Collar Chronicles From Prehistoric to Modern Times
An article in THE GREEN BOX traces the collar as a surviving masculine emblem from prehistoric adornment to medieval eck chains in England. It notes the rise of voluminous ruffled shirts and starch, protests against extravagant collars, and the shift in the United States from upstanding stiff collars to more comfortable styles.
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Ian
Green Box
Earl & Wilson
Troy
New York
England
Flanders
Church
United States
Senator Harding Lauded Across Newspapers
The clippings praise Harding as a strong defender of U S sovereignty and Republican principles. Comments praise his prudence, business background, and civic involvement in Marion. Several editorials note his preparedness stance and conservative Senate record amid national tensions.
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Harding
United States
Tribune
Marion
Aiso
Senate
Missoula Mont
Missoulian
Calvin Coolidge
Sugar promises challenged by attorney general’s office
The attorney general’s office makes new promises about sugar for everybody but notes past pledges failed to deliver, blaming government manipulation and control for the public’s sour deal in the sugar market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weneral
iBalimore
Stag Party Dressed Like Boys At Parker Home
Miss Irene Parker hosted a Wednesday stag party at her Front and Locust corner home honoring guest Miss Ruth Hull of Columbus Indiana. The party featured girls dressed like boys dancing, a river trip on the motor Dixie, late refreshments, and an all night gathering with a list of attendees including Misses Jean Craig Edna Scott Frances Fllis Crystal Youngblood Marona Hul Helen Brightwell Helen Williams Ruth Krauss Catherine Finter Ruth Hull Cleon and Trene Parker.
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Irene Parker
Front
Moonlight at Masonic Temple Draws Dancers
Good music and dancing at the Masonic Temple Moonlight event on Monday July 12th. Advertisements note the venue and entry details for the dance evening with standard price and time references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Tax Muddle Still Unsolved Across State Officials
State and county leaders face a tax tangle after a Supreme Court ruling nullified increases. A special legislative session is expected to address a funding shortfall of about 1.35 million, with the school fund losing 390 thousand and refunds looming for taxes already collected in Clark County.
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Supreme Court
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Goodrich
Tax Board
Mondas
State Auditors Office
Clark County
Wonder Treatment Promises Quick Clear Complexion
Advertises a sensational cure claiming to remove blemishes in days and improve figure. Promises muddy complexions pimples eruptions red spots and blackheads vanish rapidly with a phosphatizing remedy. Advises Rosetone for bust development and cautions on algo-phiosphate use. Dispensed by The Citizens Drug Store.
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Citizens Drug Store
Adv
Laws Prohibit Killing Birds and Warn Boys Parents Urged
A Indiana law digest warns Jeffersonville residents that most birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaties Act. It cites heavy fines up to 100 and possible jail time for killing, trapping, or destroying nests, urging parental caution as youths roam with guns and air rifles.
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Jeffersonville
State of
Indiana
Maby-Jusul
United States
Jeeffisonville
Oscar Lee Black
Tfis
Delightful Picnic 19 Held at Shawnee Park
The Stitch and Chatter Club hosted an all day picnic at Shawnee Park in Louisville. Attendees included Mrs. Chas. Seitz and daughter Alma, Mrs. Wm. Rauth, Mrs. Wm. laser and daughters LeVerne Elois and Juanita, Mrs. Cleveland Shafer and son Nelson and daughter Eleanor, Mrs. Harry Berg and daughters Josephine and Sara Gertrude of New Albany, Mrs. Randall Spellman and daughter Lenore, Mrs. Robert Howard and children Marvin Doris and Elsworth, of Louisville, and Mrs. Ernest Glaser and daughters Emma Frances and Marjorie. The group stitched and chatted while children enjoyed park amusements. meals were plentiful and the day was enjoyed by all.
