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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1920
Page
1
The article warns that Cox’s nomination marks a victory for Tammany and Taggartism over the sane American majority. It urges voters to cast ballots on November 2 to restore constitutionalism, criticizing Cox as opportunistic and pledging to resist eight years of Democratic misrule while defending Republican principles.
Spencer Relloce Sons chemists announce a process to remove only the nauseating taste from castor oil while keeping strength and purity at 100 percent. The tasteless oil is advertised for children and adults and sold by reliable druggists nationwide.
The Adelphians gathered Monday afternoon at 624 Fast Court Avenue hosted by Mrs M J D Schiesser. Members sewed and socialized, with dainty refreshments served. Guests included Mrs W J Morris and Miss Carrie Storris. attendees: Mesdames Arnold Clege Albert Keller Otto Keller Carey Wells Ernest Buckley Frank Mahaffey and Miss Eugenia Glossbrenner.
A Jeffersonville editorial defends rail concessions to ministers, arguing clergy fare helps the Christian cause. It condemns singling out ministers for special treatment while urging acceptance in the spirit of charity and support for the church’s mission.
A five day conference of rural school superintendents opened in Bloomington Indiana under the state university and State Superintendent T L N Hines read the opening address. The conference is the climax of the Better Country School movement and has been promoted for several months by rural superintendents. Speakers include W Favier Charles O Williams and J A Van Osdel president of the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce.
The Carl Scouts were entertained last night by Gladys Pennington. A good crowd gathered despite warm summer weather and many planned vacations. Members present included Miss Mayme Car, Jennie Pagezart, Clara May Denzier, Vivian Denzier, Ruth Baldwin, Ruth Bottorff, Jessie Snepp, Leta Hobson, Elizabeth Saner and Glades Pennington.
The Lutheran league of America opened a three day session in Fort Wayne Indiana to celebrate its twenty fifth anniversary. Headquarters were at the Anthony hotel with business meetings at the Strand Theater and anniversary services at Christ Lutheran Church. Featured speakers included FE FF Eilert of New York City Rev J Harms of Philadelphia and Rev Paul Krauss of Chicago.
Amos H. Burtt, Clark County representative, is in Oklahoma employed there for several months. Clark County will be unrepresented at this special Indiana Legislature session.
Advertisement note promotes Fatty Arbuckle film Back Stage at LeRose Theater with showings Friday and Saturday. Also lists ads for sewing machine for sale and a pathe phonograph cheap if taken at once and an owner leaving city notice with contact.
Charles Bonner Ashton died at 5 10 this morning at his Locust street home after months bedfast. Born March 18 1843 he was in his 78th year and served with the 11th Indiana Volunteers in the Civil War. He leaves two sons William and Edward, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He belonged to the Methodist faith and to Wall Street Church.
Advertisement touts argo phosphate as a cure for weakness and thinness, claiming rapid weight gain and restored vigor. It cites a Georgia woman who reportedly gained 10 pounds in two weeks and warns that many imitations exist, urging use only of genuine argo phosphate dispensed by The Citizens Drug Store.
Elk’s Lodge No 362 calls all members to attend the meeting with initiation reading of applications and other business. Exalted Ruler James W. Sweeney presiding. Date shown as July 13 14 in the notice.
Mr and Mrs William Pfau will entertain friends at a bridge party Thursday evening in their home. The event is described as a social gathering with cards and refreshments to follow.
Evangelist Johnson on Eternity at the Nazarene tent meetings opposite the Interurban station preached from Isaiah 57 15 and Rev 20 44 15 and 22 8 13. He defined eternity as unlimited duration and warned of judgment for the lost while urging repentance amid crowding nightly attendances.
The Women's Civic Club gathered despite a concurrent Masonic Moonlight event. With 265 members, registration was new, and the finance committee offered no firm July excursion figures. The club thanked merchants and citizens, planned a Chautauqua effort, and invited city officials including Mayor Myers to speak.
Marion county clerk Miss Margaret Mahoney says 718 marriage licenses were issued in June. If July continues at the same rate a new record may be set, with many applicants being under legal age and requiring parental consent.
feRose Theater lists shows Friday Saturday with dates July 12 13 14 15 16. Admission and schedule details shown in brief ad for the local venue.
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