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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1921

Page

7

Quaker Minister Credits Tanlac for Restored Health

Rev. Parker Moon, a longtime Quaker minister in Southwest Missouri, credits Tanlac with a full health recovery after five years of nervous indigestion headaches and sleep loss. He reports improved appetite sleep and reduced stomach trouble and urges others to try Tanlac as a system builder. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists everywhere.

Missouri Parker Moon Society of Friends Quakers Parker Tanlac Texas Taniac

Stomach on Strike 20 Years Batonic Settled It

An advertisement claims Eatonice tablets cure long standing stomach trouble by addressing acidity and gas. It quotes C. W. Burton praising Batonic and asserts relief from sourness belching indigestion and repeated meals after use. A big box is inexpensive with a druggist guarantee.

Batonic Eatonic C. W. Burton

The Likeness

A prienuty doctor drawing skin from society queens prompts a quip about a church sexton. The exchange questions the similarity as one replies I cannot see the likeness. Another viewer adds isn’t he peeling the belles.

The Night Before Christmas Parody at Home

A humorous scene unfolds in a household as Lily the cook plans a 10 am holiday surprise while Uncle Horace discovers a holly sprig in the sheet. The boys plot sabotage after opening gifts, Maybelle redistributes Dad’s old presents, and a frazzled mother aims for the red ball atop the tree as Father juggles bills and a sickly punchy cat lingers.

Lily Uncle Horace Maybelle Mother Father Florence

The Writer and the Reader Quintilian Quote

A quotation from Quintilian emphasizes that authors should ensure readers understand the message regardless of the reader's willingness or ability. It urges writers to prioritize clarity and necessity of understanding over reader consent.

Quintilian

Diamond that scratches every other stone says Bartol

A quoted aphorism notes a diamond character that outlasts or outshines other stones. The statement attributes the virtue to a person named Bartol and frames the idea as a concise moral remark.

Bartol

Lesson for January 30 The King's Official Presentation

Biblical study outlines Jesus entrance as king in Matthew 21 with verses on preparation and fulfillment of prophecy. It links disciples obedience to prophetic acts and contrasts acceptance with rejection, using parables of the barren fig tree and vineyard to critique Israel and its leaders.

Zechariah Christ Jesus Jerusalem Israel God Jesus Christ

They That Deny God Diminish Man’s Nobility

A Bacon quote asserts denying God robs man of nobility, claiming man’s body aligns with beasts unless his spirit links him to God. It states a base creature without divine kinship.

Bacon

Kingdom of God as a divine law in business

Doctor Martineau argues the kingdom of God is not a worldly business rivalry but a divine law guiding and shaping the aims and temper of secular commerce.

Kingdom of God Doctor Martineau

Kentucky Lad Saves Pigs Money for Education and Water Works

Jeff Anderson of Pulaski County Kentucky raised a litter of pigs through a boys club and sold them for a profit. He used the funds to enter Kentucky State College of Agriculture in 1918 and return home to install a 60 foot standpipe water system feeding a kitchen tap. He continued farming and pursuing his college education while improving the homestead.

Jeff Anderson Kentucky Pulaski County Jeff Kentucky State College of Agriculture Agricultural College State College of Agriculture Anderson

Hall's Catarrh Medicine

Those in a run down condition notice catarrh worsens, showing it is influenced by constitutional health. Hall's Catarrh Medicine acts as a tonic and blood purifier through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore normal mucous surfaces. Drug stores carry it. circulars free. B. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.

Hall B. J. Cheney& Co Toledo Ohio

Financial Statistics of States 1919 Summary

The report shows 31 states with revenues exceeding expenditures by 50 192 314 dollars 71 6 cents per capita, 17 states with deficits of 15 378 246 dollars 43 8 cents per capita, and a combined national excess of 34 814 068 dollars 33 1 cents per capita. Director Sam L. Rogers issued the census bureau study. The note adds a laundry tip about soft coal and Red Cross Ball Blue available at grocers.

Sam L. Rogers Bureau of the Census Department of Commerce

Billy Returns Home After Arthur's Father Scolds Him

Billy visits Arthur's house but comes back quickly. His mother asks why and he explains Arthur's father told him to go home. The boy recalls the phrase that prompted the return.

Billy Arthur

England's Canals Reach Over Three Thousand Miles

A report notes that England operates more than 3 000 miles of canals. A chemical observation states that when Cypress and walnut wood touch they cause mutual rot, implying incompatibility in contact.

England

Range stock improved in Montana movement drives purity push

In Western range states, range livestock owners scrutinize sires especially bulls. The USDA joined the Better Lives Better Stock campaign with ranchers each owning over 1,000 head. A Montana cattleman said he will use only purebred sires after disposing of grade Hereford bulls.

United States Department of Agriculture Montana

Efforts to Restore Morgan Strain in Army Horse Test

The United States Department of Agriculture tried to revive the Morgan horse line once near extinction. In a 300 mile army horse test only ten of 27 entries finished, with the sixth and seventh being Morgans, one bred at the department stock farm in Massachusetts. The test required 60 miles daily for five days carrying 245 pounds.

United States Department of Agriculture Massachusetts

Profitable to Raise Mules Says Expert

Men with good-sized mares facing difficulties selling young horses are advised it is more profitable to raise mules. Medium-priced jacks can now be purchased with reasonable certainty after breeding.

Youngest V P Candidates and Breckenridge Life Facts

Franklin D Roosevelt asked about becoming youngest vice president at thirty eight. John Breckenridge became vice president in 1857 at thirty six years old. He later sought the presidency, joined the Confederate army, served as secretary of war in Jeff Davis's cabinet, and died at Lexington Kentucky on May 17 1875.

Franklin D. Roosevelt United States John Cabell Breckenridge James Buchanan Breckenridge

Penn State Froth Scene Sparks Family Humor

A humorous caption shows Little Mary taking a large mouthful of orange with her mother alarmed and asking not to swallow it all. Mary replies with a playful misdirection about a hole, reflecting lighthearted family banter.

Mary Penn State

Millionaire's Steam Laundry Auction Mistake

A boastful optimistic millionaire jokes about buying a steam laundry by mistake at auction due to a misheard catalogue. He claims he will make the venture profitable despite the odds, showing resilient optimism in business.

The Day After Everett’s Christmas Percolator Remark

An antique cartoon gag recounts six year old Everett left with a neighbor while his parents attended a show. The neighbor notes the mother’s dress as new for Christmas, and Everett quips she wore everything except her percolator.

Everett Mamma Papa Cartoons Magazine

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