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Newspaper
Waynetown Despatch
Location
Waynetown, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1922
Page
2
Personal Maj. Gen. James W. McAndrews former chief of staff of the American expeditionary forces dies in Washington after more than two years of illness. Other dispatches note Wu Pei-fu killed in action near Peking and various international tensions and political moves.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, restructured by an executive order of President Harding and with James L. Wilmeth removed, was ordered closed for an inventory of stock valued at millions. About 1,500 employees could be affected, with 600 to serve as counters and others on annual leave. Secretary Mellon denied reports of fraud in bonds and securities, while civil service reforms move some high paid posts out of civil service protection.
The House erupted as Rep Garner and Rep Summers attacked Rep Blanton of Texas during a debate over stationery and mileage allowances. Garner branded Blanton a liar and Summers shouted liar, prompting the sergeant at arms to intervene and Blanton to withdraw. The dispute centered on Blanton’s criticisms of member expenses.
A senate resolution urges rapid development of aeronautics and proposes a United States Academy for Aeronautics. It asks whether to establish a separate academy, use parts of military and naval campuses for aeronautical schools, and possibly convert a navy yard or arsenal into a government aircraft plant.
Prohibition officials say liquors worth over 300 million in legitimate markets and more than a billion in bootleg channels shipped from the United States abroad before January 16 1920 may be returned under the Willis Campbell act. The law allows the commissioner to authorize reimport of American distilled spirits in original packages, a provision viewed as a possible loophole.
Indiana primary results show Albert J. Beveridge with a large plurality over Senator Harry S. New for the Republican U S Senate nomination. Samuel M. Ralston wins the Democratic nomination, with New conceding. Merrill Moores is renominated in the Seventh District. Other GOP incumbents lead in multiple districts.
A brief exchange notes a wife at home resting after a Florida trip. The speaker mentions the wife wore herself out dressing during their travels, observed in a Louisville Courier Journal item.
William T. Hardin of 1409 Garden Street credits Tanlac with curing rheumatism in his shoulders and neck three years ago and stomach trouble last summer. He says the medicine made him strong and energetic again and praises Tanlac as the remedy for him. Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.
During cross examination, the prisoner confirms dining at the Hotel Metro and admits eating beefsteak on a plate after the judge questions the oath. The exchange highlights courtroom humor amid the proceedings.
The advertisement promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as the true world famous aspirin prescribed by physicians for over twenty-one years. It notes the Bayer name is stamped on each tablet and on each package to protect against imitators.
In a Boys' Magazine feature a humorous debate unfolds over wedding fashion. One speaker defends white as the preferred bridal color while another voices a personal preference for a white gown, reflecting playful contrasts in style.
Kutztown Pennsylvania woman praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming it helped her child reach a year old and healthy. The notice extols cures for childlessness and urges others to try the remedy based on many testimonials.
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