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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
8
A letter argues that all day exams from seven to six harm teens and should be moved to school hours over multiple days. It contends tests are unfair, favors teachers over students, and urges mothers to push school-law changes. The piece notes broader church missionary figures and Indiana minister salaries in 1907.
The tale recounts Twashtri the Vulcan of Hindu myth seeking his final creation. Lacking material, he meditates and blends lunar roundness, serpent curves, plant twists, grass blades, feather lightness, and many natural images. From these he forms woman as the union of diverse elements.
The body of a one legged tramp was found stuck against a canal grate when Tom Macke cleared a blockage at the Midland Paper Mill. Coroner Bogart was notified and transported the body. The man had been seen drinking and had claimed long membership in the Cigar Makers Union before suspension.
Local claims promote Root Juice as a health remedy that removes disease causes and aids digestion liver and kidneys. Patients report rapid improvements for indigestion rheumatism backache and nervousness, with Batterton's drug store promoting the product and Pain Oil sold alongside at set prices.
An honored Wolcott citizen recovered from a severe attack after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The druggist M. J. Leach notes its effectiveness and Batterton's drug store stocks it for sale.
Indiana churches increased membership by 70 490 in 1907 raising total to 1 003 145 from 932 655 in 1906. The Indiana Bureau of Statistics produced a more accurate report this year after noting last year’s estimates and urging denominations to report gains.
A tale about Admiral Dewey and a fearless boy on the flagship before Manila Bay. The boy risked punishment to save his mother's picture, prompting Dewey to cry and release him, saying boys who love their mothers cannot be kept in irons.
A bulletin from Big Four headquarters requires passenger conductors to wear white vests during June July and August. It suggests two vests per conductor but workers argue for a vest for each day of the week. They must also supply a new cap made by a Chicago house.
Dr T Victor Keene argues for a strict plan to eradicate hydrophobia by muzzling every dog for two years. He notes rabies can develop from two weeks to two years after a bite, with typical onset around two months, and cites five local cases from Bloomington under his care.
Walter Beeson and Miss Anna Fromer were married Sunday at 1 o'clock at the bride's parents home near Letts. Rev. C. E. Hester officiated. only family present. Beeson works at Everhart's grocery. the bride is a popular Letts young lady. They plan to establish a home on West Washington Street and receive best wishes from the Standard.
An old style classified style excerpt promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward offer for cure failures. Attestations by Walding Kinnan Marvin claim F J Cheney trustworthy and able to fulfill obligations. Product details include internal use and testimonials, urging purchase from druggists.
An advertisement extols Peruna as a priceless health aid for women, claiming it relieved dyspepsia and colds. It presents testimonials from Miss Lillie C. Martin and Miss Helen Sauerbier praising recovery and improved appetite after using the remedy.
Dr Hartman and assistants announce success in producing Peruna in tablet form for those who prefer solid medicine. Each tablet equals one dose and delivers the medicinal ingredients of Peruna. Mrs Josephine Holst of Portland Oregon reports dramatic relief from throat catarrh after two weeks and complete remission after two months.
The county board of education will meet next Monday to elect a truant officer and discuss educational matters including a report on school enumeration. Commencements are planned in Sardinia May 30 pending a speaker, Letts June 6, and Westport May 31. Professor F C Fields will leave Newpoint to lead Adams next year. Greensburg high graduates Jennie Biddinger Grace Wasson Elva Grove Drusilla Moss Raymond Turner and Clara McNaught plan to attend normal school this summer to prepare for teaching. Forty one applicants took the west school teachers examination led by Superintendent Edgar Mendenhall on Saturday.
Directors of the State Sunday School association map a three day convention at Vincennes on June 2 3 and 4 with music by Prof E O Excell of Chicago and speakers including Marion Lawrence Chicago Rev H M Hamill D D Nashville Mrs Milton S Lamoreaux Chicago Rev Acquila Lucas Sackville N B Canada international fieldworker and Rev Neil McPherson Indianapolis pastor along with many other Sunday school workers from the state.
W. L. White becomes successor undertaker to Parsons' Undertaking House, signaling a continuing family or business transition in local funeral services. The notice records the change in ownership and location details.
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