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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1920
Page
2
The Star announces William A. Baird of Jeffersonville as a Republican candidate for Clark County Sheriff, pending the outcome of the Republican primary.
The Star announces Harland D. Sanders as a candidate for Representative from Clark County subject to the May primary election. Sanders seeks the Democratic nomination in this county race.
An advertisement insists kidney pills ease pains from fatigue dizziness and nervous strain. It cites a case of kidney troubles improving after use, and invites readers to try the product Foster-MMilburns Kidney Pills, with a rental notice for furnished rooms also appearing.
Classified listing notes a Tyve veriter in good condition offered for 25.06 pounds. Contact telephone line 441- for inquiries.
National leaders of the YWCA urge a World Service Program to raise 3 million dollars for 1920 operations in the United States Europe Asia and the Americas. Mrs John D Rockefeller Sr chairs the educational campaign committee highlighting a stabilizing influence for girls and women and urging church and community support. The effort includes a nationwide church drive during a designated YWCA Week ending February 22 with remarks from Federal Council of Churches leaders.
Recreation for girls is a key aim of the Y W C A. Fifty two town secretaries in the United States organize girl recreation work for communities under 10 000 inhabitants. The Y W C A may use one room or an entire building with a recreation room and ideally a kitchen reading and writing rooms. If it has its own building it becomes a community center where all women's organizations may meet.
Advertises for salesmen and district managers to sell the Little Pocket Check Protector. Claims ink and perforation comparable to high priced machines. Priced at $2.50, targeted at checkbook owners. States $100 per week easy earnings with minimal working capital.
Sugar and bananas feature in a fragmented OCR snippet likely about a character named MikLionnine. The readable text suggests a playful or nonsensical item lacking clear context or events.
Leslie R. Drake, a California-based investor with a 72 000 acre plantation in Colon District, discusses Central America's potential. He warns that capital is essential, labor is cheap, roads and projects are needed, and tropical climate tests Northern plans, while noting promise for ambitious young Americans.
A historical discussion on advertising asserts that good products justify claims, ads do not create markets but expand demand, and consumer trust hinges on quality, purity, and consistent packaging. It notes higher prices often reflect superior materials, factory standards, and reliable branding, with social commentary on consumer perception and ethics.
Miss Mabe head of Town and Country Work for the YWCA describes a broader world wide service program. Citizenship forums and reading courses will be organized for girls in small communities to learn about their country and global citizenship. Seventeen secretaries travel between communities aiding girls in social educational and religious activities and coordinating with county agents on home economics and community events.
Phillips Brothers advertise piano and furniture moving services with general hauling and kindling wood for sale at 474 302 Illinois Ave. They emphasize reliable service and urge customers to remember them when dependable help is needed.
A quotation asserts that greatness may arise by accident but true wisdom and goodness are not thrust upon a man. The text emphasizes the need for earned character rather than serendipitous greatness.
Help wanted notice seeking a woman to assist in housework with no washing required. Describes a good home and good wages and directs applications to 316 Mulberry Street.
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