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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
2
Public notice from Batesville Indiana dated January 22 1920 detailing second class mail status subscription price of 1.75 dollars per year payable in advance and advertising rates on application for Batesville Indiana residents.
Authorized notices list George Titus, William Goyert, Thomas Harper, J W Downey, George Michel, Asberry Dickey, Harvey Jarvis, Charles Reynolds, Dr Charles Powell for Republican Sheriff or Treasurer of Ripley County subject to May 1920 primaries. The piece also critiques the Wilson administration’s handling of capital punishment and railroad policy amid sectional tensions.
The largest Post Office appropriation ever before Congress totals 461,728,368 dollars, up 25 million from last year. It includes 75,783,900 dollars for temporary salary boosts for 298,347 postal workers, with likely Republican cuts expected.
The piece contrasts farmer aims for private railroads and efficient service with railroad workers seeking higher pay and shorter hours, backed by organized labor, in a struggle that the author predicts farmers will win. It notes a New York Times header blaming Woodrow Wilson for treaty delays after 1919 events.
The question dominating the political sky asks whether all citizens stand on equal footing before the law or if any group should receive special favors and privileges under laws enacted by Congress, creating unequal protection or benefits. The text frames a national debate on civil rights and legal equality.
The article critiques organized labor power and political drift, noting recent political events from Indiana and France. It highlights Benham’s wartime aid efforts, lists local legislative tensions, and laments the Jackson Day dinner as a symbol of diluted Jacksonian democracy with Wilson and Bryan as leading figures.
Will Hays chairman of the Republican National Committee spoke to party workers in Chicago. He urged fair representation for labor, pro business sympathy, anti extremism, efficient honest government, moderate taxes, long term debt repayment, strong federal regulation without ownership, and unity across groups.
The writer argues that Americans have neglected duties to themselves while applauding duties to the world and allies, noting other nations benefit at America's expense. It contends Wilson's influence caused trouble by meddling in European matters and warns against further intervention in foreign affairs.
The Fort Wayne News argues against U S foreign intervention and the idea of Americas global policing role. It cites the Huerta expulsion episode in Mexico and warns of broader conflict if extended. It also notes the National Grange backing anti strike provisions and details the Fuller Pension Bill expanding Civil War veterans pensions.
Indiana mourns the death of William A. Roach known as Deacon Roach the state’s Secretary of State. He died last Saturday at age forty five leaving a void in political and public life as a respected Republican and admired colleague.
Only national bank without National in its name in the United States is the Bank of North America in Philadelphia. A special act of Congress is needed to allow operation as a national bank without indicating its status in its charter.
The fifth poultry show awarded cash premiums to top entrants and notable classes. John Kaiser led with $10 for largest entry fee and top American class, while Monroe Wenning and Chas Dieckman won multiple prizes. Edw Meyer and Herman Wonning led other class wins. junior, corn, pigeon, rabbit, and guinea pig prizes were also listed. Mrs. Ben Youngman won a toilet set as the lucky number holder.
A reflection on duty noting many feel they have fulfilled it by kindness to friends and family and by harmless behavior toward others in the world. The musings explore what true duty entails beyond personal affections and outward gentleness.
An inventor has patented a pie pan that splits into two sections. The design allows separation without risking damage to the pie filling or crust. The device aims to simplify serving and reduce breakage during transfer.
The Louisville Courier Journal remarks on how a so called gentleman's agreement sidesteps the maxim first catch your man, noting the irony in public discourse and business etiquette.
Advertisement urges starting small to become big, promising health wealth and wisdom if you advertise and work all day. Includes a contact phone number 22 for responses.
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