Clark County Farmers Use Modern Conveniences in 1920
The 1920 crop report shows Clark County farmers owning many gadgets including 12 milking machines and 12 electric hot plates. It notes 174 farmers installing baths and steam heat, plus a battery system, with wives preparing breakfast as cattle are milked. The piece teases a longer story on page 4.
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United Sttes Departtment of Agriculture
Star
Clark County
Crop Report Bulletin
Handy Bulletin
Clark Counts Farmer
Crop Report
Ninty
Modern Bungalow Ad for Sale in Cal 1196 Jeff Adv
Classified notice announces a sale of a modern bungalow in California 1196 as listed in the February 8 9 10 advertisement. Contact details not included in the fragment.
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Cal
Jeff
Dinner Meeting of D. of R. Society
The D of R held an all day meeting on Wednesday with Mrs Andrew Huckleberry. A noon dinner was served to members Mesdames Manaffey Gaither Carter Mitchell Stout Parsley Mohr Sellers Bowman and Huck leberry. Guests were Mrs C P Hardy and Mrs Mary Copeland.
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D. of R
Andrew Huckleberry
Mesdames Julia Manaffey
Belle Gaither
Libbie Carter
Roxie
Cecil Mitchell
Maggie Stout
Louise Parsley
Trene Mohr
Emma Sellers
Caniela Bowman
Emma Huckleberry
C. P. Hardy
Mary Copeland
Big Wrestling Card Announced in Louisville
Special boxing and wrestling event to be staged by the Disabled American Veterans at the armory Friday night February 11. Wrestling features Matsuda and Pappas with other bouts including Sick O Brien vs Faelish heavyweight and Battling Nelson vs Fighting Duramy. Proceeds fund a summer camp for wounded ex servicemen in need of open air recreation.
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Louisville
Matsuda
George Pappas
Mammoth
Cincinnati Interest in Ridge Oil Well Prospects
The Ridge Oil Company test well draws wide attention as inquiries increase about drilling progress and results. A Cincinnati crowd has leased nearly all available Wood township leases while no company has organized or drilling begun yet. Borden residents expect spring drilling and a test well in the area.
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Ridge Oil Company
Cincinnati
Wood Township
Borden
Conts Bros and Gi Offer City and Farm Property Deals
Conts Bros and Gi promote real estate in Indiana and Kentucky near Clark County State Bank. They claim city and farm properties will prove profitable investments, urging readers that now is the time to invest in rural and urban parcels.
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Conts Bros. & Gi
Clark County State Bank
Indiana
Kentucky
AdvAi
Big Money Suit Over Farm Sale and notes
James R. Dorsey sues John W. Haywood and Bank of Charlestown in Clark Circuit Court seeking 5820 on four notes of 1455 each plus interest totaling 8682. Dorsey alleges failure to pay after selling 180 acres for 10321 on December 31, 1918 and asks mortgage release and title transfer to him.
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James R Dorsey
Clark Circuit
John W. Haywood
Bank of Charlestown
Dorsey
Mr. Haywood
Haywood
Consolidation proposals arise for city offices at once
A long neglected City Hall is viewed as an underused relic. Citizens discuss consolidating city offices under one roof to restore a functional center of civic life. Currently only a few visitors enter, with the city clerk as the lone regular occupant.
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City Hall
Countess Flooria de Martinprey Drafts Memoirs as Lead Actress
The memoirist Countess Flooria de Martinprey, born in America, turns her writings into scenario form and plans to star as the lead in adaptations published as a New York Sunday newspaper serial.
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Floria de Martinprey
New York
Calumet Club Meeting Hosted by Mrs Rose
Mrs John H Rose hosted a Calumet club meeting yesterday afternoon. Members present included Mesdames John Lowery Grover Waisner Roy Martin William Nach Arthur Mead George Jones Rufus Rodgers and J H Rose. Mrs Chas Wendel was guest of the club. Mrs Ralph Bruner and son Ralph Jr went to Grand Rapids to visit her parents.
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John H. Rose
Calumet Club
Mesdames
John Lowery
Grover Waisner
Roy Martin
William Nachand
Arthur Mead
George Jones
Rufus Rodgers
J. H. Rose
Chas. Wendel
Ralph Bruner
Ralph, Jr
Grand Rapids
Interstate Public Service Company merger hearing in Indiana
Indiana Public Service Commission heard arguments on a petition to consolidate several southern Indiana utilities under the Interstate Public Service Company. Officials for the Interstate Company defended the plan while New Albany officials challenged it, citing the New Albany Water Works as a key target of consolidation. The proposed group includes United Gas and Electric, New Albany Water Works, Louisville Mining Railway and Lighting, Louisville Southern Traction, and Central Indiana Lighting.
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Indiana
Interstate Public Service Company
Public Service Commission A
State House
Indianapolis
Interstate Company
Charles W Jewett
New Albany
New Albany Water Works
Jewett
Harry Reid
F E. I. Lewis
Joan McCarfle
Paul Haynes
Enited Gas and
Eleetiic Company
Louisville Mining Railway and Lighting Company
Louisville Southern Traction Company
Central Indiana Tightine Company
Jeffersonville High Defeats Manual For Fair Cities Title
Jeffersonville High school won 20 to 15 over Louisville Manual to claim the Fair Cities championship. Royce led Jeff with key plays and Catlin followed with a long shot as Manual struggled in the second half. The hoosiers trailed 10-9 at halftime but dominated the final period to seal the victory before a crowded Armory crowd.
