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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
4
The Princeton University dean defends hard mental work as healthful, noting only one recorded student death by overwork in 40 years. He warns anxiety over exams causes breakdown and urges classics and traditional subjects as the path to a well educated man amid calls for modern utilitarian courses.
The St Louis Globe Democrat reports two Chicago based advice pieces on selecting a spouse. Judge H A Lewis warns against choosing a husband for fashion while Mrs Catherine Waugh McCulloch urges marrying for common sense. The piece notes both warnings could yield uneven outcomes.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer laments annual food abundance and argues government should devise a distribution plan to prevent wasting onions and other produce. It condemns inefficiency that rots good fruit roadside while other areas face shortages, noting ancient Egypt as a reference.
A reader asks what happens to a U S citizen who desertes, escapes to Canada, and enlists to serve in France. The reply notes such actions risk exposure to disease and punishment, with cautionary implications about desertion and wartime service.
A shopper notes a price disparity at two stands showing four pounds for 25 cents at one stall while the adjacent stand offers five pounds for 25 cents, prompting complaint about unequal rates.
A boy receives ear surgery deemed essential for his condition while critics note gender bias in appearance. The discussion shifts to proposed bans on canoe use by those unable to swim. A woman’s complaint about blushing is contrasted with others who trigger embarrassment. Mexico deports two Americans deemed pernicious amid US immigration tensions.
A remark notes the famous Grand Canal dating to 486 B C will be rebuilt by American engineers and suggests the project could yield a more permanent canal.
The article explains how dried vegetables must absorb water and cook at similar rates to be combined in dry form. It outlines suitable vegetables for mixtures, tips for soaking and cooking times, and steps for drying blanching cooling and storing. It also reports Grand Rapids resident Maj. John Garfield Emery elected national commander of the American Legion after the death of Frederick W. Galbraith Jr.
Mrs. Eugene Fenlon of Devil's Lake assisted at a large North Dakota ranch during America's entry into World War I. She organized comfort kits and knitting for soldiers, served as president of the local women's auxiliary, funded clubrooms costing $2,000, and was elected first vice president of the North Dakota Women’s Auxiliary.
Specialists in the USDA experimental kitchen say a half pint measuring cup and a standard set of measuring spoons help in following new recipes. Using proper measures for flour sugar butter and baking powder ensures accuracy and better results.
A widower married for the third time is told in a tale about his bride who had attended the altar thrice. The groom-elect penned invitations stating this is not amateur performance for his friends. The piece ends with a contrast between earning more by building ladders than making hurdles for rivals.
Nellie Thompson and her nephew Billy Beck of Indianapolis spent weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs John Thompson. Mrs E J Milhon and son Boby visited Frank Tru am and family at Montrovia last week. Mrs C O Osborn and children visited Mary Reeves and family. The sick list includes Mrs Julia Thompson Mrs James Golden Miss Clara Leitzman and little Reena Reeves.
Joseph E. Prewitt administrator of Catharine M. Prewitt deceased will offer for sale at private sale at Horace L. Hanna law office Plainfield Indiana August 12 1921 at ten o clock A M the west half of the southeast quarter of section 29 township 15 north range 1 east containing eighty acres with a one acre excluded parcel. Terms one third cash and balance in six and twelve months notes bearing six percent interest secured by a first mortgage. If not sold the sale will continue daily until sold.
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