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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1920

Page

2

Marcus Show to Play Louisville Theater Six Days

The Marcus Show tours from Sad Franchisca and Los Angeles to New York with a six day engagement at MacGimbes Theater in Louisville starting Monday December 18. Nearly 100 performers, elaborate costumes, and a heavy train requirement mark the production, described as a hit on the coast and eagerly anticipated in the city.

Suely Marcus Newr York Marcus Show Eoramentine San Francisco

League of Nations debate and American hesitation

The article discusses European interest in joining the League of Nations and American reluctance. It notes that Americans feared the League's power yet recognized its potential if the U S joined early. It argues Europe moved to prove the League is workable without the United States despite criticisms.

League United States Washington League of Nations Americs Vercalles Europe Assembly of Geneva

Budgeting Time for Christmas Plans and Rest

In December the best time for budgeting and holiday planning, not January. While money is being considered, the writer urges allocating time for rest and quiet, recreation, and personal growth. Without this inner budget, financial plans lose value.

The Young Lady Across the Way

The text appears garbled and unreadable in places but references a law affecting residents and expectations of behavior. It mentions a woman across the way and general compliance with rules regardless of personal views, with scattered phrases about being registered or counted.

Acreas

For Rent Three Room Flat Flexible Furnished or Not

Classified rental notice offers a three room flat with gas and electric light. Options include furnished or unfurnished. Apply at E. Cow “na my a” with location implied by the fragment.

London Prices Fall Amid War Bond and Gas Cost Murmur

A garbled London market note mentions falling prices, bonds selling above par, and rising cooking costs with gas versus gasoline. It hints at wartime air power, consumer worries, and uncertain forecasts, including weather and coal distribution, with scattered political jabs and odd phrases.

Housing Shortage Feels Unyielding in Nation

The piece contrasts the challenge of fitting a sixth foot into a navy shoe with the broader difficulty of adding 1,000,000 new families to already scarce housing. It uses a sharp metaphor to highlight systemic shortages and policy strain.

Tax systems and palm leaf fan demand rise

Authorities perfect tax payment facilities to ensure punctual rent payments. An unprecedented surge in palm leaf fan demand is reported due to an increased need for Kongoite consumers.

Dave Hat Xe

Professor Warns Tight Shoes May Create Hoofed Worship

A professor quips that if men stop wearing tight shoes the world may develop a veneration of hooved people, calling it a humorous fix. The remark reflects a playful critique of fashion norms and bodily comfort.

Paris Deetor Records Odd Claim About Emidges Plong

A Paris deetor complains men emidges plong very well with ears and stomach, pondering how a winner could win their hearts. The fragmentary remark resembles a cryptic editorial note amid unclear text.

Paris

Auction blues hit as prices spike across markets

A consumer reaction to risingVaulting prices signals broad price increases across goods while an auction continues to apply to most items except the targeted exception noted by the source.

Hur

Unclear OCR Fragment About General Wepyved and Armament

The text appears as distorted OCR with references to a General Wepyved, a claim of recognition, and mentions of Japan and armament. No coherent events, dates, or verifiable names are present to summarize as a definite news item.

China reports 20.6 million at risk of starvation

Report from China warns 20.6 million people face starvation and disease amid widespread hardship. Observers note similar famine patterns seen in prior crises and call for aid and relief efforts.

China

Japan seeks apology over massacre claim

The note suggests Japan expects Chira to apologize for a massacre of Japanese. The statement argues such an apology would be polite for the Chinese to offer.

Japan Chira

Prize Pig Airlift Impresses Valley Town

A prize winning pig traveled by airplane, returning home with its owner as the driver ascended above the clouds, giving the scene a cheerful, quirky tone.

Parker

Fashion folly fades as humor grows in public taste

A wry note on changing styles quotes the idea that plucked eyebrows fade while society anticipates new foolish trends. The piece satirically credits clever people for inventing silly fashions and laments their spread.

