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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1908

Page

5

Ideals: Retained In Power By Honest Public Confidence

Hon J J Esch argues the Republican party deserves another vote of confidence in November. He cites Union preservation, gold standard, Cuban independence, anti trust laws, military triumphs, fiscal surplus, Panama Canal work, and Hepburn act as record of governance. He dismisses Democratic claims and predicts a workable GOP House majority.

John J. Esch Congress Wisconsin Republican Party Union Hawaiian Islands Pacific Cuba Porto Rico Philippines Russia Japan Republic of Panama French Canal Company Panama Canal

Republican Strength and Voter Loyalty asserted

The piece argues that Republican success is assured regardless of the candidate, claiming little risk of defection from Black voters or labor groups. It notes wage cuts and unemployment breed discontent but cannot sway the outcome.

Liability Bill Signed By Roosevelt For Rail Carriers

President Roosevelt signs the liability bill after Attorney General Bona parte approves its constitutionality. The act makes railroads and other interstate carriers liable for employee injury or death caused by carrier negligence or defective equipment. It applies in territories DC Panama Canal zone and other U S possessions. The act bars waivers and allows insurance or indemnity credits. Lawsuits must start within two years.

Roosevelt Bonaparte Territories District of Columbia Panama Canal Zone United States Attorney General Supreme Court

Roosevelt on Labor and the Case for Justice

President Roosevelt expresses a balanced program to support farmers and workers while insisting on adherence to law. He endorses both unions and corporations when fair, pledges government action against abuses, and aims to curb power misuse by any party.

President Roosevelt

Local option plank earns applause in Republican platform

The Greensburg Standard notes the party supports county by county local option. The platform aligns with the Anti-Saloon League plan to make Indiana a dry state within three more years.

Anti-Saloon League Indiana Greensburg Standard

Surveyor Bruce Craig and Assessor Henry C Snell

Bruce Craig is named surveyor and Henry C Snell is named assessor in the official records. The items list their positions in the local government roster and reflect appointments or confirmations. The document preserves the names and titles for archival reference.

Cost of Building A Creamery

The U S Department of Agriculture reports creameries in the United States vary in success due to cow supplies, organization, and costs. A 28 by 48 foot building ranges from 800 to 1400 dollars, with hand separator setups around 1200 dollars and whole milk plants near 1850 dollars. Total costs span 2000 to 4250 dollars, depending on refrigeration and labor costs. The department offers plans and machinery lists on request from the Dairy Division in Washington, D C.

United States United States Department of Agriculture Whih Taiy Department of Agriculture Dairy Division Washington, D. C

Whooping Cough Remedy Endorsed by Parents in Michigan

Mrs. A Goss of Durand Michigan recounts her daughter's whooping cough case and approves Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as recommended by Mr Lane of Hartland. Batterton's drug store sells the product.

Lane Hartland Chamberlain A. Goss Durand Michigan Batterton’s

Death of Mrs Sallie Taylor at Clarksburg

Mrs Sallie Taylor died Saturday evening at her daughter Ed Tarplee's home in Clarksburg. She leaves four children Mrs Taplee, Mrs Allen Davis of Colorado Springs Colorado, Mrs Larkin Wal tis, and Clay Taylor in California. Funeral held Monday afternoon. She was very old and had been in ill health for some time.

Sallie Taylor Ed Tarplee Clarksburg Taplee Allen Davis Colorado Springs Colorado Larkin Wal Tis Clay Taylor California

French Strawberry Shortcake Recipe Card

Instructions for a dessert begin with one egg one teaspoon sugar one teaspoon butter three tablespoons milk one teaspoon baking powder and flour to stiffen. Roll half an inch thick bake in a deep cake pan. Fill with sweetened strawberries. Top with stiffly beaten sweetened egg white frosting.

Local option battle over saloon policy in Indiana

The Democratic platform backs city ward local option leaving saloons in many cities against voter will. Brewers favor the plank while opposing county local option. The South Bend Times cites the Anti-Saloon League and Prohibition party, noting League activity and growing temperance sentiment in Indiana counties and townships.

Monticello South Bend Times Anti-Saloon League Prohibition Party League Indiana

Cured dysentery with a remedy from Wolcott druggist

An honored town citizen suffered a severe dysentery attack. He trusted Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after hearing of its use in the West. M. J. Leach, a Wolcott druggist, reports a prompt cure and Batterton's drug store now stocks the remedy.

Chamberlain M. J. Leach Wolcott, VI Batterton

Letts Stables Adds Noted Roan Trotting Stallion

Letts Stables owner Jacob Black of Letts adds a three year old 16 hand roan trotting stallion weighing 1100 pounds from Jay Bird 60 dam Lizzie O. by George Simmons, bred by William Adams of Cynthiana Kentucky. The horse, bought by Black, is one of the best bred trotters to Decatur county and insured for 15 dollars.

Jay Bird Lizzie O George Simmons William Adams Cynthiana Kentucky Mr. Black Decatur County Dewey Merry Tom C. D. Wilson Canton Illinois Ray Henry 2d Eilert Old Letts Corner

Prince McCord the fine young jack at Lexington sale

Prince McCord a fine young jack about 15 hands high, sired by Dr. McCord and a half brother of General Wood 80 the U S champion jack. Bred by J. F. Cook & Co Lexington Kentucky. Ten dollars to insure.

Dr. McCord General Wood 80 Jack United States J. F. Cook & Co Lexington Kentucky

Imported German Coach Horse and Thoroughbreds Offered for Stud

Advertisement details several stallions including the Black Percheron Farri and the Gambrel line Roadster Decoration with racing records and breeding claims. Offers insure a living colt for 10 to 15 dollars, listing owners W. A. Jones and James B. Clark of Greensburg Indiana.

Satan Farri Madison Square Garden Chicago International Ohio Indiana Illinois Farris W. A Jones Rushville Gambrel Gambretta Wilkes Mary A Legal Tender. Jr

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Labor House of Representatives Trades Unions Scott Congressional William O. Barnard Albert W. Phillips Jethro C. Meek Oscar B. Trimble Lindsey C. Jackson Bruce Craig T. B. Gullefer Frank Alexander William G. Updike Washington Township Will C. Ehrhardt Henry C. Snell Letts Stables Jacob Black Letts Prince McCord Germany Fairview Clarkburg Burgess Mohawk Locust Lawn Mohawk, Jr Glen Water Kate Corben Are Mammoth, Jr Tom Bob Lee Kickoper Mogul Compromise Black Sampson James B. Clark R. R Greensburg, Ind Independent ’Phone Clarksburg Exchange Pulse & Porter Union Trust Company Greensburg, Indiana Walter W. Bonner J. H. Christian W. H. Robbins Chas. Zoller, Sr James M. Woodfill James B. Lathrop Frank Robbins Isaac Sefton Barrington Boyd Studebaker New England Corbett & Rohe Anauares Ae Secre Eees Stemoran Indianapolis Wren Bae E, J Hes Presiz
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