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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1920

Page

3

Mother Frees Son From Sing Sing After Eighteen Years

In New York Mrs. Sweeney reunites with Martin Sweeney a long imprisoned man once convicted in Sing Sing for a stabbing. After eighteen years in prison his mother seeks clemency with Salvation Army help and Governor Smith grants a pardon allowing his release.

New York N. Y Martin Sweeney Sing Sing Oslo Dig Sweeney Y York Willi al Fietel Ile Son Sweenes Ossour Salvation Army Governor Smith Worte Lim

Colorado River Formed in Southern Utah to Gulf of California

The Colorado River is described as a major North American river forming in southern Utah from the Green and Colorado rivers, tracing across a vast arid region to the Gulf of California. It spans about 1,960 miles and passes near Needles and Yuma, with frontier travel routes and tribal boundaries noted along its length.

Denver Cobh Colorado North America Utah Anc Hoanteiacets Ter Nevathe Gael Cal Gulf of Mexico Cal Prrests Cidior Mit Couemsiad

New Cine Matograph Promises Continuous Screen Action

An invention claims to eliminate flicker by filming and projecting at adjustable speeds. The device supposedly runs pictures continuously, allowing playback slower or faster than the original shooting rate to match the desired viewing pace.

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Illness of Mrs William Woodruff in Port Fulton

Mrs Wm Woodruff is ill at the home in Port Fulton with a reported illness. The note mentions her condition and location as Port Fulton.

Wm. Woodruff Port Fulton Emma Snodgrass Sellepshure Filward Snoderass

Georgie Proves a Real Boy After Teacher’s Efforts

In Chicago, Miss Lucy and Miss Carpenter follow timid Georgie Smith from a shy, dull pupil to a lively boy who freshens up at home and shares a joke. Roy, mischievous but open, contrasts with Georgie’s quiet struggle and gradual improvement.

Miss Lucy Miss Carpenter George Smith Roy Lucy Bob Georgie Chicago Frank Wes Iris Misa Carpenter Gertie Harry Gwerning George Carpenter Willie Davis Chicago News

Birthday Dinner Held For Daughter At Smith Home

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Smith hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for their daughter with guests including Mrs. Simon Smith, Mr. and Mrs. E James of Jeffersonville, Mr. and Mrs. George Wineger and family of Georgetown, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Jacobs of Watson, and Mrs. Isaac Tuttle. The guest list noted a fifteen day furlough for Mr. E James, chief gunner's mate on the Oklahoma, visiting his wife and her mother.

E. James Oklahoma Simon Smith Jason Smith Jeffersonville George Wineger Georgetown Ivan “Jacobs Watson Isaac Tuttle Ivan Jacobs Mary Alice Smith

Fatty Arbuckle Stars in Back Stage at LeRose Theater

Fatty Arbuckle appears in the new comedy Back Stage at LeRose Theater this Friday and Saturday. Advertised as D 160 with showings July 12 13 14 15 16.

Fatty Arbuckle LeRose Theater

Margaret Harland and Mildred With Grandmother in Memphis

Margaret Harland and Mildred, children of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Sanders, are staying with their grandmother Mrs. Margaret Sanders in Memphis.

Margaret Harland Mildred Mrs. H. D. Sanders Margaret Sanders Memphis

Detroit couple visits Mrs Dunham then return home

Mr and Mrs Clyde Kelly of Detroit visited Mrs George Dunham and returned home Sunday night.

Clyde Kelly Detroit George Dunham

Mrs. Elsie Bowmann Visits Relatives in Morgantown Area

Miss Elsie Bowmann of Cinecinnatii visits her mother Mrs. Bowhan and aunt Mrs. Joseph Fansett in Morgantown while auditor Mrs. Swartz also visits. Mrs. Phil Parker returns to Indianapolis after visiting her mother Mrs. Louis Marpuette.

Elsie Boawwman Cinecinnatii M. 4. Bowhan Joseph Fansett Morgantown Wow. Swartz Phil Parker Indianapolis Louis Marpuette

Crocker Guests at Burtt Residence Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Ruthledee Crocker of Prather were guests of Mr and Mrs Glenn Burtt on Sundays in a social visit noted in local society.

