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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1920

Page

3

I Only Wish I Had Known of Taniae Sooner

Miss Editi Ayers of Terre Haute Indiana reports a dramatic recovery after using Tanlac. She suffered three years from stomach and kidney issues and weakness, then credits Tanlac with restoring appetite sleep and energy enabling her to do housework and sewing again. She notes indirect praise for local druggists Doherty's Standard Drug Store Sellersburg M F Nickles Dr Thomas M Smits and O Elice Otto.

Taniae Miss Ayers Editi Ayers Ohio Street Terre Haute Ind Tania Laniac Jeffersonville Doherty Standard Drug Store Sellersburg M .F. Nickles Marysville Thomas M. Smits Otto O. Elice

Klub Kalandar Social Notes and Church Event Snapshot

Klubs Kalandar The Woo TL UL hosts an afternoon ice cream and pie social with Mrs F E sel. cal at the Park Church social. A dawn fete is planned by the Presbyterian Nosehe at Welles street. Saturday features a melody night with Mas Pitwene Cileassbrenuer.

F. E. Sel Park Churza Presbyterian

Personal Events Span Charlestown Visits and Family Ties

Mr. Fred Woinuslew of Chicago sent a delegate to the Friends Yearly meeting at Plain Hell Pudiana this week. He visited Charlestown to see his sister Mrs. E R Stalker and family. Miss France Lamy enjoyed a two week vacation with her sister Mrs. Metz at Booneville Ind. Mrs. Metz will visit Charlestown relatives. Mrs. Laura Starker and her little daughter of Connersville Todiana returned after a pleasant visit with sister Mrs. A A Conner.

Fred Woinuslew Hicago Clineas Friends Yearly Meeting Plain Hell Pudiana Charlestown E.R. Stalker France Lamy Hed Mrs. Metz Booneville Ind Laura@ Starker Connersville Todiana A. A Conner Hazel Reynolds James Thomas Lynchburg Virginia Washington, D.C

Local Groceries Advertise Savings and Visits

A fragment lists grocery items with prices such as sugar and pork and beans, along with a delivery ad for Allen Barnett at Spring and Court Ave. The text notes Mrs. Leila Rob wiser and others visiting or planning moves, and mentions Weil visiting Miss Dorothy Hardson and Halph Robinson expected from Washington to visit his mother.

Mee Halph Robinson Washington Doe Leila Robwiser Fife St Totus

Tilford and Thevines announce engagement of Ethel

Mr and Mrs James H Tilford and Thevines announce the engagement of their daughter Ethel to Mer Wayne Irby of Illinois The wedding is set for September in an unspecified date and location.

James H. Tilford Ethel Mer Wayne Irby Tienes Ilinois

Mrs Saunders Will Be Laid to Rest in Los Angeles

The body of Mrs. L. Saunders who died in Los Angeles will arrive Saturday morning and be taken to the chapel of Fr. M. Coats. Further funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Embroidery Hub Meeting Postponed Due to Club Picnic

The embroidery hub session with Mrs. John Brendle was postponed because the Young Men s Business Club picnic. Mrs. Fred Kaelin, visiting at Dudleytown, returned home Wednesday night and left again this morning to stay with her sister through Saturday. Mrs. Fd Craig held a six o clock dinner for two brothers and wives. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas WHern of Louisville and Mr. and Mrs. dotin OHern of Grand Junction, Col., with Col. and Mrs. Fal. Craig and family in attendance.

John Brendle Young Men's Business Club Fred Kaelin Dudleytown Fd Craig Enelock Thomas Whern Leouisville Dotin Ohern Grand Junction Col Fal. Craig John O'Hern Louisville

Local Store Ad Offers Bargains and Home Goods

A local advertises 25 to 50 percent savings on home articles at a 3d Braun 5, 10 and 25c Store with kitchenette supplies, glassware, ceramic ware, crockery and lamps. Also notes upcoming Dreama Theatre benefit tickets for the Old Ladies Home and lists several travel and visiting notes about residents and relatives. Tracking various family visits and ill health among local residents.

Braun Dreama Theatre

Harding Letter Signals Labor Support in Indiana

Indianapolis special reports Frank approval of Senator Harding positions on labor in a letter to James L. Feeny former head of a local union. Harding expresses understanding for wage earners and says the Republican ticket will have a chief executive ready to hear labor grievances and address transportation and other worker concerns.

Indianapolis Ind Frank Harding James L. Feeny Washington D. C Feeny Sims Republican Party Iebor

Billion dollar blunder blamed on Wilson by Harvey’s Weekly

Harvey’s Weekly, edited by Col George Harvey, accuses Woodrow Wilson of a billion dollar blunder in sugar policy. It cites Tinkham of Massachusetts calling the administration scandalous and incompetent and claims Wilson ignored Hoover’s Cuba crop purchase urging action in 1919.

Woodrow Wilson Harvey Tinkham Massiachusetts Congress United States George Harvey Ot Wilson Wilson Hoover Paris United States Manufacturers’ Association Chicago White House

Unclear OCR Readers Highlight Rising Living Costs

Fragmentary OCR notes reference rising living expenses in the United States with scattered phrases about money and affordability. The text is incomplete, preventing a precise event or outcome.

