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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1922

Page

7

Nominations for Central Labor Union officers in Terre Haute

The Central Labor Union begins open nominations for officers with a general election planned for early December. Named so far are Percy Head for president Frank Benson for vice president John Dailey for secretary John T Dilg for financial secretary William Strong for treasurer Ida B. Schmidt and A L Greenwood for trustees and Harry Pirtle for sergeant at arms.

Terre Haute Central Labor Union Percy Head Frank Benson John Dailey John Tdilg William Strong A. L. ‘Greenwood Harry Pirtle Seymour Anna’ Siefker Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company James A. Cox Jackson Siefker Hugo Siefker Medora Marion Walter Bent Greensburg Decatur County Arthur ©. Stewart Reed Stewart Jeffersonville Lillian May Holsclaw Gary Herbert Plowman Gary Grocer Plowman Herbert Plowman, Jr Indiana University Indianapolis Walter 8. Chambers The Eastern Hospital For the Insane Richmond Chambers Senate Henry Madison Evansville Chrisney Sun Chrisney John P. Chrisney H. C. Bolin Sun Indiana Shelbyville Shelbyville Council of Clubs Harry ©. Morrison O. W. Cotton Ed Moore Will F. Stephens Rushville Louise Fort Greenfield Miss Fort Noblesville George W. Reddick Mark Pettigrew Hammond Madison -Township Farmers’ Institute Eagle Spring Grange Hall W. H. Senour Earl Kahn Purdue University Greencastle Glen Stringer Putnam County Lawrence A. Sears Board ‘of County Commissioners Muncie Taek* Ryder

Jesus Brings a Little Girl Back to Life Lesson

Lesson text centers on Jesus the Great Missionary who travels through towns to preach the kingdom and heal. It covers the Parable of the Sower, the ground types, and the call to faith, then shows Jesus calming a storm and casting out demons in a display of authority. The healed man asks to follow Jesus but is urged to witness at home.

Jesus Jesus the Great Jesus the Ideal Jesus Christ Christ God

Pure Religion Emphasizes Care for Widows and Orphans

A brief biblical verse from James 1 27 urges undefiled religion before God to visit the widows and the fatherless in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained from the world.

James

Mind Over Matter Exemplar Drawn From Elevator Talk

A column notes the long debate over mind over matter from Epictetus to Emile Coue. It cites auto suggestion as a contemporary advocate and ends with a humorous elevator exchange about temperature and overcoats, illustrating perception versus reality.

Epictetus Marcus Aurelius Bishop Berkeley England Emile Cone

Woman Breaks Line Rules At Railway Ticket Window

A woman at a railway station jumps ahead in a ticket line, paying for two tickets and receiving them after others were kept waiting. She laments the double standard and claims men push women to hurry, while confronting a bystander about the fairness of the behavior.

Jim

Aiding the Weak Should Bear Others’ Burdens

A Biblical reflection cites Romans 15 1 urging strong believers to bear the infirmities of the weak, not please themselves, emphasizing mutual support and selflessness within the community.

Short and Long Credits Prompt Interest

FW Dubb shared a remark about short credits forming long friendships, while Dubb acknowledged that old friends desire longer credit terms, a view echoed by London Answers.

London

Cuticura Soothes Baby Rashes Ad

Cuticura soothes baby rashes that itch and burn with hot baths using Cuticura Soap followed by Cuticura Ointment. A touch of Cuticura Talcum helps finish. 25 cents each.

Succotash Through the Years in New England Cuisine

A letter to the New York Herald recalls childhood succotash traditions in New England using pole beans and corn boiled together. The writer notes regional variations including lima beans and laments modern dishes misnaming offerings.

New England Irrom New York Herald

First Gatch Your Man

The Visitor notes an older sister’s marriage prospects, contrasting Philippa who focuses on becoming a good wife rather than pursuing a spouse. The excerpt highlights domestic science prowess versus romantic pursuit.

Philippa

Unlucky Friday Losses Seem to Hit $18

On Friday the losses totaled $18 seen as unlucky by observers. The brief notes a single figure without wider context or entities.

Red Cross Ball Blue Advertisement Claims Safe Fabric Whitening

Bold ad urges use in every home stating Red Cross Ball Blue will whiten clothes like snow without damaging fabric and endorses by stating all good grocers stock it.

Airing Her Secret

A reader recalls an evening when a young man called and praised a borrowed dress. The dash of tension comes as a younger sister reveals the swap, altering the mood and expectations of the visit.

Eve

When the Chaplain Was Ump

A humorous vignette from Everybody's Magazine about colored troops playing baseball with a chaplain as umpire. The pitcher threw a high ball and the chaplain called a strike, provoking a witty retort from the batter about judging balls with a spiritual eye.

Ump Everybody’s Magazine

Where is my cap finds it on the gas jet

A comic exchange centers on a cap misplaced by a man whose excitement peaks as he asks for his cap, only to be directed to the gas jet where it hangs. The wife coldly suggests his head might be a wiser place.

Man Allowed to Do Work His Own Way

A man who achieves the results he seeks is permitted to carry out the work by any method he chooses. The statement emphasizes autonomy in executing tasks to reach desired outcomes.

Smackover Town tale sparks town gossip

A Grudge tavern landlord describes Smackover as a town where a well dressed citizen arouses suspicion of planning to elope with a neighbor's wife, reflecting local mistrust and social norms.

Smackover Grudge Kansas City Star

The Boomerang at a Family Gathering

An embarrassing family moment unfolds as cousins stepsisters and half-sisters gather after years. The narrator asks who Marie is and a sarcastic aunt replies that Marie is Mary styled as Marie while Maggie is styled as Marguerite.

Marie Mary Maggie Marguerite Chicago Tribune

Day by Day Life Cartoon Exchange

A light dialogue unfolds as an old fashioned mother touts Adelbert as an ideal husband while her daughter rebuffs the idea preferring personal autonomy. The exchange exposes generational views on marriage and modern femininity.

Adelbert

Man Who Likes to Hear Himself Talk

A reflective line notes that one who enjoys hearing his own voice may be the only person who wants to listen, suggesting a solitary or self-referential appeal.

The Wise Man Quotation Echoes Through Time

A historical note highlights Francis Bacon's maxim that a wise man creates more opportunities than he discovers, reflecting on 17th century philosophy shaping later thought.

Bacon

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