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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
6
The interchurch world movement maps a hospital program calling for at least four incurable care hospitals in the United States to be run under church oversight.
An old advertisement urges Cascarets as a safe alternative to calomel and harsh laxatives. It claims quick relief from constipation biliousness indigestion gases and sick headache, noting the product works while you sleep and strengthens bowel muscles at low cost.
A homemaker reflects on laundry routines praising Red Cross Ball Blue for achieving spotless whites after a day of hard work. The casual tone centers on satisfaction with clean laundry and a trusted detergent.
The article describes removing red ink stains by spreading fresh mustard over the stain and letting it sit for about half an hour. After that, sponge off to remove all traces of ink.
Frank Comerford examines the word bolshevism and its wide usage after World War I. He recalls a young American major who declared “The war is over. I am a bolshevik” and explores the term as an epithet. The essay argues for understanding its real meaning beyond pejorative labels.
Roumanian oil wells remain largely inoperable due to Allied military actions during the German advance. Gen Falkenhayn's experts faced limited success in rebuilding dismantled wells, requiring long systematic work to restore prewar output. The Roumanian government reportedly concluded a convention with Austria to exchange petroleum for industrial products.
Evidence of German crimes is furnished by M Delannoy librarian of Louvain Henri Davignon secretary of the Belgian commission of inquiry Paul Lambotte director of the art galleries of Belgium and M Lamy secretary of the French academy The latter has made a most telling indictment of those responsible for acts of savagery.
The season presents a wide range of summer and spring wear with artistic color and form. Cape like wraps with large collars and long lines lead the collection, while sweater coats in silk jersey offer both sport and street appeal. A double breasted model uses gora cloth with a convertible collar, deep border, pockets, and silk tassel girdle.
The article notes gingham and cotton dresses rise in price comparable to prewar wool and silk, urging mothers and daughters to sew at home. It highlights simple yet neat designs, gingham hats, sunbonnets, and decorative touches like flat pearl buttons, bias cuts, and pique piping as seasonal style options.
The new negligee line showcases Chinese inspired designs with a plaited skirt and loose black satin jacket. A model recently displayed wore an exact replica of a Chinese costume with dull blue and green embroidery.
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