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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1907
Page
9
John C. Chaney submits his Parcels Post proposal to Congress in a letter from Seymour Indiana. He urges rural delivery reform with a 5 to 11 pound limit and 12 cent base rate to compete with foreign mail. He invites public views from Indiana's Second District.
The Loogootee Tribune argues that loud Democratic coverage strengthens public belief that John C. Chaney has fulfilled his duties as congressman and deserves a third term. The piece frames criticism as evidence of his competence and trustworthiness.
Letter notes the parcels post issue debated in winter sessions of Congress with bills introduced and committee review but no conclusion reached. It predicts renewed consideration in the upcoming session and a likely Post Office Department recommendation.
The September report notes heavy library use for reference and many new bound volumes. Total loans were 795, down 30 from September 1906. children's books rose 20, while adult novels fell 42 and magazines 17.
A. D. Williams of 107 West Main Street Richmond Indiana endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as a superior remedy for lung conditions. He claims it cures asthma bronchitis croup whooping cough and other throat and lung ailments and notes a guaranteed guarantee with Joe K Smock & Son’s drug store and trial bottles free.
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Colonial era rail sale details list one way and round trip fares from Sullivan Indiana to San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Cal Spokane Washington Portland Oregon and other northwest points with sale periods March 1 to April 30 and September 1 to October 31 1907 plus homeseeker round trips on the first and third Tuesdays at one fare plus 2 00 with a cap of 25 00 and specific return validity notes mock connections at Union Stations mentioned Sullivan Ind to Indianapolis and intermediate points included.
Advertised excursion fares to Arizona Arkansas Indian Territory Mexico New Mexico Oklahoma Texas with a 30 day return limit and stop overs. a 21 day return for Colorado Kansas Missouri Montana Nebraska Utah Wyoming Virginia with go trip stop overs. one way colonist rates to California North Pacific Coast Montana Idaho and other points with tickets on sale March 1 to April 30 1907 and Sept 1 to Oct 31 with stop overs of ten days allowed.
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