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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
2
A brief line item advertises a two tier subscription rate with one year out of the county and one year in the county. It notes a payment balance of $1.50 if not paid in advance and lists prices of $1.25 and $1.00 for 6 week copies.
The passage references Liberty Loan bonds and criticizes price gouging on essentials. It labels the person who inflates necessities for profit as the worst traitor to his country, and mentions anger toward foodstuffs gambling. The tone is charged with wartime economic critique and patriotism.
The county's farmers face weed trouble as they battle invasive growth that drains soil vitality without benefits. Prompt eradication is urged to protect crops and sustain yields.
Decatur county paid tribute to her heroic dead yesterday and sought to glimpse who next Memorial Day may hold. The effort aimed to pierce a veil of mystery, but darkness persisted beyond.
The Shelbyville Republican mocks the idea of placing a flag on the top of a high shoe noting the oddity and questioning what purpose a flag on a shoe-top could serve.
The government seeks to maintain railroad transportation energy at a maximum to facilitate rapid troop movement between regions, making it likely there will be few excursions this summer.
The public square traffic posts appear dilapidated with bent signs and washed off lettering, leaving posts untidy. The writer urges immediate attention or removal to restore a neat and sightly urban appearance.
The writer notes that those who distributed anti conscription literature on city streets may have thought they aided others but the government disagrees. The Prosecuting Attorney is reportedly taking notes and it is expected that something may be heard soon.
In trying financial times, the piece urges avoiding excessive hoarding and warns against both prodigality and sudden stops in buying. It argues that maintaining money in circulation keeps business moving and sustains Greensburg’s prosperity through continued consumer purchases of needed goods.
Shirl ey is visiting Miss Grace Keith in Westport to see her grandparents. The note mentions Mr J H Keith and Grace Keith visiting relatives in the area.
The notice honors fallen heroes in a nation wide tribute. Officials and citizens pause to commemorate martyrs with ceremonies and prayers.
Dick Miller of Indianapolis gave the address at Springhill Memorial Day exercises attended by about five hundred. A large crowd crowded the church and outside as the event marked a growing patriotism since the first gathering twelve years ago. The program featured drills by eight boys and eight girls, Red Cross and Boy Scout outfits, and songs led by the Clarksville Band.
Louis Willey, recently married, faced a bold serenade from Greensburg band members at his home. They performed many pieces including Harmony where horns played distinct parts, creating a memorable musical tribute to the groom and his bride.
A band of musicians played tunes such as Yankee Doodle and Old Dan Tucker to honor Mr Willey and his bride. The performers continued the lively serenade until Willey opened his door, handed cigars, and expressed thanks for the thoughtful musical feast and for remembering the couple.
Mrs. Matthew Fuchtman of a farm near the city suffered heavy losses when a weasel entered her chicken house Tuesday night and killed forty birds. The 2 pound birds valued at forty cents per pound indicate a substantial financial hit.
Mrs. Charles R. Bird received a cablegram that Dr. C. R. Bird, who left Greensburg three weeks ago for hospital service in London, and his party arrived safely at Liverpool. The ship reportedly escaped German undersea attack and reached its destination without mishap, good news to local friends.
H. O. Bartell of Dayton Ohio pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Mayor Mendenhall. He paid a fine of 11 dollars including costs for the Tuesday afternoon attack on A. A. Magee at Magee's place of business and left town. Greensburg declares no use for drunken lobsters.
Burney Baptist Church will host an all day homecoming and basket dinner on Sunday June 10 inviting all former pastors and the church membership. organizers aim for a big day with an interesting program prepared for the occasion.
Experts report the outlook for apples peaches and grapes is excellent this year, with cherries lagging. Late spring and recent cold snaps caused less damage than feared, and a strong crop would boost the economy during these times.
Ira Jackson, farmer south of town, ordered a car load of hominy meal and paid $990 plus freight by check. He found instead a car load of empty pasteboard boxes. The bank was asked to stop payment as investigators probe how the switch occurred.
The Indianapolis papers misreported Decatur county as subscribing 270000 for Liberty Bonds due to a telegram error. The county did report eighty percent of its quota, but the full honor was not achieved. The paper apologizes and urges quicker action to lead again.
