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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1920

Page

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Week Opens With Turmoil In Europe And Asia

Arthur Brisbane surveys a world of upheaval as Ales threaten to move Turkey out of Europe while Asia ignites in religious and racial clashes against the Allies. Lenin and Bolshevik efforts may inflame Asia to pressure Europe, echoing historic colonial clashes. The Wilson Cox Sunday talk dominates American interest as voters weigh promises beyond constitutional power.

Ales Turkey Europe Constantinople Russia Mediterranean England Asia Lenin Allee

Fire Worshippers and the Lost Art of Discipline

A polemical piece debates Zoroaster followers and a New England woman accused of setting fires. It contrasts religious zeal with child labor abuses and extols public schooling, physical exercise, and healthier generations, while speculating about future autopsies revealing mental changes.

Foxes Endangered By Vicious Hunter’s Decrees

A special game protector urges killing foxes whenever possible. He describes the fox as cunning and bloodthirsty, claiming it kills for pleasure and the warmth of victims’ blood.

War Camp Photos Sought by Central Board at Indianapolis

The Board of Central of the State Soldiers and Sailors Monument seeks Civil War camp photos from Indianapolis LaFayette Madison New Albany Vincennes Evansville Fort Wayne Anderson Richmond Lawrenceburg Logansport Goshen Jeffersonville Princeton Seymour Cav ington Wabash Greensburg South Bend Kendalville Michigan City Kokomo for the War picture gallery. Citizens may send photos, which will be copied and preserved then returned after processing.

Board of Central of State Soldiers and Sailors Monument Indianapolis Organization of Troops Organization of Troyis LaFayette Madison New Albany Vincennes Evansville Fort Wayne Anderson Richmond Lawrenceburg Logansport Goshen Jeffersonville Princeton Seymour Cavington Wabash Greenssburg South Bend Kendalville Michiwan City Kokoine

Renn Tire Service Advertises Goodrich Auto Tires

The Renn Tire Service promotes Goodrich Fabrice and Cord tires calling them the gold standard of service. They claim mileage of six to eight thousand miles and that prices are no higher than rival interiors. Insist on Goodrich Auto Tires for satisfaction.

Renn Tire Service Goodrich Interioor Goodrich Auto

Nazarene Financial Drive Progressing

The Nazarenes report a tent meeting closed with a victorious service. Evangelist Johnson delivered a strong address as more than thirty professions are recorded and nine new members joined. Dr. Agnew of Waverly Illinois aids the campaign to pay church indebtedness and provide a parsonage.

Evangelist Johnson Agnew Waverly Illinois Olivet University Chas. FL Pegram

Guenther and Rauth Ford Garage Ad

Guenther and Rauth the Exclusive Ford Garage offers Ford service to keep automobiles in perfect order. They promote frequent inspections to save repair bills and claim prices are always satisfactory.

Guenther & Rauth Ford Advié

Men’s Friendship Club Meeting Seeks Helpers at Church

The Presbyterian Church group KLUB KALANDER invites volunteers for light house work or child care duties. Meeting Friday night with Mr. Wilmer Fox announced. Call 434 West Market Street, city. Adv. D 169, July 20 21 22.

The Presbyterian Church Wilmer Fox West Warket Street

LeRoxe Theatre Ad for The Brat with Nazimova cast

An ad lists LeRoxe Theatre presenting The Brat starring Sanday and Mouchy Nazimova. Dates indicated are the 19th to 26th with a duty of 187.

LeRoxe Theatre Sanday and Mouchy Nazimova Duty

Meeting notice for July 21 initiation and reading of applications

AQ Edis are requested to be present at a meeting next Wednesday July 21. Initiation reading of applications and refreshments. James W. Sweeney Exalted Ruler B P O E No 362 Adv 10 170 C July 2021.

James W. Sweeney

Chas Peel and Son Bicycle Repair Shop Ad

Chas Peel and Son offer bicycle repair for all makes and stock Dayton bicycles. Their vulcanizing service promises tires lasting twice as long and emphasizes cost savings on frequent wheel replacements.

Chas, Peel & Son Dayton

LeRose Theatre Sunday and Monday Adv

Advertisement for LeRose Theatre showing events on Sunday and Monday in July 1926 with pricing 167. Local theater notice mentions upcoming performances and timings.