Harding Not Afraid to Work Sets Self to Task

Marion Ohio Warren G Harding shows his workmanlike habit by drafting his acceptance speech in a quiet room with a pencil and paper. He wrote the speech over a week without stenographers and said few changes were needed. He called it a habit of thirty years to write as he thinks.

Marion Warren G Harding

Farmers Favor Planks in Platforms of the GOP

Indianapolis report notes general approval of Republican platform planks on farm affairs following the declaration of principles. The agriculture plank calls for credit extension and fertilizer production and importation, drawing wide support. The farms plank endorses legislation to encourage farm ownership and is favored by agricultural interests.

Indianapolis Ind Republican Party Republican State Committee

McCray Rests and Prepares for Final Campaign Push

Indianapolis based Republican governor candidate Warren T. McCray returns from Michigan to launch a vigorous statewide drive. He plans to visit every county, with strong support reported from influential figures and farmers who promise solid backing in rural precincts.

Indianapolis Warren T. Mc. Cray Fake George Mich McCray

Indiana's 2000 Acre Timber Reserve Showcases Hard Wood Experiment

Visitors toured the 1908 acquired Henryville reserve as C. C. Deann and Crales G. Sayers led the group through the woods. The state tests spacing 3x5 and 6x6 feet, planting 175 acres and 82 species to improve growth and insect resistance while promoting woodlot ownership and windbreaks to combat fuel costs. Representatives from fish and game groups studied potential fur bearers and game preserves amid the hollow promise of timber wealth.

Indiana C. C. Deann Crales G. Sayers United States Fish and Game Protective Associations

Char lestown Social News Visitation Notes

Miss Rene Mason of Louisville visits relatives. Miss Alene McDonald of Mt Sterling Kentucky stays with cousin Miss Ethel Marks north of town.

Rene ‘Mason Louisville Alene McDonald Mt. Sterling Kentucky Ethel Marks

Granddaughter Hetty Lewman Weds Robert K Melean at Hartwells

Mrs Jennie Lewman witnessed the marriage of her granddaughter Hetty Lewman to Robert K Melean. The ceremony occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs ER M Hartwell in Cherokee Mary Louis Ville last Wednesday night. Frances and Jane Holden, cousins from Monroe Louisiana, served as ribbon bearers.

Jennie Lewman Hetty Lewman Robert K Melean ER. M. Hartwells Mary Louis Ville Frances Jane Holden Monroe

Mrs Belle Work Heads West for Two Week Visit

Mrs Belle Work departed last Friday to visit her sister and will be away about two weeks.

Belle Work

Mrs Kate Barber and Funmiuly of Lexington Kentucky

Kate Barber and Funmiuly are listed with Lexington Kentucky in a brief notice. The item notes residence in Kentucky and involves two individuals. No further context is provided.

Kate Barber and Funmiuly Lexington

Rev Buford Tyler and Family Vacation Abroad

The Rev Buford Tyler and his wife travel with Mrs Sophia Boyer and her daughter enjoying a family vacation with relatives in a seaside resort town.

Rev Buford Tyler Mrs. Tyler Sophia Boyer

Rev Tyler Leads Pulpit Return at Terre Haute Church

The Rev Tyler, former pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Terre Haute, preached here for four years and returned last Sunday to address the old congregation. He led the Epworth League vesper service with an engaging talk on Lessons from the Poets. Mrs Sarah Packwood is visiting relatives in Pekin Indiana.

Tyler First Presbyterian Church Terre Haute Indiana Presbyterian Church

Reciprocity Experience in Creole Exchange Cited

In a Washington Star excerpt Miss Miam Brown asks the meaning of reciprocity. Mistah Pinkley replies that reciprocity is like a chicken coop where the chicken is for the owner while the owner is for the chicken, illustrating mutual two way exchange.

Mistah Pinkley Miam Brown Washington Star

Dr Pangburn in Indianapolis on professional business

Dr Pangburn traveled to Indianapolis last week for professional business engagements. The report notes the visit was work related and involved meetings with local medical colleagues.

F. Pangburn Indianapolis

Weeks and bride visit Charlestown relatives en route home

Harold H. Weeks and his Los Angeles bride are staying with Charlestown relatives for several days while traveling to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Harold H. Weeks Bride Los Angeles California Charlestown Philadelphia

Indiana Republican Outlook Says Wasmuth Optimistic

Huntington Indiana E M Wasmuth state committee chairman expresses strong optimism for Republican success in Indiana this year He says Hoosier voters will back Harding Coolidge Watson and McCray and expects a large statewide Republican majority in November

Huntington Ind E. M. Wasmuth Indiana Republican State Committee Harding Govenor Coolidge Law and Order Labor Coolidge Watson McCroyy Senate McCray

Longs and Hawes Attend Union Church Social

Mr and Mrs BE EF Long and children and Mrs Martha Hawes attended the social at the Union Church on Monday night.

