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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
4
Greensburg Indiana newspaper page dated Friday June 15 1966 lists Luther D Braden as editor and manager Noah T Rogers as editor with price one dollar in town.
The 1905 legislature appropriated 1,010,000 from the general fund for new state buildings including the South eastern hospital for insane 260,000 the epileptic village 150,000 the industrial school for girls 150,000 and the deaf and dumb institute 150,000 with no tax increase beyond six mills for school revenue. The note contrasts this with past Democratic administrations and argues the Republican approach saved funds.
The Frankfort Evening News cites a forecast that 75 percent of first time voters in November will support the Republican party. It argues young men seek a progressive, forward looking party with opportunity and optimism.
The piece argues that existing anti trust laws exist and have been used, noting Republican authorship of statutes and Democratic opposition. It discusses upcoming Indiana general assembly consideration of insurance regulation, auditor and attorney general scrutiny of fraternal companies, reserve asset reclassification by stock insurers, and the impact of insurance taxes exceeding $300 000 annually. It cites 1905 premium refunds and national averages to illustrate policyholder losses.
Vege tarians recommend peanuts as a cost effective meat alternative. The remark seems aimed at broad public appeal and draws media attention to dietary guidance.
A harsh critique portrays anarchists as bent on proving the worst about them is accurate, insisting they will descend further if opportunity allows and seeking lower depths to exploit.
The passage suggests the Democratic party might nominate William Jennings Bryan in 1908 as a conservative gold standard aligned candidate. It frames this choice as part of a larger debate over financial policy within the party.
In Japan the average pay of cotton mill operatives is fourteen cents a day, a fact worth the attention of the party that proposes to make free trade its paramount issue.
The proposed rate bill is expected to reform railroad officials by depriving them of the power to do wrong. It seeks stronger oversight and accountability in pricing practices affecting carriers and shippers.
A urged civic virtue urging residents to praise their town and its people. if unable to find praise, emigrate rather than magnify faults. The message notes church bells, dogs, air, sunshine, and water remain unchanged, urging constructive kindness over constant criticism.
Notice to bidders from M W Merryman trustee of Sandcreek township Decatur county Indiana announces bid opening July ith 1906 at 1 pm for building a new school house with foundation in district No 6 near the Big Rest Schoolhouse. Bidders may review plans and specs at the trustee's home. The Fair advert follows.
The piece recalls Greensburg and Decatur County’s early turnpike plans toward the Ohio River, plank roads from Madison to Napoleon, and the roll of local figures like Ezra Lathrop and J. S. Scobey. It notes road shifts to macadam, public lectures, and notable locals such as Prof. William M. Daily and Rev. J. Worth, with occasional historical tidbits from 1847 through the 1860s.
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