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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
3
A column surveys the harp as orchestral mainstay, piano making myths, and famed performers. It recalls Cincinnati concerts with Dalton Baker and Mme Godski, a Johnstown flood violin tale, and anecdotes about Paganini and Paderewsky, ending with Dan McCormack in Indianapolis.
Bargains on Panama and Prince Chap suits, black jackets satin lined, dress skirts in black and colors. Wool dress goods gray navy brown reseda Copenhagen, Saxony Lace Curtains 100 pair, Brussels rugs 9x12, heavy grain carpet, Shantung silks 69c yard for Saturday only.
The article argues that class consciousness arises from material interests across history, contrasting owners and workers under capitalism. It credits Roosevelt for highlighting the term but condemns his hysterics, asserting workers gaining awareness can end child labor, wage exploitation, and class-based oppression.
A citizens meeting at the court house Friday evening for Miss Douglas's benefit was poorly attended. The piece urges support for their own candidate and hints at sending her on a trip. It contrasts a diplomatic politician who prompts public effort with the illusion of giving people their best time.
The Marion township Democrats held a nominating convention at Millhousen to select candidates for Trustee and Assessor. For Trustee George M. Scheidler won after three ballots with 157 votes to Evans 122 and Blankman 69, with Rolfes 43. For Assessor Frank Wacke secured the nomination after the final ballot beating Fonseth 105 to Vaske 161 and rivals Jessup Cord Witkemper and Rethlake. The nominees are regarded as fine, popular citizens who will serve efficiently if elected.
Uncle Tommy Meek, at ninety two, proclaims himself the oldest man in Greensburg and recalls pioneer days in Indiana. He remains cheerful and engaged, aided by his daughter Zube Meek who reads the papers. The Meek family and friends gathered to honor him as Mrs. Mary Davis of Rush County and Mrs. D S Stewart visited and shopped nearby.
Father and son discuss Pulse and Porter securing a church remodeling contract and a hospital project in Madison, with bids, et cetera costs, and possible political favors. They speculate on further lucrative work and even finishing the Panama Canal, amid skepticism about bid practices and officials’ roles.
Mr and Mrs Will Martin proprietors of a Cincinnati barber shop have left for a pleasure trip combined with business. They expect to return home this evening.
The public is invited to a local home produced stage venture featuring Mestre, Dunn & Douglas promising a strong company. They urge citizen support and expect a successful run with community enthusiasm and good will backing the show.
A tribute notes Mrs Patterson as a woman of gentle faith whose long days of work brought comfort to those who loved her. In death she rests content, having completed her duties and earned peaceful rest from labor.
Mrs Margaret Young widow of George W Young died Saturday at nine o clock after a long illness. She had lived with Mr and Mrs Ed Skinner five miles south of town since December. Dr W J Clark of Louisville and Ed Howell will attend the funeral. Andrew Foster and family visited the city Saturday.
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