New Against Old Battle Over League Dominance Opens
Geneva December 8 Canadian delegate N W Ro well warned the assembly that Canada and other non European powers would not yield to European control of the League of Nations. Reavell feared distant non European nations would send second class diplomats allowing Europe to steer the talks. Australia aligned with Canada widening the rift in British representation.
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Geneva
League of Nations
N. W. Rowell
Assembly
Canada
League
Fairopéda
Reavell
Australia
Tenth Annual Corn Show Opposed by Europe League
A chaotic editorial note mocks a charity event while reporting a plan from New World to oppose Europe League and the Tenth Annual Corn Show. The piece weaves commentary on tax raises and stock actions by Electric Light Trust and Southern Pacific Railroad amid speculative financial claims.
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Europe
Thanking Friends After Burial of Daughter C sn dia
A brief note expresses sincere thanks to Ree Scull and wife, the singers, and all neighbors and friends who aided with sympathy and good offices during the sickness and burial of my daughter C sndia.
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Ree
C'sndia
Bazaar by Sprint Hill PTA Draws Large Crowd
The Sprint Hill Parent-Teacher Association bazaar on Saturday was a success, clearing over $100 to buy a victrola. Vendors sold cakes pies preserves jellies home made candy ice cream and fancy work. A country store and program filled the night with a large crowd in attendance.
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Sprint Hill
Parent-Teacher Association
Sehon
Doctor Peyton Returns to Jeffersonville Practice
David C. Peyton M D Adv announces his return to Jeffersonville and his resumed medical practice. He occupies the same office at 311 Spring St with hours 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM.
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Jeffersonville
Spring St
David C. Peyton
M. D
Dee
Cox Willing to Name Willis to Harding Seat
Columbus Ohio December 8 Governor Cox telegraphed Senator Harding offering to appoint United States Senator elect Willis to succeed Harding immediately if Harding desires. The Governor said he would be most happy to make the appointment with Harding planning to resign in January.
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Columbus.o
Cox
Harding
United States
Willis
Senate
Lady grateful for help received from Mayrs Wonderful Remedy
A woman reports 45 years of stomach and liver trouble with gas bloating and heart flutters. After trying medicines, a druggist advised Mayrs Wonderful Remedy and she feels like a new woman able to eat anything. The ad claims the remedy removes mucus from the intestines and allays inflammation. Money-back guarantee. Sold by Ben Doolittle and druggists everywhere.
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Mayrs
Ben Doolittle
Adv
Japan US ship race and naval lessons in wartime views
A scattered opinion piece compares Japan and the United States in naval vessel building and strategy, criticizing big battleships and praising submarines and airpower. It notes Allied perspectives, wartime lessons from the Dardanelles, and calls for focus on submarine and torpedo technology while mocking current Air Board leadership. It also diverts to an unrelated health column on foot mechanics and posture tips.
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Japan
United States
Reverend Nash Leads Clothing Firm By Golden Rule
The former preacher Arthur Nash now heads a clothing company and profits by the Golden Rule. He took over with plans to wind it up, but his fair treatment of workers and customers created success, illustrating honesty over greed and a humane business model.
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Arthur Nash
Mr. Nash
Forty nine clemency pleas filed before Indiana pardon board
Indianapolis December session opens with forty nine pleas for clemency before the State Pardon Board. Among them are fourteen lifers including John G Reas of Gibson county and Thomas H Snman of Shelby county who seek release after murder convictions. Additional lifers from Wayne Marion Floyd and others also plead, with burglars among the other applicants.
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Indianapolis
State Pardon Board
John G. Reas
Gibson County
Thomas H. Snman
Shelby County
John Knapp
Wayne County
Thos. H. Shouse
Marion County
John Baker
Floyd
John Maury Kfoamusko
Herman Wreisht
Marion
Leslie Reundrant
Shelby
Reformers challenge Sunday blue laws in public debate
The writer questions proposed changes to Sunday rest rules and cites the Fourteenth Amendment, arguing reformers threaten citizens' privileges by restricting leisure rights. The piece defends individual choice to play or watch on rest days and critiques attempts to enforce a uniform Sunday observance.
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United States
Sour Sunday sermon on religion and free exercise
The passage contrasts two kinds of religion, praising cheerful faith while criticizing reformers who would impose a sour, joyless version. It cites the First Amendment’s protection of religious free exercise, noting its 130 year history.
Rights and Sabbath in a Reform Era Rhetoric
A critique argues against prohibitions on free exercise of cheerful religion, asserting the Sabbath was made for man not reformers or bigots, and condemns hypocrites and meddling reformers.
