Dempsey Willard Prefight Murmurments and Gloves Myths
In the dressing room before the Toledo bout Jack Dempsey boasts of tipping Jess Willard with a punch and denies hidden glove weights. The exchange recalls Willard’s injuries and the talk of fighters already beaten by Dempsey. Mike Angelo and Minneapolis manager Mike Colson are mentioned amid posturing and gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Toledo
Jack
Jess
Dempsey
Mike Angelo
Willard
Esaelly
Tim Jeffries
Janisson
Actors Against Artists on Diamond Clash
An event features actors led by Jim Corbett slated to face the artists in a baseball style exhibition. Teams include De Walt Hopper Ed Wynn and others, with the American Legion planning a large field day and ball game in August at Balside Lone Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Walt Hopper
Ed Wynn
Fred Broehe
Frank Bacan
Leo Carrilla
Sofie Sears
Jim Corbett
Agaiuist
Mizner
American Legion
Balside
Lone Island
Jack Demasexw
Republicans See Heavy Majority In Statewide Vote
Chairman Wasmuth declares prospects favorable across the state as Republicans project a strong victory. He notes broad support among voters and emphasizes unity within the party as election day approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmuth
Indiana Republicans push nationwide campaign vigor in 1920
Indiana Republicans boast strong organizing drive with new workers volunteering for state and national ticket efforts. Indianapolis clubs lead the push, planning a large August 28 visit to Harding’s home and a chartered train for 1 000 supporters to Marion and a statewide Indiana Day celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Senator Harding
Marion
Columbia
Indiana
Harding
Community Clubs Schedule Event at Glenwood Park
Local groups plan gatherings at Glenwood Park including the KLUB KALANDAR picnic and embroidery club entertainments. The Priscilla Club hosts an afternoon event, while other church and lodge groups meet in Pfay's Hall and Park Church venues. A dawn fete by the Presbyterian Boy Scouts is set for Saturday with Miss Fiovene Glossbrenner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Business Club
Glenwood Park
John Brendel
Embroidery
Priscilla Club
Apo Thishands
KR. Lodge
Pfay's Hall
FL E. Bel
Ladies Aid
Park Church
Presbyterian Church
Indiana Secretary of State Cuts Notary Fees and Plate Costs
State records show Attorney General Ed Jackson, Secretary of State, saved the treasury over 926000 by turning notary fees into state funds and reducing license plate costs. Comparisons with 1916 1918 and 1920 1921 show widespread savings under Republican management. Jackson, a wartime Army officer, seeks reelection on the record of economical office handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Automobile Department
Secretary of State
Ed Jackaron
Jackson
Automiule
Srsat
Republicana
United States
Stee
Warrison Argud
Indiana Republicans spend less on sessions than Democrats
Indianapolis, Ind. Figures show Indiana General Assembly costs under Republican control, including two 1920 brief sessions, were lower than prior Democratic administrations. 1919 Democrat spending was 162,307.67. Republican 126,700.52. The record notes 1915 as the costliest session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
General Assembly
Garnett Smith Guest of Ida Gilmore in Middl e Road
Garnett Smith of nea New Albany visits Ida Gilmore on Middl Road as a guest, local social notes indicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnett Smith
New Albany
Ida Gilmore
Midd! Road
Mrs Crandall Returns After Month Visit in Chicago
Mrs. Robert Crandall returned from Chicago where she spent a month as the guest of her brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Crandall
Chicago
Miss Maud Wilson to Visit Relatives in Madison Indiana
Miss Maud Wilson visits her sister Mrs John Lutz on Middle Road then travels with Mr and Mrs Lutz and their son Hecil to Madison Indiana for a family visit at the end of the week.
Misses Lora Burtt and Letita Perry Leave for Sunshine
Misses Lora Burtt and Letita Perry depart this morning to spend ten days on vacation at Sunshine near Knoxville Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Burtt
Letita Perry Leff
Sunshine
Knoxville
Tennessee
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Demonstrated
Mrs Marecarri Danz of 1525 N Alder St Philadelphia reports relief from organic troubles and the Change of Life after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy with curing her pain head ache and insomnia when doctors failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Philadelphia
Bette
Marecarri Danz
N. Alder St
Phila. Pa
Mrs Clegg visits Gillespie Son Masters in Jeffersonville
Mrs Mathew Clegg of Manford Oklahoma visits sister in law Mrs Chas M Clark on East Maple street. Gillespie Son Master Plumbers advertise complete plumbing supplies for many Jeffersonville homes praising modern sanitary baths and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew Clegg
Manford, Oklahoma
Sister-Inlaw
Chas. M. Clark
East Maple Street
Gillespie & Son
Jeffersonville
Grocery Saver Ad Promises Low Prices
Local ad lists grocery items with prices per pound and can goods including Sugar, Cake Mix, Pork and Beans, Cleaner products, Milk, Deviled Ham, Pimento Cheese, and Damaged text appears. Allen Barnett advertises home delivery at the corner of Spring and Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Barnett
Mrs Lemen to Visit Siblings in Reunion Amid Travel Plans
Mrs. Sarah Lemen of Anacortes Washington plans a reunion visit with sister Mrs. Ho Bageerly and Mr Baggerly after stopping to see Mrs. Scott in Vincennes. The 15 year gap ends as family ties are renewed with travel through Indiana. Local grocer ad lists Mason jars and canning supplies with delivery by F Grober.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Lemen
Anacortes
Washington
Bageerly
Baggerly
Lemen
Mrs. Scott
Vincennes
Mrs. Lemen
Leading Shoe Repairer Promotes Savings and Comfort
Geo. C. Ogden offers half soles and rubber heels to reduce shoe bills and provide comfort in every walk of life. Advertising notice from Geo. C. Ogden.