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Stitch and Chatter Club
Shawnee Park
Louisville
Chas. Seitz
Alma
Wm. Rauth
Marvin
Doris
Elsworth
Ernest Glaser
Eimma
Frances
Marjorie
Examinations At Government Depot
Officers numbering from 100 to 125 began examinations at the government depot seeking permanent positions in the regular army. They came from various places to take the tests at the start of the war.
Jeffersonville Attorney Joins State Bar Board
Wilmer P. Fox of Jeffersonville returned from Indianapolis where he attended the state bar association meeting and read a paper on Business Methods in a Lawyer's Office. He was elected to the association's board of managers at the closing session. Elmer E. Stevenson was named president and Charles McCabe as vice president.
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Wilmer P. Fox
Jeffersonville
Indianapolis
State Bar Association
Charles McCabe
Crawfordsville
George H. Bachelor
Elias D. Salsbury
Allison Stuart
Fox
Henry H. Hornbrook
Tichborne
Frank E. Gavin
Indianpolis
Roger Charles Doughty Tichborne
Roger
Meery England
D A R Zoning Sparks Debate Over Cemetery Playground
A D A R meeting by the Ann Rogers Clark Chapter debated Rotary Club plans to convert part of the old cemetery into a public playground. The group rejected the proposal citing historic preservation and consistency with DAR aims.
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Nathan Sparks
Rotary Club
National Society of the Daughter of the American Revolution
Ann Rogers Clark
D. A. BR
National Society
Inmate Eugene Wilson Escapes Indiana Reformatory
Eugene Wilson, 19, a colored house boy at a residence, escaped the Indiana Reformatory last evening around six o'clock. He was serving a sentence for petit larceny from Marion County and had been at the reformatory since January 18, 1920, with a term of six to eight years.
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Indiana Reformatory
Eugene Wilson
Wilson
Hoe
Marion
Business Shifts Hit Local Trade as Two Deals Complete
In city business news, veteran meat dealer Carl Hunckler sold his enterprise to Charles Miler. John Howley, formerly with Fred Mason, opened his own drug store in the former J W Hoover building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hunckler
Chas, Miler
John Howley
Fred Mason
J. W. Hoover
First National Bank Jeffersonville 1920s Statement Summary
Bank cash report from Jeffersonville Indiana shows assets total 4 249 969 18 with loans and discounts 2 ? including notes and bills, real estate and banking house, cash in vault, and deposits. State of Indiana Clark County sworn by cashier H E Heaton with attestations and public notice of publication July 9 1920.
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Federal Reserve Bank
U. S
Stocsk
State OF
Indiana
County OF
Clark
I. H. E. Heaton
H. EF. Heaton
Cashier
E A. A. Swartz Mae Seitz
THOS
Neatara Public
G.H. Voigt
Epworth League Presents Dramatic Bible Story in Port Fulton
The Epworth League of Port Fulton Methodist Episcopal Church staged Ruth the door ing at the Speeds Communists House before a large crowd. The cast led by Miss Katherine rum and Mr N Jacobs portrayed the Bible story with strong performances. Rehearsals and stable staging drew praise as the group considers another performance location soon.
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Epworth League of
Port Bieton
Messrs
John Reynolds
Glif Smith
William Woodruff
League
Port Fulton
O Sven
Feilding Wilsons Return From 9000 Mile Western Trip
Mr and Mrs Feilding Wilson arrived home after a lengthy journey visiting 14 states and 3 provinces. They attended the Shriners convention in Portland Oregon toured the Canadian Rockies and saw San Francisco Los Angeles Grand Canyon and Colorado Springs. The trip yielded excellent reception and covered extensive sights.
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Feilding Wilson
Shriners
Portland
Oregon
Canadian Rockies
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Grand Canyon
Colorado Springs
Wilsons
Moonlight Leaves Wharf at 8 15 P M July 12
Masonic Temple Club Moonlight sails from the wharf at 8 15 P M Monday July 12 for 55 cents. Be sure and be there. Adv. D 157 C July 9 10
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Masonic Temple
Masonic Temple Club
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Wilmer T. Fox
Board of Managers
The
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Cherie
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