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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
4
The Greensburg Standard lists subscription terms for in county and out of county readers. Prices include one year in county and one year out of county with a 1.59 rate for advance payment and single copies priced at 1.00.
Superintendent Cotton says the forward movement improves the school system and that reforms are a step toward further changes at the next legislative session. Indiana is praised for its strong school laws and high educator opinion backs the state’s leadership.
The Syracuse Register argues it would be a sad day for America if agitators succeed in pitting class against class. It condemns demagogues who profit from partisan capital and labels the practice as pernicious and contemptible, noting many claim respectability while engaging in it.
The Indianapolis freight bureau charged several railroad companies with biased rates in favor of Chicago shippers. The railroads denied the charges in a response filed with the inter state commerce commission. Hearings will proceed as practicable, marking progress in shippers’ leverage.
An opinion piece argues Standard Oil’s rate discrimination power is matched by public opinion which now seeks an end to such practices. It notes railroads also oppose rebates and discrimination, suggesting even the mighty Standard Oil may be curbed by broader scrutiny.
The text emphasizes that even a president cannot prosecute without courts and government evidence, which are often hard to obtain. It argues that public support is the ultimate power, and with that sentiment and time, practical laws will be enacted and enforced.
The passage argues that public sentiment is maturing toward practical regulation of large corporations. It credits millions of citizens with the insight and effort to balance allowing beneficial corporate activity with preventing exploitation for private gain, a national problem requiring broad civic action.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat argues the nation now thinks more on major issues as leaders recognize rising public interest. It notes President Roosevelt warned railroads to accept rate regulation or risk intensified popular push for radical reform and predicts his successor will share this progressive conservative stance.
The passage recounts Indiana leader Charles Wairbanks opposing a silver plank in the Republican platform. He tells a resolutions committee he would accept defeat on gold rather than win on silver, exemplifying honesty and clear-headedness that earns him growing respect from supporters.
Public officers in this state claim reduced personal pockets of interest in public funds and higher service standards. Banks and life insurers are steadier, and rail fares offer two cent rates for the poor without bulky tickets. Railroads face growing public welfare considerations as laws push improvement, with Indiana deeming itself ahead of any state in progress, though not yet in the millennium.
The article notes a broad shift in public opinion toward elevating standards and better laws. It highlights Indiana's recent legislative session as containing vital measures for general welfare, passed quietly but with lasting impact, reflecting a trend seen across states.
Within less than twelve months national banks show a near seven hundred million increase in resources. Individual deposits total over four billion dollars, reflecting growing public confidence and expanding banking activity across the country.
The passage argues that a Democratic administration will likely pursue antitrust actions, noting that when broader systems collapse the trusts also suffer. It frames trust enforcement as a political tool amid overall decline.
Evansville Journal News notes Collier's Weekly harshly criticizes Vice President candidate airbanks and his bid for the presidency. Indiana support is portrayed as merit driven, with emphasis on loyalty to allies and public service amid party lines.
The article argues that home newspapers and local merchants should prioritize buying locally and avoid mail order and out of town advertising. It contends loyal merchants support local printing and supplies and warns against reliance on outside services, urging readers to shop at home. It highlights two strong viewpoints on mail order advertising.
In Mound City Mrs E D Clapp reports her son near death from lung and throat trouble. After using Dr King s New Discovery the child recovered completely. The medicine is guaranteed for coughs colds throat and lung troubles with prices 50c and 1.00 and a trial bottle free from F M Henry Co druggists.
Local merchants urge readers to patronize the Standard's advertisers, highlighting available goods and services. Shoppers are invited to explore shop windows and curbside displays for new offerings and specials.
Indiana units played key roles from New Orleans to Appomattox. The 21st landed with Beau Butler opening the Mississippi, the 13th raised a flag at Fort Wagner, and regiments fought at Mission Ridge, Chickamauga, Gettysburg, Shiloh, Vicksburg, and more. Dozens of regiments marched with Sherman and Thomas, with many never returning. Graves toll across Hoosier fields in Rising Sun Recorder.
Mark Twain recounts a superstition in which a reader found a spider in The Enterprise. He replies that the spider’s presence signals nothing cheerful or unlucky. it is merely observing pages to learn which merchants do not advertise and to spin a web for a free, undisturbed life.
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York describes doctors misdiagnosing his condition as heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and stomach and liver trouble before wife advised Electric Bitters. He credits one bottle with restoring his health and recommends the remedy for blood poison and digestive and kidney complaints. Also mentions Bug-Killer from Batterton's Drug Store and price.
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