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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
3
The Batesville Indiana note section reports on war activities and homefront efforts. It cites 700000 American soldiers sailing to France, 8000 Liberty Guard drillers, and draft evaders apprehended in Detroit with a broad call for boys to join the Working Reserve and Navy. It also notes aviation progress and calls for investigations into delays in returns on spending.
If not at war, government savings stamps would still be thrifty and sensible. Buying W S S shows patriotism and practical sense, a smart move for individuals and the country.
For ten months ending April 1918 imports rose from 2 072 005 082 to 2 862 452 434 a gain of 290 447 352 Exports fell from 5 166 907 060 to 4 898 671 856 a drop of 273 256 204 Resulting in a net trade loss of 563 673 556 in the period.
Import values reach 279.6 million dollars for April with duties of 16.445 million, creating an average duty rate of 50 percent the lowest in history. The speaker credits the Democratic party for a near free trade system as revenue demands rise.
The Farm Labor Reserve is composed of city and town residents with farm experience who will travel to the countryside for short periods to meet emergency labor demands. They will receive the usual wages, and county agents may appoint recruiting agents and enlist patriotic citizens to assist in their neighborhoods.
German aviators have twice sidelined hospitals in France with seven raids in two weeks. They killed 11 officers 318 privates 6 nursing sisters 8 of the Women’s Auxiliary Corps and 6 civilians. They wounded 18 officers 534 privates 11 nursing sisters 7 WAC members and 73 civilians. The writer condemns the attackers and calls for divine retribution.
German planes struck a large American hospital marked with the Red Cross emblem. Despite low altitude bombing attempts, doctors and nurses evacuated wounded personnel to pre-dug trenches for safety as the hospital came under fire. National War Savings Day invites citizens to register vows to end such attacks.
The text extols constructive criticism as a driver of investigation efficiency and production, tracing a lineage from criticism to victory. It credits patriotism and urges continued use of constructive critique to aid the war effort and national strength.
A test vote in the Senate on the Smoot pension bill for old soldiers showed 44 yeas and 16 nays. All opponents were Democrats, highlighting partisan divides over the measure.
The article notes broad support in the Senate for veterans relief against rising living costs and explains Southern opposition. It outlines Fourth of July plans urged by the Council of National Defense to include outdoor festivities, Allied flags, a pledge, readings, music, a short speech, a presidential message, and a potential pageant. It also covers President Wilson’s remarks on adjourned politics and recent party maneuvers involving Davies, Palmer, and McCormick in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
At its June 5 meeting the Indiana State Council of Defense adopted a memorial resolution praising the late Charles Warren Fairbanks. It lauds his public service, patriotism, leadership, and valued counsel from its organization, and orders the resolution placed in minutes and sent to his family.
Bureau warns farmers of fake income tax officers using the label War income tax agent to force sales of farmer's account books. Officials urge verification of authorized Treasury staff, threaten penalties up to 1000 dollars or three years' imprisonment, and vow vigorous prosecution. Also notes using Treasury Certificates to pay income taxes and requests taxpayers use them.
A sequence of real estate transfers is listed, detailing buyers, sellers, parcel sizes in acres or fractions, townships such as Johnson, Adams, Franklin, Laughery, and Otter Creek, and prices from 150 to 11,500 dollars. Names include Flora Day, Wilson, William Cross, Justice, Andrew Schneider, Galbraith, Grover Castner, Chauncy Gelvin, Henry Jordan, Chas. Meinders, and multiple others with locations like Holton, Batesville, Osgood, and Indianapolis nearby. Additional notes cover residents visiting relatives and bankers’ group meetings in the area.
Ripley County War Mothers held the initial meeting at Osgood with many mothers of service members in attendance. Officers named include Mrs George Sparrling as War Mother, Mrs James Connelley as Financier, Mrs J S Bielby as Registrar, Mrs W A Wager as Scriptor, and Mrs A B Wycoff as Historian. A monthly meeting plan across townships was announced with Sunman hosting the next gathering in July.
Indiana towns form groups of businessmen to aid farmers in wheat harvest as labor remains scarce. They pledge to provide temporary help when needed to save crops, stressing patriotic duty to prevent waste during wartime and anticipating possible shortages in Ripley County and nearby areas.
Sound Cornwhite reports cattle prices with steers 11.00 to 14.00, heifers 9.00 to 12.00, cows 5.00 to 10.50, bulls 8.00 to 11.00, calves 12.00 to 13.50, hogs and sows 7.00 to 11.06, sheep 7.00 to 10.00. Names include J. H. Wilker & Butter Stags, Hens 12.00 to 15.65, and local social items noting visits by Mrs. Gauck, Miss Goldschmidt, Mrs. Wycoff, Mrs. Mann, Miss Roerderding, and Miss Ollie Hinnenkamp.
Paul Munchel of Oldenburg travels to Indianapolis for business. Arch ie Connelley and family visit Marion to see his parents. The text urges labor and materials saving for government use and hints at wartime production priorities.
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