Editorial column mused on politics and prosperity at fair season
The piece notes a bustling business scene and record fair attendance in Indianapolis as signs of prosperity. It recalls party lines with Bryanism, McKinley era slogans, and the shift to imperialism topics while urging readers to share any items of interest with the newsroom. It hints at political fatigue and changing public concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Essex
Robert Winters
Harry Winters
Harry
Robert
David Fife
A Great County Rich in Coal Resources
A study by State Geologist Prof Blatchley shows Sullivan county has 365 square miles underlain with 4 650 000 000 tons of coal. The thickest vein worked is at Alum Cave at 9 to 11 feet. There are 55 mines in operation with 12 employing more than 10 men and 43 under 10 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
W. S. Blatchley
Tax rate lowering used as campaign ploy in Sullivan county
Editorial from the Union dated January 20 1899 accuses the Democrats of using tax cuts as a campaign ploy for 1900 while promising the rate will rise again. It cites $25 000 bond sales to cover deficits from the 20 cent reduction and questions the honesty of spending under Auditor Riggs and the County Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Democratic
Sullivan
Sullivan County
Riggs
Uncertain War Prospects in Transvast and Africa
The article weighs possible conflict between Great Britain and a small republic over sovereignty and independence. It argues Britain will seek a loophole to avoid war, notes Africa’s stakes for Britain, and predicts heavy costs in treasure and lives even if Britain prevails.
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Great Britain
Republic
Africa
Fight for South Africa Foreshadows Major British War Plan
The text predicts a vast campaign against the Boer regions, noting the Boers’ country knowledge and fortification of passes. It cites expected European sympathy for Kruger and mentions Dom Paul’s covert backing. It puts Transvaal’s land and 1 million population in context with gold fields and the rise of Barney Barnato as a famed financier.
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South Africa
Great Britain
Europe
Kruger
Dom Paul
Barney Barnato
Transvaal
Sullivan as a Growing Trade Center Faces Push for Industry
The piece notes Sullivan's rise as a trading hub drawing buyers from surrounding counties and across the Wabash, with merchants confident in strong local sales while urging financial support to attract new industries such as an axle factory. It reports a dormant commercial club and calls for renewed efforts to boost growth amid regional competition from Terre Haute.
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Sullivan
Wabash
Terre Haute
Will Sullivan
George Green Reports Rain Gap Near Porterville
George Green of Porterville says a half square mile area near his locality has seen no rain since July 4, despite heavy rainfall elsewhere in the region. He informed the Robinson Argus on Saturday about this rainless patch.
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Robinson Argus
George Green
Porterville
the Argus
Cold storage plant at J. M. Jean & Sons operates fully
The poultry house cold storage at J. M. Jean & Sons junction is now in full operation. Second floor holds storage for poultry eggs and butter while a gaso line engine runs the basement machinery. A large basement room can store about 1 000 barrels and will hold apples this winter with plans to enlarge next year if profitable.
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J. M. Jean & Sons
Argus
Rapid Chicken Picker Earl Honington Stars in State
A Chicagoan named Earl Honington now works for W. L. Tohill in Flat Rock as a top chicken dresser. He dresses scalded chickens in ten seconds and dry picks in twenty-five seconds, impressing onlookers with his speed and skill.
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Earl Honington
Chicago
W. L. Tohill
Flat Rock
Child Falls Into Well At Bruner Residence
Sunday afternoon a child fell into a well at the home of O A Bruner. Neighbors and local responders extracted the youngster with aid from the family and bystanders. The incident remained under local inquiry with no further details provided.
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O. A. Bruner
Public printing estimate defended by advisory board
A Card letter defends the county advisory board over a criticism in the Times Union. It notes Elijah Dilley questioned the bid but the board kept the $560 estimate due to new county reform printing demands and bipartisan publication requirements. It also corrects misstatements about Lang Stark and Mann.
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Treasury
Dilley
Board of Commissioners
Thomas J. Mann
J. M. Lang
Joshua Beasley
Editor Union
Epitrol Union
Elijah Dilley
T. J. Mann
H. V. Stark
Board of County Commissioners
Pain and caution in early medical study anecdote
A New York Sun piece recalls a medical class experiment to draw blood by pricking a finger with a needle. Students struggle with pain, some fail on first tries, others eventually succeed after several attempts, while the doctor recalls his own rough start.
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Daya
The
New York Sun
Will There Be Marriage in Heaven Parson Explains
Grandma Jackson asks about marriage in heaven. Parson Johnson asserts the Bible forbids it, while Grandma doubts and mentions a fortune teller predicting multiple husbands. She confesses only three husbands to date and wonders how she will meet her husband in heaven.
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Grandma Jackson
Pahson
Parson Johnson
Sistah Jackson
Grandema
Jackson
Have an Egg Sign Tops Chicago Levee Bars
A Chicago levee district saloon posts signs reading Have an Egg on both sides of the door. The language and sign design convey a direct command to passersby to eat an egg, with no explicit reference to drinks or a bar meal.
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Lic
Chicago
Dickens The Battle of Life misread woodcut as Marion elopement
Pall Mall Magazine notes early plot hints in The Battle of Life lead some to think Marion Jeddler eloped with Michael Warden, when she only escaped to her aunt. Leech, the illustrator, misunderstood and produced a double woodcut contrasting a wedding festivity with Marion fleeing.
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Pall Mall
Marion Jeddler
Michael Warden
Leech
Dickens
Foster
Marion
Early Coal Use Across Ages and Regions
Historians note Roman and Briton early coal use before Caesar. Henry III licensed coal digging near Newcastle in 1234, later London banned it due to health concerns. Coal reached London by 1881, became common by 1400, yet limited under Charles I. Anthracite first used by Connecticut blacksmith Gore in 1768 and domestically by Jesse Fell of Wilkes-Barre in 1808.
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Caesar
Detroit Free Press
Henry III
Newcastle
London
Richard II
Charles I
England
Connecticut
Gore
Jesse Fells
Wilkesbarre
Leo XIII Reaches Ninety as Pontificate Nears Twenty-Second Year
The New York Freeman's Journal notes Leo XIII will be 90 on March 2 and 22nd year of his pontificate on February 20. It recalls counts of popes, canonizations, and cardinals, including 262 predecessors, 88 canonized, 31 Italians among 5Cardinals living, and 117 cardinals created by Leo XIII with 123 dying during his tenure.
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Leo
New York Freeman’s Journal
Leo XIII
St. Stephen II
Leos
Sacred College
Pius IX
Local Paint Sale Lowers Prices as Stock Clears
A dealer advertises closing out ready mixed paints oils and varnishes at less than cost as stock is reduced. The notice emphasizes bargain prices and limited quantities.
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