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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1917

Page

9

New Indiana Poultry Dealers License Law Explained

A recent Indiana law requires every poultry buyer to obtain a one dollar license from the County Clerk and maintain an open record of each purchase. The rule targets dealers, poultry houses, butchers, grocers, and hotels to curb theft and ensure traceability. Violators face a fine from five to fifty dollars and possible license revocation.

General Assembly State of Indiana Circuit Court

Mail Order Liquor Dealers Face July 1 Shutdown

Washington notes the Reed amendment will take effect July 1 prohibiting liquor ads in dry areas and restricting interstate commerce. Dealers prepare to revise schedules as the rider, attached to the post office bill, also bans liquor ads in magazines and newspapers carrying such notices.

Post Office House Senate Wilson Post Office Department Ofice Washington

Beware the folly of not subscribing to a paper

A humorous warning from the Christian Intelligencer recounts a man who sends his son to borrow a neighbor’s paper. A chain of clumsy mishaps follows, including damaged property, lost money, and farm chaos, ending with the moral to subscribe.

Indiana Council urges patriotic war readings for county events

The State Council of Defense through its publicity committee headed by George Ade issued President Wilsons proclamation on the conscription law to all ninety two Indiana county councils. It urges patriotic celebrations statewide with the proclamation read as a distinctive feature to arouse public support for the war against Germany. Reports show preparations underway in several counties.

Indianapolis State Council of Defense George Ade Woodrow Wilson United States Indiana Will H. Hays State Council of Defenseo State Council Germany Hays

Council to supply speakers with state educator help

The council plans to provide able speakers with cooperation from state educators. Community energy traditionally shown in fireworks will shift to a more serious mood and a stronger patriotic fervor that is hoped to outlast the Fourth. The safe and sane propaganda gives way to a few and save message, stressing its impact on country people.

President calls for 70 000 men to swell regular army

Washington June 25 Recruiting week for the regular army opened nationwide under a presidential proclamation calling for 70 000 volunteers for war service. A division is slated for France under Gen Pershing, with preparations underway for at least four infantry divisions to be ready for transport to Europe.

Washington Army France Pershing Cavalry Signal Corps Engineers Europe

The Letter T Echoes Through Time

A short verse explores how the letter T begins many words tied to Time Truth toil trade train tumult and turmoil. It poetically links T to time, truth, travel, theater, tempest, thought, and tomb, suggesting the letter governs language and life.

Hundreds visit fish ponds near Waldron

Over four hundred people visited the fish ponds near Waldron yesterday as Sunday visits remain the only open days. The owner Chester Heck notes fish totaling nearly 6,000 live in 155 ponds and that frequent visitors cause the fish to hide. Some large gold and black specimens are kept in a smaller pond for sightseers.

Waldron Chester Heck

Wrights from Indianapolis Visit Decatur Capital

Mr and Mrs John A Wright and Mr and Mrs Harry Wright of Indianapolis were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs James Donnell and Uncle Newt. After dinner at the Espy House they toured the city and marveled at the capital’s show places in Decatur and nearby territory.

John A. Wright Harry Wright Indianapolis James Donnell Newt Decatur

Community Visitors and School Bible Petition Report

John W. Craig and family visited friends in Cincinnati yesterday. A petition asking that the Bible be real in the public schools was signed yesterday by the Mothers' Class in the Centenary A. E. Sunday school and by the Loyal Daughters and Loyal Women classes of the Christian church.

John W. Craig Cincinnati Mothers A. E Loyal Daughters Loyal Women The Christian Church

Local Residents Visit Family Hometowns and Summering Cast

S N Patterson and wife were guests of W H Mobley and family near Hartsville yesterday. Cyrus Green and wife of Vanilla visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ronnie Sefton over Sunday. Maxwell Ferguson of Newerico is spending the summer at Springhill with William Kincaid and family.

S. N. Patterson W. H. Mobley and Family Hartsville Cyrus Green Vanilla Ronnie Sefton Maxwell Ferguson Newerico Springhill William Kincaid

Reynolds Family Returns From Norwood Visit

Mrs. W. H. Reynolds and her sons Thomas and Steven visited relatives in Norwood, Ontario, and have now returned home.

W. H. Reynolds Thomas and Steven Norwood, QO

Geo Lockebill Returns to Wilam Espy Shop Duties

Geo Lockebill has spent a month in Indianapolis and returned Saturday to resume his duties at the Wilam Espy blacksmith shop.

Geo. Lockebill Indianapolis Wilam Espy

Soldier Ira Miller Returns Home From Fort Harrison

Ira Miller, in training at Fort Harrison since the camp opened, spent Sunday visiting home. His first trip home since enlisting in the U S Army drew many friends eager to see him.

