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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
8
A historical essay traces past breakthroughs from the steam engine to electricity and foresees a future of distance annihilation. Nikola Tesla predicts three stages: telecommunication with image transmission, wireless transport of bodies and materials, and wireless power distribution enabling global commerce and travel.
A promotional note extols Ayer’s Hair Vigor for improving hair length thickness and fullness and avoiding color. It urges readers to show the ingredients to their doctor for evaluation and notes the product is made by the J C Ayer Co in Lowell Massachusetts.
A veteran recalls a Lincoln meet ing in Michigan City where a Western regiments private first to reach Washington after the call relates what Lincoln did for him and his comrades through wartime service and relief.
Harry S New of Indiana has served three terms on the National Republican Committee including chairing the sub committee for pre-convention arrangements in Chicago. His father Col John C New held a similar role, and Harry is linked to Greensburg and Vernon Indiana through family ties. The family has long tied to politics and public service in Indiana.
The local ministerial union schedules five union services at 7 30 pm on July 7 Baptist church Rev H H Sheldon July 14 Centenary M E Rev W G Reynolds July 21 Christian Rev M B Hyde July 28 First M E Rev A H Jordan August 4 Presbyterian Rev J W Fradenburg No services on August 11 and 18 due to chautauqua.
Stomach troubles are cured by Cacamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. One man spent over two thousand dollars on prior treatments before being cured by a few boxes. Price is 25 cents with free samples at all drug stores.
Tungsten was found in deep earth veins and first used to harden steel for armor. Now in tool steel alloys it provides extreme hardness for high speed cutting. It brightens incandescent bulbs, offering steadier light than carbon filaments. The piece likens tungsten to self control for temper and peace in life.
Wild er is a black Percheron stallion with a white forehead stripe and white pastern. He is American bred and registered foaled 1906 weighing 1300 lbs with insurance to cover living foal valued at 10 dollars. Registered number 70398 notes import in 2010 by James M Donnely and Sons of Anderson Indiana.
The Board of Trustees of the School City of Greensburg Indiana proposes to erect a two story brick high school on Orphans Home Grounds within Greensburg. The building length 178 feet width 60 feet includes gymnasium assembly room twelve classrooms two laboratories and other rooms. They plan to incur total debt of 49500 dollars and sell bonds to finance the project.
The page shows a bank statement listing resources including loans and discounts, U S bonds, due from national banks and reserves, notes, and other items with figures like 808,524.50. Liabilities include national bank notes outstanding and deposits subject to check, with a sworn affidavit by Cashier Walter W. Bonner and notarization by Thomas E. Davidson dated June 21, 1912.
TO THE CITIZENS OF DECATUR COUNTY After a limited and successful can vass in Decatur county to the interest of a firm of monument builders in Ohio was attracted by the abundant agricultural activity and excellent citizenship with such encouraging possibilities, determined to locate in Greensburg. Having over thirty years experience with the company above mentioned as monumental architect and salesman and associating with me Mr. Al Tebbe, a master in the art of stone cutting and granite lettering, with the latest pattern of compressed air machinery which we are installing, we feel justified in saying we are competent and equipped sufficiently to insure complete satisfaction for the most exacting clientees. With experienced knowledge of the various materials on the market we assure you the use of the most beauti ful and enduring materials. A favorable consideration of the citizens of the county will be greatly appreciated. We are located in the business room recently occupied by the late A H. Dowden on Broadway, just south of the court house square. Give us a call and let us get acquainted with you. Most respectfully,
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