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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1920
Page
3
A 1920 Batesville note outlines debate on the Wilson Covenant and League of Nations, questioning American willingness for a mandate and calling for constitutional handling of public affairs. It criticizes administration waste and cites post office conditions as part of a broader critique.
The Gaiko Sho in Japan cites an alleged interview with King George V claiming President Wilson is a busybody who seeks global domination. The piece notes there may be more truth than fiction in the report.
The Republican National Convention will have 984 delegates. Before Tuesday's primaries six avowed candidates had 307 pledged delegates total: Wood 39 Johnson 7h Lowden 70 Harding 40 Prichard 19 Poindexter 14. None had reached 26 percent of pledged votes. if that ratio holds, a dark horse nominee could emerge.
Plans are set for the Republican State Convention at Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis on May 12 and 13, 1920. Senator James E. Watson will be temporary chairman and keynote speaker, with Senator Harry S. New as permanent chair. Will H. Hays and Governor Goodrich are invited to speak, district meetings occur at the State House, and nominations close the second day. Secretary F. E. Schortmeier predicts a record turnout and a strong campaign leading to Republican victories in November.
Market day in China presents quaint scenes for foreigners as goods are carried by wheelbarrow on foot on heads or slung along poles borne by two carriers in a vehicle scarce land.
A four stop watch designed for the interior of a closed car is wired to an instrument board clock to remind the chauffeur of an engagement.
A collection of editorials and letters critique Burleson weather control, mail delays, meat prices, railroad bailouts, and Wilson era policy. Voices from Burlington, Concord, Cheboygan, Minneapolis, Great Falls, Sullivan County, Poughkeepsie, Boise, Haverhill, Detroit, Carlton, Newburgh, Fort Wayne dispute presidents term limits, post office actions, and party alignment.
An American Magazine excerpt notes a dog rescuing a younger canine swept along by a river current. The older dog dives in retrieves the struggling mate and pushes him toward a safer downstream landing before resuming its own affairs.
The horn book, invented in 1450 and used through the eighteenth century, served as the staple elementary school text. A wooden slab with parchment displayed letters and syllables, sealed by a cow's horn to protect against moisture.
An investigation shows many English districts still practice touching wood as in past generations. In Scotland iron is believed to ward off evil with the fisherfolk avoiding the sight of a pie as a bad omen and touching iron.
The Muggietonians a sect founded by English tailor Muggleton in the seventeenth century endures. They teach that the place of hell will be this earth when sun moon and stars are extinguished and continue gatherings in London and Derbyshire.
Ruth helps her mother look after her baby brother and is told to listen outside the bedroom door. The mother asks why the baby cries and Ruth quips about him running his batteries down.
A lengthy list of property deeds shows transfers across multiple Indiana townships including Batesville Laughery Osgood Milan Napoleon and Versailles. Buyers include George J Smith Elizabeth Cook Henry Schrader Fred Clausheide and many others with prices ranging from 50 to 38 000 dollars.
In Ripley Circuit Court April Term 1920 The First National Bank as Administrator filed Final Settlement and will be examined May 12 1920 Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause Why account and vouchers should be approved Witness CHRIS H. KASSENDICK Clerk A B WYCOFF Attorney.
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