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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
8
A collection of humorous aphorisms on farmers, dress, and social norms. Notes on women's roles, family medicine, curiosity, and marriage etiquette. A correction clarifies a misnamed builder and outlines a neat cottage set for occupation by Charlie Dowdell with his wife and child.
An essay argues against the do it yourself mindset and stresses modern business must rely on others. It cites Charlie A Stevens on leveraging others, notes executives organize and delegate, and that top industry captains cannot handle every detail. Small local notices follow.
Poem echoes John Greenleaf Whittier theme urging women to marry and bear children. Verse contrasts idle dream with grave fate and praises a wife and mother role. Lineage and doors to fulfillment are framed through domestic duties and social expectations.
A well known authority endorses a home remedy for rheumatism. The mix uses Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup Sarcaparile, taken after meals and at night. Ingredients are said to be harmless vegetable extracts available at drug stores, with a pharmacist able to prepare the mixture if asked.
Poem by Miriam S. Clark praises the early morning as sweet and contenting. The speaker asks the wind to bring treasurers and strength to bear burdens across fields of care.
Nick Patterson the Democratic sheriff candidate was attacked Sunday morning while crossing his farm pasture. The bull tossed him about, trampling and injuring his wrists and head before three farm hands subdued the animal and rescued him. Patterson vows to continue campaigning if possible.
Real estate tied to future depot prospects hinges on development near Main street east of the railroad. Anna Austin, in the restaurant trade, quietly purchased the former Carlisle property once owned by Warren Bigler of Crawfordsville, with optimism that a station at the Y will boost value and yield a profitable return.
This excerpt ponders friendship as service and how fear, prejudice, and time shape human perception. It cites Sydney Smith on worry from anticipated evils and contrasts aging with youth through a telescope metaphor, noting life’s seeming brevity and length.
A discussion on gambling and women’s appearance follows moralist lines. Mrs J B Moody and family plan to move to West Washington Street into the Rader property after this year’s election. Roscoe will cast his first vote, making the timing of the move notable. Roscoe, a telegraph operator, will find the new location convenient for work. William Kivend of Springhill made a business trip Saturday.
A quote contrasts two groups the doers who act and the inquirers who question why things were not done differently. It emphasizes proactive effort versus hesitation and analysis.
A reflective statement compares biases to knots in a glass window that distort perception, making straight images crooked and altering how we view everything through them.
The obituary notes Mrs Zack Botcourt has died after a long illness. She folded her hands and found peace in a heavenly rest. Her devoted daughter husband and sons mourn as the bereaved group awaits funeral arrangements. No funeral date has been set.
A young man and a woman fled a pursuing cow as the woman cried Mercy George the cow is gaining on us. George joked the cow had lost her calf. Mrs. Jasper Boling of Maurice met her son Clarence who attends St. Paul school and goes home on Sundays.
A proverb quotes that fine sense and exalted wit are less valuable than common sense. It warns that fifty witty men yield to one who masters practical judgment and cautions against carrying only gold, which makes daily changes costly.
Miss Helen Coles hosted a group of charming young maids at the Teddy Bear Club matinee party held Saturday at the Knights of Pythias hall. The event highlighted playful games and festive chatter among attendees.
A family mourns Dick a decade with the Noah Rogers household. The article notes his joyful companionship, steady presence in illness and health, and the genuine, disinterested friendship dogs provide, prompting heartfelt grief.
A reader recalls a troubled incident at an industrial entertainment show and reports a personal affront by the committee. The note mentions social visits to old friends including Mrs Wallace and Mrs Squier, and notes the death of an elderly gentleman in frail health.
An observer argues the state faces a money monopoly threat to democracy. The piece compares revolutions and wars to show the need to curb tax and tariff power, criticizes Republican taxes, and urges voters to support honest, equal rights focused Democrats while favoring direct popular election of Senators and the presidential vote.
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