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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1920
Page
2
The Star lists K C Swartz as editor in chief and business manager with a five dollar annual prepaid rate. It notes entry at the post office as second class matter and identifies the paper as official for the city of J2 er awa.
The Star announces William A. Baird of Delferson Villa as a Republican candidate for Clark County Sheriff. Candidacy is contingent on the Republican primary decision.
Jeffersonville candidates Bianion and Bennett announce their bid for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner First District subject to the decision of the Republican Primary on May 4 1920.
The authorized notice states Fred Lehr seeks the Republican nomination for County Commissioner, First District, subject to the primary election on May 4 1920.
Joseph W. Morrow runs as a Republican candidate for Representative from Clark County. The decision comes in the party primary election held on May 4, 1920.
Piat James E Taggart announces candidacy for Judge of the Fourth Judicial Circuit pending Republican primary decision. Adv. notice dated February 4, 1920.
James W. Dunbar is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress at the primaries to be held May 1st, 1920.
Samuel J. Swartz is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Clark County Treasurer, subject to the outcome of the primary election. May 4, 1920.
The notice states Harland D. Branders announces his Democratic bid for Representative from Clark County subject to the primary election. The filing appears in a local political notice from the May primary coverage.
For Good Roads Vin g Lewman seeks the Democratic nomination for County Commissioners first district, subject to the primary election May 4 1926.
The text notes that certain Democratic presidential candidates may not need significant campaign funds as postmasters and federal officials can be mobilized with ease from higher authorities. It implies campaigns could happen while officials travel on government business at public expense.
A reader predicts Bainbridge Colby will alter foreign policy under White House direction. The note suggests Vic will go along, while asserting no cabinet member should act independently in this regime.
The piece condemns the administration for lagging in 1915 and 1916 as war loomed and laments further delay after entry. It cites the Sims Daniels case and House committees to argue a pattern of dithering waste and ineffectiveness despite being at war. It questions any excuses for not acting with vigor once war was declared.
A reader seeks advice on handling visiting grandparents who spoil a two year old. The writer suggests outsourcing affection to a foundling hospital as a humorous option and notes grandparents spoil at least one baby, with the payoff in the end.
A young man asks for the secret of your auc ceas. The old horse dealer answers that in buying he stays sharp, and in selling he appears simple and ignorant.
Reggie proposes sending Mrs. Gray a letter of regret with a two thousand dollar check to square the incident mentioned by Puck. Gussie is noted as absent from the party and the plan is to address the matter with formal apology and payment.
A line from a Women’s Home Companion item notes Trasley is more than polite and never speaks to the telephone girl without first removing his hat signaling rigid etiquette and social ritual expectations.
A humorous exchange from Puck features a husband and wife debating over a pearl necklace as a sign of trouble. The husband accuses his wife of implying his financial predicament while she retorts that she does not want others to know how he is fixed.
Comical exchange centers on a woman's dress with a married man quipping the cost as the key concern. The light joke hinges on gendered attire and purchasing priorities.
Dialogue shows Mrs Harduppe-John expressing concern about a burglar in the house while Mr Harduppe comments on his own hard labor and lack of pay, reflecting tension and sympathy in a domestic moment.
Interchurch World Movement supervisors report a Prairieville group of fifteen residents pressed to form a union church without denominal backing. After four hours of discussion they chose to pursue denominational plans while seeking a single official church for the community.
A boy in a geography class quips about behind him after a compass lesson. A lost gold watch fob engraved D. L. O. asks the finder to return it to 701 West Front Street for a reward, with ads dated April 3 5 6.
White bull dog, five months old, with a black nose spot is missing. Reward or return to 323 Main Street, Port Fulton. Call 855 F. Adv. C 30 1 3 D.
Households can save by buying cheaper beef cuts like round and chuck instead of overused loins and ribs. Expert guidance urges diversified use of the carcass, explains cut percentages, and offers practical recipes such as chopped beef au casserole to stretch servings and flavor.
Two suburbanites joke about wives rushing to catch trains. One laments slow dressing, the other counters with a wry line about a timing system. The exchange highlights timing frustrations and humor in daily life.
Mr Harland felt something was wrong while driving near Aldershot and Farnborough. He learned later from the grandfather nothing happened. His wife rode to Farnham and found the child being taken from Moorpark after a deep stream incident.
A British traveler aboard a large ocean liner from Cherbourg expresses curiosity about the captain's remark that Sandy Hook would be seen within twenty four hours. He humorously mishears Sandy Hook as a person, wondering if he is a prominent New York Scot. The anecdote highlights the passenger’s appetite for knowledge and playful misinterpretation of maritime talk.
A government opinion under the Food and Drugs Act says pure fruit jelly must derive its gelling from fruit juice not added gelatin. Jelly must reflect its true character in name, while marmalade standards are under study and subject to change. Labels must clearly indicate artificial treatment when salts are added to water.
For sale an investment property two stories brick located two blocks from Spring Street on Maple Street. Currently rented at 30 dollars per month and ready to start a business with living space above the store. See Co. E. HOWARD. Adv. Mar. 30 to Apr. 6.
Mrs. Lizzie Riley of 419 Illinois Ave Jeffersonville credits Deans Kidney Pills with relief from back pain dizziness and irregular kidney action after multiple health episodes. She endorses the medicine and notes continued good health after using two boxes and again after a later single box. 600, at all dealers. Foster Milburn G Msgrs Buffalo NY.
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