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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
3
The column notes Indiana's reported Negro population of 60 320 and comments on Haiti, Germany, and U S naval submarine divisions. It questions hyphenated American identity and notes an Italian winning a speedway race in a German car, implying cross country comparisons.
A terse assertion argues that rulers may claim divine right but that such a stance exposes them as weak or pampered. The text reflects on the legitimacy and moral weight of divine authority versus lay governance.
The Post Office Department has established 710 rural free delivery routes to serve 82,890 homes. Current routes will be extended to reach 5,460 more residences, expanding mail access across rural areas.
The government keeps a quarantine on all Indiana cattle except at Indianapolis stockyards. The Indianapolis market is the central stock purchasing point. Carranza reportedly wins a five day battle against Villa and Angels, with Obregon commanding Carranza’s army. If Carranza sustains momentum and guarantees a rights protecting government, Washington may recognize him as President of Mexico and restore peace.
The article notes U S factories building one billion dollars in war materiel for Europe and discusses whether selling food and clothing could better serve Americans. It cites the President’s note to Germany demanding a clear stance on torpedoing neutral vessels and passenger ships, asking Germany to declare continuation or cessation of such acts.
The article argues that if Germany continues submarine warfare the U S may sever all international ties with the German Imperial government without a formal war declaration. It notes that such action would brand Germany an outlaw nation and that wartime seizures of about sixty German vessels in American ports could follow.
Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan resigns, President Wilson accepts in part, Robert Lansing becomes acting secretary. The letter cites duty to country and prevention of war as main motives. Separate social notes list local visitors and travelers across Greensburg Cincinnati and Indianapolis.
In this office a sample of wedding invitations is shown for a bride choosing her cards. Bent blocks and decorative motifs accompany the charming presentation as friends view options and plan the print order.
Local residents and visitors from Cincinnati, Sunman, Oldenburg, Greensburg, Indianapolis, Pendleton, Brownstown, and Versailles traveled for calls, visits, and business through Tuesday to Thursday. Notables include Geo Meblon, J A Hilenbrand, Al Nickel, Dr Harry Timmerman, and many others.
Our heartfelt thanks go to neighbors and friends for kindness during the illness and death of our beloved wife. We acknowledge St. Louisa Fathers for consoling words and the Weigel and Buret team for care at the rites. Special thanks to Dr Ertel for tireless efforts to save the mother. Then we, Herman Erbacher, offer prayers for all.
The article warns against close inbreeding of chickens while offering mating guidance. It notes that experienced breeders may risk inbreeding with vigor and health as priorities, warns against inferior stock, and discusses eye color in shanks as a predictor of laying ability. It also covers keeping limits for Indian Runner ducks and advises ratios of drakes to ducks to reduce panic and loss at night.
Citizens of Batesville Ripley County Indiana are notified that Leary Moeller will apply to the Ripley County Board of Commissioners at the next term beginning the first Monday in July 2015 for a one year renewal to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise consumption. Moeller will also seek permission to sell soft drinks cigars and tobacco and to serve alcohol on premises located in a two story brick building fronting Walnut Street with specified dimensions and entrances.
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