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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1908

Page

2

Revival Meeting Closes After Three Weeks in Greensburg

The revival by Dr. C C Edwards Kerr Brothers and Revs S S Penrod J A Browne W H Reynolds W G Johnston and J F Fraser ends with strong singing led by Rev J McD herr. Conversions and new members follow, including about seventy added to the First M E Church and fifty probationers to be received next Sunday.

K. of P. S C. C. Edwards Kerr Brothers Dr. Edwards H. W Kerr Greensburg M. E S. S. Penrod

Why Not Grow Tobacco on Big Duck Creek

The Laurel Review notes tobacco growers William Cummins and Charles McMullin report strong yields. Cummins harvested five acres of Cuba Twist Bud yielding 5 480 pounds at 16 cents per pound, about 175 56 per acre. McMullin planted six acres on Grant Curry's land yielding 6 324 pounds at 15½ cents per pound, about 163 37 per acre. Soil here is said to be peculiarly suited to tobacco growing. the results may inspire others.

The Laurel Review William Cummins Big Duck Creek Charles McMullin Grant Curry Duck Creek McMullin

Temperance Meeting Called for Greensburg County

Temperance Workers of the county are urged to attend a gathering at the G A R Hall Greensburg on Saturday December 26 at 1 30 p m. Bring or send petitions for the Local Option Election. Voter s League of Decatur County invites all friends of the Temperance Cause.

Temperance G. A. R. Hall Greensburg Friends of the Temperance Cause Voter’s League OF Decatur County

Personal appeal for Foley's Honey and Tar remedy

A brief appeal urges readers to choose Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble over unknown preparations. It claims forty years of cures and invites direct discussion with J. H. Batterton.

Foley J. H. Batterton

Children dress as Mother Goose for Santa visit

A group of children plan an elaborate Mother Goose tableau to lure Santa Claus to their home. They dress in costume, place stockings, and await a midnight visit but fall asleep before he arrives. Santa reappears in the morning having left toys and candy, promising to try again next year.

Fred Ruth Santa Claus Earl Gladys Dorothy Harry Papa Jack Horner Miss Muffet Jack Jill Bopeep Crook Boy Bine Horn Mother Goose Jack and Boy Blue

Stone River Reunion Program at Danville Meeting

Survivors of the Battle of Stone River hold a reunion in Danville next Thursday with morning enrollment and committees, then afternoon sessions featuring Capt. Eller, Capt. McKenzie, Prof. Laird, Lieut. Welton, talks by Somers and others, recitations by Bowers, and a camp fire with Gulley and Hume.

Battle of Stone River Danville John T. Eller Bloomington William P. McKenzie Plainfield J. W. Laird James H. Welton Bicknell Kirk and Combs Orlando E. Somers Kokomo Zerua Bowers Idaville John T. Hume L. C. Miswander D. H Olive 86Th Ind Indianapolis

Home Course in Agriculture Begins Next Week

The Standard will premiere a home course in modern agriculture prepared by C. V. Gregory of the Agricultural Division at Iowa State College. The course follows a scientific farming approach promising greatly increased yields and has generated strong farmer interest nationwide. Watch for the first chapter and don’t miss any installments.

Standard C. V. Gregory Dion Iowa Stat College

Runaway horse injures Mrs Bessler and infant near town

Mrs Harry Bessler and her five month old baby were jolted from a buggy when a frightened horse bolted near Air Line pike two miles north of town. The mother suffered facial and hand scratches while the infant was uninjured. Horse stopped on North Franklin street by Dale Welsh and Fred Boyl. They were cared for at Leander Logan's home.

Harry Bessler Baby Air Line Pike

As Strange as Fiction The Root Juice Cure Story

A longtime invalid from Peoria Illinois recounts a dramatic health turnaround after trying Root Juice. After years of suffering and costly treatments he claims half a bottle improved him and six bottles finished his recovery. He says he now eats well sleeps well and has no pain.

Peoria A. J. Donovan Ill

Job Work Offer At This Office Prices Right

A brief notice invites applicants or contractors to bring job work to the office with pricing guidance. Details are limited and focus on accepting work at stated prices.

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