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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
3
Batesville Indiana June 20 1918 note reports German U boats have sunk 20 vessels in American waters. The piece asserts Germany cannot deny starting the war and will face Uncle Sam and the allies. It notes Austria’s Italian front drive was repulsed and questions the Crown Prince of Hindenburg’s progress with heavy losses implied.
The report notes 800000 soldiers in France with an expectation of reaching 1000000 by July first. The speaker contrasts brutality with bravery, saying the most brutal soldier is often the most cowardly when faced by a truly brave bayonet opponent. The Kaiser would view this as sour grapes.
A speaker credits delayed start to war effort but notes progress after reorganizing management. The U S Department of Agriculture warns hunters against shooting homing pigeons trained by the Signal Corps to carry battlefield messages, urging farmers to limit liberty for birds to prevent losses.
The passage portrays the Brest-Litovsk treaty as a German strategy to free soldiers and swap prisoners, claiming Russia sent the sick and dying back while sending trained personnel to Germany. It argues the move backfired as returning Germans carried anti imperialist ideas into their army.
In Kingfisher County five men refused Liberty bonds. Newspapers across the county publish the names of slackers at the behest of the County Council of Defense. Banks stop loans, merchants withhold credit, elevators refuse grain trades, and Loyal citizens shun them. A minister is named among the five. The plan may spread nationwide.
The Department of Justice uncovers a nationwide scheme where manufacturers pay agents a percentage for contracts with the government. Agents claim influence with officials and illegal contracts are pursued by raids. Four Boston men are arrested with more expected, potentially nullifying numerous contracts. Patronize our Act, Columns.
Miss Irene Ross visits Cincinnati relatives while Mr and Mrs Edwin Ogden of ewpoants host friends here. Mabel Stoops from Indianapolis calls on Miss Margaret Blank as Mrs Herman Huneke and daughter Lydia return from Cincinnati. Several locals host or visit in Indianapolis Columbus Rushville and Camp Taylor departures occur as Ripley County men leave for training.
Louis Smith died after a long illness, aged twenty five. He lived with his parents Trier Smith and wife south of town and is survived by four sisters, two brothers, and other relatives. Funeral services were held at home and at St Pauls church with burial in the church cemetery, conducted by Undertaker Ziere.
Federal Food Administration reports April use of wheat in Indiana hotels and restaurants dropped from March while substitutes rose sharply. About 3200 establishments are listed. 1445 report cards received show 44 percent participation. Wheat flour use fell and substitutes and fats replaced lard, with guidance offered from the Hotel Division for inquiries.
The Work or Fight order of Provost Marshal General Crowder takes effect July 1 1918. County and Township Councils of Defense will aid draft boards in identifying registrants in non useful occupations including food service public venues elevator operators domestic workers sales clerks and other mercantile clerks as set by the State Council of Defense.
James Graham and Clyde Sommers open rival law offices in Springharbor. Miss Minnie Sherman attracts both, but a hog collision exposes a flawed case when Minnie is summoned to court over a killed hog. A judge dismisses the first case as evidence lacking, while Graham later wins a subsequent suit.
A group of Batesville residents including A. B. Wycoff M. F. Rohland and George M. Hillenbrand attended the Democratic convention on Tuesday and Wednesday. Hillenbrand traveled to Indianapolis Monday evening while Wycoff and Rohland left Tuesday morning.
The readable text lists several numbers and times including 5 22 a m 9 25 a m 4 42 p m and 5 43 dp ml with limited context. No clear event names places or actions are identified.
Notice states a weekly sale at the First National Bank Building Batesville. Timmermann Trustee Learhery Tp calls for all parties with business to appear on Tuesday each week.
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