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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1921
Page
2
News of the Week summarizes leaders and events including John I Gilman obituary in Boston, Harding administration picks Hughes for Secretary of State and Daugherty for Attorney General, New York blizzard deaths, immigration limits passed by Senate, and other political, economic, and crime notes across the United States and abroad.
Viereck faction attacks Hyphenates while President elect gears cabinet. Senate backs emergency tariff bill. Wood tipped for Philippines governor general. Fletcher for Japan ambassador. Debs released urged. immigration note. Railway labor board urged to seek negotiated settlements to avert crisis.
The effort to impeach U S Judge Kenesaw M Landis of Chicago comes from Rep Benjamin Welts of Ohio who seeks removal for brandishing the office as supreme arbiter of organized baseball. Attorney General Palmer says no offense occurred. Senator N J Dial of South Carolina also assailed Landis over remarks about bank directors and pay for a clerk handling large sums.
The emergency tariff bill aimed at farmer relief passed the Senate on Wednesday but with extensive amendments. Senate and House conferees face a difficult task completing the measure for the President, though the effort may ultimately be wasted.
The dreaded typhus disease is said to have entered the United States via the port of New York from infected European regions. Officials report several deaths and are enforcing strict immigrant inspections to curb the spread.
Police in Paris Madrid and Milan disclose a vast conspiracy to overthrow France Spain and Tinly with a May 1 revolution date. Berlin supplied funds via an American organization with Paris Berlin and Vienna branches. Soviets said to be organized to seize banks railways and civil services. In Britain Lloyd George faces a tough Commons fight with the Cecil brothers aiding the opposition as questions on Ireland surface and Sinn Fein authority weakens.
A Bend Indiana reader endorses Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription after helping a severely ill sister aged 16 regain movement. She credits the medicine with curing her sister who had been given up by doctors. The testimonial emphasizes dramatic recovery following treatment.
An advertisement touts the 20th Century 390 Day Kidney Treatment claiming a complete cure for Brights disease diabetes and urinary troubles. It urges early use at first symptoms and offers home delivery from The Whitewell Chemical Company of Almons Pa for $2.00 with mail charges paid.
A twelve year old writes to Collier's Weekly arguing that children rarely cause panics and that nerves and excitable women are at fault, reflecting a provocative stance in the public conversation on panic and public fear.
Instant relief for blocked nostrils from catarrh or cold. A small bottle from your druggist promises quick breathing as the cream penetrates nose passages and soothes inflamed membranes. Fragrance and antiseptic action labeled to provide relief tonight.
A lighthearted line notes love keeps the world spinning while marriage provides a steadier, more stable rhythm. The quip contrasts romance with practical partnership in a witty, era-appropriate tone.
A Mrs John Hill says at age eighty she suffered sour stomach since grip. Eatonic eased indigestion and heartburn after a week. Eatonice relieves acidity and gases causing stomach distress. If other remedies fail, Eatonic may help. Big box priced modestly with druggist guarantee.
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