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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
3
A verse describing the old year’s passing in winter with mournful imagery. It contrasts a desolate old year with holly and stars and a new year arriving with bells and cheer. Poem attributed to T. Sudduth in N. World.
A historical roundup recalls New Year kissing rituals and abuses in England. It notes the mayoral figure interpreting the custom toward market women, then recounts Oxfordshire tenants paying a drink fine to the crowd, a man kissing the pump, and pubs exchanging ale for a kiss with riots and playful schemes across London establishments.
The article recalls ancient New Year kissing rites across Europe. Legends describe kissing church doors at midnight for luck, with variants in Lancashire parish churches Wensleydale and Basque practices in the Pyrenees. Some traditions involved kissing bells and gravestones, while others warned of earthier omens.
Iris sends a playful New Year message to friends. She wishes great joy for dear friends and ten months of happiness for others who share her legs, while hoping nonbelievers have good luck till fall.
The Edmonds resolution to extend 50 days for paying December 15 income taxes was withdrawn after Treasury reports warned of adverse effects on revenue. Samuel Gompers urged passage of the Francis resolution granting amnesty to political prisoners convicted under the espionage act. Senator Mark Smith of Arizona is to join the international joint commission on Canadian boundaries. Fordney tariff bill gains right of way as calendar business is suspended.
C H Markham president of Illinois Central spoke at the Midday Luncheon Club urging a sympathetic public view of railways. He warned continued criticism could lead to disaster and noted coal shortages from strikes. He predicted a 1921 business revival will raise demand on railways requiring public cooperation.
General Caviglia issues a ultimatum to Gabriele D Annunzio demanding evacuation of Arbe and Veglia, release of Italian war materiel in Fiume, and disbanding of D Annunzio forces. D Annunzio rejects the Rapallo treaty and vows to resist its enforcement. Regency reportedly resolves to oppose the treaty to the uttermost.
The legal fight to save the lives of Alson B. Cole and Allen V. Grammer ended when both men were put to death in the electric chair. Grammer was pronounced dead at 3 22 p m.
Wilmington Delaware December 22 William Bush secretary and treasurer of the Wilmington Savings Fund society was sentenced to eight years in the county workhouse after pleading guilty to stealing securities valued at two hundred thousand dollars from the institution.
In Philadelphia 200000 textile workers face wage cuts from 10 to 20 percent as notices in Turkish toweling mills and rug manufacturers indicate reductions starting January 1. Hosiery and yarn spun workers also see steep reductions amid widespread union negotiations.
Brussels December 22 progress at the second financial conference has allies optimistic that by Thursday’s adjournment for Christmas minor German concessions will have faded. Delegates expect a fair estimate of concessions needed to make Germany capable of paying reparations. Both sides remain conciliatory and the January 10 reconvening date is viewed as hopeful.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved permanent consolidation of Adams Express American Wells Fargo and Southern Express into the American Railway Express company. The commission stated the public would be best served by a single company providing uniform rates across all lines.
John F. Nugent of Boise Idaho is nominated by President Wilson to join the federal trade commission. The senate confirms the nomination immediately. Nugent's senatorial term expires March 3.
Twenty one thousand three hundred forty nine Indiana 4 H members built crops with a total value of 441867 and earned profits of 218411 during the year. Of 26869 enrolled 80 percent finished the program. 176 clubs operated across nearly every county.
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