Visitors from Louisville visit Seymour for special buying trip
A Carter-Collins Co store in Seymour hosted a buying excursion from Louisville and nearby cities. About 15 to 150 visitors rode interurban cars, shopped all evening, enjoyed a private orchestra, and were served lunch at the store. Claude W Carter credited the plan to past shoppers who found better value.
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Carter-Collins Company
Seymour
Louisville
Jefferson
Ile
Nea
Albany
Carter-Collings
Carter- Collins
Claude W Carter
Seymou
Jeffersonville
Dealers Display Holiday Stocks
Local merchants prepare for Christmas shopping with a large selection and lower prices. Early shopping avoids last minute rush, giving buyers time to choose and save. Prices have fallen in many lines as merchants offer reduced rates to attract customers before Christmas.
Funeral of William Fawcett at North Spring Street home
The funeral for William Fawcett was held at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his North Spring Street home. Rev J T Scull officiated and Odd Fellows services followed. Burial was in Walnut Ridge Cemetery with pallbearers from Excelsior Encampment No 144 and Tabor Lodge No 92.
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William Fawcett
North Spring Street
J. T. Scull
Odd Fellows
Walnut Ridge Cemeter
Odd Fellow
Excelsior Encampment
Tabor Lodge No
James Smithers
George Worthington
Harry Long
Charles Rose
Albert Kellar
J. C. Bussey
Badly Scalded Child, Ohio Falls Case Report
Dora Elizabeth Hoskin daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hoskin of Ohio Falls pulled a tub of hot water scalding one side of her body. Doctors say the extent of burns will take a few days to determine. Mr Lee Sparks of Chicago, visiting on business, stayed briefly with his parents Mr and Mrs Nathan Sparks yesterday.
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Dora Elizabeth Hoskin
John Hoskin
Ohio Falls
Lee Sparks
Chicago
Nathan Sparks
Real Estate Ads Highlight Indiana and Kentucky Properties
Coots Bros. Gill promote city and farm properties in Indiana and Kentucky as solid investments. The W F M S of Wall Street Church hosted a well attended meeting at Miss Kate Veasey home with devotions, lessons, songs, and a Christmas tree offering of 35.79 for Dr. Rebecca Parrish and Miss Anna Parsoni’s return passages.
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Coots Bros. & Gill
Park County
Wall Street
Kate Veasey
J. T. Scull
Helen Brightwell
Grace Wilson
Anna Jacobs
Rebecca Parrish
Anna Parsoni
Lena Scearce
Legislation Push Ahead As Minor Leaders Press Action
Minors congressional leaders were urged by Secretion Houston to push action on soldiers bonus legislation before enactment of tax resistance measures. The effort aimed to ease burdens from treaties and ensure support for the bonus amid heavy obligations. Gienger & Co promotes farm machinery and boosts yields with Wallis teams. Sunday at Wesley Chapel saw 21 new church members.
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Washtoeben
Secretion Houston
Hotsios
Wesley Chapel
Ohio Falls
Gift of sweets from the president reaches Mrs Green
Mrs Green who waved to the president and Mrs Wilson on daily rides gave them handmade gifts a blue woolen scarf and embroidery. The president later sent a box of sweets to the Green family, making the gift a cherished heirloom in this small Washington story.
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William Ail Green
Washington
The Electric Shop Ad Offers All Electric Goods
An advertisement touts The Electric Shop as the one stop for electric needs including batteries, electric trans, sweepers, washing machines and lighting. It promises volts at all times and highlights a broad retail selection.
Clark County corn show promotes rich harvest and premiums
The ninth annual Clark County corn show at Lindley’s Shed store on December 8 promises the county’s best displays yet. Prizes totaling about 120 dollars will be awarded, with judging by Peter J. Lux of Shelbyville and a lecture by “America’s Corn King” following the event.
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Lindley’s
Lindley
Shee
Corm
Clark
Femeriéo
Ins Vent
Peter J. Lux
Shelpyville
Mp Tan
Seals Aim To Combat Tuberculosis In Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville residents are urged to buy tuberculosis awareness seals to fund anti tuberculosis work. The campaign stresses community protection and the value of nurses in public health. Supporters are asked to place seals in every available location to spread the message and aid efforts to stamp out the disease.
England May Open Negotiation
London reports the British government may begin formal diplomatic representations to the United States over De Valera's declarations. The announcement was made in the House of Commons by government spokesman A. Bonar Law.
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London
United States
Devalera
Irish Republic
House of Commons
A. Bonar Law
Chas L. Founds Laundry Ad Promises Finest Cleaning
Local laundry advertises top quality garment care in Jeffersonville. It touts shirt, color and underwear cleaning with careful handling, offering laundering, pressing and master cleaning service claimed as the best on earth.
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Chas. L
Jeffersonville
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