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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
3
In Detroit on Labor Day James J. Davis urged immediate public works to curb 6,000,000 idle and restore health and prosperity. He attacked living wage demands, warned against open shops, and pressed for a saving wage while urging road repairs and public projects to employ workers.
In Evanston on Lov ers Lane Prairie road a shotgun ambush wounded two women said to have faced intimidation and kidnapping. Five people were hit as three men nearby protecting the women were also shot. a mysterious car fled the scene. Victims named include Miss G B Dow Miss Minnie C Muhecek William Hesketh and Harry Cohrs.
Louis F. Swift Jr. faces potential jail, a $10,000 fine, and a $5,000 car confisaction after Lake Forest State's Attorney A. W. Smith threatens to file against him. Swift, son of a millionaire packer, was arrested in Zion City with a companion after a car stop for a drink. five pints of whisky were found. Authorities say the car’s involvement burdens Swift more than his friend.
Nicholas B. Oliver aged eighty six died at the family home in College Place Walla Walla on September 7. He was a cousin of President Warren G Harding.
In Belfast Unionists near rioting scene receive arms to defend against attacks following Owen O Duffy's Armagh speech. Charles Harvey dies, nineteenth casualty. In London Lloyd George discusses Eamonn de Valera note with Ireland cabinet and military leaders at Inverness ahead of a pivotal meeting.
In Cork, September 7, Transport Workers' union members occupied the harbor board offices after the board refused a minimum wage of 70 shillings weekly. The red flag flew from the building at midday as workers planned to run the business themselves, but books remain locked in safes. Sir James Long left the offices as strike leaders pressed the action amid Republican influence and possible IRA intervention, worrying port interests.
New Orleans on Sept 7 reports cotton prices rising sharply with gains up to nine dollars per bale. Distant-month futures climbed to about 20 cents per pound with October leading gains and May reaching 19.78.
Peru suffers $10000 fire loss at country club. Martinsville hosts County Auditors convention on Oct 12. Muncie plans Indiana charities conference October 22 to 25. Lawrenceburg reunion set for Oct 4-5. Evansville reports strong corn prospects in Vanderburg and surrounding counties. Indianapolis bridge issue with no road access at Imenberry span built on private land. Columbus corn cutting underway Bartholomew County with 60 000 acres and 80 bushels per acre. Shelbyville wheat insurance costs rising for farmers. Scipio wheat area to drop in Jennings County. Indianapolis employment to reach 70 percent of normal soon. Indianapolis merger hearing on utility properties valued at about 10 million. Mount Vernon opponents sue to halt Posey County coliseum. Washington DC tax data shows Indiana contributions reach 77.3 million. Brazil reports rapid family growth for Patriecks. Petersburg to host cold storage ice plant with $10000 stock. Indianapolis herd of 380 Herefords enters state fair. Vincennes ice prices drop 20 cents. Hartford City teachers adopt new state association constitution. Evansville Ohio Valley convention expected 500 delegates. Indianapolis endorses constitutional amendment for item veto in appropriations. Wabash Indian war dance planned at Eltzroth reunion. Noblesville dogs sell in Arcadia sale. Columbus Bartholomew silos numerous but few to be filled. Petersburg wheat fallbacks and rising corn feeding. Indianapolis exam notices for postmasters in numerous Indiana towns. Summit of bridge contracts awarded statewide at $159,900 under budget. Wabash Modern Woodmen of America log rolling draws 3000-4000 attendees.
Advertises Better Cleaner and Beztor Polish as time saving household products. Claims daily use preserves varnish, reduces work for automobiles, woodwork, pianos and floors, and extends finish life. Promises free samples from Reztor Manufacturing Co Chicago.
A family head laments being weary of life as a friend questions his mood. He cites statistics claiming five hours of daily work suffices for all, but he is the sole breadwinner in five, so he would need to work 25 hours a day to support the household.
Catarrhal deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube lining. The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine works by acting through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore normal conditions, offering circulars and urging all druggists to stock the remedy.
Two golfers hunted drives in the rough for half an hour without success. A kindly old woman watching them offered to reveal the balls location, asking if giving away the ball would be cheating. The quip contrasts gentleness with a sly hint of mischief and medicine humor.
A Birmingham Age Herald excerpt recalls Parson Goodleigh failing to start his car during a service. The scene contrasts his engine trouble with his usual grave demeanor as he refrains from remarks at the moment.
A brief cartoon caption shows a man asking if he should exercise his mind more and a woman jokingly suggests taking it outside for activity. The exchange captures light humor about mental effort.
Several letters from women in Providence Ohio and Bloomington Illinois praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from bearing down pains backache nervousness and fatigue. They note improved strength and ability to perform housework and request more information from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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