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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1919
Page
5
An advertisement touts Hart Schaffner and Marx ready-to-fit suits for men and young men. It claims quality fabrics and careful tailoring with soft construction, promising lasting fit without custom alterations and a money-back satisfaction guarantee if not satisfied.
The St Maurice St Elizabeth’s Married Ladies Society celebrated its anniversary with an afternoon event and elected officers: Mrs. Harry Menkhaus, Mrs. Chas Wenning, Mrs. Aug Fisse, and Mrs. Ben Moorman. Several locals made visits, travels, or returned from work in Cincinnati and Iowa.
Workmen at the Roy C. Privett garage on West Main street removed a sewer obstruction after several hours of flushing. Foreign matter was finally cleared following sustained effort.
Bob White offers a carload of fertilizer for sale in Letts Iowa with contact 286 1212. He lists price and delivery terms by phone.
Raymond Miller returns to Indianapolis following a trip to St Paul to visit his aunt Mrs Frank Miller and his cousin Mrs Louis Rutherford.
Dr Henry J Gerstenberger donated a synthetic milk formula to the Cleveland Community Chest effort that raised 4 million dollars for welfare work. The SMA synthetic milk, developed at the Babies Dispensary Hospital, uses cow milk base with vegetable and animal additions and may feed infants from birth to twelve months without modification.
The War Mothers will hold a regular session Monday at 2 p m in the YMCA parlors. The date change was voted at the November 11 convention. All members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed. Ida Chapman secretary Mrs James Maudlin w m
The notice urges veterans to apply for a disability certificate within a year of resignation or discharge if injury or disease occurred during service. Doctors exams should prompt obtaining the certificate to protect future rights. Red Cross Home Service aids daily 1 to 4 p.m. at the east side square. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Amos visited north of town with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wertz.
Miss Nona Bell Shafer of Greensburg visited and returned home. Mrs. E. G. Ames hosted a dinner for her sons Gordon Layman and Irene visiting. John New and Lon Dunn groups visited. Mrs. John Walks and Mary Troutman guests reported. families in Milroy and Greensburg seen out and about with local residents ET Waybright and others present in Greensburg on Tuesday.
A historical payroll listing showings for December 1919, detailing salaries for officials such as W G Fraley auditorial and treasurer D J Butler, sheriff Chas Beeson, recorder Harry J Black, and numerous exp entries with Thornton Levey Co and various local suppliers. The document tallies per diems, travel, supplies, and services across departments, including public works, elections, and jail expenses. It reflects a broad municipal accounting snapshot with many named individuals and vendor charges.
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