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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
4
For Congress Sixth District, William O Barnard seeks election to represent the district in Washington Township based on a political filing.
W A Loomis of Silion New York claims a system to deliver mail to all patrons within an hour of distribution by setting roadside poles with two aluminum mail boxes linked by motors. Boxes are directed along wires to recipients and released at their homes. A stock company with $5 million capital is forming with Utica Mohawk Valley bankers backing the project.
The Republican party pledges labor friendly legislation in Indiana that is fair and just to all workers. It supports arbitration in labor disputes and vows laws harmonious with these principles to benefit all concerned.
Rheumatism is described as causing more pain and suffering than any other disease with Cham berlain's Pain Balm offering relief. The text notes temporary relief can become permanent for some and that older individuals with chronic rheumatism may not attain a permanent cure but value the pain relief. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes at Raenee's drug store.
Judge Samuel Artman of Lebanon ruled that selling liquor to minors is not a violation if a written application is on file as prescribed by law. The Beardsley law lets druggists sell with written requests or prescriptions for medical or scientific use when the purchaser is not an alcoholic, making such a sale legal under specified conditions.
In Nabb a town near Jeffersonville two young men Will and Charles Jones from Kentucky worked at John Kindenbaugh’s farm after his death. Charles’s awkward farming led villagers to suspect he was a girl in male disguise. Asked to confirm or deny, they refused and left the farm after pressure from Mrs. Ridenbaugh.
The Fifth Avenue National Bank of New York imposes strict personal conduct rules for its clerks. Clerks must avoid public intoxication, saloons, gambling houses, pool rooms, race tracks, bucket shops, and speculative activity. They must not attend prize fights, keep away from vicious companions, and refrain from visiting Broadway nightlife or drawing attention under bright lights.
The Indiana laws regulating child employment are praised as just and humane. The Republican platform urges Congress to use its power to end child labor across the entire nation, arguing children are the nation’s chief wealth and hope.
The diet prescribed for tuberculosis patients centers on plenty of pure milk and six eggs daily. Doctors say the egg status matters little as long as it has not begun to sprout, highlighting affordable, protein rich nourishment for recovery.
A reflection on how success comes more from steady effort and enthusiasm than raw talent or speed. Focuses on applying oneself to tasks, finding lightness in work, and making duties easier to complete through devoted practice.
A reflective note on politeness as a personal pamphlet handed to acquaintances yet seldom offered to intimate family members at home. The piece contrasts social courtesy with private behavior and questions social norms.
A terse line from the Asbington Star notes that some men amid glories are installed while others face scorn, reflecting on bluffs that are called versus those that endure.
First Place Indianapolis April 30 Senator Bradley of Kentucky plans to second Governor Hanleys speech nominating Charles Warren Fairbanks for the presidency. Vice President’s allies hope he wins the nomination while Fairbanks backers deny plans for him as VP and seek first place.
Des Moines Iowa has boomed over the past decade growing from forty thousand to ninety thousand residents. The city hosts forty six insurance firms 250 factories eighty annual conventions and other facilities including schools hotels railways colleges and parks highlighting a bustling urban economy.
Due to bad weather the Dunn-Douglas Stock Co opened in the K of P opera house and drew a full house. The company of twenty two has rehearsed here for two weeks and the Greensburg boys hope for success this season.
A National Magazine note recommends frequent sips of very hot water to relieve a tight hoarse cough with little phlegm. The remedy is described as giving immediate and permanent relief according to the publication.
Alvin H. Stimpson of Willimantic Conn credits Foley's Kidney Cure with restoring his health after many failed remedies. He states four bottles cured him completely and left no suffering from his kidney trouble. J. H. Batterton.
Henry B. Harris presents the play by Charles Klein premiering Thursday May 28. The production has earned wide praise on Broadway Boston and Chicago with Harris assembling a strong company to stage the drama about finance and money influence.
A Boston Globe correspondent presents pangram style lines each containing all alphabet letters. The set includes classic quirk phrases such as The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog and Pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs, alongside various crafted lines and a playful note on Dr J C Quaack's wife.
The wife of Tim Hecker, a young Lewisburg man held on a horse stealing charge, visited him in the county jail. She lives at Greensburg with her parents, and a young couple accompanied her, suggesting prior domestic friction.
At Friday’s meeting Thomas Post voted to send a delegation to the State Encampment in Kokomo May 19 to 21. A round trip rate of 265 dollars over the Big Four covers departures May 17 15 and 19 with return through May 22. Many comrades and friends plan to attend.
Goods Always Fresh advertises low prices on prunes peaches raisins and canned goods. Deals include Santaclara prunes 3 lbs 25 cents and 2 lbs 25 cents, large Murer peaches, sugar corn 2 cans 15 cents, syrup molasses 1 gallon 35 cents, Taggart Indianapolis Bread and fresh roasted coffee weekly. Also Heinz sweet pickles oranges lemons bananas and Santos coffee at several price points.
Poem advises readers to keep their garments and gear secure during spring, urging caution against misplacing or losing attire. Cautions readers to avoid risky behavior and to cling to their duds.
In February our daughter had the whooping cough. Mr. Lane of Hartland recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and said it gave his customers the best satisfaction. We found it true and recommend it to anyone with children troubled by whooping cough. For sale at Batterton's drug.
Sailor Clifford C Bruner of the U S S Maine recounts the voyage from Hampton Roads to Santa Barbara via Trinidad Rio de Janeiro Punta Arenas Magellan Straits and Valparaiso. He notes mail deliveries crew portraits weather battles and a sailor buried at sea with a joyful San Diego and Venice reception before California liberties.
Local papers praise Root Juice claiming rapid relief for stomach liver and kidney issues and other digestive disorders. The scientist says the remedy removes the cause and Nature heals. testimonials from residents appear at Batterton's drug store with Pain Oil sold alongside. Root Juice priced at 1.00 per bottle. three bottles for 3.25.
A reader pleads to avoid stopping the paper over unpaid dues. The note laments slow cash, urges tougher collection, and warns that without payment there will be no more free samples or unpaid subscriptions. It cites pressure from Uncle Sam to pay and asks neighbors for support.
The Philadelphia Press notes that even those at the pinnacle of success may remain unhappy. The snippet contrasts fame with personal fulfillment using a philosopher’s maxim about roses and thorns.
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