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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
4
The item notes Luther D. Braden terms and local price in advance, plus a remark about standard oil being tainted. It mentions Gov. Haskell bearing the impact, President Roosevelt's continued political effectiveness, and Senator Foraker’s temporary retirement after answering accusers.
In a heated session in Vincennes the bartenders union declared the fight a life and death struggle and argued their only hope lay with the Democratic party.
Decatur County gains a long awaited right allowing residents to express themselves and influence local governance. The move ends a period of perceived handicap and empowers people to participate in rule making.
Hon. T. E. Davidson addressed a large Carthage rally to defend the Republican doctrine. Earlier in the day Congressman Crumpacker spoke in the afternoon.
The speaker urges support for the party that wrote county option in its platform and enacted it into law, asserting the Republicans have acted beyond their promises and deserve united loyal support from all good citizens.
A thirteen day special legislature session cost 26000 dollars though 40000 dollars were appropriated and not all needed. The savings to Decatur County under the county option law for one year would match that amount, and proponents say the session was money well spent.
Under Ohio's local option law enacted last winter at least nineteen counties voted on saloon licenses last week and all chose dryness. The article notes this as the beginning and cautions that Indiana will likely see similar results when its new law takes effect next year.
The author argues that since 1896 William Jennings Bryan has consistently pursued the presidency by chasing various theories and isms. He contends Bryan has never planned concrete actions for office and would likely enact a poor administration if he won, a view held by the writer.
The Indianapolis Sun attacks Tom Taggart's bid for the U S Senate seat once held by McDonald Turpie Harrison and Fairbanks. The piece rails against Taggart's party power and urges the people to reject his machine and its backers, challenging the hegemony over the ticket.
The piece notes Democrats claim Republican sincerity on county local option failed after passage. It invites voters to Greensburg on Tuesday to hear Watson explain his stance on public questions, implying prior remarks by Marshall avoided temperance issues due to brewery influence.
The Batesville Tribune criticizes Judge Osborn of Greensburg for his remarks at a Batesville rally. It portrays his performance as weak and slanderous, accusing him of mudslinging and insinuation about Jim Watson’s finances and Standard Oil, with the audience deeming him cowardly and lacking knowledge.
The Indiana Republicans have fulfilled their pledge to enact a county local option law and stand for commercial national honor and moral policy. They oppose liquor traffic domination and rely on Indiana citizens to remain faithful to the party that supported them in the recent victory in the General Assembly.
Ohio heads into Prohibition era as twelve counties report dry majorities totals show Athens 1423 Gallia 1682 Jackson 1667 Pike 903 Lawrence 1752 Scioto 446 Van Wert 900 Hocking 800 Noble 1458 Vinton 600 Guernsey 2100. A Nelsonville brewery and a Waverly distillery are among the closures.
The article notes October as a generally mild, dry month with an average temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit over 37 years. The warmest October averaged 63 degrees in 1900. the coldest 49 degrees in 1895. First killing frost tends to occur near the 19th, with as early as September 2 on record. Average precipitation is 2.72 inches, though 1883 saw 8.56 inches. Clouds are common with southerly prevailing winds.
A subscription drive invites readers to sign up for The Standard, offering full access to current news, features, and archives. The appeal targets loyal readers seeking comprehensive coverage and timely reporting.
Rushville Indiana September 18 1908 local ministers publish a sworn statement affirming Hon James E Watson's upright character sobriety and morality amid circulating rumors of derogatory reports Zimbabwe. The letter signed by pastors and local officials calls Watson a man of temperance and virtue and urges support for his candidacy.
Civic league members active in temperance work plan to circulate a petition for a December filing to seek a special election under the new county unit local option law. About 1,275 signatures are needed, with confidence of surpassing the requirement. If filed, commissioners are expected to set a date for a post year start election.
Samuel R. Worley of Hixbury Virginia says Chamberlain's Pain Balm has given him great relief from lame back and rheumatism after shoeing horses for over fifty years It is advertised as the best liniment he ever used Sold at Batterton's drug store.
A dated table lists numerous summers with long dry spells from 1621 to 1876. The record details multiweek droughts in each season, noting days without rain and the responsible compiler is Mrs. George Ray of Newpoint.
A compact survey argues the per impact of single ballots in American history. It highlights pivotal moments where one vote altered states, leadership, and policy including statehood, emancipation, and presidency. The piece notes examples from 18th and 19th century events and a court martial case of Lieutenant Herman Zedwitz.
The commissioners granted a liquor license to Adolph Leimgruber. They accepted the school trustees reports and adopted 1909 stationery specs. Bridges Tolpecke and Albrecht reports were received and paid. A gravel road petition for Jackson township was noted. September health report lists diphtheria three cases typhoid three smallpox four tuberculosis one births total 43 deaths six.
In 1863 while in the army I suffered chronic diarrhoea. After trying many remedies with no lasting relief I was urged by A. W. Miles to try Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One bottle stopped it at once and is now for sale at Batterton's drug store.
C R Kluger of 1060 Virginia Avenue Indianapolis reports kidney trouble left him nearly unable to walk a hundred feet. After four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy his backache and irregularities faded and he can attend to business daily. He recommends the remedy to all sufferers after other doctors failed.
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