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Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1920

Page

2

Sea Wolf narrative shows Wolf Larsen’s brutal rule and rise

The Sea Wolf follows Humphrey and Maude Brewster aboard Wolf Larsen’s ghost ship. Larsen’s brutal creed and charm drive terror, romance, and a perilous escape across the Pacific ending on a Arctic island.

Persian treasure tale of Delhi loot and jewel history

The feature tours the Mughal crown jewels and famed Delhi loot once worn by Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb, tracing the So it was fitting that some should have found their way back. It notes the N iwab of Bahawalpur and Baroda princes holding priceless pearls and the Garland of Delight diamond necklace linked to Gul Saffa and Dara.

India Delhi Agra Mosul Flennor Maddock Sia Shah Jahan Nazerbagh Palace Baroda Bahawalpur Gul Saffa Dara Aurangzeb Cul Saffir

Odd Craft. Home-grown vessel built from paddies and sails

A fragment describes a vessel whose every part is made from home-grown products from steering paddies to muting sails. The scene mentions a ten ten bee gsee and a Tw site with unclear references, leaving the main point the complete use of local materials in construction.

Decline of the Apron Through Language Shifts

A linguistic note discusses how the apron evolved from a basic clothing item in earlier terms to a symbol of utility. It traces string of misreadings such as Veonapren and the accidental letter swap turning an epithet into a nickname.

Child’s remark on assurance sparks tense supper

A family dinner devolves into a quarrel as a girl asks, did you invest assurance today. The father, irritated by interruptions, scolds her for errors until he jokingly praises the child for striking the right chord, remarking about insurance versus assurance. The exchange ends with a lighthearted quip about future husband prospects.

Ste Jird Father

Peacemaker Parnes Oldfield Said Contender at AOC-mile Speedway

In Indianapolis a gossiping chat centers on Parnes Oldfield as a probable winner of the TO classic AMivs and a favorite in the AOC-mile speedway race. Mrs Seeund-So shows a newspaper photo and calls Oldfield a peacemaker amid growing public interest.

Know-I-Am Parnes Oldfield AO Crier Saeanmed Cat Oldfield Cabiver Ohl Kbow-Te- AL

Biologists Note Humans Stand Alone in Singing Among Land Animals

Biologists observe that humans are the only land mammals capable of singing whereas many individuals lack singing ability. The remark highlights unique vocal traits and variation in human song.

Blame on President Mondell for wartime waste and muddling

Congress member Mondell pins the war waste on the president and heads of departments. He argues Congress investigated expenditures to reveal wasteful costs, praising the American people while condemning official muddling and lack of coordinated effort.

Mondell House Congress

What It Really Means For Wilson Covenant

The piece argues the League of Nations covenant would tear down the protection principle that aided the nation, claiming it would undermine prosperity for farmers and small manufacturers in the West as voters weigh its meaning.

Wilson League of Nations

McAdoo Accuses Railroads of Burdening U.S. with Debt

The former Railroad Administrator claims railroads were removed from a financial hole in ninety days, but the government operation left the United States and taxpayers in a one billion dollar deficit in under two years.

McAdoo United States

Committee’s Good Record On Agriculture Acknowledged

The house committee on agriculture, led by Chairman Haugen, claims a record to be proud of after two congress sessions. It handled annual department appropriations and passed more agriculture legislation in 13 months than in the previous years, with important matters awaiting disposal next session.

House Committee On Agriculture Haugen Congress Department of Agriculture

Senator Yarding forecasts broad admin policy after March 4

Yarding says he will consult freely with Republicans of all opinions during his campaign and aims to be a multi person candidate and president. He envisions a government that keeps in touch with the American people, contrasting with the current administration's secrecy.

Senator Yarding

Little Girl Prays for Brother Then Receives One

An anxious child prays for a baby brother and is thrilled when a nurse places a newborn in her arms. Her joy turns to confusion as she asks if God will answer all prayers, while her grandmother and others reflect on travel and patience.

Susie Toffer Al-Maast Miamin Gal Nevada Caroline

Man Faints After Face Cut in West Side Factory

A west side factory worker fainted from a facial cut. The doctor gave him a large drink of bottled-in-bond before dressing the wound and sending him to rest. About half an hour later he reappeared with his wife, claiming he was sober, prompting the wife to reveal she believes the drink shows he has been drinking.

Wolf Larsen Humphrey van Werden San Francisco Bay Humphrey Humphrey Sturmered Ste Cousld Shelley Browning Mumphrey Vic Larsen Humphey Maude Horephres Indianapolis News

World religious populations cited in historical estimate

The text lists Christians at about 564.51 million and major non Christian groups including Confucianists Hindus Buddhists Muslims and others with totals reaching around 1.646 billion worldwide when Jews and unclassified groups are added. It presents a historical compilation of religious demographics.

Up to Her Old Tricks in a Yale Record Note

A skeptical widower tests a claimed spirit in his home. the haunting leads to a dangerous moment as a strong sulfur smell and heat flare from a pocket, prompting the wife to warn of risky behavior. The scene showcases a tense, eerie exchange familiar to campus humor in the Yale Record.

Mary Argongnes Yale Record

Unraveled Style Notes From Toledo Blade

Fragmentary remark on a girl wearing a georgette blouse veil hair pet and perforated hose her appearance described in a playful, fashion minded Toledo Blade snippet with light social tone and no clear event.

Toledo

Viewpoints Optimist Pessimist Life Quote Card

A brief contrasts on delays and arrivals in life. optimistic patience versus the rush of consequences. The piece frames hopeful waiting against a cascade of events.

Bayer Aspirin Ad: Genuine Tablets and Salicylic Trademark

The ad promotes Bayer aspirin as genuine and safe with over twenty years of physician use. It urges accepting an unbroken Bayer package with proper directions for headaches and other pains. It notes 12 tablet tins cost just a few cents and druggists sell larger packages.

Bayer

Water cart capacity mystery ends with a blunder

In France a marine supply captain asks Wilkins to read a cart’s gallon capacity. Wilkins sticks his head into the water cart to search for the stencil and emerges bewildered claiming the capacity cannot be found, a comic naval mishap from Home Sector.

France Wilkins Fli

Divorce talk sparks from neighbor comment in Rumpus Ridge

A neighbor quotes Gabe Gawkey seeking a divorce while Gan Johnson blasts his wife as heartless. The other man suggests she advised him to use a buck-saw and axe as a remedy, describing her as lacking feeling like a snapping turtle.

Gabe Gawkey Gan Johnson Rumpus Ridge Kansas City Star

Exceptional Interview Prompt About a Domestic Helper

A dialogue presents an applicant seeking a maid position with Mrs Gazippe and Scrapleigh Stiles appeal. The applicant recalls six months of service before separation, and the interviewer emphasizes thorough disclosure. The exchange hints at ambition and pursuit of challenging tasks.

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