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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
2
Batesville Indiana May 20 1920 discussion cites President Wilson as obstructionist and party breaker. Taft Knox and Bryan criticize Wilsons approach urging adherence to democracy while arguing the majority now rests with the President amid Mexican violence and peace debates.
The House moves to strengthen the War Risk Insurance Act amid complaints of mismanagement and incompetence. Former Senator James Hamilton Lewis spoke at the Illinois Democratic state convention and did not mention the League of Nations while signaling a desire for the vice presidency, prompting questions about administration approval after his display.
The Tulsa World accuses former Treasury Secretary William G. McAdoo of being a disingenuous presidential candidate. It notes his repeated denial yet claims he still acts as if seeking the office, likening it to raising a lightning rod amid a paper shortage era.
President Wilson shows little sign of pressing for ratification of the league covenant as written. He fears repudiation by his own party at the national convention and the unpopularity of his administration becoming a lasting historical mark.
In the Senate Capper condemns a leading Washington baker for excessive profits while bread prices rise from 8 to 10 cents. He questions Attorney General Palmer’s vigor in acting against profiteering affecting thousands of government workers.
The Indiana Republican slate led by James E. Watson for Senate and Warren T. McCray for Governor is praised as strong with a clear platform. The piece argues public servants should heed constituents, not act solely on personal judgment, contrasting with Vice President Marshall’s views.
The White House telegram to Democrats on May 9 cemented opposition to compromise Lodge reservations, crippling Democratic chances to gain a Senate majority. Many sitting Democrats voting for Lodge measures face re election while pledging to oppose the President. The piece notes several named senators and asserts a two thirds Senate vote for the program is unlikely.
A local sports note describes a devoted fan who backs the home team through thick and thin, sticking with the squad to the end while others depart, and loses his regular money when the home team drops a game.
Reverend and Mrs. Barthelmas receive silver and a celebratory angel food cake with twenty five candles as St. Mark's Church marks twenty five years of ministry. The service includes messages of gratitude and a consecrated lunch by the Ladies Aid.
The rise in newsprint use over twenty years outpaced population growth by 200 percent while the population grew 70 percent. Newspapers consume 22 percent of U.S. paper, with average daily circulation about 27 million copies. Seventy papers print 100,000+ copies. last year newsprint production reached 2,183,000 tons. if single sheets, could cover 10,000,000 acres, twice Massachusetts.
A brief essay traces the apron from aristocratic and royal use to modern labor worn by working women. It notes a curious decapitation in the word and explains how the original form "an apron" lost the n to the wrong letter, while "an ekename" became "a nickname."
The quote outlines patience as a key trait of character rooted in self control and foresight. It argues that time rewards those who wait and that patience reflects intelligent judgment according to Humphrey J. Deamond.
A referee filed a complaint alleging he was assaulted by several spectators at a football match on club grounds. The incident drew sympathy but raised concerns the sport’s sporting element could be harmed, with Punch London noting unease at undermining football’s national game.
At birth the baby giraffe stands six feet tall from hoof to head, marking a striking early height.
Sunday School at 9:00 a m teaches The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit. No morning sermon as pastor visits Spades congregation. Luther League 6:45 p m topic The City of God. Evening sermon 7:30 p m Why Have We Not Pentecostal Times. Thursday 7:30 catechetical lectures for adults and Saturday 1:30 catechetical instructions for children. European relief report incomplete. funds from Spades church total 100 dollars. Welcome to all services. J Barthelmas Pastor.
Wesley Chapel offers Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30 Napoleon hosts New Pennington services Sunday at 1 45 and 2 46 Batesville lists Sunday School 9 30 class 10 30 Junior League 1 30 Epworth League 6 45 and preaching 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 Mrs James Meade leader The Standard Bearers meet May 22 at 2 00 pm at Mrs W F Kile home Ladies Aid meets at 2 30 Friday at Mrs Emmett Mann home Revival at New Pennington cancels Salem preaching The Rev W F Crane pastor.
The First M E Church announces interior work by G H Schanbacher starting Thursday. Morning worship at 10 40 will be in City Hall with no evening service unless delays in freight cause a return to the church. Bible School at 9 30 and confirmations at 10 30. Junior and Senior Choirs meet Thursday night. Lawrenceville and Pennington services scheduled. Christian Workers meet Thursday at Mrs Mestemacher's home.
St John s Church offers a German Pentecost service and Lord s Supper at 10 15 a m Luther League at 1 30 p m English service at 7 15 p m The Ladies Society meets Thursday May 27 with hostesses Mrs Margaret Steinforth Mrs Gabriel Schorr Mrs Ed Schorr Mrs John Schorr and Mrs Ella Schein Trustees meet Thursday May 27 at 7 30 p m Pastor C Held
The article notes Serbia leads in longevity with one centenarian per 2,600 people, followed by Ireland at 1 per 8,180 and Spain at 1 per 43,900. England Scotland and Wales average 1 per 177,000, France 1 per 180,750, and Switzerland none apparent.
In the Philippine islands wives join husbands in business, handling finances, paying workers, and supervising operations while men manage labor. They share many duties and equality in most matters except voting.
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