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Newspaper
The Greenville Journal
Location
Greenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
1
Special correspondence argues a broad Democratic base contrasts with southern led leadership. It credits opponents with favoring merit and economy, while accusing leaders of spoils politics and broken promises. Observers urge voters to rebuke the party in November amid debates over flood control, tolls, and immigration.
President Wilson approved an amendment raising the maximum postal savings account to 1000 and eliminating the monthly deposit limit of 100. The changes respond to public demand as the system shows strong growth with more than half a million depositors and over eighty million dollars in credit. Postmaster General Burleson and Third Assistant Dockery led the push for liberalized legislation.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for draft related pains including neuralgia stiff neck sore muscles and rheumatic attacks. It claims quick relief through improved circulation with a tingling warmth and offers 25 cents at druggists. It also notes relief from neuralgic headaches and neuritis.
Census figures show Pennsylvania reporting about 7 000 women farmers last year while Georgia over the past three years has more than doubled female farmers. Women largely raise hogs cattle and crops while men handle cotton planting.
John W Weeks, born in Lancaster New Hampshire, rose from farm chores to Naval Academy and Boston banking, then Newton Alderman Mayor and Congress member. He became U S Senator and a presidential contender with a steady, non sensational defense stance. General Barnett praises his consistency and leadership.
The piece notes 2 48 children deserted in Cincinnati in 1913 and compares to 540 children in county and state homes as of August 1 1914. It suggests Cincinnati's desertions may exceed the total in state homes that date.
Findlay Ohio prides itself on being the driest and one of the most prosperous cities in the state. It has been saloon free for seven years and holds the lowest tax rate in Ohio. The city expanded paving and building permits, with 445000 in 1916, and post office receipts rose by 10000. Police arrests show a dramatic drop since 1890, while dry majorities rose in 1903 1911 and 1914, reflecting persistent prohibition sentiment.
A new editor of a weekly Ohio penitentiary paper urges abolition of the saloon. He argues liquor traffick burdens taxpayers and fosters crime, urging readers to end the saloon to protect youths and reduce crime.
The Hollister Distilling company of St Paul writes to a local mail carrier asking for the names of boys on two rural routes. It promises liquor incentives if a good list is sent. The letter urges help from the postmaster, a bank cashier, and the express agent. City Employes On Water Wagon. Steubenville bans drunken employees and warns against hiring intoxicated workers.
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