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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1922
Page
8
A collage of rural humor and social commentary touches on summer fading, measles fear, bootleg liquor, marriage, poetry, fashion, and gender roles. It notes a daughter born Saturday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Collins, Helen Frances, amid pop culture jibes and local observations.
The article notes weight changes during exertion are common even in good shape. It cites swimmers and a Channel attempt where weight varied despite intake. It argues small, natural weight fluctuations need not cause worry. Continuous loss over time warrants attention.
A roundup of residents and guests includes Mrs. Ross Bowlin returning to Indianapolis from Merom, Judge and Mrs. Harris back from Michigan motor trip, and several relatives visiting or traveling. Notes cover birthdays, births, injuries, deaths, and property transactions among Sullivan area families.
Helen clashes with her stingy husband Jack over money and love. After a fall and a barn accident she feigns a deathly wreck, then faces a storm and a revolver scene. In the end she seeks escape with Beauty but agrees to reconcile for a fresh start.
In Jeffersonville the wayfarer was brought before City Court and questioned by Mayor Warder who learned his wife is described as a very large colored woman. The mayor pressed whether the man is a negro or a South American, asking if he is Ethiopian. The man answered in broken lingo that he does not take Ethiopium or tobacco, prompting a recollection of a prior courtroom line by former Judge Harry C. Montgomery about a suspect declaring guilt of everything except that he did not do it.
An advertisement touts Auto-Top-Newer as preserving and restoring vehicle tops to look like new. The Jim Dandy is advertised as bigger and better than before, encouraging readers to see it before purchase. John A. Mattix is listed as contact.
WANTED Live young man to represent a leading company in its particular line for Sullivan County. Address or call on Walter W. Shook, 641 Ohio Street, Terre Haute, Indiana. Phone Wab. 5944.
Advertises for women attendants at the Central Indiana Hospital for Insane in Indianapolis Indiana. Seeks women for the General Kitchen Sewing Room and Laundry with preference for middle aged applicants for latter postings. Room board and laundry provided with salary. Apply to Dr George F Edenharter Superintendent care of hospital.
Lost tire and rim identified as McGraw Cord. finder receives reward. Notify Har old A. Henderson at 204 Odd Fellows Building Terre Haute Indiana. Phone Wisconsin area code not shown Wa bash 5242.
The Calaveras grove once had two sentinel trees at the entrance, now only one remains after the 1919 windstorm. A hillside tree named Old Dowd, said to be over 14 feet in diameter, honors the grove discoverer of 1852. The south grove spans 3.5 miles with 1,380 large trees, where only trees over 18 feet in circumference are counted as large.
Report notes cats and some animals exhibit sixth sense before earthquakes. At Valparaiso a renowned scientist observed a cat become increasingly restless and tense until a tremor occurred, its hair rising and ears flattening during the disturbance.
Herrings are the most consumed fish, surpassing all other varieties in American meals. The staple remains popular across households, shaping trends in nutrition and seafood markets.
On April 18 1861 President Lincoln offered General Lee command of the U S Army through Francis Preston Blair. Lee declined stating he could not take part in invading the southern states though opposed to secession and war. Swordfish Diet and Hunting Discussed. The swordfish is a strong fighter and hunted with harpoon. Fishermen note its slaughter disturbs balance of nature and may allow sharks to multiply.
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