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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
4
Greensburg Indiana in December 1908 reports brisk holiday trade as merchants promote goods. The town awaits a new depot while local revival continues, Kerr Brothers prepare to close their revival next Sunday, and a Pennsylvania priest warns against pennies in the collection basket.
The Saturday Evening Post highlights Samuel G. Blythe’s Indiana tour on the Beveridge train and extols Beveridge as the most capable young Republican in the Senate. It praises his leadership on naval battleships and argues his intellect, honesty, and drive position him as a possible logical Senate leader despite temperamental flaws.
President Roosevelt faces what is described as the last round of clashes with Congress. The report frames the dispute as a major political confrontation with high stakes for his administration and party.
The present county reform law is defended as good despite unjust criticism in some quarters. It stands as a solid measure, with supporters urging fair appraisal and proper implementation.
There is an earnest demand for a uniform system of bookkeeping in county offices and also for a system of inspection. The push aims to standardize records and oversight across departments for transparency and efficiency.
The Socialist party gathered 401 506 votes in the recent election versus 402 283 four years earlier indicating a small decline in support.
An upcoming census will need an army of enumerators estimated at 0,000 to conduct field work. The workers will not be appointed under civil service rules, prompting questions about hiring and oversight.
About 30 million dollars of Pan American Canal loan bonds were largely oversubscribed in New York on December 4. The bonds are set to bear two percent interest.
In North Carolina the Republican vote grew from 82,442 four years ago to 114,084 this year. In Georgia support increased from 24,003 to 41,692. These figures signal a shift in party support and momentum.
The government reports a large stock of new gold coins across all denominations intended to meet holiday demand for shiny currency during the Christmas season.
The city of Lynchburg Virginia votes by 195 to close thirty four saloons two wholesale dealers and three beer gardens. The saloons must go to the joy and welfare of the masses.
The Anti-Saloon League voted to continue the fight for a county unit and city district local option law as Missouri Prohibitionists move to add a dry amendment to the state constitution at once.
The president urges restoring some black troops linked to the Brownsville shooting. He presents soldier confessions to support his claim that the discipline administered was justified.
The claim alleges a syndicate sold the Panama canal outfit to the United States for 40 million dollars after spending 12 million, described as the biggest steal if true. Roosevelt says the charge is false and faces the task of proving it untrue.
The Republican governor faces at least forty seven Democrats pressing for a state board of control appointment to fill a vacancy, arguing the law requires a Democrat to be named.
The Prohi party polled 228,014 votes this election, down from 258,536 four years earlier. The piece argues the party is effectively dead, likening its status to the Abolition party in 1860 and noting the party remains unaware of its decline.
In New Castle the city union barber shops told patrons to return for a shave with a ten cent price and an extra five cents for neck work. The change follows a move long discussed and already adopted in nearby cities.
The Crawfordsville Journal notes that Democratic temperance voters backed the party as they were told temperance was not an issue. After victory the party seeks to replace county local option with township and ward options, provoking dispute with brewers and potential intra party conflict.
The Post Office Department in Washington ruled that invitations to bridge parties offering prizes are unmailable. Card parties become lotteries when prizes are awarded, making related notices or invitations prohibited under lottery mail regulations.
David Freeman of Kempt Nova Scotia praises Chamberlain st stomach and liver tablets for curing heavy dull after meals. The ad claims the tablets strengthen the stomach improve digestion regulate liver and bowels and are superior to pills at no extra cost. Free samples available at Batterton's drug store.
Curtis McCoy announces a sale lowering prices on tailored suits while offering free pants with each purchase. Customers pay the regular suit price and receive the complimentary pants as a bonus, promoting value in menswear.
An editorial urges overhauling Indiana jails, condemning conditions as long standing, calling jails outdated, unsanitary and abusive. It advocates abolishing county boarding fees, establishing state run workhouses under merit systems, and classifying inmates for better discipline and training.
The court house hosted a Thursday corn and bread contest with wide turnout. Boys entered yellow corn in Class A while girls entered white bread. Judges included Miss Ethylwin Miller of Franklin and Miss Ruth Meade Pierce, with T. B. Coleman and Rush Budd judging corn and Roy Kenady as clerk.
Chamberlain's Salve relieves intense itching from eczema and tetter with many severe cases claimed cured. Available at Batterton's drug store.
The Indianapolis Star editorial laments that the women's temperance movement has politics as its focus, criticizing the W C T U for abandoning its educational roots. It questions whether the group still serves a genuine temperance purpose or operates secretly in other lines, risking losses to the broader cause.
The cough and cold season raises concerns for child health and diphtheria risk. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is trusted by mothers, including Mrs F F Starcher of Ripley WV, for children and adults alike. It contains no opium and is sold at Battertons drug store.
A warning that frequent or prolonged colds may lead to chronic catarrh and cautions giving each cold care. Recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy with a testimonial from Mrs. M White of Butler Tennessee. Sold at Battertons drug store.
A large selection of boys and girls books priced at 25 cents each is offered at Batterton's with a wide range of titles available for quick pick up.
Fancy fruits candies and nuts featured as the largest stock in town at 2 Linegar Bros.
Aunt and Johnny react to a baby brother as Santa brings a gift. Johnny exclaims it is useless while noting the odd present. The ad aside touts Toilet sets available at Batterton's.
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