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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1921
Page
2
A broad dispatch lists actions from Washington including tax reform efforts and naval arms talks. It notes President Harding signing peace with Germany and promoting road and forestry funding, plus Alaska rail aid and a Navy limitation plan with a capital ships pause.
Personal friend John A. Zahm who accompanied Theodore Roosevelt on a South American expedition died in Munich. Also reported: Mrs. Samantha Minton, weight over 600 pounds, dies at Galena Missouri after long illness. Other dispatches note German reparations payments, political shifts in Japan and Italy, and Nobel prize awarded to Anatole France.
Nations honor unknown American soldier as Armistice Day rites unfold in Washington. The world powers meet to curb armaments and ease Pacific tensions, with President Harding leading ceremonies and Lloyd George absent due to Irish negotiations. Dominion leaders and veterans participate in a vast procession down Pennsylvania Avenue.
The nation paid tribute to unnamed World War dead as a casket carried home by the Olympia Admiral Dewey’s flagship was placed under the capitol dome on a catafalque that had held Lincoln Garfield and McKinley. Five honor guard soldiers stood nearby as wreaths surrounded the bier.
The text reports that Soviet Russia and Sun Yat Sen's southern Chinese government refuse to honor Washington Conference decisions. Moscow vows to defeat them while Sun Yat Sen's faction declares it will oppose any settlement accepted by the official Chinese delegation. Tchitcherin cites economic motives, Lenin predicts future US Japan or UK conflicts, and Ukrainian revolt suppression is disputed by later reports.
After a fifteen hour session the senate approved its tax revision plan and the conference committee began work on Thursday. Republican insurgents in the house pressed for a vote on a 50 percent maximum surtax, claiming 80 to 85 votes with Democrats could pass the senate rate. Treasury experts estimate the senate bill would raise about 3.25 billion dollars for the year ending June 30, but leave the overall tax bill about 750 million dollars lower than current law.
Last week elections pleased Democrats nationwide with gains in Kentucky Maryland and Virginia. New York City saw Mayor Hylan re-elected with a large plurality over Curran while supporting 5-cent street cars and local self government.
Postmaster General Hays sought protection as mail thefts increased. The President and cabinet ordered Marines to guard postal stations railway mail cars and mail trucks with 1000 Marines detailed while a permanent armed postal guard is organized.
The assassination of Premier Hara shocked diplomats in Washington but did not alter Japan's policy course. Marquis Saionji and Prince Yamagata were described as shaping the cabinet, with the former likely to become premier for now.
NU TONE COO offers old scratchy records remastered at a low cost per record. Located at 333 Eason Ave in Detroit Michigan, this ad targets vinyl lovers seeking affordable reissues and fresh pressings from a Detroit-based company.
Jan Van Albert, at nine feet five inches, astonishes onlookers in Chicago as he moves through a Pullman car and phones for breakfast after stretching to his full height. The nineteen year old, nicknamed the biggest boy, can walk city streets and peer into second story windows for amusement.
Advertisement claims Red Cross Ball Blue prevents rust spots caused by inferior bluing, advising readers to try the product and see the difference in laundry results.
Reports from rural districts say motor cars have revolutionized watermelon theft. The old practice of thumping melons in fields is history, as thieves now load cars with melons and unload them at home.
In a witty exchange, Mr. Stormington Barnes embraces financial success from a tearful audience. An admiring friend notes the audience moved to tears, and Barnes confirms plans to profit from the performance. He also mentions selling pocket handkerchiefs to the audience.
Mr Gadder asks about a lecture and Mrs Gadder praises it as wonderful. The speaker explored the consciousness of the subconscious. She admits she cannot summarize the talk or how any woman there was dressed, due to her deep interest.
John's last year teacher met his mother Mrs. Flaherty on the street. She says John does not like the new teacher as well as her but she thinks she will be better for him. The teacher Miss T is not as brainy as Mrs. Flaherty was but she is more avoir du pois.
A playful note links romance to a game of tic tac toe with love themes. It suggests romantic outcomes hinge on simple moves and strategic affection. The line uses light metaphor to describe relationship dynamics.
In South Bend Indiana Mrs C L Scott reports severe fatigue weakness and nervousness but after using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription she regained strength and health. She endorses it for expectancy and postnatal strength and urges obtaining it from a local druggist in liquid or tablet form.
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