LeRose Theatre Nazimova Adv

Former resident makes school head for Louisville

One time instructor in city schools is selected to head Louisville education. Zenos E F Scott accepts the place to succeed former superintendent Reid who left for Youngstown Ohio. Scott is a Jeffersonville native and son in law of H E Heavys president of First National Bank. He has taught at Indiana University and Columbia University and has headed Trenton New Jersey schools. He will be paid about 5000 in Louisville, with a hoped rise from 3500 at Trenton.

Louisville Education Louisville Jeffersonville Scott A. BK. Weaver Board of Education of Me. Scott H. FE. Heavys First National Bank Indiana University Columbia University Trenton Mee Scott

The Chero’ate Shop Ad for Strauch Candies and Sodas

G. W. Strauch promotes Chocolate Shop offerings with purest candies chocolate creams caramels and ice cream sodas in popular flavors. It invites readers to order a chalice of flavors at The Chero ate Shop and highlights refreshing quenchers.

G. W. Strauch Chocolate Shop Chero'ate Shop Adg

For Sale Two Ton Truck Trade Offer

A two ton truck is offered for sale at a low price or will trade for suburban property. Call 245 or visit 622 West Market Street. Ad 177 P dury 22 28.

West Market Street Dury

Gas Company Rate Increase Effective July 1 1920

Local attorney T H Stradley received a letter from the Indiana Public Service Commission clarifying the effective date of United Gas and Electric Company rate increases. The order sets rates effective for bills rendered July 1 1920 and continuing until September 1 1921 unless altered.

T. H. Stradley Indiana Public Service United Gas and Electric Company Commission Stradley Mr. Stradley United Gas & Fleetiie Company Carl H. Mote

W. M. Young's Jewelry Stars in Gold Standard Store

Local ad lists W M Young's Jewelry as a 100 percent Gold Standard store offering rings pins charms watches clocks silverware and cut glass. Advertising copy promises full guarantee and watch cleaning by Mr Young to keep customers on time with alarm clocks noted.

W. M. Young Mr. Young Ady

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Praised for Digestive Relief

A reader reports improved digestion after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and notes a postmaster's wife also benefits. The product claims to remove mucous from the intestinal tract and ease stomach and liver ailments. One dose proves its value or money back. Sold at Ben Doolitle's Prye Store.

Ben Doolitle Prye Stor

Reeder Tailor Offers Bespoke Suits in Jeffersonville

C D Reeder, Jeffersonville’s sole First Class Merchant Tailor, advertises tailor made suits to measure with cleaning pressing and repair services. Old suits refurbished to look like new. Ad runs as 31.

C. D. Reeder Jeffersonville

Dinner party honors Phipps family and grandson

Mrs. Oliver Phillips hosted a dinner at 304 Thinews Avenue Tuesday for Mr. and Mrs. John Phipps of Elwood Indiana and their grandson George Kelly. Attendees included Mrs. Oliver Phillips, the Phipps couple, Mrs. Harry Phipps, Mrs. Willie Cleveland, their mother Mrs. Perkins. Dancing and games provided the evening’s entertainment.

Oliver Phillips Thinews Avenue John Phipps Elwood Indiana George Kely Harry Phipps Willie Cleveland Perkins

Pirates of Penzance on Program at Chautauqua

The Chicago Light Opera Company stages Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance in two acts. The reviewer praises its tuneful music and witty plot, noting famous songs and the entertainment value for Falls Cities audiences. Season tickets cost 20 cents per performance and support character building and uplift.

Gilbert and Sullivan Roe Frederick Frederic Chicago Light Opera Company Falls Jeffersonville Chicago

Eight Die in Sein Feiner Attack at Belfast

London reports eight more people killed and over a hundred wounded in a Sein Feiner and Unionist clash in Belfast. Many wounded are women and boys as fires erupt and flames light the Thames glow during the fighting and firefighting.

London Befast Today Sein

Mrs Bowen and daughter visiting Akron for two weeks

Mrs Walter Bowen of South Spring street visits Akron Ohio with her daughter Mrs C E Rochester for a two week stay in the city.

