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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1921
Page
8
Jumbled snippets touch on Eli Earle, suffrage hints, and political ad space as a chorus of odd comments. The piece weaves observations about wine possession, fashion, and morality with stray names and cartoonlike remarks, leaving a mosaic of domestic and civic fragments.
Question about the father remains unclear as the record notes only the president’s praise for the mother, leaving no explicit statement about the father.
Reformers express frustration over conditions forcing movement and shifts in behavior. The piece notes that people formerly traveling to Canada now go only when in need or dry times, reflecting broader hardship and adaptation in the community.
A collage of quips about aging at the seashore and youths in the woodshed. Jokes about fashion and cosmetics, silly verses about Mary and Little Miss Muffet, and satirical bits on judges and taxes. Ends with musings on beer and a street scene glimpse.
A string of quirky lines and gibes about daily life and public figures. The piece mentions a Carlisle man, Mr. Bryan, bootleggers, Bill Lindley, Edgar Sheep, and cheeky observations on publicity, postmasters, and fashion quotes. The tone is light and fragmentary, aiming at playful social commentary.
The Dead Letter Office, in annual sales and recoveries, opened and reclaimed letters, sums, and valuables. In 1920 the office recovered 4,093,365 domestic letters and over 500,000 foreign ones, plus $138,466.96 in currency and $6,358,996.18 in checks. Merchandise and stamps added revenue, with last year’s sale netting $161,827.69 and total annual revenue around $500,000. There are offices in New York Chicago San Francisco and Washington.
Dr. William Alanson Bryan, zoology and geology professor at Ha'ii College, asserts discovery of traces of a prehistoric land bridge spanning about 6,000 miles from South America to Hawaii. The find centers on ancient continental connections and era-based geography theories.
A brief note urges action to help those in trouble and to view change as an opportunity for enjoyment. The exchange emphasizes starting with effort rather than hesitation and inviting practical aid for those in need.
Cleaning baskets made of reed and willow recommended with a stiff brush. If not waxed, rub with soap and rinse, then dry thoroughly.
Reports of thefts and injuries fill a local column. Arson is linked to a newborn George Martin Goodman in a city family. A near city robbery by two highwaymen leaves John Reynolds relieved of cash. Several residents and visitors travel for education, work, or illness.
A terse wartime style notice seeks a tire salesmen for a county tire manufacturer based in Hicksville. Details on position duties and qualifications are limited in the fragment.
A stockholders meeting for the Mutual Truck Company was held in Beldey. Details on holdings or outcomes are not fully clear from the report.
Weekly crop report by George C. Bryant notes favorable weather for outdoor farm work with heavy rains at week’s end in some areas. Corn and silo work near completion, main crop mostly frost free, late crop improving though poor wheat sowing, Meadows and pastures strong, clover seed yields variable, tobacco cutting rapid, apples scarce and below normal quality, livestock in good condition, farm labor supply exceeds demand, late truck crops in good condition.
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