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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
2
The Greensburg Standard, weekly by Braden and Remy, notes second class postal matter from Greensburg Indiana. Subscriptions listed: one year outside the county cost $1.25, within the county $1.00, or $1.50 if unpaid in advance. Copies available at the office.
The merchants of Greensburg are prepared to meet the demands tied to the upcoming holiday shopping season, signaling optimism for local business and shoppers alike.
The text urges early shopping to secure a full selection and warns that delaying carries risk. It presents a persuasive call to action, emphasizing readiness and the potential downside of waiting. The piece reads like a sales or promotional prompt encouraging prompt spending.
Congress met today and will be kept busy as lawmakers push agenda items. Personnel will not be changed for a year yet, when the new members come in.
The YMCA has made notable progress in Greensburg, repeatedly proving its value in improving the lives of boys and young men through programs and community outreach.
A short editorial prompt suggests giving a YMCA membership as a fine gift for a boy. It advises readers to consider this idea and reflect on its value and impact.
A compact shopping principle urges consumers to favor new purchases and home shopping. The phrase promotes convenience and reliability, urging readers to prioritize at home sourcing for goods and services.
The hen emerged as the preferred centerpiece due to egg production and turkey prices. In Eastern cities some turkey traders faced boycotts, leaving dealers with excess stock and higher risk.
Residents show faith in the future by buying heating stoves as coal prices stay elevated for months. Salesmen report steady stove demand and the public remains inclined to purchase, indicating belief that high coal costs may not persist.
State Chairman Will Hays announces the Republican State Headquarters will stay open and invites state Republicans to visit when in Indianapolis. Plans are already underway for the 1918 campaign.
The Wilson Club of this city has received a personal letter from President Wilson in reply to a congratulation. The piece notes difficulty estimating the club’s value in the last campaign as the county Republican majority was greater than in twelve years. Will the club claim credit or blame its activities for party gains?
Henry Ford, once a plain mechanic who built his first small automobile, has become a multi millionaire. The Ford Motor Company earned 59 million dollars last year and anticipates producing about one million cars next year.
In the US Senate yesterday an effort led by Senator Reed of Missouri to refer Watson's credentials to the privileges and elections committee failed. The motion lost 44 to 32 with fifteen Democrats voting against it. Senator Kern surprised by voting for the motion.
Speaker Champ Clark advocates curtailing congressional oratory and eliminating the Congressional Record. He points to the English House of Commons lacking a full record and praises reform efforts, commending Clark for addressing the subject.
Judge Anderson fined two Indianapolis saloon keepers $100 each and sentenced them to 30 days in jail for refilling bottled in bond bottles with liquor and evading revenue tax. He warned that the people would wipe the saloon out for disobeying the law.
Senator James E. Watson was sworn into office yesterday and thousands of Indiana friends felt joy at the honor. He is described as a keener, abler statesman and eloquent orator, embodying Indiana’s proud representation in the Senate.
Reports of construction and engineering activity for 1916 show a substantial increase over 1915. Eastern and middle section totals reach 1 242 988 397 dollars, compared with 857 170 100 dollars in 1915.
James A. Everitt aged 68 was sent to the Federal Prison at Atlanta by Judge Anderson yesterday for using the mails to defraud. He formerly led the Society of Equity, a national farmers organization once backed by the late H B Sherman of this city who traveled there five or six years ago.
A concise call urges immediate action on shopping with emphasis on urgency and sisterly promptings urging prompt purchases. The phrasing conveys encouragement to act promptly in a domestic context.
December opened with mild, calm conditions, light winds, and partly sunny skies across the region. Forecasters expect above average temperatures to continue through the week with little precipitation and a gradual warmup into late week.
A sausage factory linked to Texas rabbit supplies could trigger lower meat costs. The deal hinges on steady rabbit production and stable demand, with industry observers watching for price shifts across regional markets.
A brief promotional note underscores the Daily Review as the premier advertising medium aimed at reaching readers with purchasing power. The message stresses effectiveness and audience quality for advertisers seeking results.
The note urges readers to begin Christmas shopping early and lay away gifts to avoid future worry and ensure availability during the holiday season. It emphasizes saving time and stress by acting promptly.
The large Baptist meeting heard Rev C B Jones argue that salvation rests on faith not good works, stating water baptism is for Christians only and that justification places a person in innocent standing before God. He urged acceptance of Christ through grace and condemned self righteousness.
County officials met to discuss road matters appointing viewers for Shirk, J Kanouse, Anderson, Ralston, Patterson and other roads. Several roads were ordered advertised for bids, with Mosler Safe Co. winning a contract for a county treasurer safe. Locks on recorder and sheriff doors to be changed. Custodian bid for the courthouse rose to 75 from 70, incurring a $5 higher bid over another $67.50 Republican bid.
The Consumers' Cultivating Corporation forms in New York to cut living costs by bringing farm products directly to consumers. It claims farmers will earn more and customers pay less under the plan.
The state invites Governor Ralston to attend the Admission Day celebration next Monday evening December 11 at the state capital. The event marks Indiana joining the Union by Congress act on December 11, 1815, with an interesting program prepared.
The I O O F Lodge No. 790 at Adams has elected officers for 1917. George W. Fraley is Noble Grand, Merit Webb is Warden, John D. Walker is Financial Secretary, John Hier is Recording Secretary, Webster Rhoades is Treasurer, and Lon Hier is Trustee.
Mrs. Hugh Cook of Scottsville New York lauds Chamberlains Cough Remedy noting it stopped her children's coughing and sped up recovery from colds. The testimonial appears amid a list of names and a note that the product is obtainable everywhere.
The Business Men's Association held its first round-table lunch at the YMCA. Attendance rose and a timely address on community spirit was given by Rollin A. Turner, a well known local figure, during the regular meeting night.
A Greensburg man and a Shelbyville youth hired a horse and buggy Saturday from Charles Moberly livery stable. They planned to go to Walkerville but did not return on time. The horse was found in St Paul where an attempt to sell it was reported. Moberly recovered his property. the Greensburg man had left and the Shelbyville youth owed the bill. No charges will be filed.
Mrs. Nettie Meyers of Indianapolis sues John Coldazier in Shelby county for 25000 damages alleging breach of promise to marry. After a settlement, she says she received only 1000, while affidavits from Patten Coldazier and Miller deny the claims and assert the 2000 payment.
Lewis A. Harding, defeated candidate for prosecuting attorney of Bartholomew and Decatur counties, submitted his campaign expense report showing total spending of $245.11. Under the heading promises he states he vowed to Uphold Truth, Law, and Justice. Columbus Republic reports.
An affidavit in Justice George W. Johnson's court alleges Joseph A. Helmick of Rugby is of unsound mind. He is said to believe bricks are being hurled at him and his house torn down. A medical board, including Drs. Norton and Cline, will examine him. Hearing set for Tuesday at 1 30 p.m.
The jury in the case of Lilly English against Paul Stathes awarded $5 to the plaintiff for damages and ordered delivery of a coat damaged by Stathes, a cleaner. The case was heard in Squire W. W. Dixon's court with Tremain Turner for the plaintiff and Davidson Schlemmer Roy Glidewell for the defendant.
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