This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 37 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1910
Page
4
Greensburg Indiana post office second class matter. The Old Reliable Republican paper of Decatur county. Terms explain one year in county and out of county rates. If not paid in advance, $1.50. Single copies priced at $1.00. 125 05.
Friday June 10 1910 notice urges boys that they cannot catch them and advises planning the Fourth of July in Greensburg with early preparation and local enthusiasm.
Citizens greet the beloved figure as preparations begin for his return. Local officials praise calm leadership and steady progress while supporters express pride and optimism for the forthcoming homecoming.
President Taft warns that socialism poses a danger to government and society. He urges vigilance and adherence to constitutional principles to protect the republic against radical reform.
Next week the aviators will be turned loose in Indianapolis, signaling a major schedule and eventful actions for the team.
Shipping costs rise across the board, with customers feeling higher prices on goods as carriers implement new charges. The move follows broader industry patterns of regular rate increases affecting household budgets and retail prices nationwide.
The first official census figures will be thrown to the public next Wednesday. Watch out for another cold spell.
The remark assumes annual policing of dogs by Officer Gus Logan. It frames law enforcement as ongoing duty with a focus on canine management rather than a specific event, lacking concrete details or dates.
The note jokes that John Kern, known for talking when in the mood, would fit the role of a silent character, highlighting his humorous contrast with his usual chatty persona.
A man in Missouri attempted to rescue a drowning woman by grabbing her hair but only managed to pull a rat each time as the woman sank beneath the surface.
Captain Rolls completes a nonstop English Channel crossing and return flight without alighting, covering forty-two miles in ninety minutes as a new mark for aviators.
The railroad bill passed the Senate Friday by 50 to 12, praised as the strongest measure on the subject to date. Six Democrats supported the bill.
Franklin Democrat argues state wide accounting work is unreliable as reported by Indianapolis papers and urges appointment of an investigator to audit the so called expert accountants.
Col. Roosevelt drew sharp criticism from the English press after a London remark that provoked uproar, yet he remains a favored, outspoken figure who often tells the truth at home despite objections.
Railroads have decided not to raise rates until the new law takes effect. Public doubts the bankruptcy talk about the companies, and hopes President Taft and his advisers will resist any increase unless clearly necessary.
The mayor’s stance reveals the real power lies with the voters who elected him and backed his agenda. He dismisses objections from the L. and O. group as mere enthusiasm, while fearing the influence of those who backed him.
Elaborate posters promote an Elks circus in Greensburg with a 90 by 150 foot tent seating 5,000. The show ground will be on East Main Street east of the Dickerson stable. Tickets urged to be secured early in the day.
A report ties Finnley Gray a Democratic congressional candidate and mayor to enforcing liquor rules. He reportedly fined a blind tiger operator 5 dollars, below the law’s minimum and drew public denunciation from a local preacher over his easy handling of alcohol use.
The Rochester Times lauds Indiana Senator Beveridge for strong, principled service. He faced press ribbing early, built a record of progressive policy and conscientious work, and enjoys broad public support and respect beyond Indiana.
A Haw Creek township writer argues Ed Bach, who sought the Democratic nomination, was unfairly attacked for voting dry on the saloon issue. The letter questions party leaders and wets backing, claiming Bach stood by his convictions and raised concerns over party loyalties amid a large dry majority in Havereck County.
The Richmond Palladium argues the Democratic party, long aligned with Republicans, failed to seize two key opportunities by nominating H A Johnson or Lon Mull, which could have drawn Republican supporters and independents. It cites Gray as an unknown factor after a mayoral win in Connersville and notes the party’s historical behavior.
Stomach troubles have been relieved by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. A man who spent over two thousand dollars on medicine was cured by a few boxes. Price 25 cents. Samples free at all drug stores. ml
The New Era editor argues against affidavit based evidence and cites distrust of officials and police in handling liquor violations. He questions whether intoxicated behavior proves illegal sales and accuses city leadership of possible betrayal or incompetence in governing.
The Connersville Times describes Mr Gray as a local lawyer and Connersville's leading citizen. It notes his narrow election win by ninety eight votes and a prior defeat by about seventy two, both influenced by local issues.
Preparations for the Indiana Society of Chicago summer outing on June 25 at George Ace's Brook farm are nearly complete. A Hoosier fried chicken dinner will be followed by a buffet supper under the trees on the lawn. The program includes games and contests of strength speed and skill, with an indoor plan if rain. Many Indiana guests are expected, with Louis W. Landman coordinating.
Out of town guests will receive tickets and travel to Brook by special cars attached to the Indianapolis train on June 25. The Chicago party goes by special train. many will arrive by automobile. Indiana attendees include Fairbanks, Marshall, Durbin, Beveridge, Major, Nicholson, Watson, and Kern families. Moving pictures will be taken of arrivals and activities for the society’s next annual dinner program.
At the forty sixth annual Indiana Eclectic Medical Association session in Indianapolis Dr S Turner Dr Lyman Watkins and Dr Finley Ellingswood argued most appendicitis operations are useless and avoidable. Eclectics favor early treatment with direct acting drugs to cure cases without future attacks.
A Germantown father reacts with sudden anger when his son reports praise for his generosity. The boy relays a compliment about his father being kind to his wife, prompting the father to reveal suspicion that all his wealth is in his wife's name. The scene ends with the father sending the boy to bed.
During the 1812 invasion of Washington the British aimed guns at the patent office. Dr. Thornton stepped before the guns and urged the defenders to spare the building, declaring it a depository of American ingenuity. The structure was saved, but four decades later a fire destroyed the office and its contents.
Mrs Minks complains of a man staring at her and causing a scene. Mr Minks confronts him, the man apologizes saying he was looking for his mother and mistook her for her.
Dialogue from the Boston Transcript shows Jack entering an office drenched by rain and declaring he is both the umbrella and the man. Tom asks about the umbrella as Jack jokes about identity and attire.
A playful anecdote recalls a wife joking that she cannot reach buttons on her gown when her husband is away. The quip turns on a hint of secrecy and flirtation within a domestic setting.
A brief dialogue contrasts a user asking for short words for a parrot with a response suggesting parrots can learn polysyllables. The exchange highlights differences in language simplicity versus complexity in avian speech learning.
Farmers and mechanics often suffer minor injuries and delays. Chamberlain's Liniment cuts recovery time by about one third when applied promptly to cuts bruises and sprains. It avoids inflammation and swelling and prevents blood poisoning. For sale by all druggists. ml
The program lists events from Friday June 10 to Thursday June 16 including academy graduation by Supt. R M Tryon, Senior Class Day, baccalaureate sermon by President Harry Andrews King, Reunion of Christian Associations, annual sermons, concerts, Society Day meetings, Literary Program, Alumni Day events, alumni baseball game, and final commencement with degree conferrals by President W E Stone of Purdue University. Notable speakers include Lou J Beauchamp and Rev Charles E Line.
Prof. E M East of the Bussey Institute in Cambridge Massachusetts says the wonderberry and the white blackberry are old, familiar plants. He argues certain hort iculturists gain fame through press agents while practical gains come from real agricultural advances like J S Leaming's corn that could boost the national yield.
A note suggests Chamberlains Salve cures sore nipples after nursing by applying it as soon as the child finishes crying. Wipe away with a soft cloth before nursing. The salve is widely used by nurses and sold by druggists. The text ends with a cryptic line about wickch entices others and credits Phaedrus.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.