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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
5
In a south coast English town residents described heavy guns in practice as quiet city life continued. A panicked child ran to his mother claiming the Germans had arrived, who dismissed the claim with a curt reply about washing up and bringing dinner.
The December American Magazine feature on ex convict Jerry Gottlieb recounts his two extended prison terms at Sing Sing. He endured decades of hard labor with meager pay and the harsh, dim prison life, ending as an old, penniless, friendless man after twenty eight years.
Genevan Rohne of the German army tests the idea that one ton of cannon balls is needed per death. His study cites the battle of Kiau-Char before Port Arthur in the Russo Japanese war. The article notes 72 percent of Swedish cities and towns are lit by hydroelectric power. It claims island dwellers often outlive mainland residents.
An old advertisement promises instant relief for croup and coughs. It touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as safe with no opiates, claiming it cuts mucus and eases breathing for coughs colds and hoarseness. Sold by Ben Doolittle.
Peter Radford of the National Farmers' Union argues the nation faces a crisis as 1,514,900 women work in agriculture mostly in the South. He calls for wage reform and protections, likening this to a new chain gang and urging Congress and statesmen to address the plight of women and children in the fields.
A committee led by Frank Trumbull representing thirty five major railways asked President Wilson for public and governmental support to sustain railroad credits amid reduced revenues and higher interest costs driven by European war disruptions. Wilson called the memorandum a lucid truth and urged cooperative action to finance needed rail capacity.
A 19th century Springfield land grant to a Jefferson City man is noted with 1858 filing and Buchanan signing, detailing 76 acres at four cents per acre, while other items cite a Kentucky turfman hosting a large barbecue, naval figures, and early mining and science curiosities.
Church supper planned at Maple Street M. E. Church from 58 to 8 Tuesday evening November 24 with a dime and nickel pricing for a hearty meal plus ice cream and cake. Young ladies will also run an Apron Sale at the same time and place.
The Melbourne Age quotes former President Taft on Monroe Doctrine limits if Canada is attacked by Germany. Taft says U S would not be obliged to intervene and warns that a new government form after victory could violate policy. Melbourne sees this as potentially signaling Monroeism's end under Wilson government.
The British Road Improvement Association offers a 519 dollar prize for a better horseshoe that gives horses sound footing on smooth pavements and reduces road wear from existing shoe types. Ivory carving thrives in India with African ivory preferred for its grain and resistance to yellowing. The elm at Suffield Green, Suffield, Conn, condemned as unsafe, is being removed. General Washington rested nearby on his Philly to Cambridge march.
Jeffersonville resident Mrs. P. Johnson reports long kidney complaints relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Doolittle's Drug Store. She confirms prior endorsement and urges others to use the same remedy. Price 50 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn & Co. Buffalo, N Y. For sale by all druggists.
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