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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
6
The article reviews a performance led by Mrs. George UC Howard, who played a negro girl in Tom's Cabin at the Topsy of Mra St, described as a vivid portrayal with a humane impact. It notes her appearance and the enduring effect of her acting on the audience.
The Indianapolis Star editorial claims a broad immoral alliance supports Thomas R. Marshall, denouncing the piece as a ruinous assertion. Respondents deny the claim, arguing voters from all classes oppose the star’s morality message and that the allegation degrades journalism and decency.
In Greensburg the Anti Salo League is barred from using two pulpits for a Republican rally as the Centenary Church board passes a resolution prohibiting any political party or organization from meeting on church property.
The fragment expresses outrage at what it calls a desecration of republican institutions and decries a perceived degradation of presidential dignity, urging swift rebuke and continuation of self governing principles.
The fragment cites seventeen bank failures in 1893-40 and forty three banks stopping payment under Roosevelt era parole policy 1907-08, used to illustrate partisan arguing among Republicans about financial distress and public blame.
A brief call urges supporters to mobilize in Decatur County to secure victory for the state and county ticket. Organizers press turnout and unity to boost candidacies and local party success.
A Republican county chairman writes urging support for Jim Watson in Greensburg and Terre Haute rallies. The letter promotes Watson as experienced and square, contrasts with opponents, and discusses saloon votes and party strategy amid factional divides.
The incident centers on remarks about the campaign manager amid calls for ejecting a ticket. Critics argue the move reveals tensions within the party organ and strategy.
A Republican editor warns readers that printing Democratic doctrine invites moderate criticism but vows to expose what he calls hostile tactics from the Democratic Central Committee. The piece stresses editorial independence and political friction.
The Anti-Saloon League plan to use church pulpits on the last Sunday before the election was halted after pastors met this week and unanimously ruled against political use of churches. Cen tenary Church’s official board forbids any political meeting, including Civic League and Voters League events, reaffirming churches as houses of worship not political platforms.
Reports from various parts of the county indicate Watson will carry the county by more than 100, helping several key Democratic nominees. An independent review of the local scene shows unprecedented voter awakening in this campaign season.
The letter urges voters to back Nick Patterson for sheriff and El Doanel for treasurer, arguing a fight between taxpayers and an organized political class. It calls for supporters to spread facts and mobilize before election day, claiming wide county sentiment in favor of the Democratic slate.
The document asserts that any office in the county court is tainted by corruption and not worth protecting, emphasizing that preserving freedom requires integrity in elections and governance.
Shelby county records 104 registered automobiles. Albert Holmes of L tte and family in town yesterday. Warren Laughlin crew active in Batesville this week. Mrs Wat Craig attended the oxrongat. Mrs Kate Hamilton and daughter visiting Mrs Will Bennett then to Wilhiametown to visit Mrs Jeate Scalth. D. M. Hatfield receives news of his son’s death. sympathy offered. Corin Dry bread of Fauklin visiting for Healrigg Drake wedding and dressmaking. J H Rethlake of Marion township, a Democratic standard bearer, in town on business. Three colored boys jailed after trouble with a white man. details not published. Jacob Biddinger enlarging Worth Michigan ave home. Beattle adds interior refinements and a porch, boosting property value. Lwest of town guest on Thursday. Miss Lida Riley of Indianapolis visiting North Lincoln Street. Willie Maple visiting relatives. Rush Mendenhall to Indianapolis for a day. Ray Lathreep of Indianapolis transacted business. Mrs Adam R Meek and Mrs R S Lowe of Kingston dined here. Mrs John Sanders and daughter Mrs Arthur Kelner of Hope visiting. Ike Taylor and wife of Westport in town Thursday. Telegram from Isaac Isgrigg notes Mrs Throp improving. he and mother plan to be home Sunday. Ben Weakley of St Paul born Friday on business. W Fr sensing here for Shelbyville Foundry and Machine Works gas and gasoline engines under “Shelby.” James Mendenhall ill in bed since Sunday.
A compact home recipe describes creaming three quarters cup butter with two cups white sugar and one cup milk. Stir in four sour cups sifted flour one quarter teaspoon soda dissolved in water and a tablespoonful ginger. Spread thin on greased pans bake until light brown cut while hot and peel apart.
The notes discuss pie making with sugar on the lower crust and chimney tricks for mints pies, a birthday remembrance for Wenaling at John Osborn’s home, and several local incidents and social notices including a worker injured at Hope and gatherings by Mrs Hornung and Miss Nora Bell.
A cucumber catsup method is described with steps for peeling seeding mincing draining and flavoring. Local visitors such as Mrs Springmier Mrs Ed Lyons and Mrs Draper are noted along with various townspeople and routine travels through Clarkburg Shelbyville and Kansas trips.
A New York firm uses weekly two hour sessions for the entire fire force to discuss firm matters and act on ideas. Regular dinners and outings foster loyalty, with a Michigan City camp for a million dollar company shown to boost health and dividends. The aim is closer, friendlier relations reducing friction through mutual understanding.
Practical kitchen tips describe mint sprinkled egg salad and green pepper additions to vegetable salads. It suggests cream cheese balls rolled in chopped meats with mayonnaise on lettuce, and a fish dish as centerpiece, using canned climbers and celery with mayonnaise dressed salads. It details cucumber boats filled with sliced cucumbers tomatoes and mayonnaise for each guest.
The recipe explains salting and draining three dozen large green cucumbers with eight large white onions. It instructs packing the drained mixture with a mustard seed and pepper mix and enough vinegar, then packing into Mason jars for storage.
Liberty Indiana resident U K Slonseger reports long stomach trouble relieved by Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Free sample offer by Pepsin Syrup Co. 119 Caldwell Bldg Monticello Illinois. Batterton's Drug Store sells at 60c and 1.00 a bottle.
Nick Gaunt and his wife have returned from a trip to Brazil with their daughter named Mrs. Glidewell. Nathan Hunter lies seriously ill at his home at 0.4 West Sheridan Street.
The piece argues success depends on daily results and persistent effort while contrasting diligence with mere fortune. It cites Miss Cozy Kitchen of Kingston visiting, and Walter Harkart planning a dry goods and nation store in Hope, praised by locals.
Thomas Mage declares his nomination for Trustee of Washington Township by the Democratic convention and pledges to be a servant of the people offering a square deal and party impartial consideration of voters in the township. He vows to act to the best of his ability.
Friday morning near St Paul a buggy driven by Mrs. Frank Hinton with her baby and Mrs. Mary Shaner was struck by a wheel against a post after a runaway horse. The 16 month old child of Mrs Hinton died within two hours. Mrs Hinton suffered a fractured collar bone and possible internal injuries. Mrs Shaner broke two bones in her arm. Neighbors cared for the injured. the child and Mrs Shaner were taken to John Bright’s home and Mrs Hinton to Mrs Herschel Miers.
Mr and Mrs Cal Dorsey and their son Arthur shopped Friday as a brass art display in the Dalbert window attracted attention. The pieces are described as beautiful and extraordinary, lending an ultra exclusive touch to an interior guided by cultivated taste.
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