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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
4
A vintage Greensburg Indiana ad from Luther D. Braden owner offers one year in county for 81.00 and one year out of county for 1.25 plus a note that not paid in advance the price rises to 1.50. single copies available.
The era of holiday charity is noted as Congress meets at noon on Monday two weeks before Christmas. The community seeks a home for the Boys' Club while war on blind tigers is announced. Greensburg Sunday schools anticipate their annual treat as emphasis on goodwill and cheerful acts grows.
The Poultry Show opens next Tuesday in the Ainsworth block on West Main Street inviting exhibitors and visitors to view chickens and related poultry displays.
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Hon. Charles W. Fairbanks was offered the post to China but declined. Hon. W. J. Calhoun, formerly of Danville Illinois, is expected to be named to the position.
Local merchants in Greensburg promote good goods and low prices for the holiday season, urging shoppers to choose local options and avoid seeking deals elsewhere.
The defeat of the prohibition amendment in Alabama is blamed on overconfidence by the temperance forces, who went down by a majority of 23,000.
The Indianapolis Star argues that while prohibition in Muncie Anderson and Marion may face doubt the paper believes communities strong enough to vote out saloons can enforce the law with eternal vigilance.
Bishop Daniel A Goodsell of the Methodist church died in New York on Sunday at age sixty nine. He presided over the Indiana M E Conference in Greensburg three years ago and is well remembered by local citizens. He was described as a great man both mentally and physically, weighing about 300 pounds.
Carl W. Riddick of Winamac, longtime secretary of the Republican state committee, announces he is not a candidate for any office, elective or appointive. He says he has not considered running for secretary of state and will not enter the race, focusing on personal business interests instead.
Boston reports Prof. Percival Lowell at his Arizona observatory discovers three to four new canals on Mars. Mrs. Todd and Prof. Pickering dispute annihilation theory, citing seasonal changes and a growing ice cap as explanations for Martian activity and cloudiness.
The December issue highlights Cincinnati as a contented, hospitable city built on seven hills. It describes East Hill housing old families and German merchants, with many incomes from three to five thousand yearly, shaping a rich social life and pride in art and culture.
Congressman Barnard in the Richmond Palladium predicts the fall congressional agenda will center on financial legislation and currency law reform. He supports an expert commission as outlined by Senator Beveridge and wishes it were already at work.
Township trustees must provide seven specific accounting books for offices to align with a State Board of Accounts order. The set includes financial records, cash book for appropriations, depository balances, state warrant checks and vouchers, fee and forfeiture records, and a separate fees collection book. Estimated total cost around $25.
The speaker reflects on life’s fleeting nature noting we pass this way only once. He argues earthly possessions are left behind at death and questions the value of chasing wealth. Instead he urges kindness, simple joys, and giving a flower to someone in need rather than hoarding money.
Dennison's Christmas seals tags and enclosure cards are available at Batterton's Drug Store, offering seasonal decorative and mailing supplies for holiday correspondence.
Columbus Ind Dec 4 The first free rural mail delivery began in Hawcreek township Bartholomew county on August 1 1896 with postmaster E A Norman and carriers Norman Vogler and Miller. The Hope office now operates five rural routes delivering to about 125 square miles with nearly all homes served.
A new hog cholera serum is being tested and shows promising results. Farmers report healthy hogs after treatment, with the remedy claimed to cure when used early. In Henry county New Castle doctors treat herds with antiseptic cleaning before injection, using about two ounces for young hogs and about four ounces for larger animals.
Baterton's offers a complete line of 25¢ books designed for boys and girls. The sturdy early readers present affordable stories and simple adventures, aimed at young readers seeking quick, entertaining selections.
At an Evansville educational meeting Superintendent R J Aley argued parents must discipline and direct youths. He criticized mothers who push marriages and dances, urged fathers to stop sons attending after school dances, and warned against letting minors spread romantic notions in class.
Controller of the Currency Murray orders 2,500 national banks to hold monthly board meetings, appoint examining committees, and approve all loans at monthly sessions with records kept permanently. Banks must amend bylaws to require at least monthly meetings and submit them with organization papers.
An advertisement argues neglect of colds leads to chronic throat and lung trouble and urges Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a dependable cure to avoid serious diseases. Distributed by druggists nationwide.
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