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Geo. C. Ogden
Adv
Reformatory Official Speaks at Union Chapel
G Al Shideler general superintendent of the Indiana Reformatory spoke last night at Union Chapel Prather and the Rev WL El Watkins pastor will preach there to night and each evening this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G al Shideler
Indiana Reformatory
Union Chapel
Prather
WL EL Watkins
Capta in Kidds Kids at LeRose Theatre Sunday Monday
Dont Miss Harelqg Lloyd in Captain Kidds Kids at LeRose Theatre on Sunday and Monday in Adg 205 Aug 15 to 21.
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Harelqg Lloyd
Captain Kidd
LeRose Theatre
Miss Hardy Lloyd
Kids LeRose Theatre
Local social notes and small ads from Sellersburg and Madison
Sellersburg residents Mr and Mrs Harry Boyer spent Sunday in Louisville. Mrs Wim Allen and son UK Jr came from Detroit to visit sisters the Misses Allens. Advertising notes promote 5 10 and 25 cent store savings and home goods bargains. For sale items include a Singer sewing machine and a Pathe phonograph. Miss Tina Callaway and Mr Oscar Graf of New Albany visited Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Boyer
Louisville
Wim Allen
Son UK Jr
Detroit
Misses Allens
Tina Callaway
Oscar Graf
New Albany
Madison
Notice of Sale at Clark and Stansfer Avenue
We have this day sold to C A Wessels our stock of and fixtures at Clark and Stansfer avenue Jeffersonville Ind Hollowell Bros Adv D 203 P Aug 12 1926 The Misses Allens entertained 9 dinner Sunday in honor of teen brother and his wife Mr and Mrs Win Nabe ent were Mr and Mrs D S Allen and familys of Jeerssnis tt Stephend ANtlem and Mr and Mre Chas Rieck Jn and Children of Claes Peshown The Renn Tire Service advertises Goodrich Fabric and Cord Tires claiming six to eight thousand miles and value for the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Wessels
Clark and Stansfer Avenue
Jeffersonville
Ind
Hollowell Bros. Adv
Misses Allens
Teen Brother
Mrs
Win Nabe
D. S. Allen
Jeerssnis
Stephend Antlem
Chas Rieck Jn
Claes Peshown
Renn Tire Service
Goodrich
Goodrich Auto
Local Ice Cream Parlor Ad Promises Delights and Health
An old advertisement extols Boyce's Sweet Shop and the Lead ing First Class Ice Cream and Candy Store with chocolates creams and caramel flavors. It urges readers to try the delicious ice cream and bring friends while noting Hardy Lloyd in a later advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce’s Sweet Shop
State Highway Construction Sealed Bids Notice 1920
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of the State Highway Commission at the State House Indianapolis until 10:00 a m August 24 1920 for grading culvert work and construction along F A No 28 Section B Louisville Road Clark County and F A No 21 Section C Louisville Road Park County Memphis to Underwood. Plans and specs available for a fee of 5 00. Bonds required. Contracts awarded to lowest responsible bidder. Adv July Aug 12 19. Charlestown Milling Co Kepler Willis Barnes Lot 37 Charles City to Olive Hicks Vigo County small lot sales listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
State Highay Commission
State House
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ertaing
Locationouisville Road
Clark County
New Albany
Jeffersonville Road
Memphis
Louisville
Park County
Office of
State Highway Commmission
Kryptoks Eyeglasses Promised by W J Morris Optometrist
Will J Morris Optometrist and Optician offer Kryptoks as the perfect eye glasses. Kryptoks claim to improve reading and reduce eye strain with near and far vision in one pair. See W J Morris for details and purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. .Morris
W. J. Morris
Local handball league seeks 15 and under teams
The Empires, a city youth handball organization of boys aged eleven to fifteen, wishes to play teams of fifteen and under. For games call Ernest Ford Cumberland by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empires
Ernest, Ford
Cumberland
Tanlac Sold At Several Indiana Towns
Tanlac is sold in Jeffersonville by Doherty's Standard Drug Store in Sellersburg by M F Nickles in Marysville by Dr. Thomas M. Smith and in Otto by O Elice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Doherty’s Standard Drug Store
Sellersburg
M .F. Nickles
Marysville
Thomas M. Smith
Otto
O. Elice
Coots Bros and Gill Promote Indiana Kentucky Real Estate
Coots Bros. & Gill advertise from their office opposite Clark County State Bank that city and farm property in Indiana and Kentucky offer strong investment potential. They urge buyers that now is the best time to invest in farms or city properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coots Bros. & Gill
Clark County State Bank
Indiana
Kentucky
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Kate Warder
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Huber Light Four
Shuck Motor Car CO
Spring St
Jeffersonville, Ind
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Hyatt
L. H. Wright
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Kepler Willis Barnes
Olive B. Hicks
Vigo County
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M. FE. King
Walter King
Claude King
Ada King
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