Tradies' Bible Class fete candy stand aids orphan appeal

Junior League of Park Ghureh runs the candy and crackerjack stand at the Thursday night lawn fete in Port Fulton park to raise funds for an orphan in China. Also notes local residents Emma Snodgrass improves at home Sel lepshure and various social updates from Sel lepshure Indianapolis and Greenwood area.

Park Ghureh Port Fulton China

Undefined Names in Local Notice

Messrs Fiske Isler Jr Frank Stemler Ernest Sehowe Arthur Reichte Sam Giraves Walter Roederer Oxcar and Selyvert Kestler Byrd Brmett and John Knipe are listed in a damaged OCR fragment. The readable text names individuals associated with a local notice or notice listing.

Messrs Fiske Isler Jr Frank Stemler Ernest Sehowe Arthur Reichte Sam Giraves Walter Roederer Oxcar Selyvert Kestler Byrd Brmmett John Knipe

To Reduce the Bust

An 1890s beauty tip advises using one ounce of gum camphor poured over six ounces of alcohol to bathe the bust twice daily for reduction.

Wanted two bedroom housekeeping apartment in Louisville Ky

Classified notice seeks a furnished two bedroom unit or housekeeping apartment. Contact Dr Gilmer at 412 South Fourth Street Louisville Kentucky for details.

Gilmer S. 4Th Louisville, Ky

Geo Ogden Offers Half Soles for Big Shoe Savings

The Leading Shoe Repairer Geo C Ogden promises reduced shoe bills by half soles and rubber heels to soften impact and provide comfort in every step of life, inviting customers to save money and enjoy better walking ease.

Geo. C. Ogden Adv

Belden Furniture Co Promotes Refrigerators and Stoves

Voters Belden Furniture Co offers a wide line of home furnishings with emphasis on energy saving refrigerators and stoves for summer comfort. Delivery is available to homes with full guaranteed service.

Belden Furniture Co

Auto Sheet Metal Company Ad Promotes Auto Body Repair

The Auto Sheet Metal Company offers automobile repair for auto bodies fenders and radiators in Jeffersonville. It advertises high class work and service with guaranteed quality and prices designed to please customers.

Auto Sheet Metal Company Everbody Jeffersonville

Melvin Smith Promotes Large Singer Sewing Machine Sale

Melvin Smith advertises a major sale of Singer sewing machines claiming leadership over other brands. The copy says the Singer is easy to operate, will last a lifetime, with more Singers on the market than any other makes. See Mr Smith for details.

Melvin Smith Mr. Smith

Gillespie and Son Plumbing Ad in Jeffersonville

Gillespie and Son Master Plumbers install complete plumbing supplies in many Jeffersonville homes. All work and service meet with hearty approval of the people. No home is complete and sanitary without modern plumbing. Every progressive home will have bath and modern equipment.

Gillespie & Son Jeffersonville

Flavo Flour Promoted by Clark County Milling Co

The Clark County Milling Co promotes Flavo Flour praised for making lightest whitest bread cakes biscuits and rolls. Sold for use in homes and urged to patronize Home Industry in Jeffersonville.

Clark County Milling Co Jeffersonville

Citizens' Drug Store Ad Promises Cop Sodas and Ice Cream

The Citizens' Drug Store advertises refreshing cop sodas and ice cream with perfumes face cream toilet articles and every known brand of aged toilet soaps at money saving prices. The copy notes the store does an enormous business and highlights a full drug line.

Rose Coal Company Offers HighQuality Screened Coal

The Rose Coal Company promotes its best grades of coal that are thoroughly screened and free from dirt and clinkers. It claims to deliver the most heat for the least money and notes that many customers order coal from Rose Coal Company.

Rose Coal Company The

Want Ad Spotlight Hits Jeffersonville Area

Daily Star urges readers to place want ads to reach about two thirds of households in Jeffersonville and nearby communities. The notice emphasizes the Star as the leading local publication for selling items and services in Clark County.

Daily Star Jeffersonville THE STAR Clark County

Smith and Hughes Garage Serves Jeffersonville Vehicles Day and Night

Smith and Hughes Garage in Jeffersonville offers 24 hour repair for all makes. Master mechanics perform fast accurate adjustments with thorough knowledge of all motors. Lowest prices.

