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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1920
Page
1
The piece notes wheat prices rising and hints at looming war due to wartime materials. It argues labor conditions are shifting, with a sharp drop in Help Wanted ads signaling job security concerns. The New York Times rebukes Harding over Liberty bonds and questions GOP financial ideas.
A letter argues against hostile attacks on government bond support and cites past deals like the Alaska purchase for eight million dollars. It praises government profits from natural resources and notes sealing profits with foreign nations, claiming future returns of fourteen million dollars annually from seal skins.
The text notes a large Chicago company intends to discharge ten thousand of its twenty four thousand workers, reflecting broad employment cuts. It contrasts with the Pennsylvania Railroad that discharged twelve thousand in a single division, urging awareness among workers and employers about rising demand for labor.
The piece discusses the great issue of peace or renewed war in Europe. Russia's seemingly unstoppable push along Western Europe could alter the war's outcome, raising the Allies' question of how Germany might restrain Russia.
Between fifty and one hundred dairymen are expected in Clark County next week traveling by automobile. They come from Perry County and will tour the Speed farm in Charlestown township and two or three other farms. The visitan group includes members of the Jersey Cattle Club of Indiana and the Purdue extension program.
Chicago Aug 10 Labor Board announced a wage increase for American Railway Express Company employees totaling about 30 million dollars annually. Some 75 000 workers will participate in the award which adds 10 cents per hour to all classes. Unions had sought 25 cents but accepted 16 cents for the present pending referendum.
Hugh A. Stevens former county agent was chosen campaign manager for the Farmers Club in Clark County. The group aims to enroll at least half of 2000 farmers. Dues rise from 150 to 60 a year with a five year pledge. At the opening meeting 100 farmers pledged. Every township will be organized.
A crowded second day of the Chautauqua filled the tent with music by Kalaluhi and his Hawaiians and a lecture by Arthur Frederick Evert on Americanizing America. The program blended entertainment, patriotism, and moral exhortation as the audience reflected on national duties and the Soldier’s legacy.
Guenther and Rauth, the Exclusive Ford Garage, offer regular inspections to keep your Ford in top order and extend its life. Their ad promises big savings on repair bills with satisfactory prices.
The Clark County Board of Review met in special session to address the Supreme Court ruling affecting last year’s tax valuations. The Indiana Legislature’s act led the state board to reapprove increased valuations, returning them to the county board which may approve disapprove or modify.
Parley P. Christensen, Farmer-Labor candidate, accuses Harding of grandstanding to women while Tennessee Republicans undermine the woman suffrage amendment with key political moves.
The Winchester Journal reports that Senator Harding introduced a congress bill to permit Col. Theodore Roosevelt to head an American division in France during World War I. The effort was blocked by President Wilson. Harding was known as a close friend of Roosevelt in the late ex-president's life.
Lost between Jeffersonville and Scliersburg a gold Swiss octagon wrist watch with initials U. K. F engraved on back. Liberal reward offered. return to Kath leen Firemaster at 228 Indiana Ave. Adv. D186 August 2 3 4.
The Star seeks diligent applicants over 14 who will take interest in their work and collaborate with employer and self for mutual benefit.
The Rose Coal Company offers thoroughly screened coal free from dirt and clinkers for maximum heat at low cost. Customers are urged to order coal from this provider for reliable warmth and value.
Governor Calvin Coolidge accepting the Republican nomination for vice president urged a new peace basis for national recovery. He backed Harding on the league of nations, called for tax revision and reduction of private extravagance. He warned against excess money and urged increased production to reduce distress.
Woters Belden Furniture Co promotes a range of home furnishing goods including economical refrigerators praised as ice savers and oil stoves for hot weather. The ad promises home delivery with full guarantees and invites customers to learn more.
Weather report for Indiana notes partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday with possible showers in the southern portion. Temperatures remain steady. Our Washington report cites an official saying the United States will announce its Polish stand at an early date a key geopolitical note.
State boards confirm 1919 horizontal reassessments in Indiana across 16 counties led by St Joseph and large jumps in personal property. Several counties maintain or reduce increases while Boone and Johnson resist changes. Grant, Madison, Elkhart, Knox, Porter and Wabash show notable gains. Clark shows a rise. Clay and Ohio decline. President and cabinet to meet this afternoon to discuss the Polish situation.
The State Department announced the U S will state its position on the Polish situation without delay. President Wilson will meet his cabinet this afternoon to discuss the matter as Secretary Colby denies sending notes to France or England and signals a possible later statement. London reports Premier Lloyd George stating hope for peace between Soviet Russia and Poland with Britain and France avoiding declarations of war and seeking economic pressure, naval action, or combined measures to compel Russia to release its hold on Poland.
Census preview indicates Indiana 1920 population around 2.91 million, up about 210k from 1910. Lake County tops rural gains and shows largest increase, while Ohio County remains smallest. movement from rural counties to cities evident across reported areas.
Mr and Mrs Edward Ehringer have returned home after a wedding trip through the Western States including Yellowstone Park. They will reside with the bride’s mother Mrs Mary Murphy. Mrs L R Lewis of 218 Ohio Avenue announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Louise Lewis to Mr W Carter of Memphis Indiana with a fall wedding planned.
Mrs. Herman Tepel and her son George Edward along with sister Miss Martha Ehringer of Cleveland Ohio are visiting their mother Mrs. George Ehringer at Port Fulton.
The analysis shows Crawford, Dearborn and Decatur losing population while Delaware gains due to Muncie and Dubois. Counties with large cities within borders rise, rural counties fall, and population growth trends northward with most northern cities showing significant gains and southern cities largely nominal.
Paris reports that the Allies assured Poland they will advance from the Rhine to enforce the Versailles guaranteed Polish territories if Minsk armistice talks yield a Germany Soviet accord ceding territory. The promise was learned at the French foreign office today.
A scrambled page combines National and American League box scores with an extended grocery advertisement. In the baseball items Cincinnati Boston and St Louis Washington Chicago New York Cleveland are referenced with incomplete innings and battery lines, followed by a local ad offering groceries and household staples at fixed prices from Allen Barnett.
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