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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
4
Jesse W. Rucker assumes duties as editor and business manager at the Greensburg post office, listed as second class matter.
Local police court records allege Marshall Dickey found a house of ill fame in town a resort for colored men mixed with white women. The article questions why such places remain hidden until after serious crime and asks readers to ponder the racial double standard.
The legislature endorsed a county local option law but it is not yet in force. Circulation and argument of petitions proceed for elections under the law. The governor has not issued a proclamation to put it in effect.
Democratic candidate Marshal rejects a race financing plan from Frank Hering the South Baod millionaire saying he will fund his campaign himself and owe nothing to others. He emphasizes independence and questions his opponent's lavish spending.
The county faces pressure as Democrats refuse to sign the Pure Election Agreement amid allegations that a candidate violated it after signing. The county chairman and Democratic leadership are urged to ensure all members uphold the pledge. The public is urged to verify candidates and committeemen sign and live by the agreement, restoring trust in county elections.
Pastor Wameley risked his life to drill at the strait of drillog. the well reached forty one feet in the evening and nineteen more feet of water stood by morning. Neighbors of nine express gratitude to Providence for the outcome. Edward Reiley and nephew Thomas Reily of Newport Kentucky were on commercial business. Mise Nan Reiley promotes post cards at Batterton's.
The letters show the Republican State Chairman soliciting five to ten temperance Democrats through party lines and a later anti saloon league mailing to those same names. The documents illustrate close cooperation between the Republican machine and the League, signaling campaign tactics.
Letter from James P. Goodrich, chairman, asking for five to ten temperance Democrats from a precinct. It requests names and post office addresses to be written on the back of a sheet and returned by return mail in a stamped envelope.
In a forceful opinion Indiana faces a grave crisis surpassing the Civil War era. The Anti-Saloon League urges veterans and citizens to rally behind reform candidates and oppose liquor interests in the upcoming election, naming key church leaders and legal supporters backing the anti local option stance.
A family friend brings a box of chocolates for Harold with a playful request for prayers. Harold jokes about a bigger box for more favors. Batterton’s displays the new Rover’s book “Herrickone” priced at $1.18 with a fifty cent line of books.
The piece argues a large Prohibition gain hinges on Prohibitionists voting the Prohibition ticket. It claims Republicans and Democrats vary in stance, urging Prohibitionists to unite behind their cause, warns against local option by party tickets, and endorses James E. Watson for Governor while urging Prohibition support to grow the movement.
A London bystander lantern slide show on scenes from the Bible included Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. A chaplain urged a sailor with a gramophone to provide music. the speaker’s cue led to the unexpected moment as the gramophone played a popular song, eliciting consternation and amusement from the audience.
Ed Pumphrey of Burney visited here Tuesday on business and staying with friends. Misa Couz Kitchen of Kingston spent Tuesday here with friends while shopping.
The piece argues Republicans oppose prohibition and cites leaders including Watson and Haunly, noting ties to the Columbia Club and Elks. It contends local option suffices and criticizes GOP for resisting a constitutional prohibition amendment. A post card album ad follows.
Cameron Corbett, member of Parliament, proposes converting his large estate between Loch Long and the Clyde into pleasure grounds for Glasgow residents with a proviso that no intoxicants be sold on the premises. The plan aims to provide public recreation space in the city.
Early season talk of turkey gives way to a farm and family gathering. Creath Loyd notes the first crop is nearing ripe as a turkey dinner with accessories brings together his kin. Herbert Tanner, a stove demonstrator, visits the Tanner farm near Liberty and dines with relatives at I A Davis home. The Galbraith Taylor family and the Mupee clan enjoy a Sunday outing at Todianapol with kin.
The article notes historical panic cycles influencing presidential elections and party fortunes from 1837 to 1893, linking panics to shifts toward Republicans and Democrats. It accuses Roosevelt of political manipulation and cites labor vote tactics and campaign funding practices. It also lists social notices about entertaining events, funerals, and visits in the community.
Watch cleaning oiled and repairing offered with main springs, prices listed for watches and clocks. Elias M. Jackson shop on South Broadway guarantees all work for one year. Betresten's displays new line of hair brushes cloth brushes mirrors combs etc.
A Milroy notes sheet reports the Swastika Club meeting with eleven members present including Mrs. Claude Wilson Bindt on Thursday afternoon. Local chatter lists visits and travels among residents, a drowning death of James Smith near Mrs. Rhys, and various social calls and trips to Rushville and Cincinnati.
Batterton's offers a 25c jar of peroxide cream touted as a skin softening substitute for powder. Mrs. Wolf of Newpoint visited Tuesday for hopping. Batterton's has a large shipment of ladies and gente pocketbooks available for viewing.
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