Dreams of airborne hospitals and ocean water for cities
The article imagines hospitals in the air via dirigibles supplying air and temperature, compares ocean water for city use and salt baths for children, and foresees elevated medical care without mountains. It notes expected limits of sea derived comforts and freedom from distance, then shifts to reactions to Boycott ideas and a poetical obituary of Gangadhar Tilak with silent homage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy's Hospital
London
France and England at odds over coal price and blame
Paris Matin accuses England of aiding Germany to keep coal prices high. France plans large payments to Germany in drones to secure coal, with prices around francs per ton figures cited. Both nations would be shocked if they truly knew each other’s thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Germany
Paris
Railways Jubilant Over Government Aid and Rates Move
Across the nation railway owners praise government action promising fifteen hundred million dollars yearly plus six percent returns. They claim the railroads, once nearly bankrupt, will now run with needed support and will not hesitate to request further benefits as new freight and ticket rates are considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Futhermore
Nottingham Held Insane at Inquest in Clark County Jail
James Nottingham, a farmer near Prather, was found insane at a morning inquest in the Clark County Sheriff’s office. Doctors testified he had shown unusual behavior over crops and attacked a neighbor, with officials ordering commitment to an asylum for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriffs Office
Clark County
James Nottingham
Noarthwest
Prather
J. M Marshall
Charleston
Fhietor Warbel
Nottingham
Doctor Marshall
Mr. Nottingham
Doretor Marshall
Dugan
Charlestown
Federal Bakery Ad Offers Sugar and Fresh Bread
Special for Saturday only pounds best granulated sugar in pound packages for 25e a pound. Fresh bread and pastries daily. Federal Bakery Adv. D 195 C Aug. 6-7.
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Federal Bakery
Early Louisville Ferry Runs From Jeffersonville Daily
The Louisville and Jeffersonville Ferry Company plans an early boat from Jeffersonville each morning starting Saturday August 7 to serve farmers and stock men. The boat departs Jeffersonville at 4 40 a m and runs daily except Sundays and holidays until further notice.
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Louisville
Jeffersonville
The Chocolate Shop Ad Offerings Pure Candies and Ice Cream
C W Strauch promotes Purest Candies including Chocolate Creams and Caramels, plus ice cream and sodas in popular flavors. It promises a refreshing, invigorating experience and invites readers to order their preferred flavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Strauch
Chocolate Shop
Real Estate Broker Endorses Argo-Phosphate Remedy
A Massachusetts broker touts Argo-Phosphate claiming improved sleep digestion and nerves after years of indigestion rheumatism and nervousness. Ad claims no medical equal and lists Conzerns Drug Store as seller with a promotion for Larry Lemon at LeRose Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostom
Conzerns Drug Store
Lost Swiss watch with initials U K F in Indiana area
A gold octagon shaped Swiss wrist watch engraved with U K F initials is lost between Jeffersonville and Sellersburg. A liberal reward is offered and should be returned to Kath leen Fitemaster at 228 Indiana Ave. Adv. B186. August 2 3 4.
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Jeffersonville
Sellersburg
Kathleen Fitemaster
Indiana Ave
Chas L Combs Laundry Advertises Quality Cleaning
Patronized by the beat homes in Jeffersonville. Shirts calars and underwear cleaned pressed and returned with careful service. None better anywhere at any price. I pays to get master cleaning service best on earth. Ad.6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. L. Combs
Beat Hmes
Jeffersonville
Partly cloudy Indiana forecast for tonight and Saturday
The Indiana weather outlook shows partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with little temperature change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Open House At Clark County Forest Reserve Visitors Day
The Indiana conservation department will hold Visitors' Day at the Clark County state forest reserve one mile north of Henryville on August 19. Prominent speakers from Purdue and the Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations will discuss forestry progress and future state policy. Charles Deam and aides will conduct tours. rail and auto access are provided. a lunch option and free coffee at the reserve are noted.
