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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1920
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane notes that class division alarms the prosperous and urges national patriotism with all for one and one for all The dispatch from the Aquitania reports the explosion killed one fireman on board the great steamer The line underscores the peril and human cost of the event
The text laments a nameless fireman who dies as a mere cog in the ship of civilization. It argues such workers are expendable and dismissed as part of a rigid class system, urging attention to workers' neglected humanity and class consciousness.
The piece debates whether railroad workers will accept a May 1 back pay raise or strike. It notes a 600 million final sum, 200 dollar bonuses, and a division of Pennsylvania Railroad cutting twelve thousand jobs, fueling questions about honesty in back pay timing and potential cheating.
Report notes that the decision to strike rests with male leaders amid a nationwide election. Observers suggest the timing could deter government coercion as about two million railroad workers and their families brace for action.
The passage suggests the current Administration is not keen on selecting a Democrat to succeed Mr. Wilson. It notes the Attorney General, narrowly defeated for the Democratic nomination, may not be cheerful and could oppose the man who beat him in San Francisco, potentially risking his chances.
A sensational tale of marital jealousy ends in a double tragedy as Miss Pauline Meglice shoots Mr Jonas and kills herself after a love triangle with his wife, who forgives him. The piece laments fussing over men and notes the forgiveness of the injured husband.
Fourteen hundred and thirty Trish girls arrive in America marking a notable immigration wave. The story frames the arrival as positive, presenting it as good news rather than a sign of servitude, and highlights the broader social implications for American society.
Community leaders urge Jeffersonville families to support the Chautauqua season for children. They emphasize high quality entertainment, from music to Shakespeare, as essential to developing taste and character. Carl Tinek and Chicago Symphony Sextette will perform, with Mrs. Petter Olesen speaking on social topics. Season tickets priced at 2 dollars for adults and 10 cents per show. sales ongoing this week.
A ten room brick house on East Maple, well located and always rented, is offered with easy terms. Also a fine lot on Court Ave. George J. Davis, Jeffersonville Ind. Phone 893. Adv. D 178. July 24 26 27.
A waif called the brat works in a cheap musical chorus in slums. She clashes with a domineering world, is jailed on a false charge, then saved by a celebrated author who uses her life for a novel. Jealousy and love propel a moving drama of triumph through sacrifice and genius.
The ad touts Renn Tire Service offering Goodrich Fabric and Cord Tires claiming high mileage between six and eight thousand miles and overall better value with no higher cost than competitors. Insists on Goodrich tires for satisfaction.
The notice lists low prices for staples such as fresh country eggs at 47¢, Beeching peanut butter at 39¢, Pompim olive oil at 42¢ per pint, Karo and Log cabin syrups, Jersey corn flakes, and O Cedar oil. Local delivery by Allen Barnett at Spring and Co de.
Nazimova stars in The Brat at LeRose Theatre with showings Sunday and Monday. Ady D 167, July 1928.
In July 1926 CQMING Adv D 167 C advertises The Chocolate Shop run by W Strauch offering Purest Candies Chocolate Creams and Caramels plus Ice cream and sodas in popular flavors. It promises a refreshing thirst quencher and urges readers to order their choice of flavors.
Advertises a two ton truck for sale at a bargain price or trade for suburban property. Provides a phone contact partially obscured and a street address at 622 West Market Street with a dated ad reference.
Last evening Alpha Kappa, local Tri Kappa chapter, held initiation for four pledges Katherine Baird Mary Katherine Coll Marcella Coll and Lois Beeson. Initiation featured escorted routes but concluded with a four course dinner and toast program led by Miss Juretta Bahaber at the Jennie Taggart house and banquet at the Green Lantern with decor and French menus.
A 100 percent Gold Standard jewelry shop advertises rings pins charms watches clocks silverware and cut glass. All articles fully guaranteed. Watches cleaned and oiled by Mr Young to keep you on time. Alarm clocks promised to open your eyes. Advertising copy labeled Adv.38.