Walter Bowen South Spring Street C. E. Rochester Akron Ohio

Crandell Visit to Detroit and Kin Across States

Mr and Mrs Robert Crandell departed yesterday for Detroit Michigan to visit his sister Mrs Wiley McClellan and Mr McClellan. Mrs Emma Pavis of Columbus Indiana visits her sister Mrs Annie Tilford. Mrs Isaac Gordon is in New York on a business trip.

Robert Crandell Detroit Michigan Wiley McClellan McClelan Emma Pavis Columbus Indiana Annie Tilford Isaac Gordon New York

Me Ruble Snyder Returns to Akron Work

Ruble Snyder visiting his parents on Duncan Avenue has returned to work in Akron Ohio.

Ruble Snyder Duncan Avenue Akron, O

Democrats See Harding Speech As Vague On Key Points

Washington July 23 Democratic leaders and aides say Senator Harding's acceptance speech is vague in spots and shows Republicans on the defensive. They say the party line is clearly drawn between Democrats and Republicans and expect Gov Fax to spell out his positions.

Washington Harding Senate House Otvers Fax Ohio

Fragmented Americanism passage on national unity and liberty

A garbled excerpt discusses Americanism as the essence of representative government and liberty. It extols the Constitution and the Republic, asserting enduring faith in national unity and democratic ideals amid unclear OCR text. No concrete events, dates, or persons are clearly identifiable.

Bemcerany Tibet

Novel Entertainment At Ogden Home Honors Miss Law

Honor Party hosted Miss Ariel Law with a swimming party followed by a picnic lunch. Guests assembled at Mr and Mrs Ogden’s home for music and dancing with attendees including Ariel Law Myrtle Aigner Helen Aigner Geneva Yeisla Edith Leach Maude Wilson Aliie Ogden Helen Weaver Louisville Will Osborn Edwin Kratz Millholland Arthur Franz David Keplin Bery Pearcy Dora Aigner James Bergisven. Cream and cake were served and the hostesses declared it a nice affair.

Erdman ‘Ogden Ariel Law Mas. Millholland Arthur Franz David Keplon Bery Pearcy Dora Aigner James Bergisven Ogden

Busy Bee Holds All Day Picnic at Meyers Grove

The Busy Bee enjoyed an all day picnic at Meyers Grove on Wednesday with many members and their children present. Two members were absent, including Mrs John Grenger who is in Michigan, as the group returned home after both dinner and supper.

The Busy Bee Meyer’s Grove William Antz Gertrude Harris Fay Annie Antz Brenemar William Prinz Ruth George Stemler John Murphy Charles Waterbury Geo. Weir John Bowyer Earl McGregon Jean Pangburn Edith Gus Schimpff Paul Rinke Glennie Kramer Chas. Seitz Robert ‘Akers John Grenger Michigan Grove

Harold Barrett Taken From Office In Louisville

Harold Barrett of Silver Hills New Albany was removed from his Boyt Mfg Co office in Louisville to Jewish Hospital with temporary paralysis. No change in condition reported today.

Harold Barrett Silver Hills New Albany Boyt Mfg. Co Louisville Jewish Hospital

Eva French to Return Saturday From Greenfield Visit

Miss Eva French will return Saturday from a visit to relatives in Greenfield Ohio.

Eva French Greenfield, Ohio

Miss Jessie Jenks Returns Home From Alabama Visit

Miss Jessie Jenks, visiting friends in Alabama, has returned home. She was away for a period and is now back in her residence.

Jessie Jenks Alabama

Prohibition Seen Lifting Standards in Ambassador Hotels

SW Strauss of the Ambassador Hotels system says prohibition lifts the hotel business onto a higher plane. He asserts hotels now offer a refined home environment with wholesome moral tone, enabling families to stay in hotels without moral concerns, predicting a wave of new construction.

SW. Strauss Ambassador Hotels New York Atlantic City Los Angeles Santa Barbara California Me. Straus United States

Argo Phosphate Promoted As Flesh Producing Tonic

Physicians claim argo phosphate boosts weight and strength for tired, nervous people. An Atlanta woman reports a 10 pound gain in two weeks, while ads warn that many imitations exist and urge use only of genuine argo phosphate dispensed by The Citizens Drug Store.

Lena Brown Atlanta Citizens Drug Store

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