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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
4
The Greensburg Standard lists terms for classified ads including one year in and out of the county. Rates shown include 100 dollars and 1 percent, with a note that no advertisements are paid in advance at 1.50.
A note from June 14 1901 recalls a warm Tuesday and records a dramatic population drop in Ireland from 8 196 897 to 4 456 546 over the last fifty years. The fragment closes with a sentiment that kind words are the world’s music.
Announcement states that henceforth obedience and discipline will be taught in the West Point course. The change signals a tightened regime under the program, aiming to emphasize military conduct and drill throughout cadet training.
The paramounters urge calm deliberation on dismantling the protective tariff, warning that such action could threaten riskier business and unsettled markets. Neutrally weighing the dangers, supporters and critics call for sober analysis before any changes.
A prominent St Louis corner parcel sold for an even million dollars, marking a sharp rise from its reported $350,000 sale price a decade ago. The deal reflects strong demand in the urban real estate market and highlights the area’s capital growth.
The government has decided not to recognize claims for losses of life caused by the destruction of the battleship Maine, effectively denying compensation or recognition of those fatalities.
In 1904 the electoral vote total rises to 476, up fifteen from the previous year. The data implies potential continued political volatility as Bryan may face greater risk than in 1906, with shifts affecting national outcomes.
Indianapolis led with 9,469,900 in clearings, up 45.4 percent from last year. Cincinnati gained, Louisville up, and Chicago showed a 22.4 percent increase, reflecting a broad uptick in regional banking activity.
The era’s prosperity shows money cheaper than ever yet its buying power remains oddly restrained as readers note prices and wages fail to rise in step with the era’s abundance.
Oregonians assert they have produced a cross between the strawberry and raspberry. It is hard to conjecture what may happen in these latter days of progress.
Porto Rico experiences sweeping economic growth under U S policies with business conditions described as the best yet. The piece frames imperialism favorably and highlights prosperous times for local commerce and industry.
The text argues that a third term for President McKinley lacks serious support even from Depew and Grosvenor. It contrasts Washington’s refusal and Grant’s used aspirations as illustrative of an unwritten American flaw.
The New Era praises the school board’s actions more than other papers while a month earlier accusing partisan bitterness. The Standard had expressed full confidence in the board’s wisdom, an opinion now fully justified by events.
Two humorous editorials note the silent wool price debates among Republicans and question the absence of price signals since McKinley era prosperity. The piece also reports a visiting fine-sheep man boast of a thriving spring trade and plans to import top-quality Canadian sheep soon.
An elderly Whig and Republican criticizes the Democratic party's Columbus Ohio dinner honoring Jeff Davis and Lincoln with W J Bryan as speaker. He calls the event pure hypocrisy and suggests a dinner honoring Jeff Davis and Aguinaldo would reflect more genuine Democratic sentiment.
Harry Glass aged nine lived with grandmother Mrs Polly Glass at Adama. He died from injuries after being struck by wheels while attempting to board a passing freight train. Doctors could not save him. Funeral held at Adams M E church. Local warning urged to keep boys from railroads.
The thirty seventh annual Indiana Sunday school convention is set for Shelbyville on Tuesday through Thursday, June 18 20. Noted leaders including Dr J Wilbur Chapman Dr H M Hamill W C Pearce Mrs Mary Barnes Mitchell and Prof E O Excel will lead fellowship instruction and inspiration for this new century. All superintendents may credential attendees. one round trip fare on all roads with free lodging and breakfast. Meals available near the church for 15 20 cents and hotel discounts offered. Superintendent John C Carman Indianapolis invites names.
City council approves a rate of 12 1/4 cents per thousand feet and grants a two year gas franchise. Firm votes shift amendments on rates and term, with mayor casting deciding vote. Also elects Robert Naegel as school trustee amid praise of his enterprise and look at local school heating needs. The Youth's Companion June issues will include nearly twenty stories from noted authors and Molly Elliott Seawell.
If you have real estate to sell or trade or desire to purchase, call or write Indiana Real Estate Co. Swem Block Greensburg Indiana.
A reminiscence of early Rush County life recalls the Fugit family and first settlers around Old Sandcreek in 1819 1820. The author lists pioneers names, homesteads, and church and school memories, noting the region’s colonization after the 1818 treaty and the first county developments near Clarksburg and Spring Hill.
A promotional note claims Electric Bitters ease backache, headaches, nervousness, sleeplessness, melancholy, fainting and dizziness. Mrs Phoebe Cherley of Peterson Illinois says the remedy cured her kidney trouble and lame back enabling her to perform housework at age 78. It is sold for 50 cents at Grover and Bonner's drug store.
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