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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
2
Memorial services were held at Star Church Sunday afternoon with the Liberty choir performing a musical program. Miss Evelyn Eward played violin numbers and was well received by a large audience. Civil War veteran John Bright read a self prepared paper, followed by a brief talk from Brother Morgan and graves being decorated.
The former Ed Jenkins drug store in Shelbyville is reopened and will be run by the widow and W E Morgan who has served as a clerk for sixteen years. D D Bartley, chiropractor, leads the office of his sister Dr Irene Downs during her absence with same hours. Bernard J Gallagher of Canton visits North East street in law with Hugh Wickens family. Allen Bros lumber promotes power tamped cement blocks washed gravel blocks priced at 18 cents each.
Pleasant morning improvement after a night using Poslam claims to ease skin troubles quickly. The ad touts urgent, powerful relief and a clearer complexion, urging readers to start now and request a free sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York City. Poslam Soap is advertised as medicated and beautifying.
The Third National Bank of Greensburg Indiana announces a four percent interest rate on Certificates of Deposit when funds are left for six months. This offer targets savers seeking a mid term CD option from a local bank in Greensburg.
Washington June 1 President Harding’s yacht Mayflower connected by wireless to U S S Pruitt. Captain Badger received the call from the president and handed the receiver to Mrs Harry S New who spoke with the destroyer. She called it a memorable incident of the presidential trip.
Itemized sale listing includes a brown leather davenport two chairs an oak library table a Singer sewing machine and multiple rugs stands beds dressers and a gas range. Prices range from 10 to 25 dollars. Call after 9 30 a m at 227 South Franklin Street for details and viewing.
An old instructional note claims lemon juice mixed with Orchard White makes a safe daily facial lotion for whitening skin. It touts fading freckles and sunburn without irritation and appeals to stage beauties as proof.
I extend thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and meals. I thank Rev. W F Crane for consoling words and calls. I thank Mr and Mrs C F Brokelmier for cheerful cards. I thank George Cole for kind words and gift book. Special appreciation to Mrs Lorie Monroe for encouragement and comforting prayer.
Dr. Nelson G. Harrod of Scottsburg was killed Monday when his medical machine was struck by a Pennsylvania train. His wife died of injuries from the crash. He was a cousin of Dr. C. G. Harrod of Columbus, formerly of Burney.
Martha Essex, 85, a lifelong resident and prominent Methodist church member, died at her home at St. Louis Crossing on Monday.
Mr. Virgil Henry and Mrs. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Mary Cowen of Milroy, and Mr. and Mrs. Ort Meek of Mays Station attended the funeral of Jerusha Patton yesterday.
Dr Thorne will not be at his office on Monday and Friday afternoons until further notice. Office phone 1415. Residence 1976. 94 tf.
Mr and Mrs Graffton Longden and their son Graffton Jr return to their Greencastle home today after visiting T E Day and family who are the couple's parents.
Frank Tarplee, guest of his father Edward Tarplee and family near Clarksburg for a few days, returned today to his duties as a clerk in the Chicago post office.
A brief item notes Mrs A D Echart traveling in Wantpoxt for business matters. No further details provided.
An old adsheet notes wartime era pricing and offers truck bodies and delivery bodies for sale. It lists tires of all descriptions and signals a focus on durable vehicle components during the period.
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