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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
4
Luther D. Braden proprietor announces a reweeer notice with terms 1.50 and 81.00 1.25 in the Greensburg Standard published Friday July 31 1908. The fragmentary text references payment status and rates on an old local advertisement.
The piece frames the temperance issue as paramount in Indiana, accusing brewers and saloon interests of backing the Democratic party to preserve alcohol sales. It argues Republicans pledge honest temperance reform and urges voters to study platforms, warning that a Democratic vote equals support for the saloon.
The piece traces Indiana’s presidential ticket presence since 1868, noting candidates who reached first or second on major party ballots. It highlights Colfax, Hendricks, English, Harrison, Fairbanks, Kern, Julian, and Hendricks again, with details on their roles and outcomes across elections.
The article reflects on William Jennings Bryan extending a conciliatory olive branch to Hearst in a Chicago Commons piece. It notes Bryan’s call for reform and sincerity, recalls Hearst’s 1904 Democratic convention candidacy, and questions whether the 1904 platform justified support in 1908.
The editorial laments loss of confidence in the Democratic party and William J. Bryan. It criticizes the party platform as inconsistent and questions Bryan's principles. It notes an Independence party convention and hints at a looming split or conflict ahead.
A Wholesalers and Retailers Review clipping condemns saloons as places of debauchery and vice. It urges liquor men and citizens to sign the remonstrance to drive out saloons, appealing to fathers husbands and brothers to act in the name of sacred manhood and home virtue.
State statistician Stubbs reports Indiana court activity rose in 1907 over 1906. Civil filings reached 28 755, criminal 8 569, liquor law violations 5 224 with 892 convictions. Felony arrests centered on assault and battery and larceny. ordinary misdemeanors on assault, gambling, trespass, and liquor law violations. White women led in grand or petit larceny arrests. more colored individuals were arrested for larceny and theft.
Omega Ohio business leader E Humphrey and telecommunication president credits Dr King New Discovery with saving his life during severe illness. The remedy is sold at F M Henry & Co for 50 cents and 1 dollar with a free trial bottle offered.
The Washington Herald questions John W. Kern’s fitness for vice president arguing he is Taggart’s man and ally of the liquor interests. The piece asserts Kern aided the beer lobby, defended unlawful acts, and undermines reformers seeking saloon regulation. It warns Indiana Democrats will judge the national ticket by Kern’s record.
The North Dakota will cost about 10 million dollars to complete with nearly one million spent on guns. Ten 12 inch guns at 65 thousand each and fourteen five inch rifles at 10 thousand each form the main battery along with rapid fire and minor pieces. Annual running costs are estimated at one million dollars for crew, repairs, machinery and supplies. Fire from the 12 inch guns consumes about 17 thousand dollars per broadside.
The article breaks down the costs of a single broadside from the main battery. A twelve inch gun shot costs 1150 dollars including powder and projectiles, plus 650 dollars for wear after repeated use. A five inch gun shot costs 430 dollars. The broadside totals 10,000 pounds of steel versus Manila battle weights.
The Indiana State Board of Education plans to advertise for bids on new text books for the public schools next year. Current contracts for geographies arithmetic copy books and readers expire next year with possible ten year extensions. Bid opening set for April 1 1909.
Mishawaka ministers oppose Sunday services for the dead in the 10,000 population city four miles southeast of South Bend. An agreement prohibits last rites on Sundays, with the sole exception for contagious diseases, joined by local undertakers.
Mrs. J. A. Colbert of Ft. Wayne testifies the Root Juice remedy relieved her long years of liver and kidney trouble and fainting spells after four bottles. The ad urges readers to visit Batterton's drug store to learn more and lists Root Juice at $1.00 per bottle or three for $2.50 with Use It Pain Oil at twenty five cents as a companion product.
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