26 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
1
Reported unrest over alleged drinkon duty disputes as 8000 engineers resist a ban on offduty intoxication. Union Pacific reportedly enforces a new rule discharging any employee seen leaving a saloon, extending to clerks and train crews.
Hold Him Joe Vogel arrived Sunday from Newcaste to visit his respected grandfather Henry Vogel and wife. Joe is a citizen our little city and his host of friends are proud to know. We would do what we can to keep him right among us.
A group of twenty five women plans a long march from New York to petition Gov. Suizer at his inauguration. They will carry a large V banner and distribute pro suffrage literature while a drumbeat marks the route. Some will travel by auto while others walk in short skirts and sturdy shoes.
The Youth's Companion offers a 1918 subscription gift Window Transpare ncy a stained cathedral window design lit by a glow through purple grape clusters and green foliage. Miss Deila Shafer to visit Galveston and family over the holiday season. Miss Eaton Straistoger returns from Indianapolis. Bayless of Indiana to spend Christmas with relatives.
A Greensburg region letter notes corn not yet in the crib with shacking in progress amid cold winds. Farm families work hard to bring yellow corn into barns before winter, while rabbits remain scarce and game prices are not tied to supply.
A large New York choir performance last week inspired audience members including many foreign nationals. The spice poem is by A Maya era Lyon, music by Peet. Bledden of St. Johne Asshedral. Copies priced at 50 cents, requests by mail to Globe Music Co. 119s roadway New York.
The article explains the Christmas crib in Catholic churches as a depiction of the Bethlehem scene with the Holy Family and angels. It notes the crib is a beauty created by congregational contributions and aims to inspire reverence, not idol worship, with non-Catholics often impressed by the symbolism.
Fragmented notes recount Christmas visits and greetings from families across towns. Leonard Stewart and wife plan to visit Cinempatl relatives. Chae Upsin family to spend holidays with Upsin kin. George Wainecott hosted by Mrs. Johnson. L. D. Crooks group recall missing John at Christmas. multiple local residents express holiday cheer despite sickness and travel.
An essay argues that rising peace protests across Europe show a shift from war fever to antiwar solidarity. It cites the Basel International Socialist Congress of November 24 World War era actions, including mass demonstrations and a 24 hour general strike, as signs of a working class push for liberty over nationalist conflict.
In a stark denunciation, critics accuse peace proponents of failing at the Hague and within religious circles. The Socialists are hailed for confronting the demon of war, race hatred, and class rule, pushing these terrors back into darkness amid crisis.
The piece highlights Zreloer's as the town's prettiest shop near the square. Visitors are greeted by a tinkling music box and cheerful staff. Local families and friends are noted gathering, traveling to Cincinnati, Shelbyville, and Milford for Christmas plans and dinners.
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