Anthropologists Seek Eden’s Original Garden

A group of anthropologists, unhappy with archeologists’ theories, aims to locate the original Garden of Eden, sparking anticipation that Los Angeles may show interest.

Los Angeles

Turks Hit Back In Armenian Hostilities Dispatch

A Constantinople dispatch notes thousands slain but urges caution. it reports Turks suffered the worst losses in the latest Armenian clashes.

Constantinople

Popular Drug Store Ad Promises Low Prices and Service

Jeffersonville's Popular Drug Store advertises best service and low prices on perfumes soaps and cosmetics. It highlights Crisp Blossom Crème, combed hair brushes and toothbrushes with emphasis on quality brands and customer satisfaction.

B. Doolittle Jeffersonville

New England Spirit Shapes American Nation

The article reflects on America as a mixed nation of races and cultures yet notes the predominance of New England, with the Yankee spirit driving westward expansion from Plymouth Rock through the Ohio and Mississippi, bringing railways to the Pacific and building free communities rooted in Puritan beginnings.

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Mothers Clubs Helped Shape Early School Life

The first mothers' clubs formed to bring mothers to the schoolhouse. They attended tea, listened to teachers, and returned, joining sewing, cooking, and health talks. Gradually they became part of a growing school community led by collective effort.

Httle Schiplage Indianapolis Star

Bible as World Bestseller Reported by Bishop Locke

Bishop Locke, formerly of Los Angeles now in Manila, spoke at the World's Sunday School convention in Tokyo. He said the Bible is the universe's clearing house and unites peoples across nations, arguing its teachings would lessen conflicts and barriers among countries.

Locke Los Angeles Manila Tokyo Japan England America

Ex-Duke Marries Carpenter's Daughter Stirs Teuton Society

A former duke from a minor German state has wed a carpenter's daughter, unsettling nobles who question whether the match lowers royal standing or elevates a sturdy, well regarded trade in the family.

Ieles

Armenia Declares War on Turks Over National Sport

Armenia declares war on the Turks and contemplates how Turkey will defend its favored national sport. The article suggests Turks may lament past acts that left Armenians to be recruited, hinting at renewed conflict dynamics.

Armenia

Paris Climate Says It Shapes Skull Size Worldward

A scientist argues Paris climate fosters larger skull proportions than elsewhere. The French performance against the Huns is cited to support the claim that Parisians have a bigger head, a point accepted without dispute.

Paris

France Must End Luxury Tax on U S Dress Exports

France is urged to lift its luxury tax on exporting dresses laces trimmed hats and similar feminine goods to the United States or face keeping its finery at home. The article casts the move as a patriotic push for domestic production.

France United States

French scientist finds hair grafting method

A French scientist reports a method to plant hair on bald heads and suggests a technique to delay the harvesting of existing hair. The finding aims to boost confidence by restoring density while extending the life of natural hair.

German Firm Produces Large Scale Synthetic Diamonds

An article notes a German company is manufacturing synthetic diamonds in bulk, claiming an ersatz diamond is as good as a natural one and suggesting Germany might settle war debts with this production.

Explorer reports no blond Eskimos found in Arctic region

An explorer returns from the Arctic and says no blond Eskimos were found. The note adds a legal or social development about women gaining rights to pets, implying a resolution or social change linked to women’s rights.

Arctic

War medals delayed eight years ago and since

Veterans recall the long wait for Victory medals as the War Department took about twenty months to issue them. Some former service members show indifference to the medals, implying the forgotten costs and memories of the war persist despite official efforts.

War Department

Scientists Prepare Invasion of Asia Seen by Golden Monkeys

A remark notes scientists as lucky to head toward Asia where a country is described as home to golden monkeys with blue noses, suggesting a peculiar observation rather than a literal event.

Asia

Armenians May Face Backlash If Turco Armenian Clashes Continue

The text notes rising tensions as Armenians clash with Turks and warns of potential backlash, implying growing hostilities and regional fragility amid the conflict.

