08 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
1
Weather note suggests a light coat or suit. starting Monday June 10 at 9 o clock a sale offers any coat or suit for 15 dollars with no reservations. Garments include Wooltex and Redfern makes once priced 25 to 10 dollars, plus other lots at 10 dollars and 7 50.
The text outlines a divided work in three parts focusing on literary fame and mystic elements. It hints at a skeptical, perhaps esoteric stance to marital unions and a belief that certain ideas cannot be imparted to the general reader.
A fragment of notes from a community column includes a boy named Joseph upset about a report card remark, family anecdotes about January bargains, a doctor’s intervention for an illness, an Alabama alligator diet aside, a Memphis infant tragedy, political confusion, shingles misconceptions, a caution about navigation, and local visits by Wm Hoge, his wife, and Valet Allen returning from a visit with relatives.
A village sign proclaims katydids announce frost weeks with first chirp and forecast around early September. It warns those who have not bought costs to heed the omen and govern themselves accordingly.
A boy calling himself John Palmer was ejected from a freight at East Street crossing and badly bruised. After recovery at Ryse restaurant he refused whiskey, received a meal and sandwiches from Mrs. Ryee, and money to continue homeward toward Scotland. He plans to travel east that night, hoping to reunite with his brother Wwro 13 employed in Wilmerding Pa at Westinghouse Air Brake Co. He described his father as well to do in Scotland and spoke of wanderlust with a frank, straightforward demeanor.
Clara rejects the grinter amid social chatter while Fred Base seeks a new teaching post. Lifet like Mrs Base may resign. friends hope they stay. Rashville contact Jacine visits. Westport locals Denham Johnson Bennett and Coarey Denham seen. Mrs Gacy McKim dies in Lawrenceburg. Mrs Drew Williams plans eastern tour with Kirk Williams of Indianapolis.
A reflective piece from the Chicago American discusses patience as essential to happiness. It argues life is burdensome but meaningful when one places others' welfare above self, mastering anger, and living each day as if it were the last. The excerpt invokes Proverbs to emphasize restraint over impulsive power.
Citizens complain Greensburg crossings risk life and limb as the traction company under scrutiny by Attorney General Honan and city rules. Rail engines speed through and conductors warn ahead, yet delays and unsafe crossings persist. The public urges enforcement to clear tracks and protect pedestrians and passengers.
Barry Thnaw plans improvements at Matteawan, with the effort seen as better than on Manhattan Island. The First M E Epworth League held a lawn fete at Miss Mabel Cofield’s residence Thursday evening. Wheat harvest nears completion with good yields for oats at forty to fifty bushels per acre though wheat quality is poor. J C Wilboit of Horace signed his Greensparg register on Wednesday. Mrs John Meyers and her twin daughters plus Miss Minnie Gleason and Edward O’Day of Newpoint visited Newpoint area residents Tharedty.
An Aug issue excerpt analyzes Taft and Roosevelt, noting Taft’s rise and fall as Roosevelt’s influence shaped public fate. It critiques Roosevelt as an overreaching promoter while detailing Taft’s portrayed roles and the opening circus of politics. Local notes mention visitors and illness among residents.
An Imam who attended a political meeting was moved to the end of the speakers list as the chair introduced several speakers. The audience grew tired before Mr Bones finally spoke and gave his address, 561 Park Villa, before wishing everyone goodnight.
A reflective piece contrasts the slow pace of ox teams with rapid car and motorcycle travel. It argues pace and sensationalism harm public life and health, urging balance, steadiness, and meditation to reach enduring truths. It laments hurried meals and crumbling resolve under modern obligations.
The article notes that the present paper money is too large to handle conveniently. A standard dollar bill measures over three inches wide and about eight and a quarter inches long. The plan is to cut it to six by two and a half inches, aiming to ease handling and reduce government expenses.
A reader reflects on the fate of a man who stopped his newspaper for arrears. The editor muses how such a choice shapes a future obituary and memory, while Dr Levey relocates to a new residence and office at East and McKee streets after remodeling.
The Exchange urges active combat against flies and weeds not only for health but for long term savings. It argues both pests thrive from neglect and could be exterminated in a few years if people wage war now. Swat flies for health and kill weeds for the pocketbook.
A playful verse about baseball chaos and the thrill of near misses. The speaker revels in every strike and ball while lamenting when the other side gains the advantage. Images of fielders diving and runners circling the bases create a nostalgic sports mood.
A stream of social notes from Indianapolis to Shelbyville chronicles gossip, travels, and domestic updates. Goriie Schenck Eddy visits Miss Emily Brown while Miss Minnie Lawson travels with Miss Merrill Rhodes. Mrs. William Weeker heads to Louisville, Mrs. Obas Stegmaier tours Indianapolis Shelbyville and Anderson with her parents, and the James Hill family return from California. George Migee store upgrades include a new front door.
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