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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1911
Page
5
English capital, once diverted by the Baring failure and later the 1890s panic, is reviving interest in southern investments. In recent months English cotton manufacturers invested 3 million dollars in Mississippi cotton lands and 6 million in a Texas irrigation project, with negotiations in England under way for major water power ventures and other southern developments.
Magdalene Her mann of Gronau Saxony, once entangled by a flirtation with a visiting sergeant, is sent to an asylum after two decades of chasing a noncommittal marriage. She walked miles daily to post letters, convinced the war office opposed the union as letters ceased.
The piece recalls Thackeray's debut in print a satirical poem written while he was a Charterhouse scholar in Devonshire triggered by a failed public speech by Mr Lalor Sheil on Penendon Heath. The tale notes how Sheil sent copies of his intended oration to journals which published them and inspired Thackeray to write Irish Melody. The poem mocks the idea that his speech was safely printed in The Times and The Morning Chronicle.
A manager uses a clock counting trick to curb laziness. He warns the office boy to count five minutes of ticking and then work with renewed energy for the rest of the day. The manager recalls his own youth and says the method cured indolence.
Medical ad notes that Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral works best when bowels are regular and recommends Ayer’s Pills to correct sluggish liver. Ends with location Meade by the 7. C. AYER CO., Lowell, Maas.
Republicans discuss delaying the county primary to May to ease candidate hardship. Nominations include Representative S. B. Eward and Isaac L. Coles for terms, with open races for Sheriff and Surveyor. Local meetings note marriages, travels, and upcoming State Teachers’ Association events.
The Lincoln League executive committee selects Newcastle to host the biennial Lincoln birthday meeting on February 12. Crawfordsville bid hard but loses. Judge Ed Jackson elected secretary and a program committee formed for Newcastle events, with a banquet planned and strong statewide turnout anticipated.
An exhibit at the International Live Stock Show in Chicago from December 2 to 9 will showcase a large refrigerated display illustrating market grades and class divisions for beef pork and lamb. It aims to educate buyers and students on prime versus inferior grades and improved meat selection to boost demand and farmers rewards.
The guide urges speaking to potatoes in water and changing it during cooking. Do not expose to sun. Pour off water frequently and vent steam. Baked potatoes rolled in cloth until skins burst to avoid overcooking. Simmer not boil. skins on preserves moisture and flavor.
State of Indiana 18s County of Decatur issues notice to non residents for the Oct term 1914 in the Decatur Circuit Court. George P. Gardner is named as plaintiff in the case identified by No 223.
The Ministerial Union decided at a Monday meeting to run a church attendance campaign through the five Sundays of December aimed at boosting attendance across services. The plan mirrors Martinsville’s success and will report church roll members and attendees at Sunday school, morning and evening services, and prayer meetings, starting next Sunday.
Travel Magazine notes that Corean wealth and position were once measured by pipe length with some owners employing servants to light their bowls. Since Corea became Japanese territory pipes are now limited to three feet. Batterton's advertises over 25 new boys titles at 25 cents.
The United States has held first place in global coal production since 1899, with 1910 output of 501,596,278 short tons. Britain produced 296,007,699 tons, while Germany and Austria-Hungary produced 245,043,120 and 54,573,788 tons respectively. other nations followed with varied figures.
New Florida oranges 20c, ripe cranberries 12t qt, Malaga grapes 15c lb, buckwheat flour 5c lb, new molasses and sorghum, honey 15c lb, comb honey 20c, brooms 30 40 45 50 55c, Heinz pickles olives peanut butter, kraut, white fish, fat mackerel 10c, pickled pig's feet 2 for 5c, Kar A Van coffee teas spices, Point Lace canned goods. 4712 GOLDEN RULE STORE.
David Freeman of Kempt Nova Scotia reports a heavy dull feeling after meals improving with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The ads claim these tablets strengthen the stomach regulate the liver and bowels and offer free samples at dealers.
Kirby Bros Funeral Directors announces the appointment of a lady attendant and provides contact via phone number 103 for inquiries or arrangements.
The notice lists train numbers and routes including No 34 Mailand express going east No 33 Mailand express No 14 Chicago to Cincinnati accommodation No 18 Chicago Mail and No 18 Knickerbocker with corresponding times such as 6 20am 3 15 pm and 4 25 pm among the chaotic markings. It appears to be a timetable fragment detailing departures and services on a historic railway schedule.
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