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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
4
John W. Rhodes and Will Ehrhardt are candidates for Trustee of Washington township, each subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. The race hinges on party process and primary outcomes.
Kentucky Republicans express a clear preference for Fairbanks as the presidential candidate, signaling party alignment ahead of the national contest. The statement suggests Fairbanks holds strong support within Kentucky's party ranks and campaign circles.
The next Republican convention is scheduled for February 4 in Cambridge City. Delegates will gather at the city venue to nominate party candidates and set platform priorities for the upcoming election cycle.
A cautious town forecast anticipates an uptick in fowl activity at the annual poultry exhibit next week. Officials warn attendees to expect typical display birds and related events, with organizers urging visitor safety and adherence to exhibit rules.
Supporters describe the Watson bid as expanding daily with a large, enthusiastic network backing his campaign and broad confidence in his prospects.
The Fayette County race features seventeen candidates for sheriff while Decatur has several contenders. Fayette appears to hold the main honors in this contest.
Report says anarchists planned to blow up the American fleet in Rio de Janeiro harbor last week but were stopped by U S detectives.
One of the important political duties of this year which should not be lost sight of nor in any way neglected is the election of township trustees Great care should be taken to select none but the best material for this office Think of it.
The winter has been among the finest ever seen in the area with only about six days considered unpleasant. Even the longtime residents acknowledge the unusually mild season and agreeable weather throughout.
The selection of Hon. James P. Goodrich of Winchester to head the Republican State Central Committee marks a tribute to his past success and the confidence of Indiana Republicans in his leadership as he begins a fourth term.
The death of Charles Emory Smith editor of the Philadelphia Press Sunday marks a great national loss. He served as postmaster general under McKinley and led the department when the rural free delivery service began. He was regarded as one of the nation's finest editors.
Chicago banker John R. Walsh was found guilty on fifty four banking law counts after a two months trial ending Saturday. He faces ten years on each count, totaling 540 years. Walsh owns the Southern Indiana railroad and holds Greensburg real estate slated for right of way to extend the line from Westport making Greensburg the terminus.
Rushville is pressing to host the Republican congressional convention after years of not requesting it due to having a standing candidate. The city now shows strong interest as eight candidates for Congress are named including T. E. Davidson of Decatur Will Hough of Hancock F. E. Moore of Fayette W. O. Barnard of Henry and C. W. Stivers of Union.
Wilbur Jessup Dr M W Vencer and Rev J M Campbell of Wayne head a large candidate slate in a convention notes a first contested nomination since 1898 when Watson defeated Henry A Johnson The fight promises to make this gathering the most exciting in years in the Old Burnt district.
The Shelbyville News says Col. Edwin Thayer of Greenfield and Charles H. Campbell of this city are certain to be elected as delegates to the Republican national convention from the Sixth district. Both are strong Fairbanks men and able to fund and decorate headquarters at the auditorium for Indiana's delegation. They are noted entertainers and worthy of the honor. Mr. Leeds of Richmond may be chosen as an alternate delegate.
The Republicans of Decatur County will meet in their townships on Friday January 31 1908 at 2 pm to elect delegates and alternates to the district convention February 4 1908 and to select an elector for the November 1908 election. Each township lists its meeting place and delegate slate. J P Thomson chairs the effort with A L Dickey as secretary.
An article notes a New York group forming an optimistic club to counter faultfinding and gloom. It argues for positive literature and art and cites a platform line about the optimist seeing the doughnut, not just the hole, urging belief in goodness and societal righteousness.
An advertisement urges readers to take Dr King s New Life Pills to avoid biliousness malaria and jaundice and notes availability at F M Henry Co s drug store with a price of 2é¢.
The December 14 ruling requires road supervisors to warn landowners to settle road taxes before legal action. They may collect 1.50 per head for services, act as pound officer, and seize loose animals. They must bury or burn dead animals, keep rural postal routes clear, weed highways, maintain bridges and culverts, drag roads, and are bond-liable for neglect.
The Republican state committee calls a delegate convention at Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis on April 1 2 1908 to adopt a platform and nominate state officers plus national delegates. The gathering plans elections of four delegates at large and fifteen electors, with 1460 delegates total and 734 needed for choice.
W V Henry of Panama Missouri touts Dr King s New Discovery as the best cough and cold medicine with seven years of proof for throat chest and lung conditions. The text claims thirty eight years of proof and lists remedies for lagrippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption with prevention of pneumonia. Sold at FM Henry & Co drug store with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and a free trial bottle.
A speaker vows to abandon evil ways and resist temptations yet experts view such reform as mostly empty talk. Observers note overconfidence and tendency to backslide in most cases.
The American Tobacco Company has options on 45000 acres in Indiana and aims for up to 100000 acres, vetting soil suitability to boost tobacco farming. Indiana currently yields about 7 million pounds annually with key burley and dark types centered in several counties, while Louisville remains the world’s largest market.
The Indianapolis & Louisville Traction Company plans a Scottsburg to Cincinnati spur via Madison as a rail link between Louisville and Cincinnati. A. A. Anderson of Madison is general manager and the road would run Louisville to Seymour then north on Southern tracks toward Indianapolis. No definite Cincinnati end yet. officials may announce soon per the Columbus Republican.
Mrs. F. H. McElwee of Boistown New Brunswick says Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved her left shoulder pain after prolonged troubles. The product is sold at Batterton's drug store.
A hunter warning printed on muslin is offered for sale at this office. Each warning costs five cents and is available to buyers seeking a durable notice.
A Bloomington style debate on beer advertising featuring Indianapolis newspapers printing full page beer ads. The Seymour Republican and Franklin Democrat quarrel with local papers showing restraint while national magazines display similar promotions.
In a mass convention across townships on Saturday, Democrats named central county committee members including Perry Mendenhall Coles Cresswell Lanius Fiscus Livingston Koors Buckley Kincaid Boling Davis Leffler Pumphrey Smiley and others. W J Grant chosen as delegate to Judicial Convention Clinton Walter Hite Sandcreek Westport North Sanders Talkington. Letts and Harris City precincts had no meeting.
Bennie Carnell of Washington township claims a single hog treated by his secret process can prevent or cure cholera in a herd. He demonstrated by placing a treated hog among cholera-affected animals owned by Lewis Kushmaul and offers to let others test his method with any cholera-afflicted hog.
A comparison from Albion Evening Recorded notes newspapers reach 5 readers per 1 subscriber, while 1000 handbills may reach 300 to 400 people, assuming crews avoid sidewalk trash. Handbills cost nearly as much as a half column ad, but newspapers deliver 3 500 more readers per 1 000. Advertising dollars reportedly yield $20 to $100 in business per dollar invested.
Julius L Benson administrator of Mary J Benson deceased will sell eighty acres in Noble township Shelby county after February 1 at private sale. Bids may be left with Hord Adams attorneys Shelbyville Indiana or with Julius L Benson Waldron Indiana. Now is the time to subscribe.
A quip claims many fail to advance because they spend too much time showing others how brilliant they are. The remark labels self display as the core obstacle to progress.
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