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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
4
The Tribune page lists subscription options for Donald McCallum, editor, offering one copy for one year with postage paid and one copy for six months with postage paid.
Observers compare tariffs to a rain coat that can be shed when conditions improve. The note recalls last Friday marking Dewey's anniversary in Manila Bay and hints at a future Philippine holiday tied to that victory.
The article notes late frosts have reportedly killed all the fruit this season but contends residents still expect to enjoy fresh fruit in its proper season.
The display of joy by Pope, people, and visiting rulers William II and Edward VII in Rome raises questions about whether the scenes reflect genuine affection or a calculated diplomatic performance possibly veiling ulterior aims.
The President is greeted with generous and courteous treatment in Republican and Democratic states and cities alike, reflecting his popularity and the respect people hold for the national executive.
The passage portrays Lieutenant General Miles as an example of veterans who have exhausted options turning to the Democratic presidential nomination. It suggests a broader pattern of seeking power when other careers are unavailable.
The Treasury circular for the month ending May 1 1903 reports total money in the United States 2 679 340 932 in the U S Treasury 304 987 212 in circulation 2 374 353 720 estimated population 80 257 000 and per capita circulation 29.58 dollars.
A critical report cites back drivers hotels saloons and others as robbing guests at dedicatory ceremonies in St. Louis. The commentary highlights rampant theft for cash, inflation and disrespect for the event, with D Francis lamenting the reputational damage and revenue loss to the fair.
A 1910s style ad compares child growth to "young plants" and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for weakness. It claims the product feeds and strengthens children, offering a free sample and listing Scott & Bowne as chemists with a price of 10c and $1.00 at druggists.
A piece on medical advertising extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy, claiming its broad curing power and offering samples. The same column reports prominent labor figures in Chicago exploring a local arbitration council as a branch of the National Civic Federation, with Marcus A Hanna and John Mitchell urging conciliation and talks between labor and capital.
The text laments thieves in the town who rob residents and condemns Fran cis for bringing people into danger. It asserts a Post Office Department reorganization is forthcoming and that the President orders a thorough investigation with all guilty parties to be discharged.
The large timber need for railway ties underscores forest preservation. Each mile of the 256000 miles of railroad requires about 00 ties yearly. It takes 50 years to grow a tree that yields three ties and about 25 acres furnish 400 ties.
President Roosvelt extends civil service classification to curb spoils. The Bureau of Forestry cites the United States forest area at 700 million acres and says with intelligent care it could yield ten times its current timber potential.
The proposed six year redistricting law lists Senator and Representative groupings by county pairs and trios across Indiana. Notable pairs include Lake with St Joseph, Elkhart with Lagrange, and Marion with multiple partners, reflecting the new apportionment for both chambers.
Greenville student at law H P Burbage says a four to five year cough vanished after two bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He details a remarkable change and permanent cure praised in an ad. Also notes rising US commerce and Postoffice scandal mentions.
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