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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1899
Page
4
The Union announces contact details for A A Holmes editor and P D Lowe business manager. Readers are urged to notify promptly of any item of interest be it news or personal.
The passage argues that Boers delay in executing threats risks continued bloodshed unless continental intervention occurs to prevent a futile stand against the inevitable.
The passage critiques Great Britain's demand for Indiana to extend voting rights and notes the Transvaal war as a forceful effort after failed diplomacy. It references anti-imperialists, 1946 wartime attitudes, and argues that if Bryan were alive he would support expansionist aims.
Carl Schurz wrote Lincoln urging a different wartime approach and offering directives. Lincoln replied he would not heed everyone’s advice and had already learned to ignore some counsel. Now Schurz tells the President what not to do in the Philippines but offers no clear alternative plan.
Citizens object to a Democrat’s insulting remark about the president during a 1900 visit. The article defends the president as the nation’s foremost leader and criticizes calling his passing train a traveling show. It argues debasing language disrespects the first citizen.
A Greene County citizen dies at 96, reflecting on a lifetime spanning from the era after George Washington’s death to modern progress. The obituary notes shifts in travel, technology, and governance, including Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase and early Britain influence, with reference to Daniel Webster and Henry Clay.
In this reflection on the Transvaal War, the author argues Britain’s aggression stems from mineral wealth, condemns arbitration refusals, and defends Kruger’s liberal franchise offer while criticizing antiwar critics. Carl Schurz and Atkinson are scrutinized for their stances and rhetoric.
A national anti imperialist meeting convened in Chicago last week drawing a large crowd. Organizers claimed broad support for opposing imperial policies and urged unified action.
Fred McCloud of Co. F 31st U.S. V. writes from Camp Presidio on September 18, 1899. He notes a small pox scare rumors, mentions boarding the Grant the old Mobile, and says they will sail toward Yokohama Japan after departing Honolulu. He asks his mother not to worry and mentions sending photos home and keeping his load light.
In a bold billiards session Jake Schaefer defeats a well dressed traveler who first challenged him for a dollar then increased bets to 82 7 as the back and forth game continued. Schaefer finally reveals his identity with humor and pride.
National League magnates plan salary cuts for 1900 as they sign cheaper rookies to replace stars. Veterans with high earnings fade, while young players with speed face opportunities. Clubs defend aims as pacifying rowdyism and umpire questions, but profits drive cost reduction across the league.
Professionals in middle distance cycling earned more than sprinters as the National Cycling Association promoted more meets. Harry Elkes led with over 4000 dollars in prize money from nine wins and one defeat, aided by a large pacemaker team. Tom Linton handed Elkes his only loss.
Rural New Yorker explains that nitrogen is the useful plant nutrient while ammonia is a hydrogen heavy compound with only part of its weight usable as fertilizer. The piece uses a flour versus bread analogy to show nitrogen’s value and the fraction of ammonia that is usable plant food.
I U Smith argues in the Calitvator that meat price rises reflect a looming cattle and swine shortage. He advises large breeders to cooperate to stabilize prices, raise animals quickly, and sell while demand is high, warning small breeders face market pressure and urging rapid fattening ahead of a price drop.
The Agricultural Epitomist argues millions of dollars in fruit annually spoil while green and marketable. Evaporation and sun drying save losses, yet evaporated fruit often competes with sulphured products that fetch higher prices due to brighter color. Cheap evaporators and steady demand justify avoiding waste.
The Tennessee Farmer notes top breeders gain profits by maintaining herd quality and avoiding cheap bargains. The best deals are often the highest priced animals, with many premier herds in the United States selling calves and cattle only to buyers who secure them before birth.
The top cow at Kansas Agricultural College produced 9 116 pounds of milk and 381.7 pounds of butter fat in a year, valued at 73.17 dollars. She posted a strong month with 9T7 pounds milk and 37.12 fat, and January yielded 1 250.1 pounds milk and 44.89 fat, up 21 percent from last year’s best month. The article notes regional shortages in sheep versus corn and hogs in the south and west.
Attorney at law offers attentive service for all business matters. Office listed under Overoodman’s clothing store in Sullivan Indiana.
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