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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
4
Lindsey Jackson of Marion township runs for Sheriff in the Republican primary, seeking the party decision on the nomination.
The Decatur County Democrats are called on to shape the forthcoming steps as party activities move forward. Local organizers emphasize strategic planning, outreach, and coordination with allied groups to advance their agenda.
The Republicans of Decatur County are well organized for another campaign and prepared to mobilize volunteers, fundraisers, and voter outreach activities across the county.
The Retail Merchants Association of Indiana will convene in Terre Haute for an annual three day session starting next Tuesday, featuring organizational meetings, speakers, and industry discussions.
Decatur sent a large and enthusiastic delegation to Cambridge City on Tuesday enhancing Mr. Davidsons campaign for Congress with strong support.
The convention action Friday allowed Hon. T. E. Davidson to pick the township delegates for the District Convention, a move described as in good taste and a deserved compliment to a worthy local citizen.
Large crowds attend precinct meetings across the county on Friday showing the Republicans of O'd Decatur are gearing up for a strong November showing.
Voters in the county favor a party primary with the pure election clause enforced. They seek a square deal throughout and expect to receive it.
Hon. Thomas E. Davidson told the convention there was no use in speaking since no one present would be converted as they were all Republicans. He then spotted Judge Ewing and joked that only one man supported Roosevelt, so he is all right.
Decatur county plays a prominent role in the year’s politics as Judge D A Myers seeks reelection to the State Appellate Court and Hon Thomas F Davidson runs for Congress. The Republican Central Committee endorses both candidates, praising local talent for high offices.
An editorial from the Plate Printer, organ of the National Plate Makers' Union, Washington, D. C., argues Congressman J. E. Watson is a friend to workingmen. It asserts reciprocity in politics, praising lawmakers who aid unions and urging labor to support proven allies regardless of party.
The union highlights political allies from Speaker Cannon to Vice President Fairbanks and urges support for James E. Watson in Indiana's gubernatorial race. It cites Watson's pro labor record in Congress, urging organized workers in Indiana to unite behind his candidacy and promising labor votes if he wins the governorship.
Local Democrats who attended the Seymour meeting report talk of a close contest for the party standard bearer. George B. Pleasants was re elected district chairman by six votes over John Branaman, with Joe Cravens and Nick Cornet seeking Washington representation. Cravens and Cornet may unite behind Rising Sun or Jefferson County candidates to challenge Pleasants ally Lincoln Dix.
Chicago researchers report that 616 firms employed 97,800 people a year ago and now 86,400, a drop under 12 percent. They expect 4,920 more hires within sixty days and claim by March only about seven percent of workers will be without jobs.
An old drug ad urges readers to avoid biliousness malaria and jaundice by using Dr King's New Life Pills sold for 25 cents at F M Henry Co's drug store. It promotes prevention and quick relief with a bold sales tone.
Judge Peter Grosscup of the U S District Court warns in Chicago that President Roosevelt may be an over ideal at the Beta Theta Pi initiation banquet. He says ideals must balance with practicality and not be pursued to the exclusion of real life.
The Indianapolis post office reports postal revenue for 1907 at $1,003,182.12, up $61,187.20 from 1906. December 1907 set a monthly record with $97,244.21, while the last quarter yielded $265,879.12, the highest for any three-month period.
Dr J N Hurty reports 4297 tuberculosis deaths for the year ending November 30 1907, down from 4456 the prior year. The data show 1675 male and 2771 female deaths with 917 mothers and 255 fathers aged 18 to 40, 2353 orphans under twelve, and 2283 homes inva ded. disease cost estimated at at least 10 million dollars. The report also records smallpox deaths in the preceding year.
Diphtheria deaths reached 353 and typhoid 858, down six percent from 913 the previous year. Pneumonia caused 3,488 deaths, up from 3,392. most victims were aged between thirty and sixty.
Indiana University Bloomington reports 1090 students enrolled after the first week of the winter term with new arrivals boosting the year’s total past 2200. Thirty two freshmen entered this week and the journalism program opens in the new library with notable editors and reporters among visiting speakers.
Prof Martin Wright Sampson former head of the English department at Indiana University has been named head of the same department at Cornell University. He has resided in Dresden Germany this past year and has written stories and articles for magazines. Excitement rises at Indiana University with both the Jackson club and the Lincoln League planning banquets speeches and meetings this term. The Lincoln League will host a big supper on February 12 with Albert J Beveridge as chief speaker for about 300 attendees. Republican officers will address the gathering. A political census shows five tenets among university men with 300 Republicans 150 Democrats 11 Prohibitionists 15 Socialists and 100 unaffiliated.
Secretary Wilson explains the Pure Food Law aims to inform consumers about harmful drugs in medicines. Chamberlains Cough Remedy claims no such drugs, yet its label omits any mention. the remedy is praised as safe and effective and is sold at Batterton's drug store.
Creosote treatment can extend life of common woods like cottonwood willow and sycamore to about twenty years. An open tank system costing 30 to 45 dollars enables treating forty to fifty six inch posts daily. Creosote absorption varies by species and may raise per post cost to 4 15 cents, with forests service experiments showing added durability and potential to replace scarce cedar.
A wry remark on a man who proclaims indifference to others views yet secretly values their thoughts and reactions. The saying contrasts aloof boasting with the human desire for validation and attention.
A pithy line argues many fail to advance because they spend time displaying their brilliance to others. The quote blames vanity as a barrier to progress and personal growth.
The new time card regulation became effective Sunday January fifth nineteen hundred eight, establishing standardized stamping for worker hours and payroll records across affected businesses.
Readable portions list several train numbers and routes. Cc W and M Branches show No 344 accommodation and No 1, No 83 accommodation services with times around 50am and 410 pm. Nos 2 and 3 depart from Greensburg with service to Greensburg, running daily except Sunday.
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