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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
4
Classified notice describes mail rates for Plainfield Indiana paper dated Thursday January 20 1921 with 31.50 per year in advance and monthly 15 cents for under a year, indicating subscription terms and mailing status.
A fragmentary reflection on cheerful talk versus gloom and the busy life. The piece contrasts robin color in country versus city papers and mocks evasive craft, noting men overwork and women’s ease in courtship, all in a lightly satirical cadence.
About one hundred thousand Russian refugees in Poland face destitution with women and children forming the majority. The European Relief Council raises 38 million dollars to aid starving Europeans with food, shelter, and medical care before winter.
The European Relief Council contributions for the European children's relief fund are exempt from taxation and may be deducted from income tax returns. The ruling was issued by the Internal Revenue Service in Washington.
Petty Officer George Porter writes from Batum of Near East Relief work along the Black Sea ports. He describes grass huts, disease, and harsh conditions as refugees beg for clothes and food while relief workers struggle to cope. The message urges continuing American aid.
Cleveland H. Dodge, NY banker and National City Bank director, declares that American philanthropy via Near East Relief saved Armenians from starvation. He cites official estimates that about one million would be alive today only due to relief and funds.
Notice is given to creditors heirs and legatees of John W. Martin deceased to appear in Hendricks Circuit Court Danville Indiana on February 15 1921 to show cause why the Final Settlement Accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Witness the Administrator Fred Harless January 10 1921
The Near East Relief reports 110 600 orphans and dependents under its care with 63 hospitals and 128 clinics aiding thousands more. Since its founding it has raised and disbursed over 41 million dollars in cash and more than 10 million in supplies, with 1000 relief workers sent to the Near East.
Feeding poultry for eggs requires duplicating summer conditions in winter. Use animal foods such as high grade meat scraps once bugs are gone after frost. Fresh green bones provide a top food. half an ounce per bird daily suffices. Skim milk is also very good.
Horace L. Dlanna attorney announces final settlement proceedings for the estate of Anna Vestal. Creditors heirs and beneficiaries must appear in person at the court in Panerile on the date stated to show cause why the proposed settlement should not be approved. administrator requests court confirmation of the estate and distribution of shares. The notice is dated January 18.
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