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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1920
Page
2
Mount Vernon Illinois resident Mrs Will Newsy testifies that Doctor Pierce’s Favorite Prescription boosts strength and life. The ad claims the tonic remedies nervousness sleeplessness headaches dizziness and run-down condition in women while noting men’s troubles are less severe.
A friend asked me to supervise her children for one evening while the couple attended a theater. After the children grew noisy I warned them to quiet down and one child spoke rudely. I threatened to leave them alone if they did not behave. The mother returned and said she would not go, so I left immediately.
Advertisement warns to look for Bayer name on package or tablets to ensure genuine Aspirin. Claims aspirin prescribed by physicians for twenty one years and safe for colds headache neuralgia rheumatism barache toothache lumbago and general pain. Mentions inexpensive twelve tablet tins and larger packages sold by druggists.
Sillicus argues all women are the same while Cynicus counters that no woman remains the same for long. The exchange highlights contrasting views on consistency in women.
An advertisement touts Cuticura as a comprehensive toilet care set. Soak hands in hot Cuticura Soap suds, dry, rub in Cuticura Ointment, then remove excess with tissue. Implicitly pairs Soap, Ointment and Talcum as a full regimen.
A cheeky ad voice urges a price cut for stylish suits. The short copy presents a tailor promising fashionable cuts while a caller wishes for a discount announcement.
Expenditures of 2940 dollars were documented in support of Miss Alice Robertson of Oklahoma's Second District. A Washington dispatch reports all Black Sea warships to aid Crimean refugees as Bolshevik armies advance. Secretary Colby plans a South American tour November 20 25. President Wilson issued a Thanksgiving proclamation.
Personal Dr. Alston Ellis aged seventy three and longtime president of Ohio University died suddenly at his Athens home from heart disease. James A. Perry of Georgia elected president of the National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners for a one year term in Washington. Rear Admiral Thomas B. Howard aged sixty six, US Navy retired, died suddenly at his Annapolis apartment from heart disease.
National and American baseball leagues agreed in Chicago to have Federal Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis represent them jointly in interleague disputes. Landis accepted the role and will continue as federal judge, earning $43,500 annually plus $10,000 for travel expenses.
Foreign Paul Hymans of Belgium won the League of Nations presidency at the first assembly meeting in Geneva receiving 35 of 41 votes. Reports also note riots in Dublin and Tokyo anti Christian mobs disrupting celebrations. Greek election results show Venizelist defeat. Russian Black Sea blockade announced. dAnnunzio occupies Veglia and Arbe.
Indiana reports cover federal and state law on prohibition interaction. State leaders discuss funding for institutions, jury selections to include women, and a statewide effort to kill rats. Crop yields rise with corn and white potato increases while coal supply improves and farm institutes schedule months of meetings.
Mrs Mary Fbae of 120 Orange St Wyandotte Michigan describes long monthly pains and weak digestion. After failing with doctors she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash, reporting relief and daily use. She urges others to publish the testimonial to help other women.
Two young girls sit before a plate with a large tempting grape bunch and a small green hard bunch. After a quiet pause one asks the other if she is greedy. When the reply is no the first child suggests the other choose.
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