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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
4
The Greensburg Standard notes pricing terms by Luther D. Braden proprietor. Annual county rate and out-of-county rate listed with payments due in advance. Single copies available. Publication date May 22 1908.
The editorial urges establishing a state tuberculosis hospital to treat consumptives under proper care. It notes nearly three thousand deaths last year among ages fifteen to forty and argues a centralized facility would improve care and prevent disease spread while benefiting those unable to afford medicines. It appeals to health authorities and the state board to act soon.
An article extols the United States as the wealthiest nation noting it yields large shares of coal iron copper lead gold silver and major world outputs in corn wheat tobacco cotton oats and lumber. It cites 77 million population not counting islands and highlights vast railroad mileage and hunger abroad as a contrast.
Judge Landis in Chicago fined six railroads in ninety five federal cases over cattle transport rules. Total penalties reached 13150 dollars with Chicago Rock Island and Pacific paying 6550, Chicago and North Western 3600, Illinois Central 1100, Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul 950, Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe 790, and Chicago Burlington and Quincy 200. The bulk pleaded guilty while Chicago and North Western pleaded not guilty.
The government plans to cooperate with European governments to block anarchists from entering the United States. Robert Wachorn, New York immigration commissioner, will oversee the new bureau in the Department of Commerce and Labor. The project, dubbed the Anarchist Exclusion Club, has Secretary Straus's approval.
Mrs A Goss of Durand Michigan recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough after her February experience with her daughter. Mr Lane of Hartland advised the remedy and praised customer satisfaction. Batterton's drug store supplies it.
The Indiana Anti Saloon League urges a county unit local option law, arguing that township and ward models empower brewers to control counties. It cites Illinois votes and asserts self government requires county wide option, claiming brewers spend millions to influence voters and urging unity among temperance supporters.
War department announces September maneuvers with regulars and militiamen. Tenth infantry will arrive from Alaska in August establishing the post’s first permanent regular garrison. Indiana and Ohio troops appear September 11–20, others through September 39, with units from Fort Sheridan Fort Brady Alaska and Fort Omaha participating.
Books are suitable graduation presents and Batterton stocks a line of 50c titles. Leather bound editions of standard poets range from 75c to $1.25.
The British and Foreign Bible Society’s 100th anniversary celebration in Philadelphia featured addresses by James Bryce and Senator Beveridge on Bible history and reading. Bishop Whitaker introduced Beveridge as he lauded the Bible as universal moral truth and enduring literature loved by the masses.
An editorial warns Indiana's new primary law as experimental and risky. It cites Evansville and Vanderburgh County showing low Democratic turnout and Brewers and saloons influencing nominations, arguing the reform could surrender to booze and machine politics while criticizing minority rule and cross-party voting. It ends by urging sober citizen reflection and noting Batterton's wallpaper promo.
Col. E P Thayer of Greenfield was named First Assistant Sergeant at Arms for the Republican national committee at the Chicago convention. The article lists convention officers and numerous assistants from states including Michigan Ohio New York Connecticut Missouri Iowa Kansas New Hampshire Illinois Iowa Wisconsin and Maryland. Thayer previously served on the Indiana Republican state committee and in the Spanish war and leads the Third regiment of Indiana militia.
Protest over the Merry Widow hat prompts church officials to adopt resolutions. In Muncie pastors read from the pulpit that ladies should remove hats during sermons and Sunday services. Several local churches including First Presbyterian High Street Methodist and Jackson Street are enforcing similar rules to curb the style.
A Paris Academy of Sciences discussion summarized Prof. Robinsons explanation of adiposity. He said a full stomach lifts the diaphragm, narrows the thorax base, and elongates the waist area, causing stout individuals to strut. Fat deposits around the eye orbit also give a fierce expression.
A historical ad offers a $100 reward for uncured catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F. J. Cheney Co. of Toledo and endorsements from Walding Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale druggists. The remedy is described as an internal blood and mucous system treatment, with testimonials available and price 75 cents per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Spilman and Bonner ask about price quotations for buggies and harnesses. The note implies a sales inquiry or inventory request from the firm. It notes brand or product line but provides minimal context beyond the pricing question.
An appeal about the burdens of domestic labor on American women. It argues daily duties cause physical and emotional strain, urging support to help women overcome pains and aches that burden family life. The piece portrays women sacrificing health for a neat home and well dressed children.
Mrs F Ellsworth of Mayville New York and Mrs W P Boyd of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania report relief from female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They say it enabled them to work full days and recommend it to other sick women. Mrs Pinkham invites letters for advice from all sick women seeking health. Lynn Massachusetts.
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