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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1920
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane argues that Russia's collapse exposed a vital idea driving war efforts. The piece notes how an unnamed Liberty inspired idea grew powerful behind millions, threatening Europe as ambassadors meet in Paris to address its impact on global affairs.
The reading argues rulers and workers cannot ensure lasting success or erase human sorrow. Intelligence, education, and gradual progress remain preferred. It notes many people lack literacy and the notion of rapid sweeping change would hinder growth.
The passage envisions barbarian invasions and rising autocrats threatening Rome and Greece, with Russia and Europe oscillating between conquest and caution. It urges focusing on the power of an idea to preserve a nation’s goals amid looming upheaval.
The piece asks why the Peace League fails to stop wars as nations including Russia France England and Italy drift apart. It questions America’s role and explains French debt to Russia and Lenin’s repudiation citing historical friction and public debate about intervention and foreign policy. A local note mentions Colin speaking in the Cox campaign.
The Indiana forecast shows cloudy conditions likely on Tuesday with cool temperatures. No high temperature details are provided, but residents should prepare for overcast skies and cooler air. Local hourly updates may refine the conditions.
Senator Edward P. Elsner of Jackson Scott and Clark counties assesses the recent special session. He criticizes many bills as personal measures and opposes tax and coal laws, urging a straight tax remedy and noting proposed registration and board hours changes. He cites blue sky protections and warns against retroactive impact on contracts.
Jeffersonville opens a Chautauqua featuring EL McDermott former Kentucky lieutenant governor speaking on self improvement and government. FE Everingham and Dr W A Gransfield address farmers and the unanswered questions of God and man amid a full crowd and appreciative chorus.
The Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Traction Company and Interstate Public Service Company join several Indiana traction firms in asking the Public Service Commission to authorize higher passenger and freight rates for the Louisville to Indianapolis interurban line. They seek a base passenger fare of 0.9396 cents per mile, with commutation and freight rates raised proportionally to reflect higher fuel labor material taxes and maintenance costs.
Furnished rooms for rent with phone contact 726 at 415 East Front Street. Ad appears in August listings on the 6th 7th and 9th.
Gold wrist watch of Swiss make octagonal shape with initials on back U K F lost between Jeffersonville and Sellersburg. Liberal reward offered return to Kath leen Firemaster at 228 Indiana Ave Adv D186 C Aug 2 3 4.
Louisville Cement Company posts a 5 percent pay increase for all workers at Speeds plant effective August. The rise adds about 325000 to annual payroll and is framed as a voluntary gesture to reward loyalty. Company notes no living-cost need, cites community buildings and housing projects as worker benefits.
The schedule lists Kalaluhi's Hawaiians performing this afternoon with seats available in the tent. Tonight a lecture on Americanizing America by Arthur Frederick Evert precedes another Hawaiian concert. Season tickets cost $2 and are transferable.
City officials led by Mayor Newton H. Myers and City Attorney Wilmer T. For announce police supervision of parking on Court avenue during the Clark County Chautauqua at Warder Park. Cars must park at a 45 degree angle on the right side to ease congestion witnessed last night. plus local ads and notices follow.
The Charlestown Township Trustee presents proposed yearly expenditures and tax levies for 1920 at a meeting of the Advisory Board. Items include township expenditures and tax of 0.65, local tuition 1,200 tax 0.32, special school tax 1,800 tax 0.47, road cash 5,000 tax 0.16, library 750.60 tax 0.02, and poor expenditures 750 with total tax 1.04 on the hundred dollars. Dated August 3, 1920. Signed Chas Reich Jr, Trustee.
Mrs. George Childers of Cincinnati spent Sunday here while Rev Watkins conducted a ten day tent meeting near Terre Haute. The event drew local residents and visitors to the outdoor revival services.
The Leep Motor Company offers day and night auto repair for all makes, tire vulcanizing and accessories. Frequent inspections save money. Leep Motor Co promises the best service with modern equipment.
Dolly Var Den Tour advertises improved baking results with a suggestive brand cue. The snippet implies a product or method promotion aimed at home bakers seeking better bread and pastry outcomes.
International News Service lists six games with partial inning details. Pittsburgh and New York played seven innings with Cooper Haef fner and Nehf. Snyder. Chicago hosted Brooklyn in a nine inning affair with Luque Wingo McQuillin Gowdy. Detroit and Boston play three to six innings with Nayler Pete. Alexander Killifer Grune Miller. Philadelphia and Washington games show Vins Ayers Manion and Shaw Cicotte Sehalk in a summarized box score.
County officials met at the Clark County courthouse to open bids for three and a half ton trucks. Bids ranged from 84 300 to 5 908 54 with PLM and Sons submitting the lowest offer. An earlier unrelated purchase from PLOM was questioned for legality and bids were ordered reissued.
A marriage license was issued today in the Clerk's Office to Edna May Rodgers 16 and Edward Lee Brown. The document confirms formalizes their intended marriage and records their ages and names for the official file.
A marriage license was issued to Albert Romans 22 and Moneta Bishop 20 of Spring Lick Kentucky. They were married about 12:30 this morning in the record vault at the Court House by Rev Se DD Youneblodd of Park Methodist Church Port Fulton. Attendants were B C Romans and Nortimer Wallace of Caneyville. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Nannie Bishop of Caneyville. groom son of Mr and Mrs Arch Romans of Canevville. They will live in Caneyville.
Lorna Miriam Seull daughter of Rev J T Seull and Mrs Seull celebrated her ninth birthday with a party Saturday afternoon from three to six at the Wall Street M E parsonage. Rain limited contests, a birthday cake and refreshments delighted the children. Present were Miriam Rose Dorothy Swartz Marjorie Worthington Forrest Lee Northam Juanita Northam Helen Noe Margaret Sanders Evelyn Tilford Maric Krause Marylon Kennady Viola Carnes Nellie Enders Katharine Berry Harold Levengood Hiram Warder Paul Coleman Arthur Enders Harland Sanders Robert Vance Laura Rose Marjorie Parks and Lorna Miriam Scull.
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