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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
4
Editorial argues the league of nations shows impotence as Britain France and Japan mobilize fleets near Piraeus after King Constantine’s return. It cites Article 12 demanding arbitration and notes no move toward three month delay, exposing the league’s inability to prevent war.
Four days after the election the New York World published a supporter’s question about Republican plans. It asks how they would wield government powers amid falling prices, wages, revenues, and high interest rates affecting markets at home.
The piece argues the country faced deep economic woes before the election with falling wages and prices and higher interest rates. It contends the Republican take over will be difficult, requiring high order statesmanship to rescue the U.S. from eight years of Democratic rule.
Congressman Andrew J. Volstead of Minnesota denies plans to amend the prohibition enforcement act. He says no demand from enforcement officers exists and sees no reason for changes. He notes Judiciary Committee chair may act on Green’s bill to concentrate bonded liquor stocks in fewer warehouses for tighter supervision.
Senator James E. Watson acting chairman of the Finance Committee says little legislation will pass this session aside from annual supply bills. The committee will consider an amendment to the excess profits tax administrative features, with Watson conferring with House Ways and Means Chairman Fordney to push prompt action.
Alva C. Harvey named administrator of Celia Simmons estate in Hendricks County Indiana by the Circuit Court. The estate is reported to be solvent. Document dated December 14, 1920.
Dinner guests visit families across Cartersburg Plainfield and Indianapolis with the Harrison Winstead Edwards Baylis Brieger Clark and Shreve households hosting and neighbors sharing Sunday meals The Economics Class plans a meeting with Mrs Pearl McCormick next Tuesday afternoon and local residents entertain guests from Ben Davis Plainfield and Shelbyville with various family gatherings noted.
Mrs Emline Haworth returned last week from an extended visit with friends at Greencastle. Mrs A E Bauman visited Indianapolis part of the past week. Miss Helen Mills at Greencastle will spend Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Mills. Mr and Mrs B F Parsons of Danville called on relatives Sunday. Mrs Fred Price and children of Elmwood visited Mrs Wm Price Sunday. Mrs John Lux returned from the Mooresville Sanatorium after spending three weeks there for treatment. Mr and Mrs Emory Albertson Whittier California and Mr and Mrs C M Hobbs and daughter Carrie of Plainfield called on Mr and Mrs George W Mann Monday afternoon.
The annual election of officers and the Sunday school gathering were held Sunday. Oscar McConnahan and family, Jessie Evans and family of Pittsbor, and Sam Edmonson and family were guests of W. P. Martin and family.
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