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Newspaper

Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1920

Page

2

Advertising rates and terms in Batesville 1920

Batesville Indiana entry notes advertisement rates set at 1.75 dollars per year payable in advance with the date January 1 1920. Details mention rates to apply and subscription terms for local readers.

Republican Sheriff Candidates Named in Ripley County Race

A political notice lists Thomas Harper J W Downey George Michel Alberry Dickey Harvey Jarvis Charles Reynolds Dr Charles Powell and George Titus as Republican Sheriff and Treasurer candidates for Ripley County subject to the May 1920 primary. The piece also notes women suffrage votes, a 5 to 4 Supreme Court ruling upholding the Prohibition Enforcement Act, and editorial commentary from Ft Wayne News on federal economy and wartime labor shifts.

Thomas Harper Versailles Ripley County J. W. Downey George Michel Shelby Township Alberry Dickey Batesville Laughery Township Harvey Jarvis Brown Township Charles M. Reynolds Otter Creek Township Charles H. Powell Franklin Township George Titus Supreme Court of the United States

Indiana Republicans back Goodrich for president

In Indianapolis leaders of the Republican party endorsed Governor James P. Goodrich as Indiana’s choice for the presidency and indicated Senator James E. Watson will seek re election to the Senate. The meeting urged unity and predicted Watson’s nomination if he does not step aside.

Republican Party Indianapolis James E., Watson Senate James P. Goodrich Indiana James E. Watson Goodrich Watson

Public ownership of stockyards and railroads not answer

Francis J. Heney argues against Palmer and public ownership as a solution to high living costs. He contends large, efficient private entities deliver better for consumers, while government operation would raise costs and worsen service. The piece pushes to compel big firms to serve the public efficiently.

Francis J. Heney Federal Trade Commission Palmer Heney United States

Japanese custom shaved heads for girl babies until age three

A brief note reports a tradition in which Japanese girls have their heads shaved until they reach three years old. The item appears in a Job Printing section of the Tribune Office with local contact details.

Church News In Brief With Services And Officers Named

Middle Branch hosts Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 7 80 with weeklong services except Saturday night while Wesley Chapel lists 9 30 Sunday School and 10 30 class. Pennington Friday Ladies meet election focus and Sunday School Board officers include H J Walsman superintendent and Luetta Mann secretary with W F Crane pastor.

Middle Branch New Pennington Wesley Chapel Epworth Ladies’ Aid Society H. J. Walsman Ass’t John Kile Luetta Mann Chester Robinson

First M E Church and Lutheran services listed for week

The notice lists Sunday School and worship times at First M E Church, Epworth League and choir events, and an official board meeting. It also covers Pennington service at Ed Hadler’s home, Bethany Lutheran services, Luther League topics, new members, baking sale, and German and English services with pastors D P Heltzel and C Held.

Wesley Reader Epworth League Pennington Ed Hadler L. A. Schreiber Luther League Tares Tivine Bethany Lutheran Church A. C. Foerster D. P. Heltzel C. Held

Coal's Uncertain History in English Literature

The story of coal remains uncertain with unclear origins of use for fuel. It appears sporadically in centuries of English literature as a taken for granted resource and its rise during the great industrial expansion drew little notice.

Independence Acknowledged by Preliminary and Definitive Treaties

Britain acknowledged American independence in a preliminary peace dated November 30, 1782 and in a final treaty dated September 3, 1783. The definitive treaty was ratified by the Continental Congress January 14, 1784.

Great Britain United States Continental Congress

Soup Clarifying Eggs Reach 28 Million Annual Total

Food administration statisticians report that the nation uses about 28 million eggs each year to clarify its soup stock. The estimate reflects the scale of egg use in traditional stock and savory soups nationwide.

the Food Administration

For Those With Gout Carrots Aid Urge Caution

A terse health note advises gout sufferers that carrots may help but urges caution in their use. The fragment mentions a potential digestive or metabolic link and emphasizes moderation. No doctors, institutions, or dates are named in the readable text.

Batesville High School Class Reunion Enjoyed at Wonning Home

Nora Wonning hosted a Batesville High School class reunion at her parents home last Thursday. Alumni traveled from Batesville and nearby towns including Elsie Beckman of Fond du Lac Wisconsin attended. The group enjoyed a luncheon and shared memories of their reading writing and arithmetic days.

Herman Wonning Miss Nora Batesville High School Nora Osgood High School Batesville Elsie Beckman Fond du Lac Wisconsin

Quaint Baptismal Custom Follows Joyful Helveliud Rite

A pretty baptismal custom in Helveliud features children processing before the altar as a psalm is sung. A priest pours water from a carved container into the font, marking the rite with simple ceremony and reverent mood.

Helveliud Bach Cloud

Real Peace Beyond Subterfuge and Sin

A reflection on peace as a personal conquest over shame and sin, asserting that lasting harmony comes only through inner victory. The quote emphasizes moral struggle as the path to genuine peace.

Cartoons Magazine ad promotes reaching buyers

A brief sales note from Cartoons Magazine touts its distribution via the paper to reach households and attract advertisers. It emphasizes wide reach and affordability for potential buyers and partners.

Corn judging prize classes and payout list

Class A Best 10 yellow corn earns 2.30 for 1st place and 1.50 for 2nd while 3rd is 50 cents. Class B Best 10 white corn offers 2.50 for 1st. Class C Best 10 mixed corn pays 2.50 for 1st, Class D Sweepstakes awards 2.50. Class E Best Ear yellow pays 1.00 to 3rd 26 cents. Class F Best ear white pays 1.00 to 3rd 25 cents. Class G Best ear mixed pays 1.00 to 3rd 25 cents. Corn in 10 ear classes cannot compete in single ear classes.

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