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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
4
Shelbyville proves its case for hosting conventions by meeting all claims. The city earns praise as a reliable convention destination known as Old Shelby with no notable faults cited.
The fleet reached San Diego on Tuesday and 5,000 Marines marched in a street parade on Wednesday creating a display of naval power and civic reception in the city.
A Sunday blaze in Chelsea, a Boston suburb, caused about ten million dollars in damage and claimed several lives. Fire officials investigated the cause as crews battled the flames through the day.
A humorous aside notes that a poor man faces an audience of merry widder hats and suggests a motion to adjourn would be in order. The line evokes a parliamentary hectoring image with playful social satire.
The Indianapolis Star notes the Sixth District convention stayed united, joking that being long on harmony led to no clash or Hough as a punchline. The remark frames a peaceful gathering with light humor.
The pairing would bring a solid, sober approach and command serious consideration of the motion.
The Indianapolis News sketches Col. E. E. Doles J. E. Caskey and Jeff Davis as they appeared at the Shelbyville convention to Kin Hub bard alias Abe Martin.
Prospective Greensburg candidate C F Northern, a prominent Democratic speaker and well regarded figure, may run for Congress as the party weighs its options.
Cities grow gardens on empty plots to aid the needy. In Greensburg over a hundred lots in the Commercial Club addition and City Park Place could yield materials useful come winter.
The government plans to accelerate shipbuilding to four new battleships, prompting opposition in Congress. The president and Secretary Taft press for the measure, arguing urgency despite peacetime.
T E Davidson, a Decatur county contender, expressed pride over the decisive showing from 523 Decatur county men marching with a military band as he viewed them from the Ray House veranda, calling it the proudest moment of his life.
The Six District press reports struggle to explain how events occurred at the Shebdyville convention. The piece rejects foregone fixes and attributes fault to Wayne county, noting conditions as they arose and criticizing Rush county for ballot outcomes involving Decatur.
The speaker notes that a few more votes could have secured the result, but Decatur has not been favored by Rush for many years, and she would not concede. The remark highlights long standing frictions and a narrow margin. The exchange underscores enduring tensions affecting the outcome.
Governor Hanly denounces liquor traffic as a scourge harming labor, politics, families, and morals. He calls for strong laws and lasting abolition, likening the fight to Lincoln’s stance against slavery and envisioning a future with traffic banished under the flag.
Instructions from the department of public instruction guide the school enumeration begun last Friday and due by April 30. Rules cover ages from six to twenty one, residence vs work location, transient families, married under twenty one, and the county superintendent may reject doubtful lists and require re-taking at local expense.
Portsmouth Virginia druggist Fred C Hanrahan says he has sold and recommended Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for six years. He notes other patent medicines may pay better, but this remedy is reliable and appreciated by customers. Sold at Battertons drug store.
Batterton discusses Sani tas a washable wall covering for kitchens and bathrooms. The material aims to resist moisture and grime, offering a durable surface for high humidity areas.
The article lists five Democratic figures named by President Roosevelt as the nation’s most distinguished citizens William Jennings Bryan James J Hill Andrew Carnegie Grover Cleveland and John Mitchell. Invitations to a White House conference May 10 are noted along with commentary on their varied backgrounds and ambitions.
An opinion piece condemns fad driven style and urges individual taste over passing trends. It contrasts pompador hair and toad-stool hats with a plainly dressed woman who embodies character without cosmetics, suggesting true charm comes from personal cultivation rather than external fashions.
The Richmond Item reports a bitter struggle over the Davidson Barnard split with Wayne county blocking Davidson’s last bid. Shelby Union and Franklin shifted votes while Deuker refused to back Davidson, leading to Barnard’s nomination after a long deadlock at the district convention.
Linegar Bros at East Side Square advertises coffee varieties priced 15 to 30 cents per cup. Santos blends, washed Santos, and Greatamalla options promise consistent flavor. The store emphasizes fresh weekly roast to ensure quality. The line ends with the claim the store saves you money.
The United States produced a record 37,550,736 board feet of lumber in the last year with a mill value of 3621,151,388, plus 11,858,260,000 shingles valued at 24,155,555 and 3,812,807,000 lath valued at 11,490,570. Yellow pine leads, Douglas fir rises sharply, and Washington, Louisiana, Texas, Wisconsin shift in rank since 1899. Figures appear in Circular 122 of the Forest Service.
A New Idea Woman's Magazine May issue quotes chorus girls describing health risks from cold stages and drafts. They explain chilling dressing rooms, rapid temperature changes, and damp conditions harming their well being on frequent one night stands.
Hundreds flocked to the Batterton’s drug store as Root Juice promoted cures to stomach and digestion issues. Albert Timlick of Cantrell, Indiana reports dramatic relief after using three to four doses, with four bottles claimed to fully restore appetite and digestion. The tonic is priced at $1 per bottle or three for $2.50, and marketed as a health aid for stomach bowels liver and kidneys.
A tiny housewife seeks Sani tas washable wall covering for her kitchen and bathroom. She notes it is more expensive initially than paper but durable. She asks Batterton for current prices.
Lena V. of Norristown Georgia says Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her from an operation. She suffered severe female troubles and, after trying the remedy, reports being entirely cured before finishing one bottle. She urges other women with similar issues to try the product.
A promotional note claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female ailments including displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and pain. It invites women to write for advice and provides an address in Lynn Massachusetts.
A list of school rules covering hygiene, chewing, spitting, mouth habits, eating, reporting injuries, cleanliness, and dental care. Emphasizes spittoon use, avoiding oral contact with objects, washing hands, reporting illness, and enjoying fresh air.
Miss Alta Johnson twelve year old daughter of George Johnson died at the Adams home after months of lung trouble. Funeral services were held at the home and she was buried in Star cemetery Downeyville.
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