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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
7
Prices paid by Greensburg merchants listed for butter at 12 cents per pound, eggs 9 cents per dozen, chickens 6 cents per pound, corn at 2.22 dollars per bushel, wheat 63 cents per bushel, oats 26 cents per bushel, with oats line garbled. Sugar placeholder shows 45.75.
Mt Pleasant residents alongside neighbors from Adams Hartsville Wayneburg and White River Conference areas share visits dinners and gatherings amid a cool Sunday by the falls. Nellie Case enjoys Adams week with cousin Mrs Goff while the 4 Old Maids Convention draws locals as the last quarterly meeting under White River Conference supervision ends this year.
Washington editor G George E. Cary of the Guide relates a severe ankle strain relief after trying several medicines. He reports immediate ease with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and a rapid complete recovery, sold by Batterton's Drug Store.
The column lists visitors and gatherings from a town, mentioning Mrs Cora Pumphrey, James Galbraith on business to Columbus, and Walter Strupe with sister. It notes a festival that was a success with proceeds over 30, family visits to Greensburg, and condolences for Everett Chambers. Mrs W A Miers hosted dinner for local couples, plus Epworth League received a kind note from Rev Dickens. Subscriptions urged for The Standard.
L E Meese transacted business at Greensburg Tuesday and P Patterson of Columbus did so last week. George Claypele traveled over the southern Indiana rail line this week. Several local residents attended church at Westport Sunday evening. George W Moore is home briefly before leaving for the Philippines. Miss Agnes Wiktte of Greensboro returned home Wednesday after a pleasant visit. A Davidar belonging to Monroe Gaot was struck by lightning Friday and burned. Our band boss will go to Scipio Thursday night to perform for the commencement exercises. Miss Eva Hazelna g and Everett Marsh of Greensburg were guests of Miss Mabel McDowell Sunday. Mrs W G Gaston entertained friends Thursday afternoon in honor of her mother, Mrs Wheeler of Chicago. Numerous attendees listed plus a note of beauty retreatments were served.
An advertisement touts Dr Fing's New Safe Pills as harmiless and effective. The pill reportedly stimulates the liver and bowels to expel poisons, cleanse the system, and cure constipation and sick headaches. Sold for 25 cents at Grover & Bonner's drug store.
Alma Sassup and wife shopped in Greensburg on Wednesday. John Clark and family were guests of Oldham and wife on Sunday. Frank Bower, railroad worker, was among friends Sunday. George Love, recently employed by Ben Love, started for Iffidois Sunday. Mrs. Thomson and Elthel of Greensburg visited relatives at Tuckertown last week. Aunt Millie Robbins of Rock Creek stayed with Will Harrison’s family. The Clark child remains ill and doctor visits daily. Will Harrison’s bay mare died during milking. he found it in the harness after pausing to light a pipe. A surprise dinner at William Harrison’s home last Sunday honored his 36th birthday, with many county folks attending, music and conversation in the shade.
The salve claims to heal muts bruises sores ulcers salireum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Grover & Bonner.
A historical advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for vitiated humors and morbid affections. It claims the medicine purifies the blood, builds the system, and treats skin eruptions, pimples, eczema, and laughable weakness, presenting it as the best cure-all.
The Baptist church held a Monday meeting led by Rev Colter. Children’s Day is set for next Sunday at the M E church and the following Sunday night at the Christian church. Mrs Edger Lanham and Lizzia Meerow of Anodersem attended services. Lewis Marlow hosted guests at dinner on Tuesday. Towler hosted Mérses Lana Templeton and Mary Matthews with Nelson Pavy and George Brown present for a meal. Rev Plummer and family visited A J Burris and kin on the 22nd. Mrs Burris entertained about forty guests Friday evening with refreshments and reports of an enjoyable time.
William Woodard of Decatur Iowa says his kidney disease troubled him for years but four one dollar size bottles of Foley's Kidney Care cured him. He urges others with kidney trouble to try it.
The Washington Post notes that the common English sparrow arrived in the United States through several importations beginning in 1858. Private citizens in Portland, Madison Square, New York, Central Park, Jersey City, and later Boston and Philadelphia, plus the Smithsonian Institution, contributed birds and care. The spread occurred over years with varied success.
The report describes stove usage by region noting Portugal uses heating stoves rarely due to climate, Greece and Paraguay show mixed use with lower classes lacking stoves, Austria favors tiling stoves for fuel economy, and Mediterranean nations and South America rely on open fires. It highlights limited iron stoves and dependence on traditional methods in several areas, with France having few cooking stoves and many farms using open fireplaces.
Adams county brief item shows the infant child of Mr. Van Huss is ill. The record lists several local social mentions including Miss Alberta Coy returning to her brother's in Cynthiana, Mrs. Grace Hoagland visiting, and a funeral service for Mrs. Samuel Coy in St. Paul.
A Baltimore American item notes a lively remark about a deaf mute friend who is garrulous. When alone she communicates by making her right hand talk to her left, illustrating an unusual coping habit amid silence.
The Big FourRailroad launches a June 2 timetable with westbound accommodation train from Greensburg at 7 a.m. Round trip Greensburg to Buffalo tickets start June 1 at 13.75. Special routes include Veterans Encampment Munice July 1–4, with round trips from Greensburg at $1.90. multiple regional round trip and loyalty rates listed. Tickets include 29–36 sale dates in 1901 with varying return limits and conditions.
Charles T. Yerkes, who just exited the Chicago elevated system, now targets the London underground. A syndicate led by Yerkes has secured control of the network with major capital from both British and American financiers, the American share dominating.
Miss Lacey A. Kelley daughter of Mr and Mrs T A Keher of Cleveland long resident in New York will marry Charles C Perkins in California. Perkins has admired Kelley for six years since school days and their engagement was recently announced. Kelley visited Perkins parents in Los Angeles before planned October wedding. Perkins and family urged a fast marriage to avoid further separation.
General Fred D. Grant Mrs. Grant and son U S Grant III sailed from New York for a few weeks in Europe with Russia the favored destination. At West Point Grant met Captain John Quincy O M Gilmore, a cadet feud resolved by a fist fight years ago, resulting in a broken nose and lasting scar.
An American young lady sang negro ditties to banjo for Emperor William who, knowing the tune The Whistling Coon, offered to accompany and performed the whistling part himself. He acquitted himself with credit and surprised the audience.
King Leopold of Belgium owns a handsome aluminium carriage in red with a blue truck. Polished mahogany visible wood parts enhance the design. The petroleum motor is rated at 20 horsepower for his royal vehicle. King Edward also boasts a fine personal turnout for his use.
A call for mothers to seek medical and advisory help for daughters monthly troubles. Mrs August Pfalzgraf of Wisconsin reports her daughter’s two year irregular menstruation and pain, and Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is cited as relieving the symptoms. The piece promotes free guidance from Pinkham's Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts.
Longmans Magazine recounts how whist and other card games swept through court circles after 1700. Twelfth Night fortunes rose to thousands, Lady Cowper refused to gamble for her children, and figures like Tierry Walpole are noted. An 1739 act aimed to curb gambling with fines, while titled ladies used privilege to shield gaming houses.
An advertisement touts a cure named Gata Severi claiming to remove the cause of feeble nerves and back pain. It promises to strengthen bodily functions, heal the membrane, and restore health and potency to adults of either sex, with a free trial package mailed to readers who write to a chemical bank in Ohio.
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