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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
1
Fragmented text from The Indianapolis Star shows overheated claims about profiteers and public figures. Names and places are garbled, but the piece hints at a scandal involving courts, figures named Saints, and possible wartime era references.
Fragmentary OCR produces a garbled caption about Loreal ads and reshapers. no coherent event or names stand out. The readable fragments suggest a jumble of ads, edits, and misread text rather than a clear news item or notice.
Brief notice reports a package loss involving mil fher and Softpedia outebt. Reward offered for return. Incident occurred near Ptghth Street with authorities and citizens urged to help recover the item.
Five room cottage with water access in good condition located one square from Bridge Station and three blocks from ferry. Pine neighborhood, likely peaceful. terms offered. Address appears as Gh EO Vharhet Street, hati pad hid.
Weather Bureau predicts a cold spell with possible snowfall as temperatures fall and precipitation rises. The brief notes winter conditions, coal supply concerns, and general readiness for worsening weather, with residents advised to prepare for adverse conditions.
New orders curtail fuel supplies as authorities tighten restrictions nationwide. Officials impose stricter limits to stabilize markets and ensure essentials reach critical sectors amid ongoing shortages.
Administrators in charge warn advertisers to submit copy changes a day ahead. Factories may operate only three days weekly amid fuel shortages. Stores restricted to use of light only for flour and essential goods. Public notices discuss rail service cuts and potential factory and shipyard pauses under the conservation order.
Ofer Westewart of Gade speaks at the First Christian Church on December 1 under the Bivins Sendre Foundation of Indianapolis. He discusses his overseas welfare service and study of industrial and spell projects in France. He will visit American cemetery graves and address wartime themes with no cost to attendees.
Preparations for a New Year celebration include a large scale military spectacle with Major Beek directing a reserve company of women and ex-soldiers. The program promises a parade and related performances benefiting the February meetings and the public.
A social gathering was held at the Lentz residence on Middle Road to honor a guest. Attendees included Delehanty, Captain August Hitt, Ed Hutchfield, Breene Crawford, Colvin, Warren Fran, Frank Way, Peony New Atbapy, Bass, Bon Pevis, and Poswartz, with flowers and refreshments provided.
The Lawrence Capehart Post No. 9 of the American Legion urges Jeffersonville residents not to respond to individuals posing as ex soldiers collecting money or subscribing to periodicals. The post calls for public distribution of the resolutions to inform the community and warns against fraudulent solicitation. Members Madbward Post Naeutanel Henry Bilis Valla Bowanan assist in distribution.
Announced this morning a change of venue for the bazaar benefiting the Oleb Ladies’ Home. The bazaar, previously set for Tolantheonis Drug Store, will now be held at Selianuimeer’s Dene Store this afternoon and evening.
Local Pennsylvania Railroad notice announces suspension of all suburban service between Jeffersonville and New Albany until further notice effective tonight at midnight. Trains 827 and 486 722 and 586 are canceled or redirected with new connections listed. Coal confiscation and route changes affect travel while applications for relief must go to the Pittsburgh office.
The Jeffersonville area forecast predicts rain turning to snow late this afternoon or tonight as a cold wave moves in bringing wintry conditions and plummeting temperatures.
Local merchants report they will follow the restrictions in effect last week unless an authoritative statement is issued. Several store owners say no definite actions have been received to change the policy and will continue existing limits.
An AMD day meeting of the Womens Missionary Society of St. Likes will be held Wednesday at Clarewell.
Lorette offords of Chask Coit igo attended a gathering of the Third In thang County Officials Association after a fire court trouble. The meeting is considered important due to the probable special session of the Todiana Legislature.
The report notes Io likely the Baier Machine Company and others will be forced to observe a new tour day limit. General S Anderson Ja and Geo Holzboe are mentioned alongside Jeffersonville Manufacturing and American Car Arate in the restructuring plan. The piece references railroad influence on fuel control and domestic use needs, with officials promising forthcoming orders and market offers.
A new ship building plant is announced for Evansville near 2400 Bayou Street. Wil be built by Camtoc Ohootte Company. Camp Bell team tours the area to evaluate the field and potential workforce in Mississippian facilities.
In the contested election cases from New Thany a death was noted for M. Z Stannard. A committee of Judge Willian Ridley Judge Griffith and James Taveart handled matters. The plaintiff struck Mr. Taveart and Judge Ridley. Judge Griffith was chosen for all three cases.
A partial OCR reads an upcoming event notice with missing details about date venue and organizers. readable names suggest a civic or community scheduling item but specifics are unclear in the fragment.
A distorted notice describes a gathering of voluntary societies led by standard bearers and speakers from the Wall Street Moor church. It mentions Miss Elizabeth Chanbees, woodwork makers, and a forthcoming service and hospital event following a recent jubilee celebration.
Matis drenana reports readiness to place coal orders as waters return to work. Operators expect to meet demand with early shipments nine days after work resumes. Government supervision of coal distribution may continue for weeks to ease winter shortages. Relief depends on railroads releasing confiscated supplies, timing unclear due to traffic restrictions.
In Shelbyville Indiana sixty five students in the public schools receive milk twice daily via eight clinics created by nurse Ada J. Metastline. A year‑long report notes improved work among malnourished pupils after starting milk treatment. Exams of 217 pupils show vision mostly sound, with mixed results on tonsils and teeth.
A statement asserts intent to bend every possible effort to bring coal from fields to power industries across the nation. It emphasizes maximizing supply from coal regions to sustain industrial activity nationwide.
The report outlines formal sentencing and divorce actions involving several individuals. A person identified as Stricker faced divorce issues, while another was pardoned after a five year Texas sentence. Details mention a new trial request, prior convictions, and ongoing legal actions with multiple names and places referenced.
A Clark County court heard a will dispute filed by Catherine Murphy against Huber Mitchell and others. The suit challenges the will of Hugh Mitchell and seeks to set aside the last writing while outlining a life interest for Murphy’s mother and a reversion to Mitchell heirs after her death with property valued around 8,000 dollars.
Miss Lena Stratton succeeds Le Roy Bo Arnold as president of the Epworth League cabinet wall. Miss Elizabeth Rose elected vice president, Miss Denibelle Sparks named second vice president. Officer changes will be confirmed at the meeting Sunday and recalled in May.
Mrs Marie Miller of 303 Thosoh Street is treated at home after a period of illness. A longtime member of St Peters Church she is described as gradually improving though still uneasy.
For sale T two year old peach and other trees Rhubarb and Asparagus root may be had at F Graham's Nursery Phone sd M Till Dee.
Three four and five room cottages available for rent. Apply at 1024 E Chestnut Street. Unt, Dan. 3
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