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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1921
Page
4
Notice indicates mail matter entered July 1 1873 at Sullivan Indiana post office under the March 3 1873 act with foreign advertising representation by The American Press Association.
H O Bursum reelected senator from New Mexico by a likely margin over 8000. Democrats aimed to rebuke the administration while Republicans defended it. The President sent celebratory telegrams, calling the win a sign of public support and understanding of the party's efforts.
The Indianapolis Star notes prohibition sobers some drinkers and protects some homes but also causes harm through social events linked to crimes like rape and murder. It predicts Congress may tweak enforcement yet keep core flaws, while saving enforcement costs.
Report from the Buffalo Express notes that Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, on his deathbed, unexpectedly spoke Greek and recited verses from Homer and Sophocles despite five decades since study. Other dying individuals have been known to sing or urge ambitious musical projects at bedside.
A Sept 25 reunion of John and Mahala Deckard descendants at Robt Stewart home near Sullivan drew about seventy five relatives. Attendees included Jas A Deckard and Geo W Deckard of Indiana, Matilda Deckard Stewart, Martha Deckard Boatright, and 87 year old Michael Deckard. A 60 foot lawn table held a bountiful dinner with fruit punch served by several Deckard women and a group photo by R A Plunkett.
A lengthy list names Mr and Mrs Dalis Boyd and family of Oden Indiana Mr and Mrs Lee Tibbitt of Lyons George Deckard Mr and Mrs George Boone and family Mr and Mrs Frank Creager and daughter Mr and Mrs Ora Wolfe and family Mr and Mrs Cornie Willis and family Mr and Mrs Long Deckard and family Mr and Mrs Floyd Deckard and family near Dugger Mr and Mrs John W Deckard and daughter near Lyons Mr and Mrs Robert Stewart near Sullivan Mr and Mrs S E Walters and son near Sullivan Mr and Mrs Wm M Pool and family near Linton Mrs F G Boatright Cordele Georgia Mrs Eliza E Deckard and daughter Okmulgee Oklahoma and Michael Deckard Springville Indiana
D N Railsback and Gale Sole returned from Cincinnati with a new hearse and ambulance for the undertaking business. Various residents travel, visit, and relocate including Phillips family to Kenton Ohio for newspaper work and Dr. George Billman planning a dental office move. John Douthitt Harbaugh born to Mr and Mrs Harbaugh. Talley dies in St Petersburg.
Indiana crop expert George C. Bryant says corn and potatoes face poor yields with only about one third of normal potato production. Heavy early week rains halted outdoor work and worsened conditions across Cass, Dugger, and surrounding townships. land transactions and farm transfers are listed for numerous parcels and buyers in this period.
The report notes corn cutting and silo work progressing with most fields free of frost damage except late plantings. Wheat seeding gains in northern counties, while central and southern areas lag. Measured yields, tobacco cut and stored, apples picked, and hog cholera plus anthrax reported in livestock. Farm labor abundant and buckwheat nearing harvest.
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