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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
4
Announcement by Charles W. Stivers stating his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Representative in Congress from the Sixth District. He will speak in public addresses in the district’s home counties ahead of nominating elections and conventions held next spring.
Charles S. Dawes of Chicago spoke at the Commercial Club banquet in St Louis detailing views on the 1907 panic and current credit conditions. He defended Roosevelt against blame, argued for the independent treasury and cautioned about banking reform and reserve requirements. He urged increased elasticity in national bank note issues within the existing system.
Fragmentary text outlines a proposal for an emergency bank currency authorized by a court during crises. Emphasizes tax heavy limitations to prevent panic and ensure circulation only in emergencies.
A columnist argues that withdrawing commercial support from one’s hometown harms the community. He compares it to burning a town and notes rebuilding depends on trade. The piece condemns excessive selfishness and warns of retribution for those who neglect shared civic duties.
The Indiana Republican State Central Committee outlined a schedule with precinct committeemen elected January 10th and 11th county committees organized January 13th delegates chosen for district conventions January 14th district conventions held with district fixed venues and state committee reorganization January 16th when the Republican Editorial Association meets in Indianapolis A love feast is planned in Indianapolis between Christmas and New Year with the exact date to be announced by State Chairman Goodrich.
After Cigarettes, Congressman Watson introduced two measures aimed at banning cigarettes in states with anti-cigarette laws like Indiana. One targets transport by common carriers or mail and prohibits manufacture or gift of prohibited cigarettes or paper, with $200 fines for shippers and carriers. The other imposes a one cent per 100 wrappers tax on cigarettes collected via adhesive stamps. Teachers of the county are invited to inspect our candies for Christmas at 4913 People's Grocery.
Fortress Monroe Va December 15 The greatest naval demonstration in history with fifty one fighting ships of the new Pacific fleet sailing toward San Francisco. The fleet includes nineteen first class battleships nine armored cruisers and six torpedo boat destroyers with auxiliary support. The world watches as the United States Navy asserts its status second only to England in power.
Lawrence McTurvan longtime Indiana educator announces Republican bid for state superintendent of public instruction. Former deputy state superintendent, McTurvan cites record in Madison county and Alexandria schools, strong ties with F A Cotton, and focus on high teacher standards. Married Lydia Mason in 1901. prominent in State Teachers and County Superintendents associations.
Auerbachs celebrated New York candy offers 10 cents per pound in Greensburg with Dilling’s chocolates also on sale. Special prices to teachers and Sunday schools during THE Fair.
Col. Winnedge of Hope promotes a fundraising hog sale to pay off Hope Baptist church debt. Donors from four states pledge hogs of many breeds, with half the sale proceeds to the donor and half to the church. Notable contributors include Col. Tom Johnson of Cleveland and others from Ohio Kentucky Indiana.
Bluffton Banner quotes a humorous guide urging readers to go home for energy, reform, and display of temper. It adds a health aside recommending Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds. Batterton's drug store sells the remedy and shaving mirrors.
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