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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
4
A memo proposes that all state workers including stenographers janitors and police be required to contribute to the Republican state campaign. It threatens job loss after January 1 if employees do not pay now. The public reaction questions the method of buying jobs.
The passage argues prosecutors shape law enforcement and questions the value of enacted controls on liquor traffic and vice dens if the prosecuting attorney is indifferent or lax in enforcing those laws. It cautions against officials who view stringent laws as unnecessary or think violations are not serious.
A historical snippet critiques new fall fashion trends with high collars and pleated frills, noting advances in bonea stocks and the risk of overly tight neckwear. It recounts a Roosevelt era speech by Nicholas Longworth and mentions political recall, a theater manager cancelling and rescheduling, and a barber shop anecdote with a German street band.
A long, period voice outlines a daughter's duties to her aging mother. It urges honoring her tastes, comforting her, sharing confidence, avoiding ridicule, deferring to her opinions, sustaining youth in appearance and spirit, guiding finances and house duties, and ensuring she feels central to the home. The piece ends that a daughter who repays such debt will lead a worthy life.
Practical advice from October Farm Journal on household chores and thrift. Tips include seating to rest, mending blankets with muslin, careful china washing, dusting with a damp cloth, rinsing rice until water is clear, and ants control using ham rinds and lard traps. Also a traditional dried beef recipe with salt, saltpeter, and brown sugar prepared over three days.
Mre Will Thomas of Clerkeburg visited with friends. Israel Jewett and wife from St Omer neighborhood were in town Friday. SAE Harry Bainbridge spent Friday with friends in Indianapolis.
Legal ethics continues with rules on fair treatment of adverse witnesses, appearance of lawyers as witnesses, and restrictions on public commentary. It stresses avoiding personal bias, not testifying except on essential matters, and maintaining candor and fairness in court.
Messrs Ridgill and Burns of Bruceville Texas and Bement Illinois report relief from stomach trouble constipation indigestion and headaches after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin They offer a free sample by mail from Pepsin Syrup Co 119 Cardwell Bldg Monticello Illinois Available at Balterton Drug Store for 50c and 1 34 bottle.
Edward Pumphrey trustee of Clay Township announces he will be at Burney on Tuesday and Clifty on Friday to conduct township business, with remaining days at his residence near Burney.
Mrs Orlando Barns travels to Cincinnati to visit her relatives for a few days. John Bartwell of Sunman is here on business Thursday and is passing through.
Big cut in the price of rubber tires six different reliable makes to select from. Our experience of many years insures quality and service to our patrons. The Johannes buggy 1908 pattern cannot be excelled for the price. If you need a new rig of any kind see ours and get the prices. All kinds of carriage repair work.
A Monticello buyer credits Dr Ca'awell's Syrup Perpain with curing chronic indigestion. C K Slonneger of Liberty Inc. endorses the remedy and offers a free sample by mail from Pensiu Syrup Co. in Monticello. Batterton's Drug Store sells the syrup at 50 cents and one dollar per bottle.
Citizens form mutual protection association after growing violence at grade crossings. Railway official says railways won t station fixemen unless Waldron incorporates. A committee will seek lawyers on incorporation as Waldron could become a town or city. Residents fear county seat shifts and hope gas and river conditions ease winter costs.
A collection of aphorisms on honesty, wealth, time, and ambition. The notes contrast wealth and poverty, urging action, perseverance, and seizing chances, with lines about hearing, telling, and the value of hustle. Notable ideas include opportunity visiting repeatedly and effort shaping success.
A Cleveland Leader letter echoes a wistful poem about changing yearnings from gypsy and rover to a quiet urban life. The speaker shifts from fantasies of travel and wealth to simple town existence near the Public Square, lamenting waning wanderlust and growing material aims. In a separate note, Mrs. Lance writes she is well and asks about Mary friends.
The annual meeting of the Vernon Greensburg and Rushville railroad company stockholders will be at the passenger station of the C C C and St L railway in Greensburg Indiana on Tuesday October 7 1908 at 2 40 p m for director elections and other business as may come before the meeting.
In the Vecatur circuit court of Decatur county Indiana the estate of Sutherland McCoy deceased is presenting final settlement by executor W J Kincaid. The court will review on October 6, 1908, at Greensburg to approve or disallow the account and vouchers. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause if any. Clerk Myron C Jenkins notes Sept 29 1908. Ewing Hamilton attorneys for executor.
Trustee James B. Jackson invites bids on October 22 18 for six stone or concrete bridges in Road District No 3 between Malden School House and Pin Hook and one bridge in Road District No 21 in Marion Township plans and specs on file in the Trustee’s office.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Buffalo streets, Richmond men, Reading readers, Dayton nights, Fredericksburg time, and a visit by Georges Wirt and wife on Friday for business. It mixes place names and stray phrases without a coherent incident or event.
Describes stomach upset and constipation causing drowsiness in children and poor study. Claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin will improve and cure, with a free sample offer and bottles priced 50c and 1.00 from Pepsin Syrup Co. Monticello.
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