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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
4
A 1920 line notes prices and dates while offering moral quips on money, temperance, and self restraint. It hints at social attitudes toward intemperance and probability of political consequences, ending with a vague question about votes.
Representative Kahn of California argued that if Japanese leaders truly desired war with the United States they would be the ones to provoke it, not Americans. The remark reflects tense wartime rhetoric as lawmakers discuss the issue. Harry Lauder is quoted noting work as a cure for sorrow.
Fragmentary quotation argues no recognized conflict of interest among participants in industry. It suggests destruction of one leads to ruin of the other and that suspicion or rebellion of one is unavoidable.
The speaker emphasizes labor management and capital unity through understanding the human element. He cites the need for wage earners and employers to grasp each other’s aspirations and obligations, arguing that economic justice underpins social justice and national happiness.
Horace L. Hanna announces the appointment by the Hendricks County Circuit Court of Indiana as Administrator of the estate of Celia Simmons, deceased. The estate is believed solvent. Alva C. Harvey, Administrator, dated December 14, 1920.
Horace L E Hanna attorney announces final settlement of the estate of Richard S Ashton. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear in Hendricks Circuit Court Danville Indiana January 3 1921 to show cause why accounts should not be approved and heirs must prove heirship to receive distributive shares.
A note lists Christmas trees for sale at Mrs Otis Kirtley home and highlights records by Bert Williams Nora Bayes Van and Schenck Cel Stellar and other artists played on Columbia or Brunswick at Symons Store. Holiday teas and visitors include Mrs Dallas Stone of Detroit visiting Dr A P W Bridges Indianapolis and friends.
The piece links Christmas pastimes like snap dragon to heathen rites and Druids. It notes lights extinguished during the game and ancient worship in dark temples where burning spirits were cast into a flame and sacred objects retrieved, describing solemnities in ritual context.
The excerpt traces how the Christmas season has shortened over centuries from All Saints Eve October 31 to Candlemass day February 2, noting English practice from Christmas Eve to Twelfth Night January 6 and US usage from Christmas Eve to Christmas night. It mentions Advent antiphon O Sapientia as a calendar reference.
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