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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
2
Treasury head Houston urges Congress to repeal excess profits tax and luxury levies while introducing a 2 cent per gallon gasoline tax and 50 cent motor power license tax. The plan adds new corporate and income surtaxes to raise about 2 billion dollars, with detailed rate changes across income, tobacco, cosmetics, and other sectors.
New York December 13 twenty nine members of the Cut Stone Contractors association were indicted by the extraordinary grand jury in the building trust investigation.
London reports officers of Italian submarine chaser No 63 PN were treacherously attacked by their crew bound and gagged and placed in a boat that carried them into the harbor of Fiume in a mutinous act aboard the vessel.
In Sioux Falls on December 11 a circuit judge named Fleeger awarded the state $250,000, with the funds reverting to state control. The brief item notes the decision and its financial impact.
John Willet a former U S infantry captain confessed to being German cadet Hans Willers and admitted stealing 6000 from his company at Camp Sevier on November 28 1918 a few weeks after the armistice He fled to avoid espionage suspicions and was arrested by police after being identified by Hugh J Hannigan He said many high German officials held U S jobs during the war and indicated he would have led troops to slaughter if sent to France Willet was jailed at Fort Jay Castle William prison after arrest by authorities.
Vienna reports Dr Michael Hannisch elected President of Austria. Chicago confirms the Cubs bought George Moaisel, a Portland outfielder who hit .320 last season and is described as the cream of the coast out fielders. In Manila, thirty Moros were killed in a Sulu islands battle with the Philippine constabulary over education efforts in Jolo.
Washington December 18 Henry Morgenthau former ambassador to Turkey is expected to be Wilsons personal representative to mediate between Armenia and Turkish nationalists.
Franklin D Roosevelt the Democratic candidate for vice president conferred with Governor Cox in Columbus Ohio as part of post election discussions. The brief note records the meeting between the two leaders and the city context on December 18.
The House adopted an amendment to the Johnson immigration bill to restrict the embargo to one year. Representative Knutson charged foreign powers back radical movements and urged deportations from Europe. An immigration committee amendment safeguarding Japan ties was approved. Secretary Baker told the House military committee that the army reorganization sets a fixed peace-time strength near 280 000 with no discretion to alter it.
Dun's review for the week ending December 10 notes a general but delayed turn in business with growing confidence. Iron and steel demand weak, pig iron output trimmed. gray cotton goods buying remains steady but prices drift lower. Unemployment rises, bank clearings decline, and U S commercial failures reach 326.
Wisconsin Senator Lenroot declared in New York that the new administration will seek peace with Germany and repeal the wartime powers of the President. He spoke December 18 during a public address.
The American Sugar Refining company announces a 10 percent general wage reduction affecting more than 2,500 workers. The action is reported from New York on December 13.
Week ended December 10 saw wide grain fluctuations and a weak undertone. Corn futures weakened heavily on December 10 amid a federal reserve report urging loan liquidation, while cash wheat held strong premiums over futures. Chicago December wheat closed at 1.60 plus, December corn 0.6844. Livestock and dairy markets showed varied movement with butter firmer but cheese weaker. potato prices fell in northern markets.
The hog market marked its lowest point since 1916 as prime butchers sold at 9.60 and the average price neared 9.35 per hundredweight. Killers held back initial activity while minor traders completed trades, signaling ample hog supply.
Des Moines papers report Fred Poffenbarger and Orville Phillips from Council Bluffs were sentenced to 18 and 13 years respectively in Leavenworth by Judge Martin J Wade after pleading guilty in the large mail robbery case.
Rome reports that 400 Hungarian subjects with evidence of conspiring against public order in Italy have been arrested at Bologna by police. The action follows a crackdown on subversive activities amid national security concerns.
Fort Worth Texas December 13 a notice posted on the door of the Farmers and Merchants bank at Paducah Texas states it has suspended one account of general conditions according to report here.
Lesson notes outline the December 19 text Luke 2 1 20 and related material. It highlights the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem under Roman rule the humble surroundings the shepherds' witness and the annunciation by the angel of the Lord. The sermon stresses the incarnation the Savior born for all and the call to share the good news.
A reflective meditation describes Christian faith as a vast cathedral where divine windows reveal light and harmony. The piece emphasizes that standing within faith shows splendors beyond ordinary sight, inviting contemplation of spiritual grandeur.
A religious reflection argues that true prayer requires accepting God’s Word as a positive, immediate command to pursue perfection with earnest belief. The write readies readers to embrace a perfected heart through steadfast faith and obedience.
Mas. Geo. Flenner recounts severe weakness nervousness and full body breakouts improved after using actor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. She notes relief from womanly trouble and overall health restoration.
Observers note that entertainment draws as much spending as meals, reflecting a cultural shift toward leisure as a basic necessity. Patrons seek varied amusements, while venues expand programming to meet rising demand.
An old circular states Ball's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh and related deafness by an internal liquid that acts through the blood to reduce inflammation. It notes no other diseases are claimed and invites readers to obtain circulars from FF J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
In a brief exchange a man boasts of his memory saying he can even remember his wife's birthday. The remark highlights humor and domestic warmth as a character trait.
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