Smith & Hughes Jeffersonville al Motors

The Electric Shop Advertises House Electric Needs

The Electric Shop offers batteries and electric supplies including irons sweepers washing machines and lights promising steady illumination for homes.

Bargains in Real Estate and Insurance Offered

Clark County Realty and Insurance Co. advertises city and farm property sales. Insurance written at the lowest rates with liberal policies to keep you safe and secure like a U S Bond, claiming to be your best friend in time of need.

Clark County Realty & Insurance Co U. S

Reward Offered for Return of Stolen Item

Brief notice from STAR office seeking return of a stolen item. Reward offered. contact details incomplete in the clipping. Likely refers to an item described as Balads UO JD 3802 and serials 36 tokens.

Star Office

Kryptoks Glasses by Will J Morris Optometrist

Will J Morris Optometrist and Optician advertises Kryptoks the perfect eye glasses. Kryptoks claim to improve comfort and clarity, providing near and far vision in one pair for reading and long-term wear.

Will J. .Morris W. Jd. Morris

Federal Bread Ad Promises Home Bake Convenience

An advertisement exalts Federal Bread as the people's choice for home bakers. It urges avoiding crowded kitchens and suggests many kitchen doors stay open to the breeze, noting its use in Jeffersonville homes.

Jeffersonville

Frank C. Davis Confectionery Ad Promotes Ice Cream

The ad highlights Frank C. Davis Confectionery and Tee Cream Store offering fine ice cream and candy. It invites customers to try ice cream cones and enjoy the choicest treats in a friendly, welcoming shop.

Frank C. Davis Confectionery

The Home Restaurant Ad Promises Elegant Meals

An old advertisement highlights Big Dinners cheaper than home, appetizing suppers, short orders for breakfast, and breakfast options like toast coffee and eggs oatmeal or cakes, inviting patrons to return and bring friends.

Household remedy ad for Dr. Thomas Eletic Oil

An old time advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eletic Oil as a cure all for baby’s croup Willie’s daily cuts and bruises mother’s sore throat and Grandma’s tameness. The copy markets the 306 and 60 cent sizes as convenient household remedies.

Willie Grandma Thomas

Doolittle's Popular Drug Store Ad Promises Service and Low Prices

Jeffersonville advertisement for B. Doolittle highlights popular Drug Store items and emphasizes best of service and low prices on perfumes, toilet articles, soaps, face creams, tooth brushes, clothes brushes, combs, and hair brushes.

B. Doolittle Jeffersonville

Diamond Pure Food Company Health Cereals Advert

The Diamond Pure Food Company promotes its Diamond Crisp Flakes as the people’s choice and a standard of quality sold in millions of homes. Consumers are urged to ask for Diamond Pure Food products.

Diamond Pure Food Company Diamond Pure

Leep Motor Company Ad Promises 24 Hour Auto Service

The Leep Motor Company offers day and night service repairing all makes of automobiles. Vulcanizing tires tubes and accessories are available. The ad urges frequent inspections for big savings and promises the best service with modern equipment.

Leep Motor Company Leep Motor Co

Hoosier Jeffersonville Meat Market Ad

The Hoosier Meat Market in Jeffersonville advertises beef pork and mutton along with purest lard. It promises savings on every purchase and claims to serve the greatest number of people. Advertisement 18.

Hoosier Jeffersonville Hoosier

Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Jeffersonville Testimony

Jeffersonville resident Allen Moders testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his nighttime urinary disturbances and back pain after years of kidney troubles. He cites a prior family case and urges others to buy the product at 60 cents from local dealers, noting Foster Mfg Co Buffalo as the maker.

Dean Jeffersonville Allen Moders Missouri Ave Doan Moders Foster-Milburn Co Mfe Buffalo N. Y Chas. H. Moser Ady

Grocer's Cash Grocery Promotes Fresh Eggs and Produce

A compact local advertisement touts Grocer's Cash Grocery as a trade-ready market with daily fresh eggs, country butter, berries, fruits, and vegetables. It emphasizes healthful, appetizing food and money-saving value for shoppers.

Grocer

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