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Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1921

Page

2

Jews Reply to Ford War Record Referencing Henry’s

The text notes Jewish response to Ford citing their war record and questions adding Henry’s. It states William Jennings Bryan will vote in Florida and claims Republicans will break the South’s political solidity. It also reports the Porter bill passing the Federal House 305 to 61 with one Republican and 49 Democrats dissenting.

Ford Henry Philo Amer Wiliam Jennings Bryan Florida Boston Transcript Federal House of Representatives United States Germany

Respect for the Flag Cited as Vital Civic Moment

The Omaha Bee asserts that failing to salute the flag in formal processions is not harm to the flag but a failure to acknowledge a higher civic reality, emphasizing its significance next to existence itself.

Government oversubscribes debt issue to record sum

Secretary Mellon sought 200 million dollars in government certificates of indebtedness but the subscription reached 532 million, the largest oversubscription yet offered by the government. Uncle Sam remains trusted by the nation.

Mellon Uncle Sam Los Angeles Times

Memorial Address at Arlington by President Harding

Brooklyn Eagle notes the Arlington National Cemetery address by President Harding as lofty and well phrased, expressing national ideals to which all Americans of intellect and vision would subscribe. The editorial praise highlights its aspirational tone and enduring significance.

Harding Arlington National Cemetery Brooklyn Eagle

League of Nations Covenant Lacks Forcing Power

The piece argues that even powerful nations resist binding League of Nations rules. It cites European states joining the Paris League but refusing forced membership, positing the covenant remains unenforced and ineffective since its birth in Paris. Washington Post perspective critiques collective security by authority.

Paris Washington Post

Harding’s Clear Words on Memorial Day Address

The piece notes President Harding’s Arlington Cemetery remarks stressing the pledge to preserve the union and defend free government. It highlights his stance that US leadership comes from its freedom and conscience, and that foreign policy must reflect American desires and principles. Also referenced are reactions to Ambassador Harvey’s London speech. South Bend Tribute mentions Maggie Johnson and Carl Bester as Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson.

Ambassador Harvey London President Harding Washington Wilson Harvey United States League of Nations Arlington Cemetery Harding Republic South Bend

Samuel Wernke Gains Notable Pitching Prospect

Greensburg report says Samuel Wernke son of B J Wernke has signed with Grand Rapids in the Central League and will begin pitching soon. At twenty he previously pitched for Nordyke Marmon and Indianapolis clubs, winning five games this season. Scouts note his strong arm speed and poise as he eyes professional baseball growth.

Greensburg Samuel Wernke Ben Wernke Batesville B. J. Wernke East of Wernke Grand Rapids Nordyke- Marmon Indianapolis

Birthday Surprise for Master Earl Brunning at Ninth Birthday

A group of nineteen young friends planned a surprise party for Earl Brunning on his ninth birthday last Wednesday. The children gathered at Miss Lola Zierer’s home and surprised him, though one guest may have spilled the beans. The afternoon featured a hearty luncheon and hearty revelry as the guests departed.

Earl Brunning Lola Zierer Earl

Vickerys Plan Extended Colorado Visit From Madison

J. H. Vickery reports from Madison that he and Mrs. Vickery will stay in Colorado for an extended period while maintaining contact with friends in Batesville Newpoint and New Pennington through the Tribune. The couple has just finished a trip visiting twenty Indiana counties before their western stay.

J. H. Vickery Madison Mrs. Vickery Colorado West Batesville Newpoint New Pennington The Tribune

Social at Bethany Church Draws Wide Attendance

The Christian Workers of Bethany Church held an outdoor social on the church lawn last Thursday evening. An ideal evening encouraged a large crowd to enjoy the event and the varied refreshments offered.

Christian Workers of Bethany Church

Births of the Week Reported for Three Newborn Boys

Birth announcements list a boy born to Roy Kendall and wife on Friday June 10. A boy born to Clyde Grow and wife on Sunday June 12. A boy born to Harry Smith and wife on Sunday June 12.

Roy Kendall Clyde Grow Harry Smith

Shall Batesville Have Memorial Building

A war memorial drive urges Batesville residents to fund a Memorial Building. Citizens are asked to contribute according to ability, with $1,000 to $100 gifts encouraged from those who can, smaller sums from others, and every family urged to participate in thanking local soldiers who served for $30 to $80 per month.

Batesville

State Normal Graduate Selma Taylor Receives Diploma

Miss Selma Taylor, daughter of E E Taylor, tied for high standing in the State Normal class at Terre Haute. Commencement in Normal Hall featured Dr William Lowe Bryan delivering the address and Dr W W Parsons presenting diplomas.

