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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
2
The Jeffersonville newspaper listing credits The Jeffersonville PTG Co for Clark County news with Star Building address and foreign advertising representative credits for The American Press Association, editor R.C Swartz.
The Barrendstige Bille Class of Covenant Presbyterian held an outing on Saturday at the Hect Miasonics Home in Chiviredoof houosville. After games a basket supper was enjoyed, with various attendees listed including Mer and Mrs William Baue Mesdamies Touree and Miss Spangler.
Acortral garbled note hints at a Wall Street gathering to evaluate candidates for a forthcoming event. A real pastor is mentioned, and a meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening with organizers seeking participants.
Ada preserved ad lists prices for sugar 20 cents per pound, pork and beans, starch, cleaners, canned milk, ham, cheese, and other essentials. Store at Elkhorn and Kraft line delivers via Allen Barnett at 82 Spring and Court Avenue.
An advertisement for the Hoosier Meat Market in Jeffersonville touts top quality beef pork and lard at low prices. The copy claims the shop offers the best meats of all kinds and emphasizes savings for customers.
The piece argues tariff theories fail to show clear benefits to domestic producers and notes a shift toward supporting higher duties to raise prices. It cites discussions of lowering sugar costs and questions the motive of price manipulation versus genuine policy aims.
Leep Motor Company offers day and night service, repairing all makes, vulcanizing wires tubes and accessories. The ad urges frequent inspection as a big saving and promises the best service with modern equipment.
An old advertisement touts a family run laundry offering careful handling for men women and children. It contrasts sweatshop labor with its own shop and urges husbands to send laundry there for quality service at low prices.
Announcement records the tarnage of Miss Anna Belle Shan non and Joh Guenther of his city. The ceremony was performed Thursday evening August two by Rev. Frank Fl Andrews.
Advert reads for sale items: a Singer sewing machine suitable for government work, a Pathe phonograph cheap if taken at once. Owner leaving city. apply 931 Mechanic Ady. Dates listed July 13 14 95 16 17 and weekly. Also Selly Varden Flour advertised for better bread Ady 14.
Advance ad promotes Hardqg Lloyd in Captain Kidd's Kids at LeRose Theatre for Sunday and Monday shows August 18 to 21. Tickets urged.
The piece revisits William Henry Harrison as the log cabin president whose election reflected the new West and whose brief term marked an eclipse of strong leadership. It then surveys Franklin Pierce's rise through New England ranks, his southern alignment, and his failed expansionist policies that helped spark Bleeding Kansas and the Civil War era tensions.
Miss Dorothy Wilson hosted a sewing party Thursday afternoon at 717 East Maple Street in honor of Miss Anne Miller of Pottsville Pa and Miss Lucy Baird. The event featured sewing, socializing, and a delightful plate luncheon.
Mr. and Mrs. John Schulaz and family will depart today for a visit to Shoals Indiana, marking a family trip to the Hoosier state.
Grace Lee Crazier resigns as home economics instructor in Henderson Kentucky and accepts a new post in Lake Charles Louisiana.
In a domestic scene, Adele Carrison navigates a tense morning as her husband Dicky and his mother clash over plans. Adele tries to keep peace while deciphering misunderstandings about Katie the maid and a planned vacation South, with Mrs Lukens becoming a focal point of conversation.
The narrator recovers from a nervous collapse after a dreamlike sleep at Mrs. Lukens, while family tensions simmer. Mandy is arranged to help at the house, with Mrs. Lukens suggesting thrift. The mother-in-law limits meals, and the narrator longs for a decisive surprise and the promised doctor.
Travel by trolley schedules show one way fares at 3.12 dollars with outbound BMOUSLER FLYERS running from Jeffersonville to Scottsburg Broth ersville Seymour Columbus Edinburgh Franklin Greenwood and Indianapolis at several morning and afternoon times. Local cars operate Jeffersonville to Seymour and intermediate towns with multiple departures. Miss Katherine Kennedy visits her aunt Mrs. Thomas McGuire of Louisville for several days.
Notice is hereby given that Lara Keahl has qualified as administratrix of the estate of David Dueser deceased. The estate is said to be solvent. Dated August 14, 1920. Adv. Aug. 14 21 28. WANTED Lady or Gentleman Agent in Jeffersonville for Watkins Famous Products with big profits. Write Watkins Company 3 Winana Minn Fmeumy ave cenens Adv. July 31 Aug 7 14 21 28.
Classified notice from Mrs. Warn at 221642 Temple St Los Angeles California courting wealthy, attractive partners willing to wed. Ad runs August 7 14 21 28 offering free photos and twenty five years experience in matchmaking.
Advertisement for Boyce's Sweet Shop touts ice cream chocolates and sodas inviting customers to visit and return. Also lists a separate classified note seeking wood workers and foremen with good wages and conditions via The Wood Trades Association of Cincinnati at 306 Odd Fellows Temple Cincinnati Ohio.
The Diamond Pure Food Company promotes the finest health cereals with Diamond Crisp Flakes as the people's choice. Sold by first class rovers and used in millions of homes, the product is pitched as the gold standard of cereals.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cain with son Edward and daughter Miss Dorothy are guests of relatives in the city.
Miss Helen Li Crum daughter of Mr and Mrs D Grum of this city and Louis B Harris son of Mr and Mrs Barney Harris of Nabbs Indiana were married Thursday at the parsonage by Rev Schull.
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