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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1925
Page
5
Classified ad notices show for sale items with contact names and locations, followed by grain and live stock market data. The listing includes Turkey and Greensburg area references, prices for cattle hogs and lambs, and notes on varying bid ranges and market steadiness.
Receipts show seven thousand for vegetables and seven hundred for livestock with market conditions varied. Steers bring around 6.00 to 11.50, cows and heifers 5.00 to 11.00, sheep and lambs noted with lower prices. prices for vegetables mainly 10.50 to 11.50 with some lightweights at 11.50. Market overall steady to lower in spots with slow activity in some categories.
Interest in the Sunday Narrative club at the local Y M C A grows as Ned Linegar president reports. About fifty boys attended to hear Mr Turner recount India while Mr Tuxner described native castes customs and the need for mission influence.
Miss Margaret Harmon resigns as bookkeeper at the Buick Sales Room and takes a new position with Greensburg Gas and Electric Company starting this morning. Also notes on Shenandoah meaning Daughter of the Stars and predictions gas heaters will replace coal stoves. Estate of Robert S Lowe Sr case in Decatur circuit court set for final settlement January 11, 1926 with heirs and creditors summoned.
The Alert State Bank sponsored the annual corn show at the Alert Methodist church ending Saturday night. Judge Arthur C. Stewart officiated with music by the Jackson high school orchestra. Prizes awarded were 3.00 for first, 2.00 for second, and 1.00 for third. Alpha McDonald led yellow corn winners with Waynesburg, Glenn Evans Letts, and John Friedersdorf Grammer among others. White corn saw Marion Dickey Grammer take first, Robert Beasley Alert second, and John Fletcher Grammer third.
Ex service men in Shelbyville arrange a chow supper this evening. Sherman Keeling Robert Inman and James Emmert serve on the eats committee.
Mr and Mrs Nick Lecker and children of Richland visited the Angle family. Damon Freeland of Glenwood is visiting. Mrs Lon Kerrick is ill at her sister Mrs Mary Starks in Newpoint. George Angle and daughter hosted Sunday dinner with the Angles. Frank Humphrey and children from near Richland spent Tuesday with Mrs Sarah Brickler. Arthur Emsweller of Buena Vista visited the Angles Saturday. Ruth Linville aged oldest daughter of James Linville died at home in Connersville and was buried here in the Christian church. Rev Crawley led the service and she leaves a father two brothers and a sister Alta. Burial followed in the local cemetery. Rev Arthur Howard and wife hosted Mr and Mrs Kidwell and others this week.
A reader from Decatur Il recounts flu illness left her thin and weak. After using McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets she gained 19 pounds in six weeks and improved her appetite and complexion. The ad promotes 60 tablets for 60 cents and a 30 day trial with money back guarantee.
A vintage testimonial promotes Foley Pills as a diuretic to flush kidneys and remove waste, claiming renewed vitality. Samuel Brenner of Alexandria Indiana endorses the product, attributed to Moss and Wright.
Notice is hereby given that hunting fishing trespassing and trapping is forbidden on the premises of the undersigned under penalty provided by the law. Listed names include Henry Brune George Barnes Walter Oakley James Clemons Jess Martin and others. 271 25 t p.
Mrs. Chris Reiger of St. Paul visited the city today as Eubank Flower Shop in Adams delivered weather proof flowers to order with contact at 3341-X.
A note outlines loan terms: 5, 10 and 20 year options at 5 percent interest with a small commission. It contrasts a 544 percent interest option with no commission and names John H. Parker. September 1 is referenced with a lyric note.
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