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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
3
A compact, era voice obituary and notices page fragment notes general commentary on prosperity of the United States, agricultural crops, and Europe’s decline, with no clear individuals or events detailed. The snippet presents editorial mood rather than a specific news item.
A compact observation warns that demagoguery spawns unrest and anarchism. It argues the demagogue is the seed of rebellion and asserts that eliminating demagogy would starve anarchism of propagation.
The fall campaign for city officers begins with John Meyer announcing a mayoral bid likely on the Democratic ticket. A split Old Republican party hints Democrats may easily win, though multiple Democrats may seek the mayor’s chair and the convention could host a lively contest.
The text argues that few groups will accept free trade unilaterally. It notes shoe makers oppose free hides yet want free shoes, sugar refiners oppose free refined sugars, farmers oppose free farm products, and cotton and wool growers resist free goods. It concludes that satisfying all classes with tariff freedom is utterly impossible.
The piece contrasts the two natures within every man. The honorable figure appeals to the better nature, promotes truth, and lifts society. The demagogue manipulates the lower passions, harming the social order, with his death described as a relief.
The Vernon Times champions moving the county court house from its old site to Vernon, while North Vernon residents oppose the change. The dispute raises questions about local pride and practicality as officials weigh benefits and losses for both communities.
Meredith Nicholson faced discomfort from Indiana Democrats over his qualified appointment to Portu gal. Despite the honor and ten thousand dollars a year, Nicholson refused the post, a move welcomed by local politicians and state leaders who muted their support amid organizational pressure.
Co R Wilson reports Peoria and statewide voting patterns from the Illinois spring election. Republicans won the entire ticket by a large margin, Democrats and Progressives ahead of the Bull Moose in previous weeks but now trailing.
Paul C. Bragg, 18, of 6 Quincy Street NE, leaped from a nearby yacht when Isaac Rosenstein cried for help 300 yards from shore. Bragg wrestled the exhausted 200 pound swimmer, turned him on his back, and swam both to safety as crowds watched.
Bath man J C Eveland reports twenty five years of eczema and failure with other products. He credits Dr Hobsons Eczema Ointment as a proven cure from a physician designed formula. Available from druggists or by mail Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis. Price 60 cents.
Additional Locals' Miss Ruth Kirschner traveled to Indianapolis Thursday evening. John Wambsgons and his son George spent Monday in Greensburg. Mrs. Joe Straus toured Cincinnati on Saturday morning. Henry Beeler of Kansas visited J. C. Schuneman and family Friday. The Missea Lillian and Amanda Siefert of Cincinnati visited their parents in town on Sunday.
Pipes Creek residents Wm bias and family joined Adam Haver Jr and wife on Sunday. Ida Pohlar from Cincinnati visits her parents. John Pohlar and wife visited Katesville on Wednesday. Adam Huber Sr conducted business at Morris on Thursday. Paul Gaab spent Sunday with George Bauman.
An advertisement claims Buckten's Arnica Salve cures ulcers fevers sores eczema and similar skin troubles. It cites Mrs Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama recovering from a nine month ulcer in two weeks and endorses the salve as effective and affordable at two cents.
Many mothers mistaken for indigestion and nervousness as worms in children. The ad claims Kickapoo Worm Killer expels worms, regulates bowels, and improves mood. It is a candy lozenge sold by Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. with a guaranteed result.
Miss Edith Glaub and Clarence Schultz were married at 6:30 AM Tuesday in St. Anthony's church Morris with Rev. I X Ghrolt officiating. Attendants included Nick Glaub Ida Bittner Nick Prickel and Clara Bittner. After a breakfast at the bride's home the couple left for a two week honeymoon to Shelbyville and other places before settling at Batea uslie.
Report from Batesville area noting visits by families John Wilker and relatives. extended family gatherings at the Pocket and at John Borchett's. Lillian Busch and August Miller wed at Cross Road church with Rev Frauit. couple leaves for Cincinnati to begin life abroad. locals Fred Peets and Wm Dieckman with families visited.
A notice from Mrs. M. Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for bed wetting claiming constitutional causes and success with children and adults. It advises parents not to blame the child and invites readers to write for full instructions without payment.
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