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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1922

Page

7

New Senate Rule Proposed To Curb Campaign Spending

Senator Pomerene of Ohio offers a proposed rule to the Senate to regulate nomination and election spending. The rule would require itemized accounts of money received and spent, and prohibits expenditures above state limits and over $10,000 per campaign. Wilful violation would bar a seat.

Pashington Senate Behneoe Newberry Pomerene Ohio Committee On Rules United States Supreme Court House

Senator Hitchcock Proposes Bank of Nations With US Majority

Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska introduces a bill to create a Bank of Nations with 2.4 billion dollars in capital. The United States would hold 1.3 billion, issuing currency against gold reserves to finance international trade. The plan outfits the bank to buy and sell exchanges, lend to exporters and importers, and issue bonds from participating nations.

Enator Hitchcock Nebraska Bank of Nations United States Senate United States Secretary of Treasury Treasury of

Pershing urges military policy to preserve 150000 Army

General Pershing told the House Military Affairs Committee that the regular army must not fall below 150000 enlisted men. He proposed a five member board to weed out inefficient officers and a total of 14000 officers with strict promotion to fill gaps. He also supported nine training camps and seven supplementary camps for guard and reserve mobilization.

Eneral F Pershing House Military Affairs Committee Devens Pershing Camp Bragg N. C Mississippi Camp Knox Bragg Congress

Blanton Revives Scandals Charge on Congressional Stocked Stationery

Blanton of Texas reemerges with old accusations against Congress detailing alleged misuse in the stationery room and related perks. He cites $375 per member for stationery, describes items like engraved knives, a leather poker set, ostrich leather accessories, and electric chafing dishes as examples of waste and excess.

Blanton Texas House Senate United States Washington Tom

Elisha Helping a Foreigner Lesson Summary

A devotional on Naaman the leper from Kings 5 portrays pride and prejudice as barriers to healing. A captive Israelite girl leads Naaman to the prophet Elisha, whose instruction to wash in the Jordan brings cleansing and acknowledgment of the God of Israel. Pride, preconceived ideas, and geographic bias are warned as hindrances to salvation.

Elisha Naaman Israel Daniel Joseph Christ Lil. Naaman God Jordan Esha Nanman Jehovah Damascus

Baptism of Jesus and the Holy Spirit

Luke 3 21 22 describes Jesus being baptized as heaven opens and the Spirit descends like a dove while a voice proclaims you are my beloved Son in you I am well pleased

Dove Jesus

Diamond Dyes Advertisement Claims Easy Home Dyeing

An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a simple kit that can dye and tint fabrics from draperies to sweaters without streaking or fading. It urges buyers to tell the druggist fabric content and promises perfect results even for first-time dyers, ending with a comment about trash money.

Cuticura Promises Relief for Sore Hands

An advertisement touts Cuticura as a multi use toilet preparation. Soak hands in hot Cuticura Soap suds dry and rub in Cuticura Ointment then remove excess. It claims benefits from using Soap Ointment and Talcum together for all toilet needs.

Women the light of the world says Ex change

A quotation extols women as the source of inspiration and cheerfulness and the force that sustains men, praising wives mothers and sisters for keeping hope alive during hard times. The note frames men as immature and dependent, while praising female influence.

Young man ad-libbed line at Southern university graduation

A young man addressing a Southern university graduation last year opened with a playful greeting to “Young ladies of 21,” while those aged twenty six in the backroom reportedly beamed, as reported by The Mugwump.

Southern University

Free homestead land in a Wyoming claim

Notice offers 649 acres of free homestead land in Wyoming. Interested parties should write DA VID E Weston at Box 1408 Casper WY for details and eligibility.

Wyoming David E, Weston Box Casper Wyro

What She Really Wanted

A fond father teases his daughter by hinting the fairies brought a gift for mother and daughter. He asks what she wants most, and the child loudly shouts guinea pigs, ending the moment with surprised laughter.

When a Man Defines In Justice He Tells How World Treats Him

A reflection on how individuals frame justice by their personal experiences. The quote suggests self-perception shapes views of fairness and social response.

One swallow doesn't make a spring football quip

A light humorous note contrasts small gains with broader change, implying a single instance does not prove larger trend. The line playfully signals cautious optimism about broader improvements in football or public mood.

Mirror Misread Sparks Unseen Portrait Row

A near sighted man and his wife visit a portrait exhibition. He blasts a painting as the ugliest he has seen while she reveals the work is actually a mirror. The moment turns, gently, into a light domestic misunderstanding.

India Nations of Farmers

The article notes India has a vast farming population with nearly 200 million people engaged in tilling the soil or dependent on farmers for their livelihoods.

India

The Unrighteous Proverbs Referred to in Romans Quote

A biblical verse from Romans 3 17 18 notes there is no fear of God before their eyes. The line highlights the proverb like statement on human conduct and moral failing.

God

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