Be.ef. Long Martha Hawes Union Ghurch

Box Supper Planned at Charlestown High Auditorium

A box supper will be held in Charlestown High School Auditorium on Wednesday night August 18 to raise funds for Clark County's judging team traveling to Indianapolis State fair.

Charlestown High School Clark County Indianapolis Jair

Mrs Morrison Guest of Sister in Indianapolis

Mrs. L. E. Morrison of Indian apolis is visiting her sister, Mrs. Maud Hughes, for a period of time.

L. E. Morrison Indianapolis Maud Hughes

Miss Bessie Jones Travels to Maryville for Visit

Miss Bessie Jones travels to Maryville Tennessee to spend two weeks with her sister Anna Jones.

Bessie Jones Maryville Tennessee Anna Jones

Miss Ella Murphy Returns From Mt Sterling Visit

Miss Ella Murphy has returned from a two week visit with her brother and other relatives in Mt Sterling Kentucky.

Ella Murphy Mt. Sterling Kentucky

Moon Over Gun Freedom Quip At The Tatler

An old Irishman notes the moon gives night when needed while the sun’s daytime glare is always present. Pac adds the moon provides night in the night whereas a gun is with us in daytime when not needed. The exchange reflects a humorous view on utility and restraint.

Pac the Tatler

Handy family moves into Short Row property

I R Handy and family are moving into the property in Short Row recently purchased from Mrs Fred Davis and Mr Fred Davis. Mr Frank Hutchings who occupied the house has moved back to their home.

I. R. Handy Fred Davis Frank Hutchings

Don’t Miss Hardy Liegd in CAPTAIN KIDD'S KIDS

Advertising blurb promotes Hardy Liegd in CAPTAIN KIDD'S KIDS at LeRose Theatre with shows Sunday and Monday Aug 48 to 21.

Miss Hardy Liegd Captain Kidd Kids LeRose Theatre Hardy Lloyd

Truth Told Wins Affection In Quiet Courtship

Mr. Hardup used flattery to win the heiress, but another declares the truth saved the day. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eaken have returned from a trip to French Lick and West Baden Springs. Hardy Lloyd ad runs Aug. 18 to 21.

Hardup EF. Walter Eaken French Lick West Baden Springs

Manns to tour to Indiana for visit with relatives

Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Mann will leave Friday by car headed to Indianapolis and Kingman Indiana to visit Mrs. Manns parents.

V. J. Mann Indianapolis Kingman Indiana

Guests of Crawfordsville professors charm Charles Town

Prof William Collins and his wife of Crawfordsville Indiana visit Dr and Mrs A W Yager and greet their many Charles Town friends during the social gathering.

William Collins Crawfordsville, Indiana A. W. Yager Charlestown

Gillespie & Son Master Plumbers Ad in Jeffersonville

Gillespie and Son master plumbers install complete plumbing supplies in many Jeffersonville homes. Their work meets with hearty approval from residents. No home is complete and sanitary without modern plumbing and equipment. Ad highlights progressive homes with modern plumbing.

Gillespie & Son Jeffersonville

James K Polk Story of a Dark Horse Presidency

The narrative traces James K Polk from North Carolina origins to Tennessee childhood, early work in a store, UNC education, and rise as country lawyer. He serves in the Tennessee legislature, becomes Jackson’s House leader and speaker, then governor, facing repeated defeats in seeking a second term.

Ames Knon Polk James K. Polk North Carolina Tennessee University of North Carolina Sarah Childress Congress Jackson House Immedi

Polk's Victory Ends Clay's Presidential Dream

The article recalls the 1844 race as Polk defeats Clay with New York’s 5,000 margin aided by the Liberty party. It contrasts Van Buren’s stance on Texas annexation and Clay’s campaign falter under abolitionist pressures, noting Polk’s unique win without carrying his own state.

Ately Clay Baltimore Jim” Polk van Buren Jin Texas Mexico Liberty Party Henry Clay

Real Estate Investment Through Coots Bros and Gill Ad

Coots Bros. and Gill promote property listings opposite Clark County State Bank selling city and farm lots in Indiana and Kentucky. They claim prime market potential with strong returns, urging readers to invest now in farms or city property.

Coots Bros. & Gill Clark County State Bank Indiana Kentucky

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KLUB Kalandar Py Welles Treet Pitwene Cileassbrenuer Sceourall van Camp Allen Barnett Spring Court Ave Weil Dorothy Hardson Clancy Timmie Percy L. Crosby McClure Horace Cheney Emerson Iowa Mrs Howard Cheney Margaret Emma Kenney Springfield Chas Schulte Grover Waisner Salem Geo. C. Ogden Adv Willam J. Toombs Hamlton Evansville Chas. Collins Mrs Collins M. A. Bowers Warner New Ross Mr. Bowers Adele Grapp John Grapp Rosedale Lagi Eczeml Hunt People of the Unite M’cray Henryvelle Sarah Packwood Pekin, Ind Jimmy Wasmuth Mrs. Stour Mrs. Stout Son Saint James Morgan James Knox Polk Mecklenburg County N. C Oregon Polk
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