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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane weighs who should dominate world affairs with references to Harding Japan Lenin and Cox. He argues Republican senators favoring the Peace Lease threaten a European council domination while Americans would likely prefer their own leaders over foreign control.
Fragmented OCR notes reference a senator delaying a presidential tour and issues tied to a Peace League. Mentions four Atlantic and eastern regions, Mesopotamia and Armenia, with references to a liberal faction and a candidate for the United States presidency. The text is garbled and lacks verifiable details.
The piece frames Japanese fears of Bolshevist influence and Chinese population growth near Japan’s borders. It contrasts Russia’s easy stance on China with Japan’s concern over a nearby communist surge and potential territorial or strategic shifts.
The text discusses a plan to reduce Poland's regular army and mobilize Polish workers, supplying arms to workers while restricting armed guards. It labels Leninist theory of government as dangerous and argues power should remain with centralized leadership rather than dispersed among workers. It notes this is an experimental idea from Russia and questions its future effectiveness.
A fragmented excerpt shows Lenin and his Foreign Minister Thhit enerin warning that until a general agreement with Great Britain is reached the Soviet Government has an absolute free hand in the origins. Bolshevism is at work among hundreds of millions in Britain.
Indiana day events organize a large Republican demonstration as delegates travel to Marion from Indianapolis and South Bend. Special trains with decorated locomotives and four foot banners will carry supporters including Senator Watson New Warren McCary and E M Wasmutu. Elias Jacoby, president of the Indianapolis Harding club, coordinates the trip inviting all Republicans to attend.
A classified advertisement promotes Swiss Cleaners and Dyers as the leading first class cleaners for men and women. It claims the largest, best equipped establishment with modern methods in Indiana or Kentucky, serving Jeffersonville and Louisville with silk and satin fabrics made to look like new.
The Jeffersonville School Board announced Amos Henry, last year’s mathematics instructor and University of Pennsylvania graduate, will become superintendent on September 4, replacing acting superintendent Elmer McCullum who resigns to pursue advanced study. Janitors Fry L. Curry and Charles Neeley appointed. janitors’ pay raised to 99 a month. Instructors in manual training and botany positions remain open. Coal bidder notices issued. two bids filed, with openings after ten days.
New York reports show hundreds of ex GIs disabled and burdened by high living costs expect government allowances. The Ex Service Men's Cooperative League plans a nonpartisan mobilization during the presidential campaign to recruit members and press for better education, employment help, and an exchange program. Lecturers against radicalism will also be provided. Miss Mary Becker of Cincinnati visited Miss Olive Brenner over the weekend.
An advertisement touts a New York laundry offering class laundry work for men women and children. It claims careful handling at home style rates with best work and low prices and encourages husbands to send garments to a regular business.
Chicago reports that over twenty Protestant bodies plan united evangelistic efforts this fall. In five years one million converts have touched U.S. churches through evangelistic work led by national leaders. The National Federated Evangelistic Committee now occupies Marquette Building offices as a central clearinghouse.
The Tennessee House narrowly approved woman suffrage 56 to 44 on the third ballot, with Speaker Walker switching his vote. adjournment set for Friday amid protests over opposing workers and questions on constitutional ratification. The outcome follows two tied motions to table and hinges on subsequent reconsideration votes. Repr Turner’s switched vote secured the final margin, ending the bitter legislative clash.
The eighty first Indiana annual conference of the Methodist Protestant Church opened in Indianapolis with speakers including Rev. Thomas H. Lewis of Westminster Maryland president of the general conference and Rev. E I Obee missionary to Japan. The conference runs to Monday following an opening prayer by Rev. O B Hoberts.
The Men's Friendship Club of the Presbyterian Church will skip this week's meeting and host a picnic and basket supper for members their wives sweethearts and friends on Friday September 3 at the Al Gilmore farm near the Middle Road. Members bring their own supper while Mr and Mrs Gilmore serve ripe watermelons on the half shell.
Local theater ads announce Hardy Liegd in Captain Kidds Kids at LeRose Theatre this Sunday and Monday with advance listings 206 Aug 18 to 214 confirming show dates and tickets.
John Gienger and Co promote Timothy and Clover seeds and farm implements as agents for Wallis Tractors. Also advertise Dolly Varden Flour for bread. Advertising note appears as a brief trade item.
The local fire department heads quarts chairs painted blue with yellow signs reading For Firemen only The fire chief said the signs deter visitors not to spoil the new paint and that the mayor warned of too many loafers The firemen said reporters may sit only when on business.
An newspaper advertisement extols Shannon’s Dairy pasteurized milk and cream delivered daily to homes at 15 cents per quart, claiming it offers three times more nourishment than meat and promoting milk fat and butter as healthful.
A statewide ready reference from the Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations outlines district divisions and names district directors for all ten districts plus state officers. It lists counties per district and identifies leaders including J A Warren, R L Thompson, H T Walker, Oscar Larm, Joseph W Raub, I M Vexler, John J Brown, John G Klein, and state officers John G Brown and Everett McClure among others.
The Big Four Railway and the Louisville Jeffersonville Bridge Company may build a new Ohio River bridge in the coming year at an estimated cost of 7 million dollars. The project would create a third bridge linking Jeffersonville and Southern Indiana, driven by higher passenger and freight rates approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Additional terminals and yard expansions are likely if the bridge proceeds, with officials citing current facilities as insufficient for rising traffic.
The Young Men's Business Club plans the second annual picnic in Glenwood with a half holiday proclaimed by Mayor Newton H. Myers. Stores will close at noon and entertainment includes a band concert, dancing, country store, games, and a candy wheel. The Seibert Concert Band will perform and the Reformatory Band will also play in the evening. Officials expect large crowds and a successful event.
Glark County Realty & Insurance Co offers bargains in city and farm property and low rate insurance. Advertises reliable policies aimed at safety and financial protection, urging readers to consider their coverage as a dependable friend in need.
Hardy Lloyd headlines CAPTAIN KEDD'S KIDS in segment SDV 206 running August 18 to 21 with family crowd appeal and top billing for the series.
Civic groups in Louisville unite to urge Big Four Railroad and bridge company to ensure the new bridge accommodates pedestrians and vehicles. The project was funded yesterday and plans are moving forward.
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