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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
2
One year in advance costs $1.10 and six month payment reduces to $1.25. All drafts checks money orders and communications should be made payable to J. W. RUCKER & Co and sent to their address.
The Decatur County press editorial laments the local option drive to dry the county. It argues the plan fails to stop alcohol from other sources and cites a sermon calling for a clear answer while urging eradication of the drink evil.
A garbled clipping notes 1908 described as a stand pat year by an unnamed group, with Diana quoted on a notable example. The line is part of a bureau display, but key dates and names are unclear due to damaged text.
The Greensburg letter writers condemn anonymous political circulars as cowardly defamation. They insist on accountability, warning readers that un signed attacks harm civic freedom and deserve dismissal by the public. The piece calls for naming authors and urges readers to ignore unsigned communications.
A 1900s political broadsheet attacks a Republican aligned effort linked with Indiana Anti Saloon Leagues. It targets church pulpits used to support Watson tickets, warns of revived revivals and religious endorsements for GOP, and questions church involvement in campaigning. It cites local pastors and threatens a moral campaign against perceived evils.
The writer hints that those who issued anonymous notices last week may later publicly acknowledge them. They expect the father’s name to be revealed someday and believe he will live to feel shame for employing that method.
The Democratic national ticket lists William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska for President with John W. Kern of Indiana for Vice President. The congressional ticket nominates Thomas H. Kuhn of Richmond as Congressman.
Governor Thomas R. Marshall of Columbia City. Lieutenant Governor Frank J. Shall of Rushville. Supreme Court Judge M. B. Latry of Logansport. Attorney General Walter J. Lotz of Munette. Secretary of State James Cox of Columbus. Auditor Marion Bailey of Litton. State Treasurer John Inenbarger of North Manchester. Appellate Judge E. W. Felt of Greerfield. Reporter Supreme Court Burt New of North Vernon. State Statistician J. Kelleher of Indianapolis. State Superintendent Robert J. Aley of Bloomington.
COUNT Y TICKET FOR REPRESENTATIVE J H Dennicon Jackson FOR SHERIFF S N Patterson Washington FOR TREASURER E D Donnel FOR CORONER Dr J Curtis Hill Sandcresak FOR SURVEYOR Henry E Black FOR COMMISSIONER 2nd Dist Will L Perry Clinton FOR COMMISSIONER 3rd Vis t Besry M Reddelman Marion
William P. Skeen died shortly before noon Tuesday at his home on West Main Street after a brief illness. He was born in Versailles on August 17, 1847 and married Julia Lacey 38 years ago. Surviving are his three sons Fred Herbert and Orville, with funeral services Thursday at 2:30 pm from the residence, interment at South Park. he served in the Civil War and was a Mason and K of P member.
A 1908 appeal from Norman E. Mack and Democratic leaders urging local booster support for Bryan Kern and a government by the people. It asks readers to fund the campaign, send contributions to the Democratic National Committee, and promote a paper-based donation system with certificates for donors. The letter emphasizes antitraist and populist themes and urges bold front-page display.
Forced to raise money by order of creditors a sale of $50 000 stock of dry goods croaks tailor-made swim carpets and millinery to meet creditor demands. Price cutting unprecedented in Greensburg with cloaks and tailor made suits deeply discounted plus wide ranges of ladies coats suits and millinery at low prices. Hundreds to select from in latest colors and styles at discounts across the stock.
R C Shofener notes George Kercheval back to work on Fresday morning after weeks of rheumatism. Nell Trester of Aurora visits relatives, while Mr and Mrs Larkin Pleak of Jackson township stay with Mrs Keziah Brace. Mrs Frances Spades and Mrs Brown are mentioned in visits. Ads note watches and clocks serviced by Elias M Jackson on South Broadway.
The Big Four Route announces travel tickets and special rates for October and November 1908 to cities including Albuquerque Lexington New Orleans Milwaukee and more. Listings cover conventions such as National WCTU American Federation of Labor and other groups with sale periods Oct 1 5 Oct 6 7 Oct 8 12 and Oct 18 24. Also notes home seekers rates and regional tours with agent info. Local notices mention Mrs. Lyon Moore visiting Indianapolis Letta and families visiting Franklin Greenwood and surrounding areas.
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