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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
6
An old classified notice lists Luther D Krayden as proprietor and T Rogers as editor and manager. It mentions county residency terms and a payment rate of 1.50 for in advance or similar charges with scattered figures and fragmentary pricing.
As Christmas nears, the Alabama House and Senate include a single Republican among the legislature, highlighting a uniquely partisan balance in a state that often leans Republican in elections.
A brief note links Oklahoma’s four harvests of alfalfa to broader political trends. It suggests that fertile soil indicators relate to Democratic majorities, implying a seasonal shift in political strength tied to agricultural productivity.
A Louisville newspaper predicts Kentucky will soon enact prohibition, suggesting the policy drives many Kentuckians to leave the state.
Secretary Shaw warns that money is dangerously plentiful in summer and that the public is scarcely aware of the peril. The remark comes as a belated caution about financial risk during the season.
The newly noted fact underlines America's role in meeting global wind mill demand.
Senator Bailey of Texas endorses the President's decision to dismiss colored troops from the army. The stance is presented as likely ending the controversy surrounding the issue.
As a measure of relief the people ought to quit traveling for thirty or sixty days and let the passenger coaches be used for transporting corn and wheat.
A North Vernon Republican editorial argues that fourteen editors in the Missouri legislature should be able to show Missouri anything, reflecting on the new legislative body and its capabilities.
For every dollar paid in taxes for legitimate road improvement ten will come back in increased values of farms and reduced cost of marketing farm products.
An Atlanta paper urges action to have both white and black Joafers go to work together asserting that Georgia rejects the color line as a delusion and advocates equal labor effort amid racial tensions.
Former Kansas senator Burton intends to write a book to honor the men he says caused his political downfall and hold them to account.
The department of agriculture will issue a bulletin on farm conveniences. A growing trend is maintaining a comfortable bank account.
An eastern critic decries English as violent illogical chaotic and absurd the remark made while Democratic orators were in full blast. The comment reflects wartime or campaign era rhetoric about language and rhetoric.
A private corporation says it can make the United States Post Office Department profitable. It argues the government, the only one running a postal deficit, should easily turn a profit with private management.
A Hammond state teacher was fired because she is "so pretty that every body falls in love with her" a remark that suggests she will likely find another teaching post soon.
An Indian Territory editor who proclaimed We tell the truth faced a threatening call from a large man. In response the motto vanished and a new note appeared promising the paper would resemble others until injuries are healed.
The Appellate Court of Indiana rules sheriffs are not entitled to a twenty five cent fee for each prisoner received or discharged beyond their salary. Sheriffs who have received full county salaries plus the extra fees may be required to refund those fees.
The Globe Coal Store drew broad attention and admiration at the last street fair. Exhibited in front of SPILMAN & BONNER’s shop, it is praised for consistent quality and customer satisfaction. Try one and you will be satisfied.
Readable note notes clocks that are good timepieces and clocks at right prices at Spohns.
The Rev J R T Lathrop son in law of Mrs Henry Zeigler in Grand Rapids discusses his new book How a Man Grows. He traces human development from a scientific and religious angle noting advances in biology and psychology and the broad forces shaping man.
The Milford schools trace a lineage from pioneer teacher W H Powner to current head Miss Sallie Wright. Notable guardians include George A Bower who married pupil Etta Williamson, later roles in Kansas education and county treasury, then J H Bobbitt and Prof Marshall. Wright now leads a stable, praised system with praised officials and satisfied patrons.
A Decatur County reader urges the G A R veterans be honored with a lasting memorial in the form of a county built and maintained Memorial Hospital. The suggestion argues a hospital would both memorialize the fallen and serve living citizens with gratuitous physician services, set to be self supporting locally. The letter asks editor and readers to discuss.
The third year High School has finished Caesar and learned Veni vidi vici. They began Cicero against Catiline, with Virgil postponed to the fourth year. Christmas sales promote a one price house with a large Santa goods stock at Kirpy's North side in Greensburg.
Elizabeth Miers born September 6 1827 in Decatur County Indiana died December 1 1906 aged 79 years two months and twenty six days. She married Matthias Davis May 1 1845 and Jesse Stafford January 7 1893 later married Jacob Inman April 27 1902 who survives. Funeral at Burney Baptist Church with Rev Listen and Rev Wayhlinger, burial Milford Cemetery. She leaves a husband two sisters and six grandchildren.
A Cincinnati reader forwards a $125 money order to renew a newspaper subscription for another year after twenty years of loyal service. The sender credits the Standard for keeping Decatur and surrounding counties informed and wishes continued success to the editorial staff.
Praises and testimonials highlight Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective with prompt relief for croup and colds. A South Africa resident endorses its safety for children, sold at Batterton's drug store, while C H Thomson & Co announces new quarters for Christmas shoppers.
An advertisement touts Peruna as a popular catarrh remedy with over thirty years of use and thousands of cures. It invites readers to write Dr. Hartman in Columbus Ohio for free medical advice if results are not prompt and satisfactory.
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