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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
1
A dated list of life cautions advises married women to avoid overfamiliarity and rushing judgments. It urges hard work, prudent finances, honest conversation, and restraint in judging others while warning against vanity and cowardice in social behavior.
The piece argues that the modern smile acts as a social currency losing luster over time. It contrasts the crude official smile with genuine warmth and notes that a woman's smile once carried greater esteem than beauty.
The piece describes cretonne or cramped linen fabrics named la bella with white or dali ecu backgrounds and embroidered floral patterns in bright colors. It notes a booklike round form and email flowers as decorative elements.
The article advises job seekers to state what they can do for an employer rather than their preferred role. Employers seek teachable, capable candidates who can contribute to business beyond their current office. Highlight relevant experience and avoid focusing solely on personal desire.
The piece argues that lawful employment stems from industrial demand and that demand equals supply since workers must offer labor or goods in money terms. It notes local Mason-like activity in Greensburg with the Ben Hur lodge meeting to elect officers and welcomes Deputy leaders and visiting dignitaries.
The New York Realty Company rents a forty three story building on a long lease for a total of 1,000,000 dollars. The structure, 536 inches tall, will feature white enameled brick and terra cotta. Construction costs are estimated at 3,875,000 dollars with six stories set underground.
Prof G Stanley Hall argues for delaying pushing ahead in child development to let heredity and environment unfold. He warns precocity is dangerous and that broadening comes by retardation and letting children linger in their early paradise. The piece notes criticism of his stance as mooted and references parents of “smart children” who rise then fall.
Columbus reports a local mush factory manufacturing mashed mush bars. Workers wrap blocks in tissue and heavier paper for market sale at ten cents per bar. Each bar is said to feed a family meal for a business family.
Hope Journal laments quick marriages and easy divorces that erode moral standards. The article notes widespread use of divorces as remedies to marital fatigue, contrasting with scriptural ideals. Also mentioned is the completion of the new Depot foundation and social visits by Missee Carrie Schafer and Edna Barclay.
C Y Edkins praises Robert Huner as an intelligent figure in social inquiry. The piece addresses election dynamics, machine politics, and the role of Bryan Taft and party corruption. It argues the Socialist Party stands firm on principles and could hold power in the current political landscape.
Radical price cuts advertised for fur costs, coats, sables, and cloaks. Brown French Coney coats at 23.50. Near seal coats at 37.50. Caracas fur coats at 9.90. Includes women and children garments and dress goods.
Fur neck pieces and muffs offered in various prices including 98c to 15.00 for neck pieces and 1.28 to 12.50 for muffs. Cloth coats priced at 3.98, 6.75, 8.50, 14.90, 18.50 with children's items at 2.75 to 7.50.
Ready for Xmas this year with practical gifts. Dress goods waist and dress silks fancy waistings velour serpentine crepes fleced goods kimona table linens towels fancy linens women's neckwear gloves hosiery umbrellas combs bags belts cut glass china bric a brac blankets rugs carpet sweepers for the men shirts underwear gloves hosiery suspenders neckwear umbrellas and phoenix mufflers.
Mrs. Frank M Allison of St Omer dies at sixty from Brights disease after weeks of precarious health. Widow of George W Magee notes her long life with thirteen children and wide circle of neighbors. Services planned Tuesday at the Star Church with interment near the church cemetery.
George Harriman and his wife traveled to Indianapolis for a weekend visit. Mr Barnes of Burney called on his friend Charlie Howe at Bhoffper's Monday.
A sensational report describes Mme Steinbell wielding influence in Paris amid scandals surrounding a dead president's widow. The piece alleges foreigners’ advances and a pressure-filled treaty with Cambodia's King Sisowath, raising questions about power, infamy, and governance in France.
Mrs Stevens living near Logang port fires on intruders on her farm. She shoots without warning as a banter stoops to pick up a rabbit she had killed. The hunter escapes but is deterred from returning to her property.
A traveling man feigned a light cold to visit a physician and quickly returned with a pint of whisky. He openly offered the drink in a public place and mocked the town as “dry,” naming the doctor involved. The incident, seen with other local notes, leads to scrutiny of professional and bootlegging actions.
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