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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1920
Page
2
A fragmented discussion touches on women in the jury box and the female suffrage movement. The text cites market effects, leather trade issues in Paris and Spain, bond pricing, and the impact of income tax on government bonds, showing a wide range of economic and social topics in a single, uneven excerpt.
Misses Arabelle and Ruth Johnson of Maple Street have spent a week visiting the country, enjoying quiet days and outdoor leisure.
The Jeep Motor Company offers day and night service for all makes, tire vulcanizing, tubes and accessories. Emphasizes regular inspection to save costs and promises the best service with modern equipment.
Mr and Mrs NotT Schwaninger and Ruth and Howard McCullough depart for Annapolis to meet Tack Schwaninger arriving from his crews. He will return home for a 30 day leave of absence starting September 4.
A New York University summer school poll of over 1,000 students shows Senator Harding leading the Republican ticket with 665 votes to Cox 421. The vote drawn from nearly all states finds women favoring Harding by two to one and teachers giving him 38 to 102 for Cox, with minor totals for Watkins Christensen and Debs.
The Clark County Milling Co promotes Flava Flour as the lightest whitest bread mix used in homes in Jeffersonville. It advertises Flava Flour for baking bread cakes biscuits and roots and urges readers to patronize Home Industry.
Hayes sacrificed himself for national reunion and civil service reform, guiding the Republican party through hostility. He formed a distinguished cabinet, defied party leaders, and upset Bloated machines while opposing currency expansion. His presidency unified North and South, shifted currency, and ended the Civil War era with a blended legacy.
Senator Warren G Harding argues in Outlook for humane labor policies and civic education to reduce unrest. He urges employers to be frank with workers and to expose them to factual conditions, aiding rebuttal of radical critiques and promoting Americanism among immigrants and natives alike.
At the annual convention of traveling representatives for the New Home Sewing Machine Company a secret ballot on presidential preference was taken. The ballot results show Harding one hundred votes to Cox.
Omaha report notes Senator Harding pledging a Republican administration will aid American farming and farming interests. Local farmers face a serious problem and await national guidance. Some claim Governor Cox attacked the Wilson agricultural department as evidence of Democratic incompetence.
Washington reports a record breaking tax assessment totaling 5 416 654 514 dollars to fund Wilson administration expenses. Income and excess profits taxes reached 3 544 555 737 dollars in the year ending June 30, a rise of about 1 250 000 000 from prior two years.
In a crowded room Aunt Dora Paige arranges a formal dinner tray for the narrator while Leila aids a staged ruse. The scene shows the wary mother in law and the beloved physician Jim Paige causing mixed emotions among figures including Edith Fairfax.
A local report notes a father plans to donate ten thousand dollars to the campaign fund amid partisan push. The comment comes as the Min tehamoh over the dolar debate draws attention in the neighborhood.
The Hoosier Jeffersonville meat market offers beef pork and mutton with purest lard. Save money on every purchase at the market where the greatest number of people buy these meats.
Will Hays with Senator Harding in Marion declares the electorate must endorse or repudiate seven years of federal administration. He praises Cox for aligning with Wilson doctrine and stresses a clear political atmosphere as campaigns stress loyalty, economy, and Americanism.
An advertisement from Renn Tire Service touts Goodrich Fabrice and Cord Tires as the gold standard of service. It claims mileage range of six to eight thousand miles and asserts they cost no more than inferior tires, urging readers to insist on Goodrich for lasting value.
Senator Harding delivers the keynote asserting the world’s great need is hard work and greater production, urging national effort and efficiency in a Portland Commercial Review report.
An advertisement touts Chas. L. Combs Laundry offering careful cleaning and pressing of shirts collars and underwear. Claims top quality master cleaning service and best results in Jeffersonville.
Coots Bros. and Gill advertise city and farm property in Indiana and Kentucky opposite Clack County State Bank. They claim a money making opportunity and assert now is the best time to invest in farms or city property.
The Charge. Pat was brought before the magistrate by Patrolman O Halloran. The magistrate asks the charge and is told Pat is opening a saloon at three o'clock in the morning. The officer clarifies there is no saloon, it was Casey's saloon being opened with a fiznmy.
A fragment notes a convict claiming wrongful imprisonment and mentions visitors Sarah Piercy of Sellersburg and Mary Catherine Sweeney.
Mrs Andrew Huskleberry arrived back yesterday after spending a week visiting relatives and friends in Madison Indiana.
A Saturday evening entertainment at Utica town hall drew a large crowd and will fund supplies for the Utica Baseball Team. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Edward Colvin and Baby of Jeffersonville and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Swartz and daughter of Jeffersonville at Silas Hoppins home. Miss Anna Johnson of Louisville attended with Mrs. Elizabeth Briggs. Roy Pennell and family, also from Louisville, returned home after vacationing in Utica.
An advertisement touts a laundry service for men women and children promising careful cleaning. It urges busy households to avoid a sweat shop kitchen and encourages husbands to send laundry to the regular business.
Chicago special reports that Senator Harding and a Republican Senate and House could cut or repeal the excess profits tax and reduce income tax schedules. DC Bascom Silimp, Virginia congressman, asserts tax relief could extend war debt payments to twenty years or more, noting an excess of nearly $2 billion this year.
Help wanted for wood workers and foremen cabinet makers machinists bench hands and varnishers. Good wages and hours. Location Odd Fellows Temple Cincinnati.
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