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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
4
The Greensburg Indiana post office lists Old Reliable as the Decatur county Republican paper with terms and subscription options. An invitation promotes the chautauqua held July 1 to 9 with season tickets and tent hosting suggestions for King George fans.
Readers are invited to enjoy a relaxed summer event with lectures music and community gatherings at the Chautauqua setting. Activities promise leisure minded programs and opportunities for rest and reflection across a series of sessions.
President Taft will visit Indianapolis for the Fourth of July celebration, receiving a spirited Hoosier welcome and participating in festive events planned across the city.
Greensburg has awakened to the need for street improvement and urges continued progress. The article emphasizes public support for municipal roadwork and better infrastructure.
The large union gathering in Rushville progresses with strong momentum and notable success as participants discuss objectives and organize efforts.
The silver wedding anniversary of President and Mrs. Taft was celebrated with great eclat on Monday.
The report notes that Republicans nationwide have largely decided on renominating President Taft, signaling broad party unity and sentiment for continuity in leadership.
Indiana Democrats rally around Gov. Marshall for president and Lieut. Gov. Hall for governor as the party seeks a path forward. The inquiry signals ongoing interest in top tickets and potential campaign coordination.
In Washington the other day Hon. J. E. Watson forecast that the Democratic ticket for the next presidential election would feature Woodrow Wilson and John W. Kern.
The coronation event unfolds in London this week with a grand display and an expense that will exceed all prior efforts in this field.
Greensburg prepares for a safe Fourth of July with Senator Gore visiting as thousands gather for a city wide celebration expected to be a red letter day.
Eight days remain until the first Greensburg chautauqua opens. The program promises broad cultural sessions with a focus on youth and education. organizers urge attendance as the event functions like a free home college course for young people.
Indiana Governor Joseph A. Wright approved a native stone block for the Washington monument project. He selected the motto Indiana knows no North, no South, no East, no West, nothing but the Union.
North Vernon observer John Overmyer recalls his Vicksburg visit and the 1863 siege from March 29 to July 4, praising Grant's campaigns, the battlefield park, and Indiana regiments. He notes memorials by Illinois and Wisconsin and honors fallen soldiers while stressing the republic built from Union victory.
City Treasurer O B Trimble reminds residents to pay the dog license by July x. Fees are 1 dollar for male and spayed female dogs and 2 dollars for female dogs, payable at the city office in the courthouse. Do not confuse with township taxes.
Kirby Bros Funeral Directors lists a lady attendant position with contact phone number 103 for inquiries and service arrangements.
At an Indiana Democratic Editorial Association banquet a male office-holder praised women as the noblest of God's creation. He extolled beauty virtue intelligence and devotion while comparing women to moon serpent vines flowers and other natural images, asserting confidence and devotion define their character.
In Wilmington lore the Dram Tree along the Cape Fear River stood as a social landmark where sailors, fishermen, and passersby shared toasts. The prohibition law soon after caused the tree to die, with a tongue in cheek note that the lack of grog led to its decline, as recounted by Frank P. Fogg in National Magazine June.
Remarkable cures of stomach and liver troubles attributed to Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. One man spent over two thousand dollars on other medicines before being cured by a few boxes. Price 25 cents. Samples free at all dealers.
London June 12 Sir Hiram Maxim the 71 year old aero plane pioneer resigns as director of Vickers Son Maxim after 27 years. He says he will turn to developing military flying machines with England built parts and safer explosives with insensitive shells and mechanisms to prevent accidental explosions, aiming to improve motive power and drop safety.
Washington notes the modern press as the Fourth Estate praised by Rev. J. A. Milburn. He calls it a powerful moral force shaping youth through clean sports coverage and Sunday editions. He credits journalism with fostering religious tolerance amid past Protestant Catholic and Jewish tensions.
Sarilda J. Swope executrix will sell at private sale the Decatur County Indiana farm described as 238 acres in sections 20 and 29 township 9 north range 8 east with 2 acre exception. Sale may be whole or in parcels with grown crops reserved. Bids after June 30 1911. contact Letts Indiana or Bennett Davidson Greensburg Indiana.
A brief ad-style prompt urges readers to provide labor quickly. It highlights timely job work and favorable pricing as the central appeal, inviting action from job seekers and employers alike.
A printed warning to hunters is offered on muslin at this office for sale. The notice cautions readers about hunting safety and local regulations, reflecting period emphasis on responsible field conduct.
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