13 May 1909
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
1
Mrs. L W Luther reports a handsome asparatus fern valued estate growth stolen from the south end of her parlor near North and Treland streets. Neighbors say the thief was seen and warned the fern must be returned to avoid trouble. Hearing for H L Bennett delayed due to Horace Skillman away on business. Greeneburg debates council ordinance stopping boys in streets. auto owners seek curb on street activity.
A historic tale recounts Commander Peary gifting Prince Albert's coat and a worn sombrero to Eskimos during early polar hunts. Later, a ceremonial native visit revives the relics as a symbol amid a failed experiment with chemistry, prompting a quip from Congressman Gardner about fortune and a common hen.
A New Jersey man touted a method to create an egg from its component parts. He describes isolating the shell, albumen, yolk and other elements and then assembling them, announcing his progress to a local druggist.
Mrs. Bessie Moody Templeton and little Miss Mary Francis, accompanied by Mrs. J B Moody and the family, left for their Brookville home Friday afternoon after a week with relatives.
A critique from The Progress of the World in the American Review of Reviews argues that the Payne bill favors chemical pulp and white paper with selective duties, risking a pulp and print-paper monopoly. It calls for free duty on all wood pulp used in paper making and warns of price controls if duties persist.
The article advises using cheesecloth for general wood dusting and silk for fine surfaces, with heavy flannel for floors. It notes calico or thin fabrics are unsuitable and suggests bandanas as a cheaper substitute. Recommends reusing worn men’s handkerchiefs for dusting delicate pieces and bric a brac.
A Shelbyville News opinion laments young men who seek quick fortune without effort. The piece mocks their comfort-seeking mindset and calls for personal energy and sacrifice to pursue prosperity rather than waiting for easy gains.
Railway officials publish warnings in black and red to curb carelessness around railways. Key cautions include not crossing at crossings before trains are near, not getting on or off moving cars, not leaning out of windows, and ensuring no danger from other trains before moving. The notice stresses personal duty to prevent accidents for family protection.
A quirky exchange about shopping ends abruptly when the husband collapses and dies from apoplexy, according to a verse fragment. The dialogue mentions items like shoes, a corset, stamps, pianos, and lamps, with payment humorously implied. The tone blends old fashioned rhyme with sudden death.
Mrs Agnes Stewart of Tipton travels to Milroy to visit her brother in law Sam Stewart and family then to Rush County to see her daughter Nettie Gosnell and Mr Meeks eldest daughter. Rev William Dodavn and wife with infant arrive to spend days with H J Moody and son.
Mr Mason. his wife. a saleswoman discuss a shade price. The salesman lists a ten dollar figure while correcting to eleven cents. Mrs Mason argues the extra cents show fairness, hinting the wife’s stance on perceived value and respect in bargaining.
Mrs Ebersole recalls Miss Effie Austin was resting from fatigue and nervous breakdown in Indianapolis not in a sanatorium. The note clarifies a past marriage to a medical student Nichols whose death ended the union. Mrs Ebersole favors the West and plans to return when health allows.
In Montana Senator Carter is quoted praising a man who abstains from drink smoking chewing or gambling. The piece depicts a paralyzed man whose wife knows his whereabouts from morning to night and ends with the claim that he is dead. Two Rosville newspapers wage a degrading feud likely to ruin their reputations.
Chet Edkina cleans house while Mrs Edkins handles the harder task of choosing. Mrs Jap Thorp and Jamiy take the Waybright route to home for Mr Waybright. Rev Wm Doifeen visits Moodys and will preach Sunday evening and lecture Monday at Firet church. Mrs Marty Davis of Blobland and Mrs Meta Bugis Be of Rush County visit Mrs Roher Nazel’s cousin for a while Friday.
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