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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
4
The Greensburg Standard notes Watson in Indianapolis and Taft support as two weeks remain. A noon-day shop meeting in Indianapolis and a planned big day for Clarksburg Republicans are announced with Greensburg residents set to attend.
Roosevelt claims Taft has 308 electoral votes while Bryan trails with 177 as the electoral threshold stands at 242 to secure victory.
On September 16, 1896 at Knoxville Tennessee Mr. Bryan declared he would not retain the gold standard. He warned supporters that any backers of the standard should not vote for him, pledging to remove it as soon as possible.
Thomas Taggart of Indiana announces a Casino at Lakeview Mississippi twelve miles from Memphis for gaming, modeled after French Lick, with a $100 000 cost. A Memphis to gaming resort traction line is planned at $200 000.
In his judgment the measures you advocate would be wholly ineffective in curing an evil and would, at best, throw the entire business of the country into hopeless and utter confusion. Roosevelt argues against Bryan's proposed policy.
Taft will spend Thursday Friday and Saturday in Indiana. He will be at North Vernon Thursday and may be here on Friday. The schedule is not completed.
The appeal urges support for Jethro C. Meek a temperance candidate aligned with the GOP platform. It urges voters to back him if they favor county local option in the upcoming election.
Mr. Marshall remains engaged with the decline and fall of the Roman empire as Indiana temperance supporters plan a demonstration against the brewery trust on November 3.
The Harrison monument dedication will occur on October 27 with addresses by Hon. John L. Griffith and Vice President Fairbanks. Griffith is noted as a friend of Harrison and author of his biography.
Judge Barnard ended his Decatur county campaign Friday night in Sandusky with an excellent speech to a large crowd. Rev. J. W Turner presided and presented strong, practical reasons for Barnard's political faith.
An anonymous critic stirs upheaval, urging grievances to be aired publicly and settled openly as the nation’s core belief in fair play. Citizens embrace direct confrontation and accountability, insisting disputes be settled man to man.
The message recalls the tariff battle of 1894 and cites the 1893 to 1896 era as dark days. It warns against repeating those times and invites voters to back Bryan in the election. The tone appeals to protectionist sentiment and frames Bryan as the remedy.
Nine township trustees will elect a county superintendent of schools. The speaker urges Republicans to wake up and end Democratic control of the office, calling for a change.
Roosevelt challenges Bryan to judge Taft by all deeds and to consider both remembered and forgotten words. He argues for full accountability of actions and rhetoric in the political battle.
The speaker urges voters to choose William Howard Taft, praising him as repeatedly tested in public service and always meeting expectations. Emphasizing the presidency requires thorough preparation, the message asserts Taft is the safe, reliable choice.
The New Era is authorized to receive subscriptions for the national Democratic campaign fund and urges brethren to come through with the long green. Money will be sent weekly to treasurer C. N. Haskell. After Teddy hit him with his big stick, Haskell resigned, prompting confusion why funds still go to Haskell.
The piece notes Jim Watson attracting unprecedented crowds as he campaigns, surpassing Gov. Hanly’s prior turnout. Voters are described as moved by his message and the speaker’s appeal to “hearts of all good citizens.”
The Richmond Palladium criticizes Marshall as evasive and inconsistent on county local option, praising Jim Watson for a single, steady stance. The piece argues Watson is open and consistent, while Marshall shifts positions and avoids commitments, favoring Watson as the clearer leader.
A new anonymous Democratic-leaning newspaper appeared last week without offices or editors. It circularizes on poles via printed sheets said to be produced in Waldron by Democratic politicians. The New Era denounces the tactic as cowardly and uncivil, urging readers to question motives and signatures.
Foley's Honey and Tar promises rapid cough relief and lung strengthening while expelling colds. Sold in a yellow package by J. H. Batterton.
The Farmers Guide Huntington Indiana offers premiums to Indiana youths under twenty one who exhibit corn at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha December 8 to 19 1908. Northern zone includes Jay Blackford Grant Howard Carroll White Jasper Newton and counties north. Southern zone covers Randolph Delaware Madison Tipton Clinton Tippecanoe Benton and southern counties.
The Indiana delegation currently includes nine Republicans and four Democrats. Republicans hope to recapture the 8th and 11th districts after losses two years ago, noting prior majorities and predicting possible losses in the First, Second, Twelfth, and Thirteenth districts. The 1904 Democratic gains in the Second District and the Republicans’ previous margins are cited as context.
Postmaster-General Meyers asks postmasters to consult local schools on brief talks for children about the postal system. The program aims to explain mail delivery, classification, registry and money orders, and to help ensure proper addressing. He cites 13,145,172 dead-letter pieces last year and 7,000,000 immigrants arriving in ten years, noting schools as a channel for language and knowledge of U S institutions.
Mrs. M M Davison of 379 Gifford avenue San Jose California commends Electric Bitters as a strong general remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor stating more digestive health is found in a bottle than any other remedy. Sold under guarantee at F M Henry Co drug store priced 50 cents per bottle.
Enamel ware and tinware featured at The Boston Store offering a selection of kitchen and household items for shoppers. The listing highlights durable, practical goods suitable for daily use.
Indiana Governor Hanly spoke at Brownstown amid debate over a county local option bill. He challenged Republicans for not backing reform, cited Democrat support, and accused party leaders of liquor ties influencing votes. He argued his record shows dedication to home, fire side, and state welfare.
Superintendent Whittaker presents the Jeffersonville reformatory annual report for year ending September 30 1908. It lists earnings to the state treasurer totaling 117061.87 for manufacturing and 269.57 miscellaneous and 117321.44 for other categories with 195000 plus small adjustments as regular appropriations. Proposed next legislature appropriations include Newbarn 8000 laundry 6000 remodeling heating 10000 warehouse 8000 and water works 25000. Population movement shows 456 prisoners received and 389 discharged or paroled with various reassignments and health related reasons.
Mrs. Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville Ohio credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving her husband James Lee from severe lung illness described as consumption. The advertises claims the remedy relieves coughs and colds and is sold with a guarantee at F M Henry Co drug store with prices 50 cents and 1 00 and a trial bottle offered.
A Indianapolis jeweler C R Kluger reports severe kidney trouble left him nearly unable to walk. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy for four bottles his backache and irregularities disappeared, restoring energy to attend to business and prompting him to recommend the remedy to others.
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