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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
3
Batesville Indiana June 3 1920 the piece questions war guilt reframes Wilson Baker and Armenia policy while noting a census driven shift from farms to cities across twelve counties including Ripley. It cites Ripley 1910 18 772 and 1920 18 694 with county gains and losses between six and 14 5 percent.
In Batesville Herald discussion about buying a motor fire truck for the city the piece questions who advocates the purchase and argues for a more up to date fire fighting apparatus. It notes Greensburg and Batesville’s maintenance costs and praises the town’s volunteer department while leaving the final decision to the investigating committee.
On last Saturday Batesville High Seniors hosted an outing by the Juniors at McCoy's Park. Juniors impressed the Seniors with entertaining skills earning favorable remarks. On Tuesday the Freshmen and Sophomores visited McCoy's and all attendees received high marks for enjoyment and overall excellence.
A Haw. H. Hamby quotation extols courtesy in business settings. It notes Amen’s success should not require force, as politeness eases interactions in elevators, car steps, and post office windows despite stiff competition.
The issue lists pupil rosters by room, notes a senior class chandelier gift and its installation, and advertises Tatler copies at $1.00. It highlights the High School Orchestra, Domestic Science and Manual Training displays, a winter lecture series, and the first senior class annual titled The Tatler. It closes with a call for continued public support and a repeat spelling match challenge next year.
John the physics student explains that a chisel must be kept wet with water during grindstone sharpening to prevent overheating and temper loss. The note appears in Boys' Life for February.
A reflective piece on hard work, noting a butternut as the toughest task until cracked then rewarding with sweet meat. It asserts all endure hard jobs, which become beautiful once mastered and time proves their value.
A boy labeled “The Tough Kid” is portrayed as a rebellious youth who smokes cigars and reads Nick Carter. Critics predict he will end up in the pen, but the piece suggests he will outgrow this path and attain prominence as an attorney or banker.
The Indiana Public Service Commission approves Batesville Telephone Company to issue ten thousand dollars of seven percent ten-year first mortgage bonds to fund recent improvements and future extensions. The company may later execute a fifteen thousand dollar mortgage covering the property and issue related bonds. A twenty day reporting schedule and a fifteen dollar filing fee are required.
A readable compilation of flower names and their symbolic meanings including loyalty patience purity innocence and affection. It weaves common blooms such as rose violet lily daisy chrysanthemum and holly into a compact guide of sentiment and bridal or decorative usage.
A compact aphorism notes that those who abandon truth in small things can hardly be trusted in major affairs. The quote implies consistency of character across minor and major matters.
The column invites attendance at Sunday School in City Hall at 9 30 with Epworth League in charge. Worship at Lawrenceville and Pennington is scheduled. district parsonage collection will be taken. Choirs meet Thursday. Ladies Aid gathers Thursday at the home of Mrs Freyer. Travel plans note No 36 Anda return on No 27 train. L A Schreiber, Pastor.
St John s Church announces Bible School at 9:00 a m and English service at 10 15 a m A Memorial Service for Laughery Valley Lodge No 255 K of P is set for 7 30 p m The Sunday School Council meets June 4 at 7 30 p m and other services follow including Nicodemus Comes to Christ by Night and The Sepulchre of Our Loved Ones. Bethany Lutheran Church holds usual services.
A Sunday evening wind storm caused alarm across Batesville and nearby areas though no damage was reported there. Heavy rain and gusty winds troubled travelers, with some vehicles gaining curtains late as the storm struck. The river valley, Lawrenceburg and Aurora reported notable damage along its path.
Old Icelandic codes harshly punished kissing another man’s wife or an unmarried woman against her will. The laws treated adultery and nonconsensual affection as severe offenses with strict penalties, reflecting the era’s moral codes and social order.
Mrs. Torking says experience should teach betting choices but suggests Charley has not learned which horse to back. The remark targets the reliability of experience as a teacher in wagering.
The speaker asks Shirley about her gravely ill grandmother. Shirley replies with blunt honesty that the grandmother has died. The text then references Pliny the Elder describing the rose as a universally known flower.
The article notes jiu jitsu is not Japanese and describes a 1674 Amsterdam book by Nicholas Peters. The work, titled The Art of Wrestling, explains self defense against various quarrels and how to repel unfair attacks with agility.
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