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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
4
The essay argues every merchant should advertise in the local newspaper to aid community prosperity. It cites a large mail order bureau that monitors weekly papers and rewards towns where merchants advertise consistently, noting increased local trade and reputation. Stand behind the hometown paper with steady ads and support.
A facsimile copy purchased by Columbia University Library includes four pages with two columns of news and extensive advertising. It notes Columbia College’s 1788 commencement with MA recipient Isobel Dbeantlitedgan and BA laureate Tyr Witt Clinton among the graduates.
A London Blighty joke notes that a gardener’s pride was offset by a neighbor's chickens winning first prize at a poultry show last summer. The quip preserves dry humor about garden competitions and rival admiration.
A 1920 report details the American YWCA backing a global women health program in China. Dr Ida Kahn and two other Chinese physicians will promote centers, baby care demonstrations, health lectures, and an educational drive funded by the US YWCA. The goal is a 3 million dollar worldwide service push.
Hen Dricks County Indiana suit to quiet title in real estate described as part of the west half of the southeast quarter of section 26 township 15 north range 1 east. Plaintiffs Johnson and Johnson seek judgment against Jane Patterson et al with unknown defendants. Defendants must appear by March 2, 1920. Court in Danville, Indiana.
Chinese women carried the YWCA campaign in Tientsin and raised the annual budget in ten days, surpassing the usual three week period. The finance committee set the required sum and the group posted a large surplus, signaling strong financial ability.
Walter S. Kellum sues William Jesup et al in Hendricks Circuit Court for quiet title to real estate. Complaint filed December 29, 1919 with affidavit showing defendants are nonresidents of Indiana. Case No 10401, January term 1920.
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