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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
4
The Greensburg Standard lists subscription terms with options for in county and out of county rates and a 1.50 advance price for non payment. It notes Noah T Rogers as editor and manager and Luther D Braden as proprietor.
A prominent figure argues that people cannot be petty in politics and broad in other matters. He asserts that consistency in conduct serves one’s own sake and encourages avoiding narrowness.
Opinion asserts that a successful administration requires a president with a robust, independent policy stance. It argues strength in policy supports decisive leadership and governance.
The Williamsport Republican voices optimism that reforms are arriving quickly. It notes that Indiana is not ahead of other states in these reforms.
The Indiana public favors regulation to curb special contracts and predated policies, and a Republican state auditor is driving toward that outcome with aimed changes.
The writer argues that Democrats emphasize no radical difference between parties to appeal to voters, yet this admission signals to the intelligent reader that clear distinctions remain and voters will recognize them.
The text argues that wholesale denunciation of people or groups for unmet preferences weakens the denouncer's party and personal credibility, harming the wider cause. It warns against letting idiosyncratic demands fully govern action.
The piece notes Democratic newspapers airing Tom Taggart's views fear Republican discord while alleging a top Democrat vows to expel any member who disagrees with his personal opinions.
A visiting squad gains the win despite three hits and four errors to the locals four hits and three errors. The article notes the locals scattered hits while the visitors clumped theirs, drawing a parallel to politics. It argues Republicans must bunch their hits to win local, state, or national contests.
The state board of tax commissioners pledges fair treatment but signals a crackdown on past concealment. Under old methods millions were hidden from tax duplicates. Under current management most of these practices will be exposed and taxes will be paid.
The text recounts a moment when European powers once united against Frederick the Great drifted into dissension. Frederick leveraged allied jealousies to survive while the allies collapsed from internal strife over spoils, illustrating how a mighty organization can fall apart from petty disputes.
The article argues that party ties weaken as voters grow restive and urges Republicans to unite against a shared foe. It cites Ohio Democrats exploiting intra party divisions and Indiana’s Taggart press bureau aiming to disrupt Republicans, urging coordinated action and “bunch the hits” to ensure success.
The critics and newspapers show initial opposition to Theodore Roosevelt as McKinley’s vice president in 1900. Public opinion shifted when leaders saw voter sentiment, leading to his nomination. His later popularity rose, shaping views on letting the people decide, not Washington.
The writer notes some partisans seek to advance a favorite by relentlessly opposing any other distinguished figures. The editor himself is accused of trying to capitalize for his ally by never missing a chance to undermine others with standing.
The statement claims every policy holder in the state seeks guaranteed protection promised by life insurance and asserts a Republican administration is making it so.
Information indicates Indiana shippers will profit largely from recent laws, meaning substantial gains for the people.
Miss Mary Stubbs state statistician reports 1906 county expenses in Indiana dipped for bridges to 1 293 122 29 from 1 532 269 57 in 1905. Ditch and drainage costs surged to 103 592 69 from 47 091 67 as lawmakers pass two new ditch laws led by Rep Kelley and Sen John Parks both Republicans.
Westport Indiana letter from May 29, 1907 shows a new Decatur county resident endorsing a Charles Warren Fairbanks Club. The writer urges Republicans to join and sign the club list, expressing strong support for Fairbanks continually.
State superintendent Fassett A. Cotton urges stronger ties between public schools and county farmers institutes to raise rural education. He notes new laws for teacher qualifications and school consolidation, expanded teacher training, free transportation, and better funding to equalize opportunities.
The Linegar brothers Mose Dan and Thomas have arranged for two fruit commission houses to open soon. One will be in Rushville and the other in Columbus to handle home foreign and tropical fruits. The ventures will not interfere with their local grocery business and will operate in connection with it.
Last Saturday George W. Allison resigned as cashier of Milroy National Bank effective April 1. P. T. Innis, bank president, succeeds him. Allison travels to Sidney Ohio to join Bimel Buggy Company as treasurer at a higher salary. He will live with his son in law Arthur Hall and Mrs Hall.
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York suffered mixed diagnoses from five doctors including heart disease kidney trouble and blood poison before his wife advised Electric Bitters. One bottle restored his health and cured his blood poison and digestive and urinary complaints. Sold by F M Henry Co Drugists for 50 cents.
Arabelle T. Lathrop died May 21 1907 at her sister home in Marion Iowa after a long life spanning Greensburg Indiana Marion and Nebraska She was born April 30 1830 to David and Melinda Gageby and married William E Lathrop April 10 1851 The notice records her movement between Greensburg Marion and Nebraska and notes her two daughters Flora and Fannie and a later daughter Mrs L H Bromwell all surviving relatives listed include T M Bromwell Tama Iowa Elsie Gorn Omaha and James A Gageby Tama Iowa V A Lathrop of Marion Iowa and other kin.
Sunday evening in Fairland a buggy turnout injured Rev J W Dashiell Mrs Dashiel and guests Mr and Mrs Cook of Indianapolis. The horses shied into a barbed wire fence causing the coach to overturn. Mrs Cook and Mrs Dashiel sustained serious injuries while the ministers were less harmed. Dr Wells attended at the M E parsonage.
A Alabama woman suffered two to three years with tetter on her hands and could not work. One box of Chamberlains Salve cured her, with the company praising Chamberlains medicines for satisfaction in the community. Battertons drug store sells Chamberlains medicines.
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