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Conservation Department
Clark County State Forest Reserve
Henriville
John «. Brown
Indiana Federation of ‘Farmers’ Associations
Purdue University
DD. Vo Mann
Park County
Richard Lieber
Department of Conservation
Wiil
Indiana
Charles €. Deam
State Forest
State Forest Reserve
Henryville
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States
Deam
Brandest
Louisvile
Kentucky
Wood and Schafer dispute over New Albany flat possession
Harvey Wood and Emma Wood sue Michael J. Schafer and Elizabeth Schafer in Clark County Circuit Court over possession of a flat on Vincensis Street New Albany. The plaintiffs seek damages of 813 for detention of property after refusing to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey 8. Wood
Emma Wood
Clark County Circuit Court
Michael J. Schafer
Elizabeth Schafer
New Albany
Last Meeting of Directors Sets Stage for Chautauqua Sales
The Clark County Chautauqua Board ended its session discussing season ticket sales with booths to be run by the Woman's Civic Club along Spring Street. A Sunday program features the Indiana Reformatory Band, speakers Edward J. MeDermott and Fiveringham, and Jeffersonville Church Choirs. The event is free to the public and aims to boost Jeffersonville culture and community spirit.
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Clark County Chautauqua Board of Directors
Young Business Men's Club
Chamber of Commerce
Woman's Civic Club
Spring Street
Indiana Reformatory Band
Edward J. MéeDermott
Whentucky
Fiveringham
Thionis
Vesper Hym
Jeffersonville
Ganefield
Center College
Danville
Kentucky
Battle Hym of the Republic
Elliss Heaton
Presbyterian Church
Clark County
Pleasant Way to Save on Groceries Ad 1940s Style
Local ad promotes grocery bargains with prices on eggs 47c a dozen, peanut butter 35c, olive oil 42c per pint, Mazda oil 75c quart, canned coconuts, syrups and cereals. Mentions delivery by Allen Barnett at the corner of Spring and Catio streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker's
Allen Barnett
Expenses for Year Ending 1921 in Clark County
Aggregate expense estimates for 1921 include Circuit Court $9,250 Clerks $4,350 Clerk of Circuit County $1,000 County Assessor $81,470 bond for George T Hemple school treasurer Clarksville United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company $10,500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
George T. Hemple
Clarksville
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Guenther and Rauth Ford Garage Ad
Guenther and Rauth, the Exclusive Ford Garage, offer service to keep your Ford in top order. Regular inspections aim to double engine life and reduce repair bills with satisfactory pricing.
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Guenther & Rauth
Ford
Wise and Schaff Tie The Knot In Louisville Ceremony
Announcement from Louisville Kentucky notes the marriage of William E Wise and Minnie F Schaff. The nuptials occurred in the city on July 4 1920 at the office of James Keigwin with details retained for local record.
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William E. Wise
Minnie F. Schaff
Louisville
Kentucky
James Keigwin
Miss Ethel Quinn Takes Ten Day Vacation
Miss Ethel Quinn deputy county editor of the Clark County Circuit Court plans a ten day vacation visiting friends and relatives in Richmond.
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Ethel] Quinn
Clark County
Richmond
Business Men Investigate Ferry Venture Between Cities
The Jeffersonville Young Business Men's Club pledges cooperation with the Louisvie Jeffersonville Ferry Company to improve service. M A Fromholtz, president, says the firm is short on cash and may sell bonds or sell large ticket blocks to raise working capital for a new boat, while stressing the need to maintain proper relations with county rate authorities.
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Jeffersonville
Clarke County to Revise Assessments in Special Session
Clarke County Board of Review will meet in special session to settle the muddle caused by last year actions of the State Board of Tax Commissioners. The board has deemed increases necessary and the county authority now must act.
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Clarke County Board of Review
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Supreme Court of Indiaa
Governor vetoes county road bill in special session
Governor James P. Goodrich refused to sign the county unit road law saying it could be settled in the regular session. Four county roads are affected, including one in Washington township where bids were called but none were received after the measure was vetoed.
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James P.goodrich
Supreme Court
Goodrich
Board of County Commissioners
Washington Township
Henry F. Schowe
Crowdrieh
Trustees Can Use Funds for Books
Township trustees as distributors of textbooks may draw on the special school fund to buy books, a Wednesday ruling by Jesse F. Eschbach state examiner of the board of accounts confirms. The Indiana statute limits have made dealers reluctant, so state Supt. N. Hines urged county superintendents this year to appoint trustees as book dealers.
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Jesse FE. Eschbach
Board of Accounts
Indiana
N. ‘Hines
Smith & Hughes Garage in Jeffersonville Serves All Cars
Smith and Hughes Garage offers 24 hour repair for all makes with master mechanics. The shop emphasizes thorough knowledge of motor construction and quick, accurate adjustments at low prices.