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Jeffersonville High School
Louisville Manual
Jeff
Jeff Hign
Manual
Royce
Ginghaus
Catlin
Hoosiers
Manual O'Neil
F Baer
F Winters
Myers
C Ring
G Scheeman
Holmes
McClura
Baer
King
Seitz
Walker
Timer
Morris
Armory
Parks and trees for Jeffersonville’s streets
Jeffersonville could beautify by planting trees in existing park spaces and along residence streets. Trees would add charm, provide shade in summer, and promote health, despite some maintenance effort.
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Jeffersonville
Weather Note Promises Abundant Rain for Water Works
The report says it is a fine rain and will ensure ample water for the city water works and private breweries, signaling good supply and steady inflow for operations.
Indiana Highway Plan Divides Tax Revenue Across Counties
A Hoosier Automobile Club bulletin argues against repealing highway commission legislation. It emphasizes a proposed seventy five mile concrete route through Indiana connecting Crotherville to Toursville, funded by federal aid and state taxes. The piece warns that shifting auto license funds back to counties could ruin the highway system and markets.
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J. Edgar Burton
Hoosier Automobile Ilup
Clug
M2 Bulon
Highway Commission
le Vegi Lot
Crotherville
Sualtshure
Sellershues
Jeffersonville
Nelle Sam
Washington
Pat Omarket
State Highway Commission
Ey Medi
Parents search for 16 year old bride eloped in Louisville
Faw and Fuller of Indianapolis pursued their 15 year old daughter Tueile Fuller who wed Oscar Throndsen 25 of Indianapolis. Muller plans to challenge the marriage citing age and an affidavit claiming 18 to obtain a license. The couple reportedly spent their honeymoon near Louisville.
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Faw and Fuller
Indianapolis
Louisville
Tueile Fuller
Oscar Throndsen
Muller
Atlanta football accident leaves Mr. Stall injured
Mrs. Kart Stall of Atlanta informs her in laws of a serious injury to her husband during a YMCA football game. He was struck by a kick while crossing the team line and needed surgery at a local hospital. The latest message said he was progressing well.
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W. A. Davis
Ash Wednesday Observed Marks Lent Start at Local Churches
Yesterday observed as Ash Wednesday opens the Lenten season with special services planned through Easter at St Augustine and St Anthony Catholic churches. Fasting rules are clarified with exemptions for young children and the elderly, and the three ember days follow the coming Sunday.
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St. Augustine
St. Anthony
Isaael
Jesus Christ
Earth
Europe
Scandinavian Countries
Sleswig-Holstein
Cimbric Peninsula
New Albany to Land Major General Electric Factory Growth Plan
The city eyeing a General Electric factory near Silver Creek could employ about 1500 workers once started. Rail lines and improved infrastructure attract other firms. housing and hotels are needed soon to accommodate incoming workers. The Swilaoyv property on Spring Street sold for about 7000 and may rise in value as development accelerates. The piece urges swift action to capitalize on railroad river access and prevent missed opportunities.
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New Albany
General Electric Company
Silver Creek
Pennsylvania
Big Four
B & OS
Jeffersonville
Louisville
Swilaoyv
Spring Street
Mrs. Margaret Wetherell Dead at 68 in Jeffersonville
Mrs. Margaret Wetherell 68 widow of George Wetherell died Monday night at her sister Mrs. Anna Holloway 208 Elm Street Howard Park. She lived at 610 West Front Jeffersonville. Born at New Washington she was daughter of the late Judge Nicholas C Matthews. Survived by sisters Miss Sallie Matthews and Mrs. Holloway and brother N Coleman Matthews all near Jeffersonville. Funeral 2 PM Thursday at Mrs. Holloway residence. Burial in Eastern Cemetery.
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Margaret Wetherell
George W. Wetherell
Anna Holloway
Elm Street
Howard Park
West Front Street
Jeffersonville
Wetherell
New Washington
Nicholas C. Matthews
Mattews
N. Coleman Mattews
First Presbyterian Church
Oscar Lee Black
Holloway
Eastern Cemetery
Weber divorce suit seeks land transfer after alleged misuse of inheritance
Mrs. Sarah Weber of Sellersburg sues Louis F. Weber in Clark Circuit Court alleging he took her $1,700 inheritance and bought a farm in his name. Married March 10, 1887 and separated November 9, 1920. She claims seven years of nonsupport despite his $30 weekly income and asks for a court commissioner to transfer the land to her.
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Sarah Weber Sellersburg
Clark
Louis F. Weber
Banks Close For Geo Washington's Birthday
Banks will be closed on George Washington birthday as in years past.
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Geo. Washington
Night Riders Enter Homes In Nostalgic Custom
The passage describes stealthy intrusions into friends' houses by night, beating beds until a coin or cake is produced. Travelers move from house to house of acquaintances, enjoying a long standing custom likely linked to ancient Norse practices and the worship of Hertha.
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Hertha
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National Agriccltural Department
Wills
Battling Nelson
Cameron Morrison
North Carolina
T. W. Bickett
New Albany City Council
Indiana Public Service Commission
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Hoosier Automobile Club
Indorsls
Maj. C. Thurston Greene
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