John Peet of Gary Indiana returns home from visiting his parents Mr and Mrs H D Peet. Dr Duncan of Indianapolis filled the pulpit Sunday in the pastor’s absence Rev Watkins. Boy Scouts of St Lucas church camp on Silver Creek. Mrs Fred Metz entertained at dinner last Thursday. Mrs Filla Woolums of Anderson and Mrs Mattie Krantz of Jeffersonville.
Misses Ella Davis and Mary Lynch and Messrs Earl and Roy Cline of Louisville took super with Miss Annie Hines, Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Harry Peet Jr of Mary arrived Monday for an extended visit with his parents Mr and Mrs A W Sutton and Annie Smith joined a Sunday trip to Nabbs where they had supper with the family of Mr Lyman firavea.
Mrs John England spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Joshua England of Mooney Indiana. The visit highlights family ties in the Indiana community as relatives gather for a weekend visit.
The Exclusive Ford Garage Guenther and Rauth sells frequent inspections to keep Ford cars in top order and extend life. They claim customers save on big repair bills with their satisfactory prices and service.
Mr and Mrs J A Clark announce the marriage of their ward Miss Nina M Mitchell to Mr Chas J Ruck of Jeffersonville. The ceremony occurred Sunday July 4 at Scotsburg with Rev A Miller officiating. They plan a Chicago trip and will reside with Mr Jacob Buck on West 413th Street after August 1.
Chas Peel and Son promote bicycle repair and a fine line of Dayton Bicycles for business and pleasure. Vulcanizing services promised to double tire life and save the cost of frequent wheel replacements.
Solon Items Wen Township Economic Club observed Guest Day on July 13 at Mrs. John Buttrefy's home with about 80 guests. Miss Bety Lewis and Mrs. Wobble of Louisville provided entertainment and a elaborate dinner was served. Mrs. Grant Payne of Middletown Indiana is visiting Solon and Miss Etla Wilburn of Protection Kansas is visiting friends.
Mrs Edith Butteraff of Jeffersonville is spending a week with Miss Lois Baird.
Mr William Baird and family and O J and Ed Baird attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs Brent at Chambersboro Kentucky. Mr Joe Moore and family of Kentucky visited his brother Mr William Moore Sunday.
Richard Hostetter of Austin Indiana visited A S Giltners on Saturday and Sunday, according to local notes.
Mrs Ellen Mors of Freemont Illinois visits her son Bert who is reported to be in very poor health.
They had dinner and esuppear at the grove returning in the cool of the evening after a pleasant day together.
A group photo of attendees includes Mrs William Antz and daughter Gertrude, Mrs Harris and daughter Fay, Miss Annie Antz, Mrs Brenemar, Mrs William Prinz and Ruth, Mrs George Stemler and children, Mrs John Murphy and children, Mrs Charles Waterbury and daughter, Mrs Gen Weir, Mrs John Bowyer, Mrs Earl McGregon, Mrs Jean Pangburn and Edith, Mrs Gus Schimpff and children, Mrs Paul Rinke, Mrs Glennie Kramer and children, Mrs Chas Seitz and daughter, Mrs Robert Akers and children. Two members absent Mrs John Gienger in Michigan.
An English lord travels with companions and is hosted at a farmer's home. The hostess spoons and serves with deference, addressing him as my lord. A quiet moment reveals the four year old son noting the lord's reach for a pickle, remarking that God wants a pickle.
Dr A W Bruner and inspector for the Pure Food and Drug branch filed warrants in Jeffersonville against Charles F Antz George Antz and Samuel Ogle for selling ice without weighing as required by law. The defendants appeared in city court after inspectors testified to chunks of ice sold by weight not being used.
Mabel Cecil and Margaret Roberts of Taylorville Kentucky are visiting their grandparents Mr and Mrs Eph Wilson in Charlestown. The short note describes their trip and family ties during a local visit.
Miss Catherine Goodwin of near New Albany visited her aunt Mrs. Millie Shelby and attended the closing number of the Chautauqua last week.
Miss Helen Swengle is visiting her sister Mrs. Oscar Dem rele of Louisville for a period, sharing time and family ties in the city.
