Carry Littlejohns Position as Candidate for Legislature
In Sullivan Greene and Owen counties Carry Littlejohn outlines his non partisan stance on key issues. He criticizes road maintenance practices registration laws school book provision and government payrolls while urging practical business like administration of state and county institutions. He calls for reform of tax assessment and support for farm extension and vocational training.
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Sullivan, Greene
Owen
Oscar E Bland Praised by Sullivan Union for Miner Support
A Vincennes Capital excerpt praises Oscar E Bland as a friend of miners. It highlights his sponsorship of the Miners Washhouse Law Wide Entry Law and Miners Liability Law and credits him with pushing a miners rescue station and safety acts while opposing Congressman Cullop. The piece urges Knox County coal miners to vote Bland for Congress.
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Oscar E. Bland
Congress
Bland
Committee On Mines
Indiana
Cullop
Coal Miner
Knox County
Congressman Cullop
Oscar Bland
Senate
Bicknell
Senator Bland
Vincennes
US Department on Storing Corn Crop
The article explains storing corn fodder and stover in well ventilated, moisture proof cribs to prevent heating and mold. It compares shacks and rail pens, advocates covered, ventilated cribs with layers of dry straw for damp areas, and older practices like kilndried corn vs field drying. It covers pests, insect control, wire netting, foundation needs, and expected shrinkage of 15 percent first year and 20 percent second year.
Bill to pay Confederate soldiers and widows $500 and 30 monthly
Congressman John N. Tillman of Texas introduces a House bill to grant Confederates and their widows $500 and thirty dollars per month for life. An appropriation of $100,000,000 is requested to fund the act.
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John N. Tillman
Texas
Wall Street Wail and Historic Party Precedent Recalled
A historical reflection notes a long standing Democratic strategy of fear and uncertainty when slipping from power. It cites past campaigns invoking scenes of crisis such as free silver anti imperialism and other heresies to rally support.
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Democratic Party
Wall Street
Thirty Days More Until The Is sues Close In Sullivan Times
The notice hints at a nearing end of the Sullivan Times publication period within thirty days tied to an election season. It references President Wilson's involvement in peacetime politics and the broader electoral agitation affecting Europe.
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Sullivan Times
Woodrow and the War Tax in Times of Peace
The remark notes that Woodrow Wilson kept the nation from entering war yet imposed a war tax during a period of supposed peace, highlighting a paradox in wartime finance and public rhetoric.
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Woodrow
Weather of a Week Report From Farmersburg
Miss Glenn Yeager, cooperative weather observer, records for the week ending October 15. Dates show highs and lows with conditions from October 9 to 15, including .60 inches rainfall on the 15th and several clear days with temperatures ranging from 29 to 81 degrees.
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Farmersburg
Glenn Yeager
Co-Operative Weather Observer
No New Trial in Price Thompson Case
Judge Bridwell overruled a motion for a new trial in the State v. Price Thompson case. Thompson is alleged to have sold a wind broken horse to Wible and Skinner of this city. The trial was before a jury in the circuit court here.
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Price Thompson
Bridwell
Wible & Skinner
Newsstand Offer from Sullivan Union and Tre Terre Haute Daily Star
A one year subscription offer priced at 3.50 appears from Sullivan Union and Tre Terre Haute Daily Star. The deal covers a full year of daily delivery with the two papers providing local and regional coverage.
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The
Sullivan Union
Tre Terre
Quiet Sunday Wedding of Miss Marion Bogue and William Borders
Miss Marion Bogue daughter of Mr and Mrs P A Bogue and William C Borders were secretly married on Sunday at the bride’s home with Rev W E Gray officiating. The couple left for Nashville and Cincinnati for brief visits before returning home. Guests included the groom’s mother and out of town relatives.
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Marion Bogue
P. A. Bogue
William C. Borders
W. E. Gray
Presbyterian Church
William G. Borders
M. D. Tingley
Marion
Phillip Bogue
Wabash
Advertised Letters in Sullivan Post Office October 18 1916
Unclaimed letters listed by name in Sullivan Indiana post office dated October 18 1916 will be sent to the Dead Letter Office if not claimed within two weeks. The notice lists women Myrtle Boswell Mason Miss Franc Miller Archia Palmer Nettie Smith Vina Walker May Gentlemen Allbrooks Villa Parnes Ellery Bruce Harry Brewer O C Carnes J H Cooksey Clarance Davis Abraham French Sherman Jr Jackson J Wiley Kirkpatrick Newt McCammon Earnest Shounk Jess Starks Ransom Smith Wm B Atty Tisell J W Advertised letters must be called for with the date.
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Sullivan, Ind
Allbrooks
Villa Parnes
Ellery Bruce
Harry Brewer
O. C. Carnes
J. H. Cooksey
Clarance Davis
Abraham French
Sherman, Jr. Jackson
J. Wiley Kirkpatrick
Newt McCammon
Earnest Shounk
Jess Starks
Ransom Smith
Wm. B. Atty. Tisell
J. W
W. E. Aydelotte
P. M
Miner Fatally Injured by Fall of Slate at Kettle Creek Mine
William McClure a miner from this city suffered fatal injuries from a slate fall at the Kettle Creek mine near Shelburn He was brought to Crowder hospital with his left arm nearly severed both legs broken and dangerous internal injuries reported with slight hope for recovery.
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William McClure
Kettle Creek
Shelburn
Crowder Hospital
McClure
Jackson reunion marks eightieth birthday of Uncle Jimmy
A rain blessed South Giant area as neighbors joined Uncle Jimmy Jackson for an all day reunion in honor of his eightieth birthday. Jackson, who came from Kentucky with his parents, has lived in the county all his life. His wife died thirty two years ago and many in the community attended.
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Blanklow
Jackson
Jimmy Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Kentucky
John T
Mary Jackson
Community Ed Cox visit and local gatherings noted
Family dinner at Uncle Jim's house includes Mr Jackson his son Charles and all three generations. Local visits feature Ed Cox and Marjorie from Cincinnati Indiana and many Greene County attendees at a fox hunters meeting. Growth in mining activity noted with Little Giant on strike and Rose Hill mine changing hands.
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Charles
Mr. Jackson
Uncle Jim
Ed Cox
Marjorie
Cincinnati
Indiana
George Purcell
Oaktown
Asher Bedwell
Dan Bedwell
Brucesville
Little Giant
Rose Hill
Jamison Party Attends Wabash Purdue Game in Lafayette
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Jamison with Herbert Davis and Drexel Cochran traveled to Lafayette on Friday to see the Wabash Purdue football game and spent Sunday with Wm. Jamison Jr. who attends Purdue University.
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W. C. Jamison
Herbert Davis
Drexel Cochran
Lafayette
Wm. Jamison, Jr
Purdue University
Knotts Returns to Chicago After Visit with Colonel Father
Will Knotts, who had been visiting his father Col. Robert Knotts, has returned to Chicago.
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Will Knotts
Col
Robert Knotts
Chicago
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