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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
5
The public judgment asserts that large corporations must be supervised and regulated to ensure they act in the public interest and uphold honest practices in modern business. It emphasizes ending the era of law defying practices and applying effective oversight for the benefit of all citizens.
A Boston report by Nathan Matthews exposes extensive collusion among iron and steel suppliers bidding to the city. It cites the Boston agreement involving major firms including American Bridge Co and U S Steel, urging federal action and grand jury probes under the Sherman Antitrust Act.
Theodore Roosevelt denounces the greed of unbridled capitalism and the contempt for honesty. He contrasts upright wealth with the corrupt multimillionaire who wields power for sordid ends. He urges legislation to curb abuses and align business conduct with moral standards. The White House, April 27, 1908.
The post office order denying second class rates after April 1 1908 forces country papers to a cash basis, affecting subscriptions over a year in arrears. Many delinquents will pay once reminded, as shown by a South Carolina subscriber who sent $6 plus stamps with an apology and note.
A paragraph notes a person who disturbed the congregation by coughing last Sunday is asked to buy Foley's Honey and Tar. The notice signed J. P. Gatterton asks readers to submit old papers for sale at the office.
The pamphlet extols Cham berlain's Pain Balm as a relief for rheumatism and a path to rest and sleep. It notes temporary relief can become permanent for some, while chronic cases in old age may lack a cure but benefit from pain relief, sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes at Batterton's drug store.
Henry C. Stuart of Elk Garden Virginia, known as the George Washington of the state and a major Virginia landowner with 55000 acres, visits Frank C. Cotton's Manila stock farm to purchase fancy stock and is hosted at Col Friday's place after a dinner with Cotton.
Purdue University issued its new catalogue listing 1 901 students across levels with a higher admission standard. Graduates 59 freshmen 587 sophomores 448 juniors 332 seniors 284 special 25 school of pharmacy 88 winter course in agriculture 102. Indiana University ceded the medical college in Indianapolis. Represented states total fifty one with four foreign countries.
Mrs Rosa Potts of Birmingham Alabama credits Cham berlain Stomach and Liver Tablets with quick relief from biliousness and constipation. She says the product strengthens digestion and purifies stomach liver and blood, restoring natural function and vitality. Sold at Battertons drug store. Also an ad for White Canine Mfg Co offering engine and machinery repair services in Greensburg Indiana.
Letts Stables season 1908 adds a three year old roan trotting stallion 16 hands high 1100 pounds by Jay Bird out of Lizzie O bred by William Adams of Kentucky purchased by Jacob Black. Also a fine imported jack almost 15 hands high sired by Dr. McCord half brother of General Wooden bred by J F Cook Co Lexington Kentucky price $10 to insure.
Aliso is a standing horse 16 hands high weighing 1510 pounds with solid color and strong conformation. Bred in Germany, he has proven sire quality though not seen before breeding. Dam of Dewey Was by Young Merry Tom, with insurance offered for a living foal. Located stables one-half mile north of Old Letts Corner, Decatur County.
The advertisement highlights the imported German coach horse Satan with a $10 living colt insurance, and the Black Percheron stallion Farris born 1898 weighing 1800 pounds, shown at major fairs and praised as a top drafter prospect. Also featured are the Roadster Decoration pacing horse with 2:14 trial and 2:10 potential, and the Spanish Jack Rheme Burgess line, all offered with $15 living colt insurance and sale terms from Greensburg, Indiana, with contact via R. R. 11 and Clarksburg exchange.
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