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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
3
In a May 16 1918 Batesville Indiana issue the editorial argues Americans waste food and should eat more potatoes. It cites that Ireland has ten times as many centenarians as England and contrasts Irish reliance on potatoes with English wheat bread.
The Non-Partisan League president testifies to the Senate Military Affairs Committee claiming a membership near 200000 and annual dues of 5. Weeks asks about Liberty Bonds. Townley admits subscribing only 600.
Indianapolis Star notes the Senate military committee should lead an independent inquiry into the air plane scandal. It argues the attorney general and the army cannot police themselves and warns against manipulation by administration interests. The letter from Corp. H. A. Hawking in France is cited as context for public concern and communication.
St Louis Church will host a benefit musical at St Clair's hall on Monday evening May 27. Proceeds will go to the local American Red Cross chapter. The St Louis Congregation features many skilled musicians and promises an excellent program for an enjoyable evening of entertainment and support for a worthy cause.
Weather disrupts the second City Hall registration with only 35 women registering. Harvey Behlmer and Harvey Wanning depart for Camp Taylor for Officers’ Training Camp, secured through Purdue ties. eight students and seventeen alumni from Purdue earned appointments among Batesville applicants.
Public notice announces a free Lyric Theatre screening for school children in the afternoon and adults with prior admission in the evening on May 24. The feature The Star Spangled Banner, a Marine Corps life story, is billed as the main draw to redeem a previous disappointing event. Sophia Nickel chairs the effort with Rev Langendorff and area locals supporting the plan.
A cryptic note mentions SN GEADUS Tresew Astron V-Pre LA and titled MS Cashier AGMA WRIZLES Assistant Cashier. The fragment reflects a ledger style record with names and roles, implying a bank or financial office context.
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