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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
4
The Greensburg Standard lists subscription rates and terms for readers, outlining one year in and out of the county and single-copy prices. It notes the legislature meeting next Friday, the state fair ongoing, and Governor Haply still in office.
The Sixty-eighth Indiana regiment held its twenty second annual reunion at the state fair grounds on Tuesday. Decatur county furnished Cos. A and I of this regiment.
Alton B. Parker asserts many Democrats have not read the party platform, urging full commitment from the faithful and noting that only a small fraction have ever studied it.
Candidate Marshall states the Democratic party is right on temperance. Crawford Fairbanks Albert Lieber Tom Taggart and all brewers and saloon keepers in the state endorse the view.
Democrats frame the contest as the people’s fight and oppose electing the Democratic ticket to promote selfish interests of brewers and saloons, arguing the case centers on public welfare.
The plan to enact a county local option law gains growing popularity within the party and is expected to be welcomed by most people in the state whether enacted in a special or regular legislative session.
Hon. Peter F. Colgrove former Michigan congressman will lecture in this city on Saturday September 19 at 2 p.m. The ex-legislator is described as an able and eloquent speaker and invites the public to attend.
A brewer asserts the real temperance stance lies with the Democratic party and shows eagerness to back it. Doubt arises about the truth and sincerity of his claim and motive.
The notice suggests admirers of the early Bryan era may be alarmed by his current display of becoming safe sane and conservative as they revisit old party platforms and material once applauded by supporters in this state.
Mr Bryan shows obvious delight as a phonograph in St Paul repeats sentences of his own bank deposit guaranty. The scene mirrors a boy’s amusement at a novelty, reflecting public curiosity and light amusement over political echoes.
The upcoming state legislature faces a significant workload with a confident party majority in both houses. The call is for prompt action and responsible governance, urging representatives to act decisively and do the right thing.
The special session body will fill seven vacancies from the prior assembly. Republicans hold 53 of 90 House seats and 37 of 50 Senate seats. Democrats hold 47 House seats and 13 Senate seats. Elections are set for next Thursday.
Vice President Fairbanks has pledged his services to the state committee. He is described as speaking with persuasion and vote making effect to the thinking folks of Indiana, aiding the party's speakers and workers for the year.
Hon Web Woodfill supported the blind tiger bill and the $1,000 license bill at the last session and is expected to back the county local option measure in the upcoming special session. He served two terms in the House and is noted for a strong legislative record.
The article notes Senator Foraker and Mr. Taft shook hands at a meeting, calling the moment not extraordinary. Foraker has long respected Taft’s abilities, appointing him to his first significant Ohio bench work, and this year he remains among the most effective Republican campaign workers.
Attorney General James Bingham lauded Governor Hanly for lifting the local option issue out of politics and urged support for the September 18 special session. He argued ongoing temperance work remains essential despite past laws and emphasized voting to back lawmakers who will advance the local option law. Indianapolis Star, Monday.
A nonhostile visiting delegation from the National House of Representatives will tour Indiana within weeks to back Congressman Watson. The roster includes Senator Curtis Kansas ex-Representative Gardiner Michigan Representative Colgrove Michigan Representative Cole Ohio Representative Miller Kansas Representative Burke Pennsylvania Representative Butler Pennsylvania Representative Smith Iowa Representative Pollard Nebraska and ex-Representative Grosvenor Ohio. Grosvenor and Watson worked on the ways and means committee, tying the Ohioan to Watson's campaign. Burke, Watson’s associate whip, led Knox’s bid and is noted as a strong stump speaker.
The piece traces rural free delivery from its early criticism under Harrison Wanamaker and Cleveland to its current scale. It notes initial $10,000 in tests, Cleveland’s dismissal, and then eleven years of Republican support expanding to 15,000 rural routes serving 15,000,000 people with about $40,000,000 annual appropriations.
J. H. Batterton announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the national pure food and drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. ml
In Youngstown Ohio a spirited Republican rally opened Ohio campaign with 10 000 in line. Beveridge praised Taft as the doer and Bryan as the dreamer. He highlighted Taft's record of labor and consumer laws, tariff policy, navy buildup, and governance in Cuba and the Philippines. He contrasted Bryan's inaction with Taft's proven administration and urged voters to choose the steadier, experienced leader.
A Columbus woman, Miss Mayme E. Smith, reports Peruna helped her catarrh and hay fever. The piece explains hay fever as endemic catarrh from local irritants and notes variable responses to treatment, stating Peruna helps some cases though not infallible. It also mentions Man-a-lin as a laxative.
Indiana figures show steam railways carried 126 825 950 passengers in 1907 while interurban lines carried 26 082 487. Steam mileage reached 7 202.91 miles versus 1 538.93 for interurban. Deaths: interurban 45, steam 346, making interurban deaths about one seventh of steam.
John Rhode's pacing horse Avis won first money at the Fayette county fair in Connersville on Thursday. The 2:17 pace carried a purse of 300 dollars, with Radium, Helen D, and Sprinter Gal following in order based on times listed as 2:20 2:19 2:20.
Sam A Garber recounts aiding a woman with severe cramps on an O R N train from Pendleton to Le Grande Oregon. He administers Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, works with passengers, and by Le Grande the patient is recovering. The tale ends noting the remedy sold at Batterton’s drug store.
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