Smile Inspires Miles of Joy in Everyday Life

A reflective saying emphasizes that a simple smile creates reciprocal happiness. It suggests that smiling spreads widely, turning ordinary moments into positive experiences and suggesting life feels worth while through shared cheer.

Tuna dishes from canned tuna recipes in early 20th century text

The article presents multiple tuna based recipes using canned tuna including tuna salad paste with egg yolks butter mustard capers and vinegar, a tuna souffle melt, stuffed green peppers with tuna bread crumbs and egg, a lemon butter sauce for tuna, and a tuna sandwich mix with herbs and paprika. It notes these recipes assume canned tuna and that fresh tuna would be cooked first if used.

Special Gift Baskets From the Chocolate Shop

Mrs. Charles Ruck, who spent a few days at Scottsburg and Columbus, has returned home. The Chocolate Shop at 414 Spring Street offers Fancy Baskets, Laquer Jewel Cases, Glove and Handkerchief Baskets filled with the highest grade candy as a double delight for gifts.

Spring Street Charles Ruck Scottsburg Columbus

Mr and Mrs Irvin Lesnick Move to Howard Park

Mr and Mrs Irvin Lesnick of Winnington North Carolina have located in Howard Park. The notice records their relocation and current residence in the park community.

Irvin Lesnick Winnington, N. C Howard Park

Smith and Hughes Garage Seffersonville Ad

Smith and Hughes Garage in Seffersonville offers 24 hour repair for all auto makes. Master mechanics fix vehicles quickly and securely at low prices. Mr. Thomas Patrick of Oolitic Indiana attends his mother Margaret Patrick funeral.

Smith & Hughes Seffersonville Thomas Patrick Oolitic, Indiana Margaret Patrick

Sale of Rugs and Household Items by Mrs. Lewis Cohen

For sale items include a 9x12 Rag rug for 10 dollars, a 9x12 Rug for 8 dollars, two smaller rugs priced 10 and 9 dollars, Kitchen Cabinet for 8 dollars, Laundry Store for 4 dollars, and a Gag Radiator for 3 dollars. Sale possible as a set or individually. Contact Mrs. Lewis Cohen at 1445 Spring Street or call 259.

Lewis Cohen Spring Street

Mrs. Clyde Masmer on the sick list

Mrs Clyde Masmer is reported ill and on the sick list in local notices.

Clyde Masmer

Mrs. Victor Beutel Improves After Throat Trouble

Mrs. Victor Beutel, previously troubled by throat issues, is reported to be feeling better. The update notes a marked improvement in her condition with no further complications indicated.

Victor Beutel

Notice of Sale of Real Estate by Administratrix

The administratrix of the William Stone estate announces a public sale of his real property in Clark County. Sale starts December 28 1920 at 1 PM at the premises with follow on dates until sold. Parcels to be offered include northwest quarter of Section 4, and portions of Section 5 totaling 80 60 and 68.5 acres. Terms require one third cash, balance in two notes over up to 9 and 18 months at 6 percent.

William Stone Gioes Clark Circuit Court

Ramiesy Hah Party Meeting With Notable Attendees

A fragment mentions Ramiesy Hah not meeting Wil Deeeiaier while on a party with Miss Heten and Merron Morris. Mrs EL Po Williams and Wilcox return from a visit to Mrs Ben Williams of Scoffshore. Mrs Morgan Hicks visiting Treppomietlets. Jessie plans to return to Thoreau Perre Haete next Surety.

Wil Deeeiaier Nias Misses Heten Merron Morris EL Po Williams Vis WH. Wilcow Ves Wilcox Ben Wiliams Scoffshore

Local Pantry Ads Highlight Breakfast Brands and Prices

A fragmented shopper note lists Cream of Wheat and Kellogg’s Bran products alongside Aunt Jemima pancake mix and buckwheat, plus syrups from Silver Spray and Domino. It mentions Mazda oil pint and Good Coffee with a partial price line and contact style numbers.

Kellogg’s Jemima

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