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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
4
Public notice from the Greensburg Standard outlines subscription terms by Luther D. Braden editor. One year in the county or out of the county priced at 41.50 if not prepaid. The note shows a discount line with -$100 1% indicating a possible rate or fee.
The wheat crop in the pocket of Indiana is described as the best in many years, signaling strong yields and favorable growing conditions for farmers in the region.
Decatur County farmers enjoyed free mail delivery under the Democratic administration, with the number of beneficiaries highlighted as a notable boon to rural residents and agricultural communities.
Professor W L Bryan is selected as President of Indiana University to succeed Joseph Swain who departs to Swarthmore College to accept the Swarthmore presidency. Swain moves Massachusetts to take the Swarthmore College post.
Major E W Halford formerly editor of the Indianapolis Journals and private secretary to President Harrison at the White House is stationed in Manila P I as paymaster and also serves as pastor of the Methodist Mission there.
The Democratic State platform calls for reviving the American merchant marine. It notes past attempts under Democratic leadership aimed at revival once faced national mourning rather than success.
Greensburg party bosses hesitate to convene the county gathering to name a ticket amid tensions from outlying townships and demand a prompt call for the August meeting. Local Democrats urge action to fix the slate and satisfy supporters in townships.
Democratic leadership made little headway in Oregon as Representative Tongue increased his margin from two years ago and the other Oregon GOP candidate led by more than 8,000. Combined majorities of the first two winners exceed 14,000, an unusual triumph for Oregon Republicans. The notion of two or three Democrats increasing in Indiana is challenged by these coastal figures.
Hon. W. J. Bryan says Indiana Democrats adopted a good platform but allowed a reorganization faction to win a victory, warning it could alienate voters. He condemns surrender to compromise, urges support for the ticket, and stresses fighting for party principles over individuals.
The Arlington address condemns lynching as a barbaric crime, with statistics showing its regional spread. The piece notes Democratic objections as politically motivated while praising the president, and cites state tax cuts and reform laws under Republican governance as context for the election mindset.
The article argues every Indiana citizen is a taxpayer and must participate in budgeting through ballot casting. It warns that without voter interest taxes could rise, praising economical administration and urging support for the current debt-reducing, businesslike state government as opposed to new fiscal directions. It notes Indiana as a historically economical state with debt reduced by Republican control.
In a House speech Representative Burleson of Texas cites surface gains in late 1901 with two canning factories six cotton and woolen mills ten gins and presses one flour mill one glass factory six ironworking plants one tobacco factory thirty four woodworking industries and forty other manufacturing establishments. He notes a prior count of eleven cotton factories and argues the rise shows progress under Republican policy while predicting his return to an anti intervention platform.
A Minnesota saloon keeper blames rural free mail delivery for lost business. Farmers now visit town less often and individually, breaking the old pattern of daily visits and group drinking, reducing saloon trade as customers do not congregate.
The text extols life over mere existence, urging that true living comes from strength and daily vigor. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla builds up the whole system, empowering the weak or run-down to feel life bounding in the veins.
William C. Banta, lieutenant colonel of the Seventh Indiana Infantry, died at his Martinsville home Thursday last. Born August 31, 1839 in Hendricks county, he joined April 1861, rose from captain to lieutenant colonel by 1863, and served until muster out in 1864. Funeral was in the Christian church with G A R rites. survivors include Major Welsh and Chaplain Jewell.
Col. Harry recalls Indiana political fervor from 1896 when he campaigned for McKinley. A Green Castle lunch counter encounter reveals a confident claim that Democrats were beaten in that county and three Republicans had moved in, creating a solid Republican tide.
Look Here Farmers. Before buying your fertilizers this year, check Armour fertilizers praised for wheat production. Phosphates described as high grade and priced as cheaply as lower grades. Goods claimed to be in perfect mechanical condition and ready to use. D. Perry, Sales Agent.
An Indiana real estate office invites buyers sellers or traders of farms or town property to contact them. The ad notes the Indiana Real Estate Office located in the Hamilton block at the northeast corner of the square in Greensburg Indiana.
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