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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
3
The piece argues over party platform views and cites wage cuts for railroad workers, the Civil War versus World War debts, and ongoing interest payments. It questions taxation, national debt, and which administration created the large public debt, urging readers to assign blame.
The Osgood Journal reports Clarence E. Sparling has been recommended by the post office department for the postmaster position at Osgood. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George Sparling and formerly a lieutenant in the late war. Friends congratulate him on the achievement.
A Buffalo Times quote questions signs of romantic distance and confusion in relationships. It notes onion humor and suggests typical reasons for a partner pulling away, reflecting early 20th century courtship norms.
During a wartime firing test, the old Sekotah is sunk under its own steam to test new ordnance. Petty Officer Brannigan identifies the fallen deserter Ned Trice among the wreckage, found clutching the ship’s flag as a shell's effect reveals the body.
Batesville opened with a Sunday win over Brookville in a hard fought Memorial Day clash. The Brockville contest featured Seltz and Schuck, with Seltz earning a near shutout despite late Brookville pressure and a disputed strike call by umpire Biltz. The Tuesday game saw Batesville fall behind early and manage only scattered hits as Brookville controlled the pace, with Schuck throwing well late to seal the win.
After Decoration Day clash at Liberty Park Umpire Biltz of Brookville forced to exit amid fan protests over a disputed third inning call and a high strike later. Officials urge management to choose fair umpires and curb rowdyism to protect Batesville baseball's reputation.
A London Times notice describes a lightweight portable telephone system used by British forces in India. The cable weighs seven pounds per mile and resists 120 pounds of tension while remaining insulated over water. The equipment includes an automatic cable placing device attachable to a saddle. A Punjab test had a horseman lay two miles of cable in seven minutes and remove it in eighteen, highlighting field practicality.
Banknotes were originally called goldsmiths notes because the bankers were woldswiths.
Tourists stranded after heavy rain on the Pendleton pike near Indianapolis find themselves stuck in thawing mud. A local boy admits his father charges four dollars to pull cars free, while hints of further business from passing motorists emerge as the family awaits more customers.
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