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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1922
Page
4
The author urges citizens to hold themselves accountable in politics. In a representative republic the government reflects the goodness of individuals. Power returns to the people on election day, and responsibility rests with us to improve public affairs.
The piece urges regular attendance at club meetings and stresses that members should honor obligations to their organizations. It notes some women attend for social appearances rather than duty and calls for participation out of respect for those contributing to the group’s success.
The administrator announces a real estate sale of 338 acres in section 26 township 15 north range 1 east. The sale begins at 10 am with mortgage assumption of 1800 dollars. balance cash. If not sold, sale continues daily until completed.
A household note praises canning young carrots for winter use especially for children. The recipe calls for one cup of cooked carrots sieved, two tablespoons butter, onion juice, minced parsley, and a sauce of butter flour mixed into hot milk served hot.
Shred carrots with a potato cutter into shoe strings. Cook in little water until tender. Add butter lemon juice and a grating of nutmeg with salt and cayenne. Serve very hot.
A simple relish combines one pint diced carrots two green peppers two onions one teaspoon mustard seeds one cup sugar three fourths cup vinegar one teaspoon salt and half teaspoon paprika. Cook until thick and glossy for serving.
A simple old fashioned recipe mixes one pint grated carrot with one pint tart apple and two cups sugar. Add lemon rind and juice, cook to a thick consistency, and seal in hot jars for storage.
A recipe fragment describes grinding carrots and mixing with diced apple ground walnuts grated onion salt and cayenne. The mixture is combined with a seasoned dressing and served on lettuce leaves. The note ends with unclear terms but suggests a savory carrot based salad.
Silver tarnish results from sulfur in the air forming silver sulphate on the surface. Friction can remove the film but may scratch the metal. high sulfur exposure from hot air furnaces accelerates tarnish, unlike homes with steam or hot water heat using radiators.
Administrator's Notice for sale of real estate lists Horace L. Hanna as attorney for the estate. Public notice states sale details and eligibility by interested parties. The notice names the administrator and directs inquiry to the attorney for proceedings and deadlines.
In the Matter of the Estate of George Carr Deceased notice is hereby given that by virtue of an order of the Hendricks Circuit Court of Indiana the undersigned as administrator will offer for sale at private sale in the lay office of Horace L Hanna Plainfield Indiana on November 25 1922 the described real estate in Hendricks County Indiana to be sold under court authority.
M. Guerin Des Jardins of France met with American scouts at Blue Ridge conference. He lauded shared values, noting French boys study American psychology and imitate endurance and self control of the Red Man while praising the American and French scout movements and artful camp decorations.
Boy scout troops from Fargo North Dakota race miniature cars to San Francisco California in a month long McGinty Cup event. A local business built a feature track and scoring determined road position to boost troop efficiency and public interest.
The article argues that shrubbery and trees transform home exteriors, noting Americans began using mass plantings with plants like tarsyllia wigelia spirey rambler roses and honeysuckle. It urges readers to compare lush districts with neglected foliage to see how greenery hides architectural flaws and enriches street scenery.
Rural Maryland's inter community spirit strengthens after war revival. Farmers, city men, and local clubs across towns like Easton unite for summer meetings, shelter, and food, boosting better farming methods and local prosperity. Also notes on Kansas City housing as an object lesson in home building and boulevard planning.
A public school principal in Wlatbush New Jersey appealed to boys to protect the lawns. A conspicuous sign reading Ball playing not allowed. Young men with civic pride and community spirit will heed this warning had its intended effect.
A waggish Boston Transcript note cites a Danish explorer’s report of a tree in the Amazon that ejects seeds at passersby. The remark suggests bringing up the odd finding at the disarmament conference.
A court opinion discusses the breach-at-promise claim, noting lack of evidence of a valid agreement and the potential relevance of personal letters. The text mentions home wireless sets and questions about hiring letters as evidence.
A compact bungalow fits a five-room city house with modern conveniences. A pine tree is described as forming a dollar sign at its top, a symbol of wealth and earthly desires in the Rockies as noted by the Chicago Journal.
William A. Radford discusses how architects create varied homes to avoid sameness. A showcased bungalow features an airy sun parlor, five-sided windows, brick pillars, and flexible rooms. The 26 by 48 foot plan includes a large living area, dining room, two bedrooms, and a full basement with heating and laundry space.
The Chinese schoolboy and scholar require ink slabs carved from Nuankangfu stone. The slabs depict fish in ponds, flowers in water gardens, and buffalo in cooling pools. They come in square, oblong and round shapes of varying size and weight. A Sung dynasty stone variant is said to keep ink wet for a full month.
A traveler describes awe in the Canadian Rockies while a loud American businessman in the observation car exclaims at marvels seen, the moment highlighting the sheer wonder and breathless experience of the scenic journey.
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