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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1920
Page
5
Snippets show a muddled exchange mentioning Bell Gas, a person named Miah, and an unusual request to play it. The readable text hints at a confrontation or miscommunication but lacks clear actions, dates, or outcomes to define a full event.
Unclear fragmentary text hints at a disrupted event or setting titled Curtoons MM. The readable portions mention people or terms like Nieves On and wau mia fortes cup, with phrases suggesting turning down a feature or function.
Seepage agrees to participate, with arrangements depending on support. Tromre-Phat notes longer engagement benefits if digging in to back the effort.
A garbled OCR excerpt shows fragmented phrases about mist and pretty girls, with unreadable segments and stray letters, leaving unclear context or event. No identifiable persons, places, or dates remain readable.
The fragment shows Tolmisson and Noel debating wedding gifts with a moral about giving helps, not just receiving, in a Proverbs tone.
Voters weigh new pledges from rival candidates as local chatter centers on job promises. The discussion highlights two sides courting support with assurances of employment opportunities and economic stability in the upcoming election.
A fragmented note asks what a peacemaker is while referencing a dancing chill and Odin, hinting at rising tensions and a potential conflict within the community. No clear names or dates are provided.
A playful exchange notes the dictionary as a pronounced favorite in the family library. The remark suggests the book's prominence among readers and highlights its practical appeal.
In a family tradition update the household recalls a previous year marked by loss and memorials while this year reveals a surprising twist as twins are kept out of sight, altering the usual remembrance pattern.
A fragmentary report hints at doubts about a singer named Friern and questions trust in judgment regarding a female singer. It suggests jealousy among colleagues and uncertainty about early impressions and future potential.
A terse note shows Aldo and Po in a strained exchange about a refused plea or favor. Po fears a harsh consequence while Millyans is referenced as having denied an appeal, signaling a tense, uncertain custody or duty dispute.
An elderly sage cautions his son about the dangers of deceit and greed on the road to wealth. He notes that sincerity is scarce in the world and urges vigilance against those who promise easy riches.
Seribson crafts atmospheric stories of country living from a high rise office on the twentieth floor. He recalls boyhood on the farm as the source of his fiction.
Hints for care of spark plugs describe causes of trouble from dirt and oil. Carburetor misadjustment or excessive cylinder oil can cause misfire and rough running. Clean plugs and adjust carburetor. ensure the insulator and contact points are clean for proper firing.
The article explains how carbon deposits cause short circuits in spark plugs and compares types from porcelain to modern designs. It notes cleaning challenges, inspection for cracks, correct engine fit, hex sizes, and advises carrying spare plugs for road trips.
Clutch spinning often results from excessive friction in the spring thrust bearing or misalignment of the flywheel and clutch cone. A bent clutch shaft can also cause engaging surfaces not to clear.
An early Philifax Automobile Association message lists seven pretained driving instructions. The item mocks the tone of safety campaigns and urges exaggerated cautiousness with lines about imagining rivers, pedestrians, hills, curves, and even a Bengal tiger to emphasize careful driving.
Guidance for motorists to shield front mudguards from grease and enamel damage during engine work. Use a heavy cloth or material to cover the fender from tip to mounting point on the running board to prevent scratches.
A simple device uses three inch glass tubing with corks and threaded bushings to hold spark plugs. Fill the tube with sand and gasoline and shake briskly to remove carbon and grime.
A compilation of practical car care notes covers fuel efficiency with warm engines, lubrication of brake mechanisms, carbon removal, and tire care on flats. It includes advice on graphite in oil, battery terminal safety, and minor adjustments for gear shifts and valve tappet clearance. It also notes leathering springs and methods to quiet spring clips.
The Elves join Fly-High on a collective journey through a lush garden rail line creek and cave overlook. They view valerian flowers columbines ferns and a blue shimmering lake with sun fairies and pirates springs while noting gentle creatures and a peaceful autumn landscape.
A teacher in a natural history lesson asks what could be worse than a giraffe with a sore throat. A student replies with a punny more lamentable image a centipede with corns. The exchange highlights playful classroom humor from American Boy.
A fragment quotes a late 19th or early 20th century American boy calling someone a bad egg and noting a yellow temperament. The lines suggest a taunt about perceived cowardice or dishonesty reflected in the era's slang.
Two Bowdoin professors discuss a Yale novelist in a luncheon exchange. The first notes the novel by Fiindice of Yaleyard and asks if it is any good while the second quips it should be, since it cost $30 to publish.
The copy promotes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and safe for millions of users and prescribed by physicians for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism colds and pain. It urges accepting only unbroken Bayer packages with directions and notes 12 tablet tins cost a few cents and larger packages are sold by druggists.
A brief consumer alert about using Diamond Dyes for textiles. The package urges careful application to avoid streaking or ruining material, advising readers to choose Diamond Dyes for reliable coloring.
An ad claims Freezone instantly stops corn pain and allows the corn to lift off with fingers. It advertises a small bottle sold by druggists for a few cents to remove hard and soft corns and calluses between toes without soreness or irritation.
A witty dialogue plays with a cigar pun as an old man asks about a 'Spanish' cigarette and the other mishears it as 'spinach' prompting a humorous exchange about origin and speech.
A newspaper column notes children's pride in an exclusive residence area and a nine year old's quip about title like names. It then discusses burglary losses versus actual proceeds noting in England 463 burglaries yielded an average $75 per thief and all offenders ended up jailed.
The hostess notes most women seek husbands who will avoid chores like gardening and chicken duties. One speaker claims she asked a suitor Henry if he would keep chickens and laughed that his simple reply confirmed her choice.
A humorous exchange shows Farmer Countesses declining summer boarders, arguing city folk cannot afford hearty meals and noting repeated town visits as the reason for avoiding winter appetites.
A fragment blends lines about silent vigils and night voices with a patient asking if a baby has colic, suggesting a domestic or reflective vignette in verse form. The dialogue hints at intimate family life and concern in a quiet mood.
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