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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
3
The Greensburg Standard, a weekly newspaper in Decatur County, lists Luther D. Braden as proprietor and marks itself as the Old Reliable Republican paper. Terms include one year in or out of county, with out-of-county price at 1.50 if not prepaid. Single copies cost 81.00.
A reflective note urges allowing the new graduates to enjoy their imagined Italy and not to burst their optimism, while warning they may eventually discover reality differs from their dream.
A temperance movement led by James Bingham urges Indiana voters to restore county local option. The appeal argues the 1911 repeal replaced by Proctor law shifts dry areas to wet and burdens counties. it calls on the Republican party to champion county option to protect homes and communities.
A political jab warns against quiet campaigns while promising people rule, attacking rival bosses and stressing leadership. The bulletin also notes the Indianapolis ball team still wins games occasionally, reflecting mixed civic and sports tone.
Quote attributed to Governor Marshall ponders the fate of a missing device or resource described as a boom. The remark signals concern over a lost tool or asset tied to state operations.
A political update notes Governor Marshall stubbornly maintains a precarious thirty-vote margin, signaling fragile support ahead of key ballots and party leadership pressures.
A satiric line argues for using oil to grease political systems, claiming it would ease operation and reduce friction in party machinery.
The text hints that readers anticipated a lively scrap in Chicago, but signals that such excitement may not materialize, suggesting a quieter outcome or less intensity than expected.
Critics say Honorable C. W. Fairbanks is the Taft camp’s preferred choice for permanent chairman and would make a strong leader at the convention.
Col. Harry New appears capable of managing the Chicago convention without assistance from the renowned world figure, suggesting strong organizational leadership.
Hon Leopold G Rothschild of Indianapolis will be assistant sergeant at arms at the Chicago convention and will recognize signals of distress from his old friends in Decatur county.
A dozen Indianapolis high school teachers have resigned to take higher paying roles in eastern districts. The exodus highlights ongoing talent migration within Indiana education as districts seek qualified staff to advance instruction and opportunities for students.
Mayor Shank formally announced his candidacy during an alleged address in Bedford last Saturday night. The report casts his entry as a political move and invites readers to anticipate the upcoming campaign.
Commentator argues that many preachers sustain faith and act as real moral leaders in communities, despite criticism of one fallen minister.
The county allocates 28000 for road repairs provoking debate. Critics say upkeep costs are high and reproach public funds, while supporters defend the project as necessary, amid acknowledged errors and abuses. Officials insist the road program is complex and requires substantial money and diligence.
The Marion Chronicle notes charges against Rev Z T Sweeney, former fish commissioner, may reflect deputy shortcomings during his long, useful service. It calls him an honest, capable church leader and suggests the charges resemble other by political accounting board actions described as campaign moonshine.
A faith guidance piece stresses knowing the Bible as Divinely inspired. It warns against higher criticism and evolution theory, urges humility as a core virtue, and uses parables of vines, brambles, and the house on the rock to stress lasting faith built on Scripture and deeds.
At the Indiana Funeral Directors Association convention in Denison hotel, George W. Wyatt urged trimming hymns after the body is brought in and shortening sermons. Rev. Robert N. Fulton supported funeral reforms, including abolishing singing at funerals and opposing coffin face display to favor spiritual emphasis.
A religious notice proclaims the Messiah as the Sun of righteousness who will arise to bring healing and blessing, ending the dark night of sin. It invites readers to order the tract Th Kingdome Come for 35 cents from Bible and Tract Society, 17 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, N Y.
William Meyer of Newpoint recently graduated from G. H. S. and left Monday for Danville. He is the son of Township Trustee John A. Meyer. Miss M Higdon, of the same place, graduated from Batesville high school, and Miss S Starks will leave June 17 for Terre Haute to enter the State Normal for the twelve weeks summer term.
An 1904 to 1911 analysis notes Kansas fell from 562 to 38.3 commitments per hundred thousand as prohibition tightens. Alienists attribute reduced insanity to decreased alcohol consumption with some border leakage. William Allen White backs the claim in Outlook.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's tablets as a mild remedy to strengthen digestion and keep bowels regular for middle aged and older people. It claims happiness for old age and notes availability from all dealers.
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