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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1920
Page
3
Random observations from a bygone era touch on politics gender roles and economic quirks. References to Greece Sweden and U S affairs mingle with local notes including a shop move and a social visit. The piece uses humorous asides about hair fashion coal storage and even horse clippers.
Announcements show Mr. and Mrs. Senen Demarest visiting Mrs. Hutchinson and will conduct services at Union Metis Church in Louisville. J. A. Baldwin and Mrs. Baldwin tour Chicago. Various notes cover real estate ads, Texas leave for Major Cable, and a serialized romance involving Katherine Pendlehaven and Phil MacCauley. A dramatic moment follows Dr. John Pendlehaven as a mysterious silent girl seeks him.
Tennibel brings back a picture that prompts Doctor Pendlehaven to help Edith Devon. He recognizes the child’s plea as a plain request for medicine and support for her ailing mother. Pendlehaven vows to do his best, while Tennibel fears her father’s return and remains wary of staying.
A scene at the hillside veterinarian or farm setting unfolds as Pendlehaven refuses urgent help to return with Tennibel. She insists on going with him despite danger, while she reassures her mother and clings to a sense of safety with the man she accompanies. The exchange ends with a promise to report the ill mother’s condition tomorrow.
Tennibel, on a canal boat, confronts her mother Edith and a grim oath sworn over a holy card. Edith vanishes after leaving money and a note for Tony, who clings to hope while awaiting Uriah. Salvation seeker Philip MacCauley offers aid as Tony plans to meet Pendlehaven at two.
The Observer of London notes a new boy scout role as a bird warden requiring a year of training and a diary of local birds. Gilbert White’s observations inspire the scheme with schoolboys and inhabitants seen as best suited to serve.
A dying New York wife hides news of her death from her shipmaster husband in Constantinople. She fears the shock would distract him, so she chooses to protect his ability to sail as captain. The Milwaukee Journal notes that real love acts for the loved one’s best.
Aged report notes varying views on theater business with no firm figures, arguing drama remains a nation’s necessity and quality attractions will attract crowds. Separate scientists warn lifestyle shifts threaten human form, yet confidence in progress is split. Coal prices listed with contact details provided.
The Dramatic Club of Howard Park met last night with Mrs. Joe Davis as Christmas Club advertisements invite participation. A notice mentions Clark County State Bank sending a check next year before Christmas and advertises 48-T.
The Dramatic Club under Miss Funk will stage The Neighbors and The Prince of Arcadia. Stanley Carl is ill at his home 937 East Chestnut Street. Mrs. E. E. Bell visited Mrs. A. Aldridge in New Albany today.
Berta Ferguson and Misses and Jayme Ferrier of Chicago will be guests tonight and visit Mrs Elnora Liston.
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