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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
3
Family and friends frequent August Marticke’s residence with multiple calls and Sunday gatherings. Henry Holle, Ed Schone, Fred Marticke and others visit on Sundays and weekdays, sharing games and social visits across several households including Schone, Bosse, Marticke, and Borchelt families.
In Ballstown last week a correction states Mrs. George Bessler is improving after a sore hand report. The item notes attendance at the Ladies Aid Society in Cross Roads and various visits and weekend travel by local residents and guests from Batesville Cincinnati Indianapolis Greensburg and Osgood.
New Pennington born to Omer Davis and wife on October 28 a ten pound boy. Walter King and family visited Roland Palmer. Elmer Davis and family at John Abplanalp's. A group including Ed Niemeyer and Logan Thackery called at Ambrose Hickman’s. Belter family visited William Westerfeld’s. Mrs. Hickman called on Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Alexander. Ben Hibbler and wife were Batesville visitors. Bertha Yager staying with Clara Davis. Parmer received a parrot. Rolland Parmer a dog from North Dakota via his brother Joseph. Abplanalp visit Monday to Omer Davis. L. P. Hart on business in New Point. Ralph Linville and wife, Mecca teachers, expect home Friday.
The remedy targets coughs colds croup and whooping cough and has expanded from a small start to broad sales across the United States and abroad. It is praised for ordinary merit and invites trials to prove its effectiveness.
It is demonstrated that sea weed after extraction by a specific process forms excellent food for horses and that the animals evidently enjoy it.
A quirky note contrasts wives and husbands, noting a housewife’s constant care versus a husband who remains distant. The fragment hints at domestic roles and sewing habits with a humorous tone.
Mrs C H Walker visited relatives in Greensburg with Elmer Siefert and family from Indianapolis. Mrs James Burton spent Monday in Greensburg. A ball game drew attendees from here. Ed Niemeyer and family visited Batesville Sunday. Teachers Institute held Saturday. Mrs George Gentry and daughters shopped in Greensburg. Several residents hosted visitors from Indianapolis and Anderson.
Farmers husk corn as fine weather persists. Superintendent Siebert directs pike repair crews. Dallas Hoyer visits from Indianapolis with Roger KraMer and Lester James. Virgil Wilson travels to Indianapolis to visit friends. John L. Shutter calls on Frank Wilson. Holden Schwier rents Kate Colson farm at Newpoint. Herman Cruser visits Frank Wilson and relatives Henry and Maggie Sitzman.
Washington reports an interview with Ohio Governor James M. Cox recalling the 1916 campaign with slogans praising the President for peace and Americanism. The piece critiques Cox as willing to use any catchphrase to win and says slogans could mislead the public.
Sioux City Journal notes Senator Harding addressed farmers nationwide at the Minnesota State Fair praising his agricultural plan and calling attention to the contrast with Governor Cox. The editorial lauds Harding's calm tone, constructive statesmanship, and comprehensive handling of national agricultural problems.
A Boston Transcript excerpt notes Helen returning from the seashore without a husband and her father’s fear she may bring home a man to support. The piece also discusses the Nicobars where coconuts serve as common exchange, with examples like a bar of matches worth 20 coconuts and needles priced in coconuts.
John visits his grandmother who runs a candy store. After a warning that too much candy will make him sick, he replies that his mother has pills to make him well.
A reflective note argues that few things are as dire as they appear and time reveals comfort in restraint. It emphasizes patience, perspective, and the calming effect of time on fears.
A list of payments to registered voters and county officials including allowances for A H Thie Roy A Salyers P E Shaw A H Dudley J S Wright H E Spann QO Lamb Fred F Lamb Laura G Hyatt Newton Hyatt estate and Newton County officers. Notable items include Co Assessor salary 275.00 house and jail supplies 30.91 Ind State Sanatorium 10.71 Centria States Construction 8764.43 and Sheriff Commissary 2.00.
A detailed ledger of court expenses and per diems for September and October terms, listing payments to jurors, bailiffs, officials, hotel meals, meal reimbursements, bridge repairs, registration staff, and various clerks and agents. Named individuals include Chris Kassendick, Thomas Harper, Mort Wycoff, Louis Alford, and many others with specific amounts. The record reflects a broad mix of routine court costs, pike repairs, regis voters, and pauper aid.
E. C. Timmermann Township Trustee states he will be at the First National Bank Building in Batesville on Tuesday of each week for all township business. Citizens are advised to call on that day to conduct official matters.
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