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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1910
Page
6
A former Sullivan county resident Mrs. B R Lemen writes from Anacortes Washington Sept 5 1910 praising Skagit county farming. She details high yields fertile land and profits from dairy and crops plus wages and cost of living while inviting Sullivan county residents to visit and join the western move.
Noah F. Conkle writes from Long Beach California detailing his move from Farmersburg Indiana to Topeka Kansas and then to Long Beach. He describes the city’s rapid growth, banking system, transit facilities, schools, and climate favorable to health, noting notable locals and the industrial and real estate opportunities.
The Union presents Boston lore by John A. Curry, tracing the city from its 1630 settlement to today. It highlights Boston Common’s landscape, the Soldiers and Sailors monument, the Great Elm site, and the park’s bustle from ball games to civic parades, while noting Boston’s expansion into a Greater Boston with nearly two million people.
A Long Beach correspondent extols development plans in southern California, noting over 30 million spent on San Pedro breakwater and 400 000 allotted for naval fortifications to guard the harbor. He invites interest from readers and sends warm regards to Sullivan County friends, praising the mild climate and prospects for Union success.
Allen Osburn of rural route four Sullivan attended the homecoming festivities on Thursday and Saturday, appearing in local celebrations.
Warren E. Cox, formerly of Sullivan, Indiana, writes from Towner Colorado about moving to a 320 acre government homestead. He reports eleven Sullivan county homesteaders nearby, good crops due to sufficient rainfall, plans to specialize in broom corn, and playful notes on farm life and early homecoming week.
J W Ladd of Hindsboro Illinois spoke about his shifts from Kentucky to Turman and Gill townships, then to Douglas County. He notes land in Douglas County recently sells for about 225 to 300 dollars per acre.
Arthur Ward writes from near Limon Colorado detailing a 320 acre claim 40 miles east of Limon on the Rock Island line. He notes 85 acres broken and in grain with improvements, yields of 10 to 15 bushels of wheat on old ground, and a climate healing hay fever and asthma. He mentions health improvements and plans to visit Denver.
Robert C. Miller writes from Illinois praising local crops and broom corn yields. He notes corn and broom corn strong, Indian corn producing 50 to 100 bushels per acre, broom corn prices of 150 to 250 dollars per ton, and calls Sullivan Union readers to publish his letter.
B L Lawson a Moneaqua New York teacher and son of W J Lawson of Cross street joined the Union. He and his wife are graduates of Union Christian College at Merom.
John F. Harrison of Fairbanks township attended the home coming and fair on Saturday. He says neighbors could plainly see the balloon ascensions during the event.
Winter Haven Florida September 2 1910 To Editors of Union shoes Ind Dear Friends I cannot meet at Home Coming so I answer via paper. I was born in Sullivan county and lived there most of life until 1905 then moved to Polk County Florida a prosperous area. I grow orange and Grapefruit groves that pay dividends in 4 5 and 6 years. Five families from Sullivan now in Winter Haven include 1 8 Howard W E Gilmore who invented a washing and polishing machine for fruit Mrs A D Chambers and Miller Padgett who plans to invest in town and build a home Our town is about 500 people in Polk county near many lakes and orange groves. The region spans ten miles with 75 to 100 clear lakes and 10 000 acres of groves. This orange industry is not the only occupation here.
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