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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1921
Page
3
Secretary of War Weeks, formerly a Senator, proposed a bipartisan reconstruction commission to restore normalcy after the war. His plan, defeated before armistice, is now part of his executive agenda urging economy and speedy rebuilding.
A defender argues that a protective tariff is justified to shield American producers from cheaper foreign goods. Without import taxes, foreigners flood the market and deprive U S workers of wages while boosting rival industries abroad. The core claim is that tariffs shift spending toward domestic goods.
Advertisement urges flexible participation by offering the option to attend only part of the day. It emphasizes practicality and accessibility for attendees with limited time. The message suggests choosing a shorter window without missing essential activities.
Indiana Bell Telephone Company reports tests showing optimal telephoning distance is one inch from the mouthpiece. Frank Wampler asserts that each extra inch adds 420 miles of wire, and sounds such as b f p d z transmit poorly if farther than one inch while m and n falter if closer than half an inch.
A one reel educational film titled Making of Gas shows how gas is manufactured and distributed to homes and factories for instant consumer use. Prepared by the American Gas Association, the film aims to inform the public about gas service and may be shown in theaters schools social centers and before civic social and religious groups.
The U S railroad labor board orders a new ballot to elect a negotiation on working rules for Pennsylvania railroad shop crafts. It voids previous ballots and rules, recognizes shop crafts, and sets a conference by August 10 to choose a method for the fresh election.
Mr Charles Eichenberger of Port Fulton is slightly better though malaria lingers. Miss Margaret McCune of Indianapolis will visit Miss Sue Shan on West Market Street next week. The Halstead child is in the country for the weekend with his mother. Clara Louise Carnes of East Chestnut Street is ill with malaria fever. Earl Crum of Anderson visits his parents on East Seventh Street. Sarah Seward travels to Columbus to see her aunt Mrs A Grafton. Miss Carrie Brothers returns from a two week Charlestown trip. Alma and Ralph Wagner of Ohio Falls are ill with diphtheria. The roof over Damon Park dancing floor nears completion. Mrs Bud Roederer visits her mother Mrs Throckmorton of Dayton.
Hob-nobbing at the American Legion picnic is mentioned. Augusta Wiesendanger visits St. Louis for two weeks. John Ford and family from Columbus Indiana visit sister Mrs. David Dye. Mrs. Pierce Shepard to visit Em m anuel Kentucky parents H. W. Hieatt this Saturday. Mr. Shepard arrives next week.
Mrs. Frank Corcoran and her baby leave Mrs. Margaret Schifler of Spring street after several weeks. They return to Boston, Mass., on Sunday and will be joined by Miss Addie Schifler for a two week visit.
Mrs Fielding Morrison entertained her bridge club Tuesday afternoon at her East Market Street home. Refreshments were served. Attending were Mesdames Claude Lindley John D Driscoll W C Pfau William Ridley Fielding Morrison and Miss Sad Craig. Guests included Mesdames Richard Johnson C L A Johnson Elmer Frank and Miss Zell Johnson Mrs Homer Ensley of Louisville and Mrs Shelby Ray of Glasgow Ky.
Missey Maud Wilson Eunice Swartz Anna Swartz Hazel Weir Janibelle Sparks Gladys Marquette Lucy Davis and Mrs Myrtle Parker will travel to Hardin Springs Kentucky for a seven day vacation planned in the coming weeks.
Mrs Mary Wright has assumed duties as matron of the Holt Masonic Home. Mrs Lillie Mc Auliffe, who resigned, has gone to Louisville to reside.
Mr and Mrs L E Halstead and their children prepare to travel to Indianapolis as part of a family outing.
Virginia Clegg entertained the S. G. B. club yesterday with games and contests. Refreshments were served to Eloise Weber Fay Swartz Mabel Wilcox Katherine Williams Katharine Hawes Virginia Culp Edna Lee Honnaker and Virginia Smineew NAL.
Taxpayers in Charlestown Township Clark County Indiana are notified that on August 2 1921 officials determined to issue bonds exceeding five thousand dollars for the W Woolum Road project The proposed bond amount is 3400 bearing six percent interest The county wide net assessed value is 3812825 and existing indebtedness is 53521 The public hearing process allows aggrieved taxpayers to appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners by filing with the County Auditor within twenty nine days from August 5 1921 Dated August 4 1921 Thomas L Stoner Auditor Clark County Indiana Adv notice dates included
Owen Township Clark County Indiana officials in regular session August 2 1921 determine to issue bonds or other evidence of indebtedness exceeding five thousand dollars. The bonds total eighteen thousand bearing six percent interest. Net assessed property value 457155 and existing indebtedness 740.00. Highway petitioned by William M Bower and others. Appears aggrieved parties may appeal to the county auditor.
Notice announces a special session of the Clark County Indiana Council at the Auditor's Office Jeffersonville for 40 o'clock A M on August 12 1921. The meeting will consider an appropriation for building and improvements at the Clark County Poor Asylum in Charlestown and conduct other business per Indiana law. Signed by Thomas L. Stoner Clerk.
Silver Creek Township Clark County Indiana vote convened on August 2 1921 to authorize issuing bonds or other evidence of indebtedness exceeding five thousand dollars totaling 31560600 bearing interest at six percent for a highway in Silver Creek Township petitioned by William H Richardson and others and requiring County Auditor approval by August 12 1921.
An article cites a physician recommending a daily morning drink of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the liver and bowels. It warns against calomel, praises harmless cleansing, and states the mixture supports daily vitality and digestion without salivation.
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