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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1920

Page

3

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By Mail a First And Second Zones Daily except Sunday One Year five dollars Delivered By Carrier per Week ten cents RC Swartz OW Baylor Business Manager Editor In

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Peace League debate threats to American youth and world war

The text argues against joining a Peace League threatening to call young men to fight to defend Poland Persia Mesopotamia and other regions. It claims such a pact would put U S lives and money at stake and warns of European manipulation and geopolitics centered on Constantinople and surrounding interests.

Russia Warsaw Poland Persia Kuropatkin Mesopotamia Counie Venizelos Constantinople Mir Venizelos Direeks Asia Balkans Constantines Jacter Wrensteins

Editorial on Chicago radicals trial and free speech

The piece argues the guilty verdicts against William Bross Lloyd and others in the communist case are controversial. It defends free speech while condemning violence and asserts the trial was fair despite perceived overreach. The author cautions that convicting radical leaders may fuel further radicalism.

William Bross Llyod Communist Party In America Mr Llyod Ois Chicago Williant Bross Lived

An Ingenious Diversion and Homesick Return to France

Jessie Grantley’s move to Paris as her husband becomes manager of a large factory brings social whirl and gifts, but after months the novelty fades. Language barriers, cultural fatigue, and longing for home push her toward a sense of alienation and a search for purpose in the unfamiliar city.

Jessie Grantley Paris Jessie Bois de Bolongne

Gillespie and Son Master Plumbers Advertise Modern Plumbing

Gillespie and Son, master plumbers, advertise fre installing complete plumbing in Jeffersonville homes. All work and service meets hearty approval of the people. No home is complete without modern sanitary plumbing and equipment.

Gillespie & Son Jeffersonville

Jessie Creates Popular Puzzles In Paris Workshop

Jessie conceived the idea of puzzles after failing to find a swine puzzle in a Paris store. She developed a new craft turning pictures into carved color shadows, branded each piece with her initials, and priced from 1 to 10 dollars. Demand grew, requiring assistants and a separate workspace, with yearly travels to America and recognition as a benefactor in Paris.

Jésse Jessie Paris Cansel Silesmian America

Cassidy Enquiry Concludes at Town Building Site

A brief note reports Cassidy facing inquiry at the new town building operations site at the town’s edge. The proceedings paused as the investigation proceeded, with officials noting ongoing questions surrounding the trial’s scope.

Cassidy

Holding a Husband Adele Gerrison's New Phase

A scene unfolds with Adele Gerrison and Mrs Lukens in a lakeside setting as Grantland and guests visit a cottage. Telegraph confusion is cleared, a nervous guest named Graham is aided, and observations on aging women reveal a theme of enduring energy and social navigation.

Adele Gerrison

New arrivals find temporary refuge at country farmhouse

In a scene at a rural residence, Mrs Lukens and Maj. Grantland coordinate lodging for Dicky and his companions. The group inspects three bedrooms including a sun parlor room for air lovers while Mrs Graham’s location remains to be confirmed. The exchange hints at underlying tension and curiosity as a hidden figure watches.

Mrs. Lukens Grantland Hugh Grantland Aberdeen Grahams Mr. Graham Mrs. Watkins Graham Watkins Mas. Grantland Mrs. Graham Dicky Maj. Farantaral Richard Seeana Mr. Spencer Maj. Grantland

Bovee's Sweet Shop Ad Promises Ice Cream Delights

An old advertisement touts Bovee's Sweet Shop as a premier candy store serving chocolates creams and caramels and inviting customers to enjoy delicious ice cream and healthier living by eating more ice cream. It invites readers to try and return with friends.

Bovee’s Sweet Shop Fvergy

Rotary Club Dinner Delivers Guest Speaker at Chautauqua

Jeffersonville Rotarians host a dinner at the summer club Artie Springs to honor Frank T Mulholland past president of the International Rotary. Delegations from Louisville and New Albany join in attendance and will march to the Chautauqua to hear his lecture tonight.

Bplk Artie Springs Jeffersonville

Smith & Hughes Garage Serves Jeffersonville Autos

Smith and Hughes Garage in Jeffersonville advertises modern equipment and 24 hour service for all makes. Master mechanics ensure fast accurate adjustments at low prices. Mr and Mrs Charles Blevins visit the former's parents, Mr and Mrs A H Blevins.

Smith & Hughes Jeffersonville Charles Blevins Mrs A. H. Blevins

Diamond Pure Food Company Cereals Market Claim

The Diamond Pure Food Company promotes Rilamond Ken Flakes as the people’s choice used in millions of homes and sold by top retailers. Alwave requests Diamond Pure Food products and asserts their own standard of quality as gold.

Diamond Pure Food Company Rilamond Alwave Diamond Pure

Leep Motor Company Advertising Long Hours Service

The Leep Motor Company offers day and night service for all makes of automobiles. Vulcanizing tires, tubes, and accessories are available. The ad emphasizes frequent inspections as a savings and promises the best service with modern equipment.

Leep Motor Company Leep Motor .O

Unlucky Friday Thirteenth Folklore Recited

A fragment outlines Friday falling on the thirteenth with Dame Misfortune causing warnings. It lists superstitions to follow and avoid, including nailing horseshoes, gathering rabbit feet, carrying horse chestnuts, harming black cats, and dangers to avoid such as stepping before vehicles and risky jokes.

Lost purple silk umbrella on Spring Street

Lost item notice for a purple silk umbrella found Monday afternoon on Spring Street. Identifying initials on handle help locate the owner. Reward offered. Call phone 1094. Ads reference Aug 12 13 and column 202 C.

Spring Street Hanar

Five Minute Chats on Our Presidents

James Morgan presents a 1920 overview of John Quincy Adams covering his early life 1825 1830 48 service in Congress his anti slavery petition fight gag rule and long final years The piece frames Adams as independent in the Jackson era and ties biblical City of Refuge imagery to Christian consolation and heavenly priesthood themes.

John Quincy Adams Congress Adams Capitol Adam Atone Quincy Barton Morteged Fe paQuincy Ambors Benelth Wrymouth Washington White House Jackson Boston Rom Christ Aaron Eleazer Ithamar Nedesh Naphtali Shecheim Ephraim

Rev George Guille Extends Work at Shady Bibie Institute

The Extension Department of Shady Bibie Institute led by Rev. George Guille outlines ongoing outreach in Unicagu. This notice highlights program aims, community engagement and anticipated schedule updates.

George Guille Shady Bibie Institute Unicagu

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