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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1920

Page

3

Congress Hears Wilson Message and Call for Just Laws

President Wilson urged Congress to reform tax laws and create a workable budget system. He backed Philippine independence, Armenia relief, and tighter cold storage and licensing of interstate corporations. He stressed economy in spending and urged specific appropriations and debt retirement strategies.

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President's Message Highlights Faith Duty and Reform

The guiding spirit calls for faith that right makes might and doing duty. The nation should economy in government, tax relief, and debt reduction. It urges support for wounded veterans, aid to infant industries, tax simplification, and a loan to Armenia. It also recommends Philippine independence after shown self governance.

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Indiana Corn King Crowned At Grain Show

C I Troyer of La Yontain Indiana won the 1920 corn king title at the grain and hay show linked to the International Live Stock exposition. He swept ten ears of Johnson county white corn from a 17 acre field yielding 109 bushels per acre.

Chicago C. I. Troyer la Yontain Ind Johnson County Troyer Petersburg Pike County Indianapolis Indiana House of Representatives Clinton H. Givan Marion County Jacob D. Miltenberger Muncie John F. McClure Anderson Indiana Public Service Commission Lafayette Purdue University Ill Walter Biggar Scotland E. H. Taylor Frankfort J. C. Andrews West Point Scipio Special Coal and Food Commission Warren T. McCray Indiana Black Diamond McCray Franklin George T. Shuck Hopewell Parmers Trust Company Shuck Franklin Banks Evansville J.S. Johnson Southwestern Indiana Teachers’ Association Robert E. Eckert Jasper Fort Wayne Laporte Katherine Spore Laporte County Alfred H. Kimble Spore Kimble Huntington Clifton Highland Lake County Indiana Free-Employment Commission Fred Kleinsmith W'Olers J. M. Ballard Marion Frank P. Fox Smith Brothers Medaryville Shadeland Stock Farm Farmer-Labor Prohibitionists Madge Patton Stephens Culla J. Wayhinger United States Francis J. Dillon Farmer-Labor Party John Alldredge Madison Henry Tipton Valparaiso Porter County State Association Commission Hammond Steel Calumet Region Leonard Construction Company Indiana Oil Company Fair Association Charles H. Method Goshen West Lafayette Federal Board of Vocational Education Madison County Council Board of Commissioners Wayne Knitting Mills Bloomington

Invitation to the Dance in Taffeta Silk Frocks Adorn Shop Display

A vivid display showcases taffeta silk party dresses in apricot pink and apple green. Features include chiffon overdresses, scalloped edges, lace chemisette, and floral and marine motif accents with full skirts and draped bodices.

Spring Blouse Styles Favor Georgette and Batistes

The article notes georgette crepe remains a favorite while fine batiste gains ground for blouses. It highlights lace and tuck embellishments, various embroidered motifs, peplums, velvet ribbon belts, and long sleeves with flares, predicting shops will display numerous spring-ready designs.

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