York as a concrete example of protectionist impact.
The piece explains the origins of common coin names. It notes the pound's faded weight standard, derives shilling and penny from German roots, and explains crown from the coin’s image. It also recounts the franc named by King John in 1360 with the motto Le Roi Frank and two varieties showing the king on horseback and on foot.
A humorous exchange from the New York Weekly features a young suitor asking a daughter to marry him and an older man delivering a wry verdict. The gentleman hints the daughter would not consider the match, citing her character as the reason.
A detailed extract from the Republican Campaign Text Book outlines arguments on tariff policy under McKinley, exports, wages, and pensions, contrasting Republican gains with Democratic positions. It cites votes on pension bills, veto records of Cleveland, and economic metrics from protectionist and reciprocity periods, then shifts to untethered notes on exploration, currency history, and health remedies.
The article traces Lydia's coin invention around 62 BC and notes Croesus as king centuries later. It describes early crude coinage, Greek adoption, and the shift from sacred inscriptions to deity images, with early forms in gold electron and silver.
Nanticoke Pennsylvania a mining town of eleven thousand is largely foreign born two thirds of the population. Three months ago a free nail delivery system began but it has failed. Carriers whistle to announce mail and let residents inspect letters. Honest townspeople return letters to owners. Washington officials oppose the method and may end the system.
Readers are urged to recognize heart disease symptoms and seek Dr Miles New Heart Cure with testimonials later offered by Crowder & Reed. The text also notes the heaviness of medieval armor aiding a fallen knight and states Earth travels about the sun at nineteen miles per second. The government ships 75,000 mail bags yearly at $10 38 000.
An advertisement touts a cough medicine claiming cure for throat chest and lung diseases. It offers a trial bottle free at Joe K Sinock's drug store and guarantees full refund if not effective. large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Excursion rates offered by EK and ILR for Knox County Fair at Vincennes Indiana October 10 to 11. I and T U L R R sells round trip fares with specific sale dates and return allowances. Special rates apply for the National Encampment Union Veteran Legion in Indianapolis and the American Fat Stock and Horse Show in Chicago with varying return windows. R A Campbell G P A and W M Draver Agent sign the notice.
Vandalia Line announces round trip excursion tickets at special fares during September and October 1892. Exposition runs Mondays and Thursdays September 5 to October 20 with one and one third fare. Fair tickets sold October 1 to 31 at one fare round trip. Harvest Excursions September 27 and October 2 to West North and South at one fare with 20 day return. Washington DC Reunion September 3 to 26 offers round trips for under one fare with stop overs between Harrisburg and Gettysburg.
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