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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
2
Local note from Batesville Indiana dated June 27 1918 touches on post office classification rates and subscription price. It cites Indianapolis Star quote about anti war party absence since 1916 and mentions Austrian casualties in the Italians drive estimated at 180000.
The passage argues that in our government critical remarks about the Chief Magistrate’s errors are not treated as treason. It contends loyalty to the crown has no place here and distinguishes a statesman from a mere figure.
The piece argues Democrats blamed Republicans for sectional animosity while noting Republicans in New York and other states contributed as many volunteers as the Confederacy. It contends the party’s stance is not reflected by the Southeast and asserts the solid south does not back the Indiana doctrine.
Austrian forces that crossed the Piave in Italy were routed after fourteen pontoon bridges were washed away. In a night retreat through rain, many were killed or drowned and about 46,000 were taken prisoner by Italian troops. Large quantities of arms and supplies were captured, marking a major Allied victory.
The nation colonywide clocks were set back one hour to force earlier rising and earlier work. People labor longer days to support the war while some labor unions seek shorter hours for less pay and threaten strikes at munition plants, challenging the war effort.
The piece argues Tommie Marshall spoke before the Democratic platform adoption and questions why both parties failed to reject German sympathizers and endorse prohibition. It suggests his speech would have aligned with his party’s policy if delivered after the platform was set, noting the speech's timing as the key issue.
Mrs Vincent Brown of Morris was a caller Tuesday morning. H F E Schrader transacted business at Cincinnati Wednesday. Mrs William Tekulve and her daughter visited Ben Moorman at St Maurice Saturday evening. August Bloemer becomes city mail carrier replacing Vincent Starke. Miss Mary Emmee left Ol denburg to return to St Louis for a few months with her parents.
Indiana Governor James P. Goodrich designates Friday June 28 from noon to 10 PM for citizens to pledge and purchase War Savings Stamps as part of a national thrift movement to support the war effort. The War Savings Committee urges pledges and purchases through 1918.
A local directory lists fraternal, auxiliary, and veterans groups in Batesville with meeting times. Entries include Knights of Pythias, Pythian Sisters, Masons, O E S, Woodmen, Royal Neighbors, Knights of Columbus, St. Louis Commandery, Eagles, Red Men, Daughters of Pocahontas, G A R posts, and related halls on Pearl Street Main Street and nearby buildings.
The readable scraps show times like 8:15 am 10:18 am 4:25 pm 10:26 pm and 9:08 am on Sunday. No clear event, place, or person names are present to constrain a fuller summary.
A call urges readers to invest in War Savings stamps now and reclaim the money later. The piece frames the program as American support and contrasts it with pro German sentiment, asking readers if they will invest.
A large patriotic program at the Indiana state fair grounds in July benefits the regular army and navy relief. The event features drills, songs, fireworks led by experts, and exhibits including live troops in World War I scenes. A $0.55 admission applies. soldiers sailors marines and children enter free. A band concert, accessible transport, and mass attendance are planned.
The Indiana State Council of Defense on June 19 adopted recommendations to continue publicity and education to overcome disloyalty among alien born residents. A special committee reported improving loyalty compared with neighboring cities and urged patriotic messaging in foreign language where possible during Fourth of July events. The council also approved extending the U S employment service to all counties and to appoint a county council member to work with the federal program to allocate skilled labor during wartime.
In wartime France and America people debate bread color and nourishment. Citizens advocate American grains like oats rice corn barley and Irish American potatoes to deprive the Kaiser of support while James Ray and family return from visits in Ohio and Michigan. Sergeant Edward Thress from Camp Taylor Kentucky spends weekend with relatives in the area. Art Carter at Barron Field Everman Texas reports Army life and rapid promotion as Master Signal Electrician overseeing aircraft engine repair and shop work.
Fred J Hadler and wife near Newpoint hosted a progressive euchre for their son Walter Saturday. Monai Beck of Batesville won the ladies first prize and Fred Beck the gentlemen’s first prize. Fred Hadler donated refreshments auctioned by Mrs. Bert G Cheek of Miami for Red Cross. Dr Goyert bought them. Guests left after an enjoyable evening.
Edward and Mrs Smith of near Pierceville receive a war department telegram reporting their son Harry Smith killed in action in France on May 28 at age twenty three. He enlisted October 28 in Company F 28th Infantry at Cincinnati, trained at Columbus, served on the Mexican border, then sailed with Pershing’s detachment.
Aboriginal boards supervise institutions that house and employ Aborigines while providing elementary schooling for children. Missions host much of the work, but many natives are nomadic and only occasionally rely on boards for food and clothing.
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