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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
3
Louise, recovering from fever, protests a small bedside meal claiming appetite excites her pulse. Mother hesitates, noting the pulse remains rapid and caution is advised despite Louise’s insistence.
A vintage advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a guaranteed laxative for children. It promises a quick cleanse of the liver and bowels, claiming a teasp oonful cures constipation and biliousness, with instructions printed on the bottle and a warning to ask for genuine California Fig Syrup.
Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge recalls a long talk in town with Cousin Jord Lopp. Mrs. Johnson wonders about his parents while he describes a sick dog he owns, a detail the speaker forgot to ask about.
A vintage advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue for spotless laundry. It claims no ugly streaks appear on fabrics and urges shoppers to buy at all grocers.
A reflective maxim notes that tolerating heartbreak in romance can prevent deeper sorrow in marriage, suggesting early romantic disappointment spares future commitment from harsher regrets.
A reflective line notes that highly organized people expect chances to arrive on a precise schedule, implying discipline shapes access to opportunity and success.
Mrs. Mary Holden of Indianapolis shares a testimonial praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. She says her daughter nearly died from a severe cold at sixteen but recovered after using the remedies, and she now recommends them to others.
In Dublin the Dail Eireann ratified the London pact establishing the Irish Free State as part of the British Empire. De Valera and allies rejected the decision, vowing to maintain the republic and possibly resist via noncooperation or active opposition, while debates over an alternative pact intensified.
The Washington arms conference nears completion with agreement on a ten year naval holiday among the five major powers. The final treaty reduces naval armaments and ends the costly shipbuilding race for a decade, easing tax burdens and advancing world peace, though it allows slight modifications from the American proposal.
Delegates from China and Japan resumed discussions over the Shantung issue but have not yet reached a substantive agreement. The sticking point remains China's payment for the Kiaochow Tsinanfu railway, with Japan insisting Chinese borrow funds from Japanese bankers, sustaining Japanese control of the line. It was hoped the matter would be settled early this week through the good offices of Hughes and Balfour.
A Far East delegation leaked copies of notes claiming a France Japan alliance to dominate Siberia and aid French interests in Russia to curb U S policy in the Far East. France and Japan deny the documents as fabrications while U S officials note possible official files and a possible Senate probe. A second document claims a Japan army pact with Semenoff era Russian officers to supply arms and support.
Rance and Briand lead talks with Lloyd George on Franco British ties and Germany Russia reconstruction. Briand backs Europe rebuilding with Belgium support, proposing a Franco British defensive alliance to curb submarines. US observer Harvey attends as nonvoting participant amid moratorium plans.
The death of Pennsylvania Senator Boies Penrose removes a key finance committee chair and conservative leader. If seniority governs, Senator McCumber of North Dakota would assume the post, while Senator Watson of Indiana would lead the conservative bloc. Governor Sproul declined a bid to fill Penrose's unexpired term.
President and Mrs Marting revived the New Year reception custom with public access and open house Monday. Among White House callers was Dr Karl Lang the newly arrived German chargé d affaires at the diplomatic breakfast.
Will Hays accepts the post as director general of the National Association of the Motion Picture Industry. The three year contract carries a salary of 150000 dollars annually. The association includes all motion picture producers as members.
The appropriations committee cut Haynes estimates by 750000 and recommended 9250000 for next year. The plan would hire about 800 more agents while rejecting Haynes request for 550000 to raise salaries to retain agents.
A young artist explains how a November birthday reminder kept her gift flow steady and urges not to skip birthdays. Ruth at Hunting Hill receives a single apple pie at table where Aunt Dorothea enforces elder precedence, pondering her aunt status.
A brief exchange shows Geraldine and Gerald discussing hearing a distant voice by telephone. The item reflects a New York Sun glimpse into social chatter about communication methods.
A life magazine quote captures a playful scene where a woman teases a partner about waiting as she emerges from a dressing room. He responds with a weary quip about time in marriage. The brief vignette offers a window into domestic humor of the era.
The line asserts that fears about danger often exceed reality and warns against overestimating an adversary. It emphasizes misperception in assessments of threat and invites caution in judging others' capabilities.
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