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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
2
Congress faces a busy agenda to steer the Ship of State out of debt and excesses. Lawmakers aim to correct what the current administration left behind, addressing spending, mismanagement, and perceived socialist drift while restoring fiscal discipline and governance.
Federal Court Judge Landis refuses to pass sentence on men who stole six sacks of sugar, citing President Wilson’s pardon of a wealthy Illinois cattle king jailed eight years for selling TB cattle. He says he cannot understand the President’s mind and will continue the case indefinitely.
The piece argues currency inflation, high rail and freight rates, and cheap foreign goods threaten U.S. producers. It calls for a cessation of currency expansion and a protective tariff to equalize foreign and American prices, arguing Congress must regulate tariffs to protect American workers and markets.
Debates at Geneva reveal the Wilson covenant as vague and hard to amend. Big Five domination of the league council alarms smaller nations, with Argentina withdrawing after initial participation. Article 10 faces strong denunciation amid unsettled provisions and unanimous consent hurdles.
The article argues the league covenant faced fierce opposition framing by Mr. Wilson. It notes Canada’s failed amendment to remove objectionable language and asserts mutual defense obligations remain a burden for nations. It praises the U S Senate for preserving republican decision through the referendum process.
The school plans a 2:30 December program with freshmen finishing Dickens and seniors studying classics. Ten days vacation from Dec 28 to Jan 8 1921. Mumps cases noted among students while grades prepare multiple grade programs. Edna Miller joins Freshman class. Bud shows interest in trains. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wishes to patrons.
A compact reflection that compares choosing apples from a tree to life's broader choices. It notes that no matter how careful you are, a fine one can remain unseen high above, suggesting persistent opportunities or lessons beyond reach.
A correspondent in Constantinople notes the welcome at the language school, unfamiliar sights, and the busy schedule ahead. She describes Scutari on the Asia Minor side, the American Board buildings, and a promising program with Dr Goodsell, lectures, and field trips. She also reflects on Sherwood Eddy’s talks to Armenian and Turkish audiences and the dire Armenian plight she has learned of from peers.
Jad Tunkins notes many men will hear long speeches but will act only when offered work. He highlights a gap between listening and taking practical steps to employment.
The passage argues that stuttering creates severe life conflicts and many sufferers lose their gifts. A minority who endure and overcome pay a high price, as stutterers often start hopeful but become crabbed and nervous under strain.
A sailor’s superstition holds that a penknife driven into a mast will stir wind, and for the same reason a seaman whistles through his teeth to coax a breeze.
The article notes the use of the willow tree teahouse motif in Shanghai chinaware decoration. It highlights the willow tree as a popular, picturesque element reflecting Shanghai's cultural imagery in ceramic design.
A terse meditation frames grief as a station where a joy rider abandons his car, hinting at a moment of departure and emotional surrender.
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