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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
8
Voters debate which group should draw crowds for the big rally in the Republican churches last Sunday before the election. A group allied with Polk Pooman pressed for endorsement of the Frank Thomson administration while AIS supporters aided the mayor during a tense event.
The text is garbled and unclear about veterinary services or mail routing. It does not present a definite event, organization, place, or date to summarize into a concise newspaper item.
A statement from Caskey rejects printing certain anonymous materials while noting strong public concern over the teachings. The record emphasizes the tension between accountability and alleged distribution.
A Democratic appeal by Thomas Magee urged voters in Washington township to support his bid for township trustee. The notice argues the office is crucial to taxpayers, pledging honesty, independence from bosses, and fair dealing if elected. J.W.R.
In Crawfordsville Hanly urged raising the governor’s salary from 36000 to 10000 stating the state needs a more capable leader. He claimed savings for the state, though critics request an itemized statement as September costs and a special session spent about 26000 with roughly 60000 appropriated for various purposes.
The piece notes heightened public awareness in Decatur County about an election aimed at removing a reputed meat industry gang from influence. Ed Pumphey and wife of Burney visited on Wednesday for shopping with friends while Mise Clara Wolf of Newpoint came Friday for shopping with friends.
The piece argues the party serves the rights of the people over special interests. It credits Bryan with steadfast advocacy for common people and warns against using the party for revenge or power.
October 1 1908 Bat on hand 4859 61 subscribes Oct 1 1907 1690 subscribers Oct 1 1908 1735. Oville Skeen and wife of Indianapolis called here Wednesday for death of Wim Pigeen. Miss Eren Vandement resumes duty at the Fair. Mrs James DeArmond and daughter and Mrs Frank McCoy visited Indianapolis. Mrs Robert St John reported on the sick list.
A Chicago report by an investigating committee details thousands of underfed pupils, with five to fifteen thousand children described as hungry or meal-starved. Newspapers along party lines headline starvation while blaming Republican policy for wage and cost of living pressures. Mothers reportedly fast to feed children as some youths go to school on empty stomachs.
A list of legal actions including Lincoln Galloway vs Big Four R Co for damages 150 due, Ackerman vs Fichter will contest, and a long court calendar with state cases and civil actions scheduled from Oct 19 to Nov 13, featuring banks, utilities, and various defendants.
The Standard Roller Bearing Company president S S Eveland issued a covert wage restoration threat tied to Taft’s election. He claimed a 10 percent wage reduction would be restored only if Taft won, calling Taft a different man from Roosevelt. The passage raises questions about manipulation and ethical conduct in politics.
Advertises Dr Cad wells Syrup Pepsin as a universal remedy for constipation and stomach liver and bowel troubles. Claims guaranteed results and offers a free sample from Pepsin Syrup Co 119 Caldwell Bldg Monticello NY. Sold by Battertons Drug Store at 60c and 1.00 per bottle.
A scarlet fever quarantine was imposed on the home of Thomas Mozing after his six year old granddaughter Arma E. Trimpell fell ill. Mrs. Henry Logan received a postcard from her niece Mrs. Lizie Truescot detailing a two year Europe tour, including Napoli and Mount Vesuvius. The note mentions Mrs. Amanda King’s former resident leaving for Europe and a Paris winter, with a Philadelphia kindergarten superintendent traveling abroad due to financial strain and support from workers.
Liberty Indiana resident C K Slonneger credits Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with curing his long standing indigestion and stomach trouble. The advertisement promises guaranteed results and offers a free sample bottle by mail from the Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Illinois. It notes price of one dollar per bottle and availability at Batterton's Drug Store.
Mrs Edward Zeen leaves for Lawrenceburg en route to Chicago after a week with Shepherd relatives. Eva Hartley and Gilbert Guardper wed as Rev Henry Morrow officiates. they plan housekeeping in the city. Jessie Applegate diagnosed with diphtheria prompting fumigation of West End School Room 3. Fire damages kitchen at Mrs Will McCormack’s West Welton street home but causes little damage. Eight county joint rally at Hope Oct 21 features Governor's party in defense of home church and nation against legalized saloon. Mrs Will Roberts visits town from Downeyville during illness. Miss Sue Kemble at Mary Moses and Glesener wedding from Rushville returns home. Mrs Baron Davis of Colorado visiting near Letts before returning west. Col T H Butler and niece attend a reunion for the 8th Cavalry in Rushville. Chas Denham of Sardinia enroute to Indianapolis on business. Miss Counseman returns to Chicago after filling Daimbert & Co. vacancy in Arcola during illness of Beula Miller. Two new marriage licenses issued: James Franklin Hooter to Mollie ReeVe of Letts. William OH Picker to Miss Otilin N Pfeiffer of Milhousen.
Bruceville Texas postmaster Ridgill and Wabash R. R. engineer Burns of Bement Illinois say they cured stomach trouble with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. They offer a free sample by sending address to Pepsin Syrup Co. Monticello.
Al Stottana family of Harris City visited here Thursday to transact business with relatives. Miss Mary Roupe of Columba composed the song There is a Room in My Heart For You and dedicated it to Mrs. J Shields, a friend. The publishers held the piece at the time of her death, lending it a dignified sentiment.
Report from Bedford on the state W C T U gathering with high praise for the convention. The Sunday main meeting drew strong support and a temperance fund total of 2154.58 dollars with more contributions to follow.
Mrs James Wilgernon of Indianapolis arrived Thursday to attend the funeral of William Sixteen. She was seen at the service and paid her respects to the family.
Advice on writing brief definite recommendations from former employers and others. Use specific, positive statements and strong personal references. Include a typed outline with fixed questions about character, qualifications, and habits, plus space for extra remarks.
Charles Stewart Caulfield of Bridgeport wooed and won his enemy’s widow after Frank J. Mooney, his political foe, died. Caulfield had bitterly fought Mooney but offered to defend the widow’s late husband’s business reputation, a display of gallantry that won her heart.
A novelty dust swallowing automobile named Jecrubed with friction in November Popular shines. Mrs W A Taggart of Letts visited her son Byron Taggart and wife on Wednesday. Mrs Joe Cartmel and daughter Eva of Clarkeburg visited here with Mrs Fred Erdmann. Ben Elliott of St Paul spent Wednesday here on business. Chas Lacey and his mother attended the funeral of Wm P Sheen from Indianapolis. Geo Dobyns of Clarksburg called on friends. Mrs Robert Reed visited Mesaba Ohio with her parents. Allen Stott and wife of Letts shopped here Wednesday. Em Adkins of Westport among local business men Wednesday. Mrs Will Shafer of Letts shopped. Oscar Holmen principal of Westport schools observed the soldiers’ march. Joe Matthews of Letts did business here. John White from Connersville plans to move his family there for work. Socialist Debs travels country in a special car. his safety when hit by a red special and an automobile is questioned in Star. George Willy of Letts attended the soldiers’ march and bought camera film. John Dennison of Sardinia transacted business here Thursday. Josephine Walters of Miahousen shopped Thursday.
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