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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
4
The Tribune warns that money easily earned is quickly spent and boasts of ancestry bring little value. It emphasizes modesty, caring for mothers, and avoiding stinginess while highlighting the impact of actions on family affection and appearance.
President Taft warns census supervisors to cast only their votes and avoid politics as he vows to curb political machines built by Senators and Representatives. He argues lawmakers should serve the people and not rule through patronage. The stance highlights concerns over patronage networks in federal appointments.
A historical rant condemns self serving residents who demand praise and free notices from local papers yet gripe at coverage and undercut editors. The piece argues most townsfolk support newspapers with patronage while a minority exploit editors and underpay for services.
The passage notes Congress removed the 15 percent tariff on hides. It contrasts reactions from Indiana papers and Republican-leaning outlets arguing the tariff should be lifted to lower footwear costs for workers, farmers, and the poor. The piece critiques inconsistent stance among papers.
A tirade condemns self styled free trade papers for attacking Congress over a 15 percent tariff change on shoes and hides. It argues the public was promised aid to the poor but received little benefit, calling out hypocrisy among laborers and politicians alike. The piece ends with a blunt critique of perpetual prognostications and double standards.
Distanced relatives attended the funeral of Chas. Hoyer on Thursday afternoon including Albert Hoyer of Kokomo and families of Hoyer kin from Indianapolis St Paul Batesville and Napoleon. Visitors Mrs Lynch and Aretha joined Frank Wilson and Mrs Bultman in Batesville while Emma Newman traveled to Indianapolis. Elmer Sparkes called on friends from Napoleon and Joseph Abernathy visited his brother in law Sherman Hutson in Springfield.
Alma Laurens wears her rival dress to a reception while Madeline Coyle and professor Leslie Reading fall in love. Reading learns Alma’s true character and the yellow gown becomes a symbol of shifting affections as the couple navigate desire and social games in a small eastern city.
A downtown lunch counter tale from the New York Mail recalls a man who spends the day with two subway tickets, a luncheon invitation, and charges paid for him, only to realize he left home with no money. Another listener notes the odd luck in a casual exchange.
An editor reflects on a weary day and a morning scene with Cynthia’s beams. He recalls dreaming a man paid in advance for a full page ad, a moment that made his heart glad as the day begins.
The Springfield Republican notes London’s humor as a lively joke about Melba described as an Australian, calling it witty and pointing out the English’s humor. The piece ends by contrasting wit with public perceptions and includes a subscription line for the TRIBUNE at $126 a year.
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