22 Feb 1872
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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1872
Page
1
The Greensburg Standard reports on the Cincinnati and Terre Haute Railroad venture, tours with Governor Baker and Professor Cox, and inspections in Indianapolis and Terre Haute. It notes coal and iron resources, construction progress, city subsidies, and expected freight growth that could boost Greensburg and surrounding regions.
A reader defends a Cincinnati Convention call to recognize God in the Constitution. He argues Congress cannot enforce such sentiment and cites Ohio Bible in schools as precedent. He warns of battles to reserve Christian character against opponents aiming to erase religion from law and public life.
Straine Hix warns readers to stay alert as some may later regret their stance on the Religious Amendment movement, signaling a charged public debate and potential shifts in opinion.
A group tours two district schools in SANDCREEK. They praise Denton’s well kept brick building with orderly students and Mr Boicourt as teacher. They note Wetport’s less improved facility, desks in need of repair, but observe active instruction led by Mr King and Miss Roland. They anticipate a community exhibition.
Millhouse, the town center, hosts B Hardebeck with a grist mill saw mill and woolen factory all thriving. B and J Hardebeck run a large dry goods store drawing many patrons. J Young operates a picture gallery. Prof Beck leads Millhouse graded school en route to county prominence. Slabtown hosts Layton’s saw mill and Mefford’s picture gallery. Smyrna reports Mefford’s moved saw mill improving.
The notice lists Hane and Moore lawyers with addresses at Lathrop's Block southwest WMA and corner Square upstairs, inviting readers to subscribe for the Standard.
An 19th century medical ad extols Schenck's Mangake Pills as a universal remedy to cleanse the stomach bowels and liver from diseased mucus and slime, restore healthy bile, and improve appetite and digestion. It claims to purge toxins and strengthen digestion, touting dramatic health benefits.
The Indianapolis Cincinnati and Lafayette Railroad Company trustees announce a thirty day period to sign the reorganization agreement protecting involved interests. Notices and information are at the trustees offices in New York Boston and Cincinnati. A separate notice informs Washington township citizens of an upcoming March term seeking a license to sell intoxicating liquors in less than a quart at a location in Decatur County. Joseph Schall provides the posting date January 1, 1872.
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