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Smith & Hughes
Jeffersonville
Jury Finds Ochsner Owner, Thomas Lacks Interest in Property
The Clark County Circuit Court ruled Oriela I. Ochsner the owner of the property and found Edward Thomas had no title. The court declared a deed to Thomas a forgery and void, noting forgery and fraudulent notarization. A recorded deed dated August 23, 1918 was deemed invalid. Thomas’s attempt to secure a $3000 loan on August 22, 1948 was refused.
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Oriela I. Ochsner
Clark County
Edward Thomas
Mrs. Oshsner
Thomas
Ochsner
St Louis
J.l.long
Justice of the Peace
Justice of Peace
Clark Count
Clark County State Bank
Death in California of William Woy at 28
Word has reached Jeffersonville of the death in Pomona California of William Woy age 28 who died Sunday morning after an operation for appendicitis the preceding Wednesday He leaves a widow Rosalie Willey and a daughter Margaret and his parents reside in this city and California
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Jeffersonville
Wiliam Woy
Pomona
California
Mr. Woy
Rosalie Willey
Frank R. Willey
Margaret
Auto Drier 15 Before Court
Bennett Gwin an agent for Gwin Motor Company was arrested in City Court on using a dealer license for private use. Special Judge Stradley released him after proving he acted as company agent driving car M 444. Chief Summers to enforce state law against excessive vehicle noise. officers have monitored and will arrest future offenders.
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Bennett Gwin
Gwin Motor Company
Stradley
Newton Myers
Gwin
Summers
Mrs Bernadine Sweet Returns From Seymour Visit
Mrs Bernadine Sweet has completed a visit with friends and relatives in Seymour and returned home.
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Bernadine Sweet
Seymour
Mount Vernon man visits Mrs Farmer in Court Street
Dwight Moron of Mount Vernon Kentucky visits Mrs John R Farmer at 213 West Court Street. The note records the visit between the two residents and provides an address for reference.
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Dwight Moron
Mount Vernon
Kentucky
John R. Farmer
West Court Street
Beatty Family Reunion Returns Home Leaders in Kokomo
Mr and Mrs Jacob Patrick return to Front Street after attending the Beatty family reunion in Kokomo. The event gathered relatives from the area with plans for future gatherings.
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Jacob Patrick
Front Street
Beatty
Kokomo, Ma
Victrola Offered for Jeffersonville Library Park Concerts
The Wurlitzer Music Company of Louisville offered Mrs Isaac Palmer Caldwell Jeffersonville Public Librarys librarian a large cabinet victrolia and horn for outdoor park concerts. The offer will be reviewed by Mrs J H Warder Civic Club program chair aiding cooperative planning for children's summer entertainment after Chautauqua season.
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Wurlitzer Music Company of
Louisville
Isaac Palmer Caldwell
Jeffersonville Public
Caldwell
J. H. Warder
Civic Club
Warder
Expert Return of Peyton Soon
Personal letters from Dr. David G. Peyton superintendent of an industrial school near Richmond Va say he will return to the city after September 1. He cites ill health from a severe influenza attack and asthma but plans to occupy 418 East Chestnut street once a tenant vacates.
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David G. Peyton
Richmond
Peyton
Th Institution
East Chestnut Street
Fire destroys property of North Vernon businessman
A fire last night between 10 and 11 o'clock destroyed property linked to Homer McNaghten owner manager of the National Tin and Jackets Company in North Vernon. This is the third time his property has burned, with earlier losses at Madison and in North Vernon.
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North Vernon
National Tin and Jackets Company
Homer McNaghten
Mr. McNauchton
Madison
Carrier Boy Wanted For The Star Advertisement
The Star seeks reliable youths over 14 to deliver and work with the employer. Applicants should show interest in their duties and mutual effort. Promotes Dolly Varden Flour for better baking. Adg. 44.
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Star
Leep Motor Company Ad and Local Marriage License Notice
The Leep Motor Company offers day and night service and tire vulcanizing with modern equipment. A marriage license was issued to Miss Trene Mitchell of this city and Walter F Stites of Clarksville Indiana. The ceremony is planned for this evening at the parsonage of Rev D A Winter of the Lutheran Church of Jeffersonville.
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Leep Motor Company
Leep Motor&Co
Trene
Mitchel
Alex Mitchell
This City
Walter F Stites
George W. Stites
Clarksville
Indiana
D. A. Winter
Lutheran Church of
Jeffersonville
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Poona
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Bony
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Reacy
Massachusetts
Larry Lemon
Watter LeRose Theatre
State Conservation Department
Chautauqua Board
Spring and
Caatio
New York
Chicago
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Snyder
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Kkilfer
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State Examiner of Accounts
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