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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
3
Christopher G. Hazard argues that progress comes from acting on ambition and turning on the throttle of effort rather than merely signaling intent. He warns against complacency, urges timely action, and notes that opportunity favors those who seize it in the New Year.
Indiana Bell Telephone Company earnings fall short of interest needs on bonds held by American Telephone and Telegraph. W H Thompson, attorney for Indiana Bell, filed the matter with the Public Service Commission as part of the consolidated rate case.
A devotional survey outlines Christ centered topics from Luke including His mission to the world and teachings. It lists twelve lessons from birth to preparation for the crucifixion with summaries on miracles forgiveness love and mission work.
A dialogue between the Old Year and the New Year depicts nervous beginnings, encouragement, and a festive outlook. The Old Year guides the New Year toward strength and learning, describing a Beautiful Valley of Memories with houses, gardens, and flowers symbolizing past moments as people bid farewell and wish happiness for what lies ahead.
A Boston Herald excerpt by L. M. Little depicts New Year's Eve reflections on the old year’s passing. The speaker meets the old year on a hill as white birds symbolize kind deeds, while constellations and a falling gem evoke seraphic guidance. The poem likens the New Year to a voyage from Palos toward a mysterious new world.
The article notes that March 25 marked New Year in early medieval and Anglo-Saxon Europe. It mentions William the Conqueror ordering observance, and that England later aligned with the rest of Christendom by starting the year on January 1.
The record notes the 1582 adoption of the Gregorian calendar, Sweden restoring January around 1720, and England adopting it in 1751. It presents these dates as key milestones in calendar reform across regions.
Consolation and faith are mixed with love in a fragmentary reflection. The text references balm for wounds and life as more than a shadow, quoting Mazzini on life that never dies.
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