Greensburg Standards Note August 21 1908
The Greensburg Standard dated Friday August 21 1908 notes proprietorship at 81 and 1.2 percent in a short industrial or financial blurb.
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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
4
Two Sides to Question in liquor campaign debate
The Indianapolis Star argues for considering both sides of liquor policy. It notes fears that county option could allow too many saloons but acknowledges a morally charged public opinion backing limits. The piece warns of social harms and urges cautious policy while preserving some saloon presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Liberty
Indianapolis Star
Don’t Throw Mud Don’t Slander In Newspapers
A essay in Newspaperdom urges editors to avoid personal mudslinging during campaigns. It argues that attacking opponents in print is unmanly and dangerous and warns about potential backfire when heated rhetoric is used in political coverage.
Delegates Selected for Republican Clubs Convention
Delegates chosen for the national convention of Republican clubs will gather in Cincinnati on September 22. Representatives of the Lincoln League are expected to attend. Acting on District Vice President S. G. Fitch’s recommendation, President E. E. Neal of the local unit will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Clubs
Cincinnati
New
Lincoln League Organization
S. G. Fitch
E. E. Neal
Indiana Lincoln League Names Delegates from District
The Versailles Republican notes delegates from the district include John M. Lewis Seymour, Arthur Overstreet Columbus, Albert A. Tripp North Vernon, and Thomas Crieth Versailles with alternates Lincoln Craven Madison, M. O. Richmond Rising Sun, E. E. Jeffries Franklin, and Harris Titch Lawrenceburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Lincoln League
John M. Lewis
Seymour
Arthur Overstreet
Columbus
Albert A. Tripp
North Vernon
Thomas Crieth
Versailles
Lincoln Craven
Madison
M. O. Richmond
Rising Sun
E. E. Jeffries
Franklin
Harris Titch
Lawrenceburg
Return from the Grave in Cedar Point Trance Scare
Florence Gibson aged nineteen spent nine days buried in a grave at Cedar Point Ohio in a claimed hypnotic trance by Hindu mystic Bundha Lupparow. Reporters found a false bottom coffin and tent setup while the crowd debated fakery. Gibson revived on stage after breath forced into her and promised not to be buried alive again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Gibson
Cedar Point
Bundha Lupparow
Miss Gibson
Indiana Lawyers and the 1907 Attorney Distribution
The supreme court clerk compiled Indiana lawyers data showing 15 226 attorneys in 1907, averaging one adviser per 165 residents. Marion county has 729 lawyers in Indianapolis, Brown county has three, and Decatur county lists 26 with Greensburg as home for 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Indiana
Marion County
Indianapolis
Brown County
Decatur County
Greensburg
Turn Next: Aims to Please the Editor
The passage notes that every man will need editorial help for notices such as marriages deaths or name omissions. It argues fairness to editors pays off, as editors respect courtesy and will assist when trouble arises. It stresses the value of having a friend in the editorial office.
Sixth District Meeting in Rushville Sees Campaign Plans
Republican Sixth District chairman E. M. Haas called a district committee meeting in Rushville on Friday. Attendees included Bert Morgan J. P. Thomson Cash McCoy Chick Reed and Web Woodfill from the city as plans for campaign work were laid and prospects discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Haas
Rushville
Bert Morgan
J. P. Thomson
Cash McCoy
Chick’? Reed
Web Woodfill
Chronic Diarrhoea Relief Endorsed by Railway Worker
Mr Edward E Henry of the United States Express Co Chicago reports using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to stop chronic diarrhoea quickly on trains. He claims it cured many sick aboard and notes his veteran status with the 23rd Ohio Regiment. Battertons Drug Store advertises the remedy and Alger books for boys at 25 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Henry
United States Express Co
Chicago
Quick
Chamberlain
Rutherford B. Hayes
William McKinley
23Rd
Ohio Regiment
Batterton’s
Democratic Plank Trap Warns Against Local Option
Berne Indiana remains at the center as Fred Rohrer denounces Democratic ward and township local option as a snare for the temperance cause. He cites remonstrance strength, warns of brewery advantage, and recalls Berne’s historic temperance battle led by his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ludlow
The
Indianapolis Star
Berne
Ind
Fred Rohrer
Indiana
Rohrer
Ward
Township
Monroe Township
Decatur
Made From Grapes in Royal Baking Powder History
An old feature explains grape derived cream of tartar as the chief ingredient in Royal Baking Powder. It details tartar formation from wine casks, purification, and grinding into a pure powder that lends flavor and wholesome qualities to baked goods.
Girl Bandit at Tucker Store Fires Revolver Wounding Man
Miss Ethel Tucker twenty, daughter of E J Tucker, fired a thirty two calibre revolver at Herschel Herring during a target shooting near Tucker's Alert store. Herring wounded in the knee, received medical aid. Tucker fainted and is under physician care. The injury to Herring is described as not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Tucker
E. J. Tucker
Merchant of
Alert
Herschel G. Herring
Albert Herring
Tucker
Muss Tucker
Young Herring
Laughting
Electric Bitters Endorsed As Grand Family Medicine
Mr. Frank Conlan of New York recommends Electric Bitters for dyspepsia liver issues and as a tonic for back pain and weak kidneys. The remedy purports to regulate digestion purify blood and restore vigor for both sexes, sold with guarantee at F M Henry & Sons drug store at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Houston Street
New York
F. M. Henry & So
Indiana State Fair Announces Record Prizes for 19th Expo
The premium list shows total prizes at 58 663 dollars with increases across all departments. Trotting and pacing offer 21 9 thousand, live stock pavilion 10 538, cattle 24 251, dairy 210, swine 2 665, poultry 2 499, farm products 1 189, fruits 796, plants 83, bees 248, table luxuries 209, and fine arts 1 370. Entry lists close August 28 and fair opens September 7. Secretary, State House Indianapolis, may supply premium lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Indianapolis
Old Settlers Program Opens With Children’s Day
The program for Old Settlers runs Tuesday August 25 with Children’s Day featuring a grand march at 1 30 p m declamations songs addresses by E G Boicourt of Wolcott and Rev Horace Spear free ride on the merry go round and a flag presented to each child Wednesday August 26 is Temperance Day with a medal contest and address by Hon Aaron Worth Thursday August 27 is Soldiers Day with multiple addresses by local officials and a scripture reading Friday August 28 Everybody's Day includes addresses by W E Cox and Cicero Northern music by the Letts concert band a special train from Greensburg and ample entertainment plus pure cold water Zack Borcourt president invites all to attend with hacks from Westport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Boicourt
Wolcott
Horace Spear
Greensburg
Westport
Zack Borcourt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lindiana
Luther D. Braden
Indiana Lawyers
Alger
Democratic Plankatrap
Fred Roher
Temperance
Mr. Rohrer
Dot
John Christian Rohrer
Switzerland
Remonstrance
Isaac Lehman
Levi A. Springer
Jacob C. Neuenschwander
Dr. E. Franz
J. P. Habegger
People’s Bank
Benjamin Springer
Jeff Springer
W. J. Springer
John Lehman
Menno Burkhalter
J. F. Lehman
Menno Meuenschwander
Berne Ice Cream Company
C. A. Meuenschwander
Bank of Berne
Chris Reusser
Girl Bandit
Old Settlers
Aaron Worth
T. A. Kuhn
W. O. Barnard
John Osborn
Thomas Davidson
J. Frank Hall
Fremont Good
O. B
W. E. Cox
Bon
Cicero Northern
Letts
Towle
Sterling Yr
C.H. Thomson
East Side Square
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