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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1917
Page
2
Batesville Indiana May 56 1918 briefing praises American soldiers in France and Flanders. It emphasizes willingness to fight endure sacrifice and hopes for honor upon return. The piece condemns those who refuse to support soldiers and promises lasting respect.
Death of Mrs. John W. Hancock is reported with burial planned at Crown Hill cemetery in Indianapolis after services at College Ave Baptist Church. Survivors include husband Edward J. Hancock and children Mrs. George Hirt and Mrs. Joseph Wirtz, plus three grandchildren and one sister, with services led by Rev. Webb.
The article argues that both parties will back the Administration in prosecuting the war while promising vigorous governance to win on the battlefields and to prepare for postwar trade competition. It notes the political fight will remain earnest, driven by the belief that changed government leadership is needed for victory and future strength.
The article notes Speaker Champ Clark came to Fort Wayne to urge voters to elect a congress that will back the president in wartime. It cites his opposition to conscription and describes his harsh critique of the law as tyranny, challenging critics who oppose the draft.
June 3 to 8 designated Rooster Week urges poultry raisers to sell or kill roosters to prevent egg spoilage and save feed. Indiana reports large annual losses from spoiled eggs that Rooster Week aims to prevent. Chas Crowell hosted guests Ed Zacharias and Laurel family. gatherings included Elmer Crowell William Crowell Arthur Kramer Raymond Bachus. Mrs Andrew Benz and son visited Shelbyville.
Mrs. George Shane visited relatives in Columbus Indiana on Tuesday evening. Mrs. George Wills spent Wednesday with relatives and friends at Newpoint. Used binders for sale by John Schmocker.
A distressed mother, Mrs Green, questions the value of vaccinations for her son Tommy. She cites prior illnesses including whooping cough, chicken pox, measles, and argues smallpox vaccination has not prevented such diseases.
European factories each week manufacture about 16 million pounds of artificial butter using coconut oil at a base.
The Food Administration appeals for every American to aid in a vast effort to feed the Allies and home front. It urges sharing scarce wheat, cutting meat and dairy intake, and conserving resources to ensure troops and workers are fed as the war demands. Lord Rhondda warns 75,060,000 bushels of wheat are needed for the next European harvest, with Britain tightening rations and France and Italy relying on American supplies.
An editorial urges farmers to support shipbuilding efforts to lower European freight costs and secure postwar markets. It notes Germanys plan to fund merchant ships to dominate future trade, while the United States pursues shipbuilding to counter German commercial aims and aid war needs.
A Tribune article extols printing and steady conduct as real value. It presents a moral view that a person guided by upright habits need not rethink or repeat decisions, stressing disciplined action.
Optimistic thought suggests reform should be gradual and cautious to stay useful and durable. The passage asserts strength comes from truth, not the reverse, citing Phillips Brooks. It also notes Malta’s white limestone architecture causing strong sun reflectance leading to tinted glasses among locals and visitors.
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