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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1916

Page

8

Dr R M Thomas dies after long service in Greensburg

The obituary reports the death Saturday at Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati of Dr R M Thomas age 76, a Greensburg physician for 31 years. He trained at Ohio Medical College, practiced with Dr J W Schofield, served as county physician and Big Four surgeon, and held church and K P Lodge roles. He leaves wife Flora Birdsell and children Robert and Martha, plus three brothers and a sister. Funeral was held in Greensburg with Rev F Z Burkette officiating.

R. M. Thomas Good Samaritan Cincinnati W. E. Thomas East North Street South Park F. Z. Burkette Dr. Thomas Samuel O. Thomas Alert Franklin College Ohio Medical College Sandusky Flora Birdsell Robert Kokomo Martha James B. Thomas Los Angeles Cal Will E. Thomas Clarksburg John Thomas James Morris Bartholomew County Thomas Greensburg

Boy Loses Thumb In Wringer Accident

William Black five year old son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Black of Westport neighborhood sustained a painful injury this morning when he caught the thumb of his left hand in a clothes wringer. He placed his hand on the cog wheels while playing and a portion of the bone was splintered necessitating amputation of the thumb end. Dr O F Welch attended the boy.

William Black Herbert Black Westport O. F. Welch

Hominy Shame Echoes From Old Fashioned Man

A witty remark from the National Republican ponders what happened to the old fashioned man who refused to admit eating hominy for fear it seemed cheap. The quip reflects frugal habits and social pretensions in early American life.

Sermon Reflections on Nativity Flight and Liberal Giving

The Presbyterian service featured a children's nativity tale about the flight into Egypt and Herod's crime. Dr Reynolds preached on the incarnation, stressing that doubt fades before divine revelation and urging ministers to seek souls and gifts for God's kingdom.

Egypt Herdd Jesus Herod Ike Paul Corinth Joseph the Just Mary Tabernacle Jesus Christ

Milroy Farmers Ship Hogs Over C H D To Ease Car Shortage

Milroy area farmers with hogs for sale haul to Rushville to ship via the C H & D due to a Michigan division car shortage. An order for fifteen cars is reported, affecting Sandusky farmers awaiting shipments. Prices may drop as farmers fear losses if hogs remain unsold.

Milroy Rushville Michigan Big Four Sandusky

Democracy and the law making power in citizen governance

The excerpt argues democracy centers on law making and elected lawmakers. It contrasts national and local structures, noting the president’s selection parallels corporate leadership via a small committee, while legislatures and councils are elected bodies. It emphasizes limiting executive power and the historical view of democracy.

Congress Electoral College Board of Aldermen Switzerland New York Tammany Law Enforcement Nazve

German press praises Wilson victory over tariff fears

The Berlin Tageblatt welcomes Wilsons re election as likely to prevent a return to high tariffs and to favor German American relations. American consular reports note wartime manufacturing by women and children for export, with German manufacturers hoping the Underwood tariff stays, a stance the Republican criticism warned against. The Tribune argues Democratic free trade serves foreigners over U S workers.

Berlin Wilson Republican Party United States Minneapolis Tribune

Foley Cathartic Tablets Sold Everywhere

To stop self poisoning and relieve fermentation in the stomach and bowels Foley Cathartic Tablets are recommended. They do not gripe or sicken, act promptly and are sold everywhere.

Nebraska’s dry vote clashes with wet governor and Legislature

Nebraska was among four states voting dry in the last election yet elected a wet governor and Legislature charged with enacting the dry law. The contradiction presents a political dilemma.

Nebraska

Anti-Saloon League disputes Claypool on prohibition politics

In a letter to The Star, E. S. Shumaker argues the Anti-Saloon League seeks party neutrality. He urges nonpartisan action for Indiana's prohibition question, citing past dry majorities and Michigan results, and condemns using party platforms to settle the issue. The discussion expands to the long ballot and direct legislation.

Jefferson H.claypool the Star Claypool Mr. Claypool Republican Party Anti-Saloon League League Republican Indiana Prohibition Michigan Michieas Detroit Indianapolis Grand Rapids CG. O. P Democratic Party

Ley's Honey and Tar Relieves 15 Year Cough

R F Hall of Mathews Virginia says a long standing bronchial cough and throat irritation eased after taking one bottle of Fo ley's Honey and Tar. The remedy is advertised as sold everywhere.

Foley R. F. Hall Mahe

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Its Remarkable Col d Relief

Chamberlain's cough remedy praised for cold relief by acting with nature. It loosens a lingering cold, eases the lungs, opens secretions, and aids restoration to health. Obtainable everywhere.

Milroy man sent to sanitarium for appendicitis

Ernest McGinn of Milroy was taken to Sexton Sanitarium in Rushville with a ruptured appendix after becoming seriously ill. Revival at Leherty Baptist church ended with four accessions and noted spiritual uplift. W. K. Stewart of Kingston received Wisconsin moose meat. Henry Dravis praised its taste. Christmas shopping urged and community notes from Kingston, Waynesburg, Connersville, and Nebraskan visit.

Ernest McGinn Milroy Sexton Sanitarium Rushville McGinn W. K. Stewart Kingston Wisconsin Henry Dravis Henry Leherty Baptist Church I. B. Morgan Galveston Cass County Frank Hood Franklin Homer Campbell Mr. Hood Barton W. Jamison Indiana Waynesburg Mr. Jamison Nebraska

Don't Risk Neglect of Kidney Trouble

Mrs. Taylor Goddard of Greensburg reports backache pains, rheumatic discomfort, dizzy spells and kidney secretions easing after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Joe S. Moss' Drug Store. Price 50c. Sold by all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.

Bright Dean Greensburg Taylor Goddard Hendricks St. Greensburg Doan Joe S. Moss

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