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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1916
Page
4
A New York Herald note describes rats operating a sewing machine on Main Street. Residents report fierce squeals in the morning and suspect the rats may be planning a shirt factory. The tale mentions a cat named Gedjane and other oddities as local anecdotes swirl.
An excerpt discusses a wealthy person’s uncertainty about desires and the tendency to pursue the cheapest option when given resources. It notes the moral urge to act and references a costly acquisition, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
The passage critiques class separation by imagining two lifestyles for the affluent: one shunning public life with private estates and staff, the other pursuing private luxury such as distant travels and private orchestras, contrasting it with public exposure and social distance.
The Indiana State Chamber of Commerce plans its annual Columbus convention December 24 to 29, a record anticipated turnout ahead of the legislature. The event includes a 3:64 PM business session and 6:96 PM banquet with headliners Governor-elect James P. Goodrich and notable figures. the officers invite all Indiana commercial organizations to participate for broad input.
Mrs Charles Eaken hosts Monday afternoon with a routine shift in program. The club's first section will answer roll call about Indiana and the second will recite topics. Several members are noted including Mrs Crum improving from illness and visitors from Owensboro and New Albany.
Mrs. Kate Metz of Cobden Illinois praises Cardui the woman’s tonic after using Cardus for her 52 year old mother who suffered chronic cramps and severe headaches. After three daily doses the mother’s condition improved and could eat more freely. Both say Cardui benefits sick and ailing ladies.
Mrs. Hale Lacue hosts Corydon visitors and the Orphans Home alumna Kate Lindban recovers from illness. Miss Susie Spicer visits Chicago relatives while Mrs. Burdette Lutz improves after illness. Junior Hop in New Albany draws young society, Chestnut Street pupils plan a George Rogers Clark play, and area residents travel between Corydon, Charlestown, Louisville and Ohio Falls.
The piece records Mrs Dora Tass Cain hosting her sister and Mrs Brenner visiting from Elkhart. It notes a Township Institute gathering at a local venue and Mrs Anna Hutchisen entertaining guests in honor of Mrs Barrett of California and Mrs Smith of New York.
An advertisement from Hubert A. Myers of Toledo proposes Prof Emmett W Vagler leading a project that surveys gardens and pictures them. The plan aims to showcase novel amusement devices claiming up to 1000 percent return every thirty days in season and seeks business experience partners and capital. Contact 22 Broadway Toledo. Ad 12-9.
The final opportunity tonight features Madam Eske a mindreader and seeret at the Dream Theater She will tell you of the past present and future and answer any questions
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