Wilbur Dunn of Morristown fell from a work car on the S and C line at Conger hill near Shelbyville this morning about 9 30. He was unconscious, brought to this city, treated by Dr. Riley, and soon recovered enough to take the next car back to Shelbyville.
Westport reports show a largely attended Decoration Day event with a veteran and citizen parade described as creditable. Addresses by Rev. H. W. White and Rev. G. E. Swartz emphasized true patriotic sentiment.
Patriotic services were held at St. Mary's Catholic church under the Knights of St. John and Knights of Columbus. A Red Cross collection totaled 22 dollars. Memorial Day observances included a powerful sermon by Father Francis honoring the patriotic dead.
Miss Martha Cunningham of Indianapolis formerly Greensburg spent yesterday with relatives and friends, enjoying time in the area.
Mrs Anna Radin of Spencerport New York praises Chamberlains Tablets for lasting relief from stomach trouble after trying many remedies. The testimonial appears in an ad urging readers to buy the medicine from St John and Guthrie. A separate item notes two youths racing bicycles toward a recruiting station three miles away where one suffers a puncture and loses.
A reader praises Foley's Honey and Tar for a severe winter cough and notes it cured them in Amberg Wisconsin. In Minneapolis house movers protested for higher pay, prompting police protection for Max Brodow until workers returned.
A M Hunsucker of Bogue Chitto Mississippi describes suffering rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble and dizziness that caused near falls. He credits Foley Kidney Pills with giving him relief from disordered kidneys and related pains in the side back and muscles along with fatigue and languor.
Government action ends the ancient pastime at Coney Island as Governor Whitman signs a bill making it a misdemeanor. Readers are urged to cut out a coupon offering Foley health products in exchange for trial packages.
A historical ad copy touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a gentle, non-gripe remedy for indigestion constipation and related digestive discomforts. It highlights relief from sick headache bloating biliousness sour stomach gas coated tongue and bad breath caused by disordered digestion.
Mrs Rosa Potts of Birmingham Alabama credits Chamberlains Tablets with relief from biliousness and constipation. She says the tablets relieve the ill feeling at once and strengthen digestive function, purifying stomach liver and blood. Sold by St John and Guthrie.
The law of booty governing the Israelites is given in Numbers xxxi, 26-47. Booty consisted of captives of both sexes, cattle and whatever a captured city might contain, especially metallic treasures.
A Brandon Springs Alabama reader endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for severe whooping cough in a baby. The note mentions sale by St. John and Guthrie and ties a biblical verse to Palestine’s bounty and bees storing honey in rocks and hollow trees.
Historical note links the five pointed star to health in ancient Greek Pythagoreans and shows a red star on Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad claims quick relief from indigestion biliousness and constipation and notes availability from St. John and Guthrie.
A brief notice touts Chamberlain’s ointment as effective for muscular rheumatism and worth its cost, with a sales note attributed to St. John and Guthrie.
Three auto loads of Greensburg Knights of Pythias attended Burney lodge’s open meeting at the Baptist church joined by Hope and Hartsville brethren. Robert A. Brown delivered the oration on Pythian spirit as a parade led by the band marched through town. Greensburg conferred the work on seven candidates amid praise for the rank lessons while Miss Minor sang a vocal solo at the church.
Julius Brooks, a long respected Greensburg Black man, recent sixty years of life, spent thirty in the Presbyterian church as custodian. The Presbyterian Sunday school committee voted to honor his faithfulness by sending a leather seated rocker to his home for his retirement from daily work.
Reports from towns to committeemen to County Chairman Frank Donnell indicate Pe caturr county oversubscribed the Y M C A war work fund by $47.14. Several committeemen have incomplete reports and the county fund is expected to reach about 3000 dollars before the canvass ends.
The Review reports the official notice designating Monday June 11 as the first day of voter registration across Decatur County. The Registration Board will sit for sixty days in the County Commissioners' room at the courthouse, and all residents who wish to vote for delegates to the constitutional convention must appear and register.
Squire W W Dixon tried to hire a speaker for the Gettysburg address but failed. He then sent to Cincinnati and secured the address on a graphophone record, which his grandson Willie Dixon operated in the Baptist church to deliver the speech in a new and pleasing way.
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