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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
4
The Greensburg Standard, issued weekly in Greensburg Indiana, is the Old Reliable Republican paper of Decatur County with Luther D Braden as proprietor. It entered at the Greensburg post office as second class matter.
One year in the county. One year out of the county. If not paid in advance, $1.50. Single copies $1.00. 12
On Friday December 6 1912 a dangerous crush occurred at a Democratic pie counter drawing strong concern. The incident raised alarms about crowd control and safety measures at the event.
Readers are urged to check the advertising columns for seasonal deals and promotions. The feature emphasizes special prices, limited-time offers, and local merchants showcasing gift ideas for the holidays.
With nineteen days left until Christmas, shoppers are urged to begin buying gifts now to ensure timely delivery and avoid last minute rushes at retailers and markets.
The Republican National Committee spent 900363 dollars with a 150000 dollar contribution from Charles P Taft highlighted in the record.
Speaker Clark shattered two gavels to dampen House cheers as Congress opened on Monday. The situation signals broader friction and anticipated trouble ahead.
Hon. Joseph B. Kealing has succeeded Hon. James P. Goodrich as referee for the distribution of federal patronage in Indiana. The task is described as undesirable and explains Goodrich’s resignation.
A Sunday report claimed I. Carl Mitchell would handle the mail here but proved to be unfounded grape vine talk. Erdmann maintains the inside track taking the pole and leading the field in a merry race toward a likely victory.
All workers at the Greensburg post office are in civil service except the postmaster the custodian and the special delivery boy. The assistant postmaster has been in classified service for over a year.
A Morning Graphic critique notes some men after years of party service begin to think the best office should be theirs alone. It questions whether other party members who do not seek office have any right to oppose this claim.
In Greensburg locals discuss a city mayoral candidate chosen for personal merit over political affiliation. The idea mirrors a broader Indiana trend toward naming a non political candidate for mayor and electing him.
A preacher in Minneapolis staged a demonstration against the bunny hug and turkey tot dance with two chorus girls in his pulpit. The spectacle drew an audience larger than expected for a sermon on Hell or another sensational topic, underscoring the public interest in the clash over modern dances.
Democratic aspirants face stiff competition as pie for offices shrinks while the old ratio of qualified men remains. Governor Wilson reportedly will not relax civil service barriers to boost chances.
Thomas Meek, who settled in Decatur County in 1827, died at ninety six. A longtime observer and active contributor to the area’s transformation from wilderness to cultivated land, he left a lasting legacy and the community’s debt of gratitude to his memory.
The Nation's Business, a new Washington DC paper, supports a president submitted budget to Congress. It notes Taft favors the idea, and mentions 36 other countries, including England and Germany, observing this plan. Departments would provide yearly estimates prepared in full.
The text notes that Congress must accept or modify proposed budgets prepared by nine committees. It argues the process is confusing and favors a simpler plan that places responsibility on the administration where it belongs.
The U S supreme court ruled Monday that Union Pacific’s 46 percent stock purchase of Southern Pacific violated the Sherman antitrust law and made competition impracticable. The company was ordered dissolved, marking a major step in curbing the nation’s large railroads.
In the morning of our existence the Erratic Thinker muses on aging and time. He recalls Uncle Ranny Ramsey's palsy and how auctioneers coax him into bidding, flattering the old man as they push him back into business life.
In Quito, aquadores carry 40 liter earthen jars on their backs, filling them by ducking into fountain jets. They bow before each customer and vanish behind a torrent of water, a practiced ritual that amuses foreigners who visit their water deliveries.
In a Harlem club tale the resourcefulness of wives in social jams is shown. One wife, short of mustard on a Sunday luncheon, avoids borrowing by using mustard plasters from the medicine closet and squeezing out the mustard. The Bronx member questions the approach, but the improvised solution amuses the group.
The document shows M. de Bonaparte Napoléon born August 15 1769. It notes height four feet ten inches ten lines and his four degrees completed with a good constitution and health. It praises his mathematics and knowledge of history and geography while noting Latin and polite accomplishments are weak. It suggests he could become a fine marine and deserves to pass to the school at Desta.
Christian Herald notes that many great figures achieved fame before age 25 to 37 across arts science and leadership. It cites David Raphael Watt Cortez Schubert Charlemagne Shelley Patrick Henry Ruskin Bryant and others to illustrate youth’s early impact and enduring legacy.
A group including the duke of Dorset John Dryden Bolingbroke and Chesterfield pass a quiet evening. Dryden judges their writings and awards Dorset one hundred pounds on demand a witty jab ends with Dorset’s assumed prize subscription.
The piece traces astrology from ancient civilizations including the Chaldeans, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. It notes astrology endured through the medieval era, only waning with the rise of modern science and enlightenment about nature’s laws.
The Igorates hold that twins bring misfortune with Anita the evil spirit present in one of the babies. They name the twins and view their birth as an omen. To avert bad luck they reportedly dispose of one twin, usually the larger, while wildlife like buffaloes reportedly bear only one calf.
The gospel reflection asks who is greatest in heaven and answers with childlike humility. Jesus places a child among the disciples and urges turning from pride to enter God’s kingdom. It warns against causing one of His little ones to stumble and notes divine protection for the faithful and rest for Adam’s lineage.
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