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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1912
Page
4
A historic defense of protectionism cites Charles B. Landis quoting Lincoln on tariffs. The speech recalls the pre McKinley era when the nation sent $20,000,000 abroad annually for tinplate and Britain benefited from that flow of funds.
The farmer argues protection greatly benefits him and protects purchasing power. He cites December 1826 free trade, December 1911 under protection, and 1896 versus 1911 corn buys—coffee, sugar, gingham, and barb wire all more affordable with protection, implying big losses under free trade.
The piece argues high prices protect producers while low prices harm workers and farmers. It cites historical politics where lowering prices led to hardship and quotes Benjamin Harrison on cheap coats equating to a cheap man. It distinguishes issues like distribution, extortion, and profits from the core topic of price levels.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune remarks that producers seek high prices, while an era of prosperity ends and hard times begin as money circulates. It urges correcting distribution abuses but condemns attacking high prices as an error, noting demand and buyer limits.
San Diego fruit grower Thomas H. Fleming argues Roosevelt loses ground on the Pacific coast while Taft builds support. The clipping, from Evansville Journal-News, notes Roosevelt's clashes with Taft and Johnson, warns of party split, and cites editorials calling Johnson's rhetoric damaging to the republic.
The Herald condemns muckraking as un-American while noting the bull moose attack on President Taft. It cites the West’s reaction as likely to influence votes, arguing Taft may have erred in judgment but remains dignified amid the partisan rhetoric.
An advertisement promotes the book The Time Is At Hand with claims of scriptural proofs of current events and a looming crisis. It urges readers to send 35 cents to Bible and Tract Society, 17 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, for a copy.
Norval Harris has gone to Bloomington to resume his studies at Indiana University.
A list of land and lot transfers with buyers and sellers across Indiana counties including Gill Jackson Hamilton and Jefferson with prices from 1 to 5 500 dollars and notes on other farm course promotions by Purdue University extension officials. The article also mentions short agricultural courses and funding limits and appeals for applications.
Prof Christie of the Purdue Agricultural Extension says many applications are coming in from different points in the state for Farmers Short Courses in the coming fall and winter. Courses last three days with twenty five lectures and twenty five demonstrations, taught by seven Purdue University lecturers.
Dugger Indiana schools open with 350 pupils. High School led by A D Montgomery and C C Sims. grades taught by Nelson Hummel Nellie VanArsdel Grace Lester Marguerette Bennet. Cass township schools start late due to unfinished buildings. Trustee Mike Yung notes new Cass Exline and Pigg schools. Local ad offers piano for trade. Anna DeCamp returns from Wingate and Crawfordsville.
A fragment from Lusitage Blaetter notes a dramatic love crisis with three men involved one dead one departed for Africa and another still bound by her demand for a single suitor. The surreal quote mirrors a melodramatic social column tone from the era.
A reader from Gold Housekeeping Magazine describes removing interior yellow stains from a cut glass water bottle by shaking in vinegar, salt, and uncooked rice for two to three minutes until the bottle becomes clear and clean.
Paper, a non conductor of heat, serves as an ideal cover for kitchen or laundry pipes prone to freezing. Wrap tightly around the pipes and secure with string for protection.
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