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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1920
Page
2
In a crowded hotel, guests quarrel and a housemaid Miss Tinpenny confronts turmoil as Mrs Pepper and staff attempt to restore order. The fray centers on nerves, dining, and a suspicious object, with a chaotic exchange shelving the plan for rest.
A fragmentary royal legend recounts Sir Galahad as the pure heir of Joseph and a central figure in the Grail quest. Text discusses Morley and Walter around the Holy Grail, duties of the knights, and alleged destruction of a wife’s literary works after a scholar’s death.
The article notes gloves date to ancient times and were adopted by social classes only in the sixteenth century, highlighting their historical spread from cave dwellers to broader society.
Mary Eleanor Edith waits in a busy automat for a meal she cannot afford while dreaming of adventure. A substitute conductor helps, plans a Midnight ride, and a raid to the White City ends with a fleeting escape and a return to ordinary life.
Captain HH Anthony of the American Museum of Natural History reports fossils from Porto Rico and Cuba indicating a former larger mammal presence in the West Indies. He suggests an ancient mainland connection or a now- vanished Antillean continent with mountains up to 20,000 feet high and undersea ridges formed by ancient rivers.
A reflective column argues optimism hinges on believing that many who cause trouble act with good intent, urging readers to adjust judgment toward understanding. It blends social satire with practical advice on patience and perceived motives.
Herbert Corey recounts Bruce Bielaski head of the U S Secret Service as a devoted whisky connoisseur. During a blizzard he drinks from a bottle carried under his arm and pours liquor into his car radiator before resigning from federal service.
A 19th century style column attributes revolutions to Mexican hot peppers and spicy dishes while blaming border alcohol such as aguardiente tequila and mescal. It describes tequila as monsters and warns of prohibition-enforcement reactions to mescal and its fumes.
Lesson text outlines a July 11 study on David and Jonathan from I Sam chapters 18 19 and 20. It explores their unique bond between rivals, acts of self sacrifice and loyalty, and what true friendship requires including mutual support and God fearing conduct.
Moody Bible Institute study explains Hebrews 6 18 centering on cities of refuge as a spiritual safe haven. It links Christ as great high priest to eternal life and security for believers, detailing the meaning of Redesh Shechem Hebron Bezer Ramoth and Golan as symbols of refuge joy and divine provision.
Engineers estimate Canada’s total water power at 18,882,000 horsepower with 7,398,160 hp in populated areas. Last year 64,400 hp of plants were installed. Ongoing developments will add 370,000 hp and planned projects 750,000 hp. Developed waterpowers reach 210,000 hp as Canada converts white coal to industry and urban power.
William Jennings Dryan recalled at his brother’s Lincoln home the shift from past drunken banquets to orderly gatherings. He recounted a noisy guest asked for his full name, the guest hiccuping and insisting it was the same whether drunk or sober.
Citizens discuss a newly passed city ordinance banning rent profiteering with a penalty of a hundred dollars for violations. The exchange notes landlords raising rents to cover fines, prompting debate on enforcement and affordable housing.
Atlas muses on contemporary profiteers, noting they understand how to hold up the earth better than in his youth. The remark hints at a critical view of greed and progress among the era's influential figures.
A local discussion mocks calls for a rate raise in telephone service. A farmer quips that people enjoy listening in on party lines, suggesting the service might be worth the cost despite the raise debate.
Typewriting machines valued at 17 891 118 dollars were exported from the United States in 1918. England led as the principal market with France and Canada following.
The Christian life is a demanding race with ground to cover and enemies to face. Self discipline is essential to control the mind and desires and to press every purpose toward spiritual pursuit.
Value lies not in merely seeing or hearing from friends but in trusting them. True friendship rests on believing they are good and true at core and thus capable of fidelity to all, including us.
A compact reflection on vanity not fully overthrowing virtue, yet making them totter as Rochefoucauld observed. The aphorism notes vanity’s sway over moral steadfastness and character.
A brief note highlights that small good impulses grow when acted upon, urging practical steps to convert intentions into steady progress. It frames everyday choices as catalysts for meaningful achievement and personal habit formation.
Quote from Tryoh Edwards warns that prejudice is a devils sin that blinds truth and causes ruinous error. The remark frames prejudice as a dangerous force affecting judgment and decision making.
The text proclaims the ground of confidence lies in the Lord himself and links the obedience of the heart to genuine faith. It presents a devotional reflection on trust in God and inward obedience as core spiritual themes.
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