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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
3
The Hindenburg line is slowly but surely crumbling beneath the terrible pounding it is receiving at the hands of Hague and Neville as described in an advance advertising Batesian application.
In Ripley County the townships are urged to follow Batesville in raising funds for the YMCA. The call to action declares that Batesville has done its part and asks others to contribute likewise.
A reflection on the Russian people's victory over autocratic rule and warns that many lack direction in using freedom, risking a dishonorable peace with their worst enemy.
The piece laments lawmakers focusing on political theater over passing bills for national welfare. It criticizes senators and representatives for grandstanding instead of serving the nation, urging patriots to demand real work and end self serving speeches.
An official from the defense board contends a newly invented device will neutralize submarines and make submarine warfare costly and unlikely. If genuine it could also hasten the destruction of the German fleet and bases, potentially ending the war.
Postmaster Nicholas Voz announces new village delivery rules effective June 1. Each household must provide a private mail receptacle, names of all residents to receive mail, and use fourteen public collection boxes for letters, newspapers, and packages. Carriers will not collect postage.
W J Schultz is named to drive the Batesville Board of Trade effort as more firms and businessmen join after initial outreach. The initiative aims to boost the town’s welfare with several local attendees already signed on, while others pledge future support.
The Commissioners Court awarded two bridge repair contracts in Ross and Dillshoro and Versailles pike work to Henry Harmon for 1296 dollars. Other actions include liquor license renewal for Lewis Wagner of Osgood and a bid-based Wm. Otte pike project awarded to O.W. Pewee for 9063 dollars. The board set precinct counts and appointed a superintendent and reviewed township redistricting for new voting precincts.
A large Batesville high school group of forty or more juniors and seniors enjoyed a day at McCoy's Park. Chaperoned by Profs. Dunkin and Wood and Miss Rummel, the group picnicked and danced, with boats and wooded hillsides providing recreation.
Doe Wittenberg, Wm Holtel, and Joe Gehring left Oldenburg Saturday evening for Jeffersonville to spend Sunday.
Oan Kompart and his wife attended the funeral in Indianapolis on Monday for Pred Hlackstein, age 66, who died of paralysis. The service followed his sister in law’s burial Saturday evening.
Miss Helen Strunk of Cinckvati spent Saturday evening and Sunday with Mr. Koebbe and family, sharing time with their household over the weekend.
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