State Normal Terre Haute Selma Taylor E. E. Taylor Normal Hall William Lowe Bryan The State University W. W. Parsons

Funeral Attendees from Morris Travel to Cincinnati

Mrs Cort Bauman Mrs Wesley Kramer and Henry Sieg with his mother Mrs Fred Sieg of Morris attended the funeral in Cincinnati Saturday for Henry Deichman a brother in law to Mrs Bauman and Mrs Sieg. Deichman had been ill for some time and bedfast only a few days before death.

Cort Bauman Wesley Kramer Henry Sieg Fred Sieg Morris Cincinnati Henry Deichman

Severed tendon harms man using sickle on Saturday

Clarence Norwold suffered a severe cut in his right knee Saturday when the sickle blade severed a tendon under the knee cap, causing a very painful wound.

Clarence Norwold

Notice to Public Trespassing On Farms Banned

Public trespassing is strictly forbidden on the farms owned or managed by Henry J. Klostermeyer Chris Hornig Gottlieb Horstman and John Brockman.

Henry J. Klostermeyer Chris Hornig Gottlieb Horstman John Brockman

Minister Attends State Sunday School Convention

Rev. L. A. Schreiber of the First M. E. church left Monday for Lafayette to serve as a delegate from the First M. E. Sunday School to the State Sunday School Convention in session Tuesday through Thursday.

L. A. Schreiber M. EE LaFayette M. E Ciyt

Local Markets Wednesday Quotations at Batesville Mills

Batesville roller mills quoted prices rose to .60 to .65 cents per unit, with an additional factor pushing value to around 1.10. The report lists current bid levels and implied premium for buyers.

Greensburg Daughters of Isabella Praises Kaiser Sisters

The Greensburg News compliments Misses Bertha and Stella Kaiser of Greensburg for excellent musical numbers during the Daughters of Isabella social hour. Mrs. John Boehmer, after visiting relatives in Indianapolis, returned home Sunday.

Greensburg Bertha Stella Kaiser Isabella John Boehmer Indianapolis

Meaning of Dream of Eagle in a Historic Guide

The text explains eagle dreams as omens of love, fortune in commerce, and success in current ventures when the bird flies fast. Riding an eagle signals danger to the dreamer. An eagle landing on the head foretells death to a close relative, while a dead eagle signifies the death of a prominent person and a poor man's rising fortunes. Killing an eagle implies short lived happiness. An eagle carrying prey foreshadows theft losses.

Red Haired Betty Uses White Dress as Diplomatic Shield

Betty Allen inherits a red crepe de chine dress from cousin Jane in 1921. She fears red will ruin her chances with Don Winslow, or insult his family. In city life she dyes the dress black to prove her loyalty and wins Don’s enduring love.

Betty Allen Bob Jane Don Winslow Betty Don Jane Allens Dan Cousin Jane Winislow Don Winslow

Lamp for Every Inhabitant in U S Rises to 130 Million

The production of electric lamps in the United States now nears 130 million annually, equating to roughly one lamp for every resident.

United States

Dead Sea Facts and Biblical Names

The Dead Sea lies in Asiatic Turkey near Palestine with no outlet and high evaporation. Rivers such as the Jordan feed it while life is thought unsafe yet locals are reported to be in good health. In the Bible it is called the Silt Sea of the Plains and Sea of the Arabah.

Dead Sea Asiatic Turkey Palestine Jordan

Splendid Slumber Inducer Quietly Halts Explanations

Jud Tunkins says he closes his eyes whenever the fourth dimension is explained to him to steal a few minutes of sleep. He uses this method to avoid distraction and rest during conversation.

Jud Tunkins

Worth Trying Anyway

An Exchange remark contends the nation would barely need liver medicine if people consistently did a decent day of work. It critiques productivity and personal responsibility in a concise social comment.

Great Basin Region Geography and Boundaries

The Great Basin is an inland drainage area in the western United States between the Wahsatch mountains to the east and the Sierra Nevada and Cascade ranges to the west. It covers most of Nevada and parts of Utah Oregon Idaho and California totaling about 210 000 square miles with a north to south tilted plateau and scattered mountain groups.

Great Basin North America United States Wahsatch Mountains Sierra Nevada Cascade Ranges Nevada Utah Oregon Idaho California

Bead Riches of Borneo Natives Highlight Collectors

The choicest and most valuable beads in the world are in the hands of Borneo natives. Many beads are very old and kept for centuries within families. A wealthy chief may own bead collections worth many thousands of dollars.

Borneo

Handicapped Mindset Notes on Silent Thinking

A compact reflection on how some individuals struggle with perilous thoughts when silence accompanies sleep. The piece highlights the difficulty of mental acts during periods of rest and stirs concern about cognitive vulnerability.

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Maggie Johnson Carl Bester Mrs James Johnson State Normal Graduate Batesville Roller Mills J. H. Wilker & Co Wien Mike Benz Ccc A-Aisha Ruby H. Martyn Tees McClure Nawapaper Syndicate Winchester Harry Schwier Co
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