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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
2
A Jeffersonville Star correspondent claims the Star will become the county’s leading independent paper after merging with the Clark County Republican, challenging Democratic officials and asserting the Star’s role as a people’s champion. The piece contrasts Star with The Publican and predicts shifts in circulation across Jeffersonville plus surrounding towns.
A political press battle unfolds as the Independent Star challenges rivals for legal notices. Officials may publish ads in the paper with broader circulation, while the Star touts its reach in Jeffersonville and Clark counties and claims it will dominate legal notices.
The Leep Motor Company offers day and night service repairing all makes of automobiles. Vulcanizing tires tubes and accessories with modern equipment. The thoughtful person keeps up vehicle care and Leep Motor Co promises the best service. Ad from local notice.
The piece argues Cuban sugar producers and associated planters may manipulate prices to push retail sugar costs up in the United States. It cites statements by Cuban officials and a Cuban association, warning of anti American moves and possible strained trade relations if the United States seeks alternative suppliers.
Hardy Lloyd stars in CAPTAIN KIDD'S KIDS at LeRose Theatre. Sunday and Monday showings promise family entertainment with special pricing.
The narrator finds herself in an unfamiliar sunlit room with two beds and sealed wire screens. She notices Vicky asleep in the adjacent bed and recalls a prior faintness while noting Dicky nearby in a sweater. The scene focuses on disorientation and a calm recovery as the windowed space offers a view of the outdoors.
A narrator observes cool spring air, crocuses and violets, and a pine grove outside a window. Dicky favors sleep over sightseeing while discussing climate, maple leaves, and golf on Cedar Craft links as Maj. Grantland’s nickname prompts mild friction.
A. O. Hunter of Cincinnati testifies that Tanlac improved his fatigue weakness and nervousness after months of poor appetite and breathlessness. He credits it with restoring his strength and to his wife’s similar recovery after two bottles. He says the product lived up to its advertised claims.
ALO. Hunter of Cincinnati lists Jeffersonville Doherty's Standard Drug Store, Sellersburg M Nickles, Marysville Dr Thomas M Smithto, and Otto O Ellice as sellers for Gen Tanlac. Ad promotes widespread availability through these outlets in Indiana and Ohio.
Gustaf Sehimieli and her brother Charles Alsehimielt of Louisville returned this morning after attending the funeral of their cousin Ofco Vorambrock of St. Ennis Mo.
Provisions were made at the Juvenile Court for three Clark County orphans remaining in the Local Orphans Home to be sent to the Plymouth Works School. Frances Riehthouse of Heapsville, Matthew Stamback of and Johnie Birgs R. of Jeffersonville are slated for the transfer as the Jeffersonville Orphans Home was ordered closed due to insufficient funds.
The Diamond Pure Food Company markets its finest health cereals. Diamond Crisp Flakes are presented as the people’s choice used in millions of homes and sold by first class retailers. The ad proclaims Diamond Pure Food products as the God Standard.
Mrs. Elsie Jones Shaw and her children Miss Orient Shaw and Al ien Shaw Jr. will arrive from Sherman Texas on Thursday to visit Mrs. So. McChire at her Mechanic Street home.
Mrs. William Wheatley and her two sons Billy and Robert Ralph will arrive Thursday to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Cogswell of Dayton Ohio. Mrs. Cogswell will travel to Indianapolis to meet her daughter.
Advertising copy for Royce's Sweet Shop touts chocolates creams and caramels along with sodas and ice cream described as delicious. It urges patrons to try the products and bring friends to enjoy better health through ice cream. Ad number 4.
A 1920 public domain booklet by Jamess Morgan offers brief profiles of U.S. presidents in short brisk entries. The work presents concise biographical sketches and notable actions associated with each leader, reflecting early 20th century American civic education.
A compressed chronology traces Zachary Taylor from his birth in Orange County Virginia to his move to Kentucky, military service in multiple wars, key 1846 47 battles, 1848 Whig nomination, 1849 inauguration, and his 1850 death in the White House, with notes on his uncertain party stance and public image.
Achary Taylor was the first military man to become U S president and served forty years in the army after entering as a lieutenant at age twenty three He saw limited combat with Native Americans before leading about 6000 line officers in the Mexican War and fighting several engagements including Palo Alto and Buena Vista The passage notes his limited early battles before the notable campaign.
In this portrait of General Zachary Taylor the article contrasts Taylor with Winfield Scott, noting their famed nicknames and leadership styles. It highlights Taylor as a plain, obedient officer who kept civilian authority first and lived simply with his wife in military quarters, shaping a humane wartime image.
Indiana livestock committee of the Federation of Farmers Associations meets in Indianapolis to discuss stockyards marketing and transportation issues. Members listed include Geo I Stahl Seymour C E Paul Wintamc George M Brown Angola H W Mallotte Petersburg W J Lawson Boswell Lewis Carr Vincennes W H Settle Petroleum Fred Bell Rushville and GC Fisher Union City.
Wanted wood workers and foremen cabinet makers machine and bench hams and varnishers. Good wages good hours and good working conditions. Apply in person or write for particulars to The Wood Trades Association of Cincinnati 306 Odd Fellows Temple Cincinnati Ohio.
Announcement yesterday that Mr and Mrs H J Cuppers of Newland Indiana rejoice at the arrival of a fine boy James Richard Mr Cuppers a former agriculture teacher at Ourity High School
Miss Edna Horton visiting Miss Laverne Spellman has returned to her home in Columbus Indiana.
The Tri Kappas will meet this evening with Miss Anna Nohstoll to discuss upcoming activities and plans.
Mrs Robert Crandell and two children have returned from Detroit Michigan where they spent several weeks with Mr Crandell’s sister Mrs Weiley McClellan.
The report outlines Britain guarding its empire as Persia comes under protection, while India and Egypt serve as anchors. England seeks peace with Russia to curb Bolshevik influence, affecting French aims to recover billions in Russian debt. France and Britain clash over divergent strategies and debts.
A man maimed Warther inherits about fifty million dollars from his friend Mr. Searles who gained wealth in unions with the Hopkins widow and Union Pacific. Searles trusts Walker to manage the fortune, and headlines suggest Walker’s frugal, single-minded life and reputation for steadiness. Observers note many wish to claim the fortune, praising Walker’s seeming stewardship.
The piece outlines how Mr Searles first married 30 million dollars then sought to double it to 60 million and finally left the money to a successor who may turn 50 million into 100 million. It hints at wealth redistribution through taxes as a future plan to return wealth to its creators.
Mayor N. H. Myers said he would hold up action in the state versus Dr. Andrew M. Reed who was arrested for taking a copy of the Courier Journal from the vestibule of Maurice Cohen.
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