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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
4
The Plainfield Messenger announces its weekly publication in Plainfield Indiana with a 1920 price of 1 50 per year paid in advance and 15 cents per month for under a year. The issue date is Thursday May 13 1920.
Preparation of herd boar requires heavier feeding in the breeding season. Feed a thick slop of milk oats wheat middlings plus corn ear bits for palatability and nutrition. Provide mineral mixture and ample good grass. Limit sows to two per day per boar and one service on the second day of heat to settle most sows.
A historical note describes a fattening mix of dry corn with liberal buttermilk or skim milk along with wheat buckwheat and a touch of harder grain. It argues turkeys resist confinement and notes some success in small yards or batteries.
Report of the condition of Citizens State Bank at Plainfield Indiana as of May 4 1920 shows capital stock 25000.60 surplus 25000.00 undivided profits 5178.64 deposits total liabilities 312030.73 with details of demand deposits 214007.53 demand certificates 38208.36 certified checks 81.14. Emil B Mills cashier signs and swears to accuracy before Horace L Hanna notary public.
The article portrays Boillot, famed French ace from World War I, as Europe’s most reckless driver in the Indianapolis 500 scene. It notes his sensational maneuvers including a near collision with the grandstands to avoid a spectator, then finishing in reverse after a turn. It also references his Peugeot trio and a 183 cubic inch displacement rule tied to his era.
The moon door at Ginling signifies the path to wisdom for Chinese girls at Ginling College in Nanking. The article notes the blend of old China’s architecture with modern laboratories and dormitories funded by American missionary groups, and warns that without a $500,000 Interchurch World Movement fund by 1921 the college cannot expand beyond the cramped gung gwan.
A brief note touts printing as a way to gain clients and grow profits. It promotes economical Hammermill Bond paper and high grade printing as faithful to a business policy, inviting readers to try their printing service.
Carrie Coleman sues Edward Franklin Coleman and others in Hendricks County Indiana for quieting title and partition of Lois 110-111-112 and 114 in James H. Olivers Subdivision. Non-resident defendants must appear by June 28, 1920, at Danville Court House to answer.
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Henry C. Ratliff to appear in Hendricks Circuit Court in Danville Indiana on May 29 1920 to show cause why final settlement should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Witness Clerk A P Bridges. May 10 1920.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th day of May 1920. My commission expires Jan 30 1921. G G Camperworrit Notary Public. Amounts listed include 25250 and 5800 and 207853.75 313.80 and 30800 and 1500.0.
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