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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
2
A caustic column mocks Democratic rhetoric and alleged lies by Governor Cox and allies. It ridicules claims of sinister interests in New Jersey liquor circles and attacks the Wilson League’s effectiveness. The piece cites Roosevelt, a Senate oligarchy, and warnings of mismanaged U.S. policy amid a fragmented party.
Chairman Hays is called a liar by Candidate Cox as the Democratic ticket highlights a running mate's rhetoric. Chairman White defended spending 150000 to distribute a magazine story titled Uncle Sam of Freedom Ridge, signaling belief in fiction as a political instrument.
Editorial excerpts critique Governor Cox as a partisan politician who dodges oath and evidence while contrasting his stance with Harding and Wilson. The pieces accuse Cox of political manipulation, warn of Mexican bandit headlines, and cite Democratic factions, Murphy and Taggart, and figures like McAdoo and Lodge.
A short humorous note from the Boston Transcript remarks that some men are consistently predictable as phonographs, always producing the same records every day.
A tribute to a busy booster known as the Life of the Town. The piece calls him indispensable for raising funds and supporting the Old Borough, praising his energy and public-spirited work.
A Troy Times opinion piece mocks Mr. Cox as a detector of a grand conspiracy to buy Democratic voters for Harding. It cites inflated and later reduced slush fund figures from $15 million to $8 million and notes the Republican treasury’s modest $1 million. The column ridicules campaign charges and warns of misleading “quotas” while lampooning Cox’s calls for campaign issues like the League of Nations.
The Sunman Street Fair and Carnival of 1920 drew crowds despite a mid day rain shower. A dance at Big Four Hall ended the event with Brookville Jazz Band performances and a prize for best waltzers Morris Robinson and wife. Carnival aims focused on boosting Sunman, fostering community life and neighborly cooperation.
The Street Fair Committee awarded cash and goods across many categories. Winners include Thomas Ward for Best decorated automobile with 15 dollars, Clyde Reed for Most comical vehicle, Geo Pulskamp for Best team Draft Horses, Jacob Berg for Best Span Mules, and Henry Clemens for Tug-of-War prize. Various local merchants and residents supplied prizes including apples, tomatoes, eggs, a washing machine, and a pork of crops, with multiple first and second place awards and special contests.
The Salt monopoly in Austria crippled salt industries for 146 years. Galicia mines supplied about 100000 tons yearly, Wieliczka 24000 tons, Bochnia 17000 tons. In 1772 Poland had around 100 other salt mines under the monopoly's influence.
Instructions suggest saving old mats and car carpets to cover mats and make a padded surface for standing while ironing. A pad placed at the bottom of cellar stairs can be used to wipe shoes, keeping steps cleaner and reducing labor.
Dry farming is a scientific method of cultivating land with limited rainfall. It relies on soil fertility and moisture managed through deep cultivation, crop rotation, and plowing in green crops rather than irrigation.
Engineers plan for a dead load near one hundred pounds per square foot when designing structures meant to withstand crowd-induced stresses.
Ports mouth session praised bishop Henderson for high order work and announced preacher assignments for the new year. Batesville church retains old pastor as new year begins. Forty six new members added. emphasis on attendance and church activities including Sunday School and Epworth League. Pastor Schreiber announces morning theme The Incorruptible Crown and evening The Lost Vision. Service at Lawrenceville scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Sunday School remains 9:00 a.m. with two week pastor vacation. No sermon until Oct 3 at 7:30 p.m. Luther League meets Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m. Social at Miss Clara Hubert's Friday. Sept 19 sermon at Spades 10:35 a.m. instead of 10:00 a.m. Sept 26 2:00 p.m. sermon at Peppertown by Rev. D P Heltzel. Welcome to all. J Barthelmas, Pastor.
Bible School at 9 30 Morning Worship at 10 30 Evening Worship at 7 30 Luther League at 6 45 All are invited to attend any service Pastor D P HELTZEL oversees the congregation.
St John’s Church hosts an English service at 10:00 a.m. for Harvest Home Festival and Communion. Luther League meets at 7:00 p.m. Pastor C Held leads the congregation.
The star Spica shines with a blue tint and lies far to the right of Mars. Its light takes about 325 years to reach Earth, meaning we see it as it was late in Queen Elizabeth I’s era.
A Bulletin note states Florida is the flattest state with its highest point measured at 82 feet above sea level. The fact is presented as a trivia highlight about geographic relief in Florida.
The phrase stand pat originates from poker and means to play the original hand without drawing. Mark Hanna first used it in 1902 as political slang to describe Republican leaders handling the tariff question without change.
The term Canuck is traced to North American Indian roots from Canuck-er or Kapnuck. Johnny Canuck likely arose from associating Canuck with Johnny to signify Canadians as sons of Joho Bull.
A man, whom the writer knew briefly, visits to say goodbye before a long trip. The scene recalls crepe hung by the narrator’s young brother on the furniture as a sign of mourning.
A young boy found on top of the kitchen cabinet with a toy in hand says he is placing it there so he cannot reach it. The incident follows the baby being put to bed and illustrates a preschooler’s clever mischief.
The Suez canal opened in 1869 and runs 90 miles, while the Panama canal measures 50.5 miles. Construction costs were about 100 million dollars for Suez and nearly four times that for Panama.
The Boston Transcript quips that true harmony in married life will not arrive until both baby and parents grow sleepy together, reflecting a lighthearted take on family routines and domestic rhythm.
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