Mrs Lee Bethard formerly Miss Julian Wellinger visits with sister in law from Springfield Ohio and other friends and relatives staying with Missa Clare Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Scott and Ruth and Miss Wenouch ritzall of Louisville were guests, with E. KE. Stalker and family also listed. Sunny luncheon setting implied.
Mr. D R Handy went to Louisville on business Tuesday.
Dr. T. J. Marshall accompanied Mr. John Long to St Louis Missouri leaving here Saturday night. Mr. Long will take treatment in Mechan Hospital for spinal trouble. His many friends hope for his speedy recovery.
Dr. C. J. Jones traveled to Salem Indiana on Monday to visit his 91 year old mother Mrs. Elizabeth Parker. His daughter Mrs. Robert Cordy from Wilson Creek Washington joined the visit and a four generation photo was taken including Parker Jones Cordy and daughter Anna Margaret Cordy.
Mrs. Fred Davies has been in Norton Infirmary Louisville for two weeks receiving treatment for high blood pressure.
Dr. Harry Sharp of Indianapolis T R Sharp of Louisville and Mr and Mrs J D Sharp of Prather were guests of Mrs Ada Kirkpatrick last Friday.
Mrs. Alice Goodwin and granddaughter Annette Goodwin of Utica joined Anna Margaret Egan as guests of Mrs. Ada Kirkpatrick and Miss Jeanette Tuple last Friday in a social gathering.
Mr. Floyd Robins of Lexington Indiana called on friends here Sunday in a brief social note from the community.
The blackberry crop is plentiful and ripe driving activity in farms. Berry sales are reported at fifty cents per gallon as farmers reap the abundant harvest from their fields.
The church hosts a 9 o clock meeting with Sunday School at 9 30 and a 10 30 sermon on Pleasing God. Epworth League Gospel service at 7 adds features weekly, staying under an hour. No evening service. mid week services Wednesdays at 7 30 draw good attendance. Neighbors welcomed.
Rev Samuel Reid pastors Maple Street M E Church inviting public to Sunday School at 9 30 a m and preaching service at 10 30 a m with quarterly conference at 2 p m and a Wednesday 7 30 meeting by Dr L T Freeland ing note includes seating and attendance emphasis
Monday events at Jreal Church include a 9 30 a m school session followed by a communion service led by Rev S J Thompson. A vesper service at 7 o'clock features an address by James F Perry with George J Yester presiding. W T Munday notes departure for an Epworth League Conference in Lake Junaluska North Carolina.
The Friendly Church led by Oscar Lee Black invites members to quarterly communion at 10 30 a m with preparation in heart mind and soul. Evening service at 7 30 features a sermon on Christ's Second Commandment and Its Connection to Industrial Unrest. Bible school starts 9 30 a m. This is the last Sunday the pastor is in the pulpit until September sixth.
Rev J M Vawter presides at the First Christian Church Bible School at 9 30 a m and preaching service at 10 30 a m with the sermon Is the Church Ready For Her Task.
Rev Chas E Pegram leads services at 10 45 AM with evening cand 7 30 PM. Young Peoples Society meets 6 45 PM. Rev T H Agnew of Waverly will preach both morning and evening. Hear the man who has preached for over 40 years.
Harriet Stalker led with 91 tickets followed by Georgie Gordon Spriesterbagh on 45, Hazel Bally 44, and Leona Catherine Hostettlar 42. Miss Teeple entertained teams with games and treats, leaving them well paid for their efforts.
Mr and Mrs Elsworth Luse and Mr and Mrs Oscar Sallie with two children traveled from Salem Indiana on Tuesday bringing Mrs Robert Cordry and daughter to spend the day with Dr C Jones and Mrs Manie Peuser.
Mr and Mrs Robert Crandell left yesterday for Detroit Michigan to visit his sister Mrs Wiley McClellan and Mr McClellan Mrs Emma Davis of Columbus Indiana is visiting her sister Mrs Annie Tilfory Mr Isaac Gordon is in New York on a business trip.
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