20 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
1
Poem declares there is no place on earth or heaven, no gift or blessing, no life or death without a woman. Refrain emphasizes a woman’s indispensable role in every aspect of existence.
On June 14 observed as Flag Day in Philadelphia at the Colonial Dames request, with later New York permission to fly flags over schools and public buildings. A poem fragment satirizes the idealized “woman grand” while noting the practical duties of family life and reformist ambitions.
Fragmented excerpt discusses wording around marital status and “of ard over” in a theoretical context. It contemplates age indeterminacy and bachelor or maid eligibility, implying social norms shaping terms for unions. The passage analyzes language rather than events or actions.
Dr. O T Dwinell of the First M E church urges a sane funeral during the Illinois Undertakers Association session in Peoria. He favors house services no flowers no singing no public last look and a decent solemn carryout of a necessary service.
Some residents in Evanston brand cows with their telephone numbers. The practice is described as decorative and practical, helping recover strays and reduce trouble for owners.
A traveling salesman recounts two blinding lightning flashes that singed his hair as two currents ran along the electric wire. He fled the barber shop to finish his shave elsewhere, hoping to avoid another shock during a storm.
An American is likely to acquire a northern Africa paradise described by Robert Hichens as the garden of Allah. It features twelve craes per foot revealing beauty and a remarkably elegant house with a water supply costing $12,000.
A man named Robert Jolly killed his daughter by forcing carbolic acid into her throat amid a battle over insanity claims. Prosecution argues he acted sane despite heavy drinking and repeated reformations. The case hinges on whether intoxication excuses the crime or justice demands the harshest punishment.
The piece notes the veto power of initiative and referendum in Oregon and South Dakota. Oregon has seen one act placed on ballots in five years, while South Dakota has had no legislative acts balloted in nine years. The system has influenced politics even without frequent ballots. Ed Owene transacted business at Hope Thursday.
The Fair grounds training stables bustle as six men push speed for racing fans. About thirty horses train despite late season rain and cool weather, with optimism rising on sunny days. Local trainers John W. Rhodes Will Elder and Jim Davitt lead efforts including Davitt handling Reuben the Mike Gannon colt viewed with high expectations.
An anonymous letter to a newspaper accuses Hope of two active gambling houses in open law violation. It claims married men frequent the dens and squander wages, boasting immunity from arrest, with warnings of extra measures if law is not enforced. Citizens with past reform history are urged to speak out.
Little Marvin Lain of 408 North Delaware street yelled to President Roosevelt as he passed by. The President waved vigorously and smiled, delighting the boy who forgot to shout hurrah as instructed.
Hind & Douch Paper Company announces social campaigns to attract women and girls to work. After two years of recruitment efforts the plant runs near capacity but has seen workers marry or seek other jobs, prompting receptions and pink teas at the factory to showcase the work environment.
Leon Silberburg was in the city Thursday and is said to have made good. He holds a traveling salesman position with the General Electric Company in Schenectady.
A sixteen man team led by superintendent Harry Woodful digs up Greensburgs main line on North Franklin Street to inspect all joints and pipes after a report of natural gas in the sanitary sewer. A separate leak on a West Franklin service between Hendricks and Walnut was repaired by Greensburg Natural Gas Oil and Water Co. Gas is present in two sewer manholes near Isaac Sefton alley, suggesting a high pressure leak. Citizens illuminate cellars with incandescent bulbs and are advised to ventilate spaces to prevent gas buildup.
Mrs. Jake Klass chats with old friends this week and praises Shelbyville while cherishing Greensburg ties. A. L. Everhart installs a new thousand pound ice refrigerator to boost his store and public welfare image.
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