Ira Miller Fort Harrison Uncle Sam

Rushville comes guest of local veterans

Ben F. McFarland of Rushville visited yesterday at the home of Mrs. Sarah and Miss Sue Kemble and John H. Parker and family. He called on his old army comrades O. C. Elder and G. W. Sefton. McFarland served in Co. E Seventh Indiana regiment and is a former Rushville post master.

Ben F. McFarland Rushville Sarah Sue Kemble John H. Parker O. C. Elder G. W. Sefton McFarland Co. E Seventh Indiana Regiment

Vacation Reads For Dowden From Bank Staff

Charles Dowden of the Third National Bank will take a ten day vacation starting tomorrow to enjoy nature along creek banks and forested areas. The article also lists social visits, family travels, and church activities involving the Turner and Monfort families, with several residents traveling to Chicago and Indianapolis for visits and medical or professional matters.

Charles Dowden Third National Bank

Local Social Notes From Monday's Daily

Mr and Mrs W E Stickland spent Sunday with her sister at Osgood. Ralph Brown and sister Miss Mary and Miss Florence Tillson visited yesterday in the Queen City. Arthur W Lowe and family of Indianapolis were guests here over Sunday. Robert L Todd and wife of Franklin visited her parents Jacob Haas and wife over Sunday.

Anna Monfort Indianapolis Frank Monfort Pauline Hess Margaret Gilmore Florine Hess Frank P. Monfort Menasco Auto Co Hume-Mansur Building W. E. Stickland Osgood Ralph Brown Mary Florence Tillson Queen City Arthur W. Lowe Robert L Todd Franklin Jacob Haas

Do You Neglect Your Machinery

The body’s machinery must be kept in good condition like a vehicle. Regular cleansing prevents ills and dull symptoms. Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets, a laxative from May apple juice and aloe, help sluggish liver and constipation. available in drug stores with Dr Pierce’s stamp.

Dr. Pierce Dr. R. V. Pierce South Bend Ind

Pioneer Peru Woman Praises Favorite Prescription

Mrs. Sierra Essie of 290 East Washington Avenue Peru Indiana reports relief from numb spells and pot circulation after using Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription for about three bottles five years ago saying the spells never returned and she felt much better afterward.

Peru Ind Dr. Pierce

Foley Kidney Pills Claim Quick Kidney Relief

A testimonial touts Foley Kidney Pills as a quick remedy for kidney and bladder issues. The user reports improved urinary regularity, reduced back pain, and overall health after several doses, urging others to start treatment now.

Thor

Burney man James Back heads to Dearborn County project

James Back of Burney travels toward Dearborn County to oversee construction of two bridges for the county government.

James Back Burney Dearborn County

Westport guest visits Chesley Boicourt family

Miss Gladys Boicourt of near West port was the guest of Chesley Boicourt and family over Sunday. Mrs. B. H. Christy of Clarksburg returned from Connersville where she was called by the illness of her granddaughter Lois eight daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Strasinger. Lois was reported much better.

Gladys Boicourt Near Westport Chesley Boicourt and B. H. Christy Clarksburg Connersville Lois Warren Strasinger

Patterson and Stewart Promote Canning Demonstration

Mrs. B N Patterson spent the day in the State Capital on business. Miss Carrie Stewart will give a demonstration of the cold pack method of canning fruits and vegetables at the high school building Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Everyone is invited to attend.

8. N. Patterson Carrie Stewart

Reverend Hamilton Visits Hal Hamilton in New Jersey

The Rev. 8. G. Hamilton of New Jersey, visiting Hal Hamilton, spoke to a good attendance yesterday.

8. G. Hamilton New Jersey Hal Hamilton

Francis Martin Celebrates Seventeenth Birthday at Home

Francis Martin reaches the seventeenth milestone and tonight his parents Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Martin host a gathering of friends. Refreshments, games, and music are planned as the celebration proceeds at the family residence.

Clyde Wildman The Baptist Church Wildman East Saugus Mass Methodist Church Francis Martin Leslie Martin

Women temperance meeting to discuss Medical Temperance

The W. C. T. U. plans a 2:36 pm meeting tomorrow on North East Street with Mrs. Galbraith leading. Mrs. Adams hosts the gathering and Mrs. C. C. Morrison provides the afternoon paper on Medical Temperance.

George Adams North East Street Galbraith C. C. Morrison

Remedy for nursing sore mouth using Chamberlain's Salve

Mothers familiar with this distressing ailment may find relief by applying Chamberlain's Salve as soon as nursing ends. Wipe off with a soft cloth before the next nursing. Many trained nurses report best results. For sale by St. John and Guthrie.

St. John & Guthrie

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