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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1920
Page
3
The Clark County Milling Co promotes Flave flour as the finest flour for light bread cakes biscuits and rolls. Used in top homes in Jeffersonville. Always ask for Flave Flour and patronize Home Industry. Ad. 7.
In Clark Circuit Court September Term 1920 Wilmer T. Fox as Executor filed final settlement for Salle J. B. Murphy. The court will examine the account September 13 1920 at Jeffersonville Indiana. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk spinatus K Zollivan.
The Auto Sheet Metal Company advertises in Jeffersonville offering automobile repair for bodies fenders and radiators. Claims high class service and tie work with guaranteed work and pleasing prices.
A Michigan railway town named Sawyer’s Mills is cited in a humorous scene. A rural couple drew attention on a train as the brakeman shouted Sawyer. Reuben protested the engagement claim with a comic retort.
In a crowded tram a large foreigner and his wife push forward. A young gentleman rises to offer the lady his seat. The foreigner sits anyway claiming the wife is his. The exchange ends with the seat staying taken and the gentleman remarking his intent.
In a quiet parlor a man grows nervous while a woman pretends calm. He asks for a walk and she agrees, signaling a small turning point as he eagerly consents to go outside. The exchange ends with their decision to walk together.
An English barrister in a criminal court argued solemnly that there is honor among thieves. The judge answered with severity noting there is gold in seawater, but it cannot be extracted profitably. The exchange prompted a sharp, dry courtroom moment.
A crusty visitor asks to borrow a preserving kettle for his mother. The householder recalls the kettle’s prior holes and a burned result, and declines with a sharp rebuke. The maid sulks at the clash over borrowing.
The Honolulu Commercial Advertiser recalls legends of Hawaiians burying kings and a young girl in a Waipio Gulch burial cave. It recounts Kamehameha the Great’s bones carried by Hoapili and Hoolulu to a submarine cave, with the royal remains later placed at Hamakahonu and Kemakaho-nu-i-Ahuena, and possibly discovered around 1819.
Gillespie and Son and Master Plumbers install complete plumbing supplies in Jeffersonville homes. All work earns hearty public approval as every progressive home gains modern bath and sanitary equipment.
The article recounts Andrew Jackson's late influence on 1840s party matters. It notes Polk sought Jackson's endorsement for federal appointments in the South and was nicknamed Young Hickory. Jackson preferred Van Buren, opposed Blair’s Capital editorship, and remained a key Democratic voice through subsequent administrations.
A humorous missive from a reader asks what to observe in cleaning routines. The editor replies with a gendered quip about a married woman relying on her husband for guidance, reflecting dated attitudes in the publication.
A vintage ad claims Burdock Blood Bitters cleanse impure blood causing ailments like headaches nausea and indigestion. It promises pure blood and strong digestion with the product available at all stores.
A magistrate questions a prisoner about four dogs at the house amid claims of poverty and hunger. The exchange recalls hardship as the prisoner pleads that the animals support his starving family and livelihood.
In a wry exchange Judy notes a remark about beauty as an obituary joke. Foge retorts that some praise pales compared to memory. The brief bit captures sharp wit in a casual chat about aging and compliments.
Groher's Cash Grocery advertises trade and ongoing business with daily fresh eggs, fine country butter, berries, fruits and vegetables. The store emphasizes hearthful and appetizing foods and being the place that saves customers money.
A fragment of dialogue shows characters mocking vanity as they comment on appearances and a miscast tie. Dohler and others praise restraint while scribbler boasts of writing for leading magazines, hinting at insecurity and public image.
A satirical note on lawyers and tailor business. The speaker warns that continued pressure on a county settlement will lead to handing the case to his solicitor. The passage reflects courtroom and legal frustration with ongoing settlements and billing disputes.
An advertisement touts Shannon's Dairy clarified and pasteurized milk and cream delivered daily to homes. It asserts milk provides three times more food value than meat and recommends using milk with beans and butter for health benefits.
An advertisement by Morris Optometrist promotes Kryptoke eyeglasses. It highlights improved reading clarity and comfort, suggesting Kryptoks provide near and far vision in one pair and claim to prevent eye strain and tilt.
A humorous scene in a boarding house unfolds as residents discuss how rejection shapes male behavior. Jokes about side whiskers and sideburns escalate into a debate led by an intelligent boarder and punctuated by the landlady and a pretty teacher.
In a brief holiday byline the golf editor’s readers questions were passed to the racing editor. A caller asks which is the better course in play and the editor offers whimsical guidance on how to handle a misstep during putting and aims to improvise a solution with a humorous metaphor.
Allen Moders of 318 Missouri Ave Jeffersonville reports his kidney trouble nightly awakenings and backache improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He cites an earlier family case and praises the remedy as advertised. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y. Adv.
A Washington Star excerpt captures Farmer Corntensel mocking Josh as a possible statesman while noting his habit of memorizing any fancy story and telling it at the dinner table. The dialogue highlights teasing about tariffs and public discourse.
In a London Tit-Bits snippet, Mrs. Jorkins complains the song Falling Dew recalls high rent while her partner Jorkins protests the favorite tune. The light exchange highlights domestic humor amid memory of financial strain.
Local ad showcases Belden Furniture Co offering a selection of refrigerators and stoves labeled as economical and energy saving. Claims include low electricity use and full home comfort with guaranteed satisfaction.
An old advertisement touts Swiss Cleaners and Dyers as the leading clothing care establishment, claiming modern methods and top service in Jeffersonville and Louisville. It markets silk and satin cleaning, with all work said to be unsurpassed and trusted by prominent households.
The Diamond Pure Food Company touts its health cereals led by Diamond Crisp Flakes described as the people’s choice used in millions of recipes. Airways request Diamond Pure Food products and claim the brand sets a god standard.
The private charter service offers trips for picnics and swimming at Six Mile Island or Moonlight Rides. Contact numbers are 796 W. and 295 to arrange outings aboard the Handsome Cabin Cruiser Dixie.
A professor and his wife argue over word choice. She misphrases a plea for fresh water and a suggestion about hanging a picture. The professor corrects her, and she humorously notes hanging it over the clock would obscure time.
Three friends lost their way near a village inn and one fell into a hollow over a ravine. The others lowered him and checked for injuries while he whispered for a match and called for help.
Mr Swankley, a great traveler, cannot keep quiet about his journeys. He ricochets between Timbuctoo and Cannibal Isles, while his friend Martin admires a sunset and Swankley promises a sunset in Iasti. The exchange reveals Swankley’s restless wanderer’s mindset.
In a humorous exchange two speakers compare Dubwaite to other optimists. They note his lack of concern for worrying friends and relatives as long as he avoids personal sacrifice. The dialogue playfully critiques self centered optimism.
Jeffersonville advertises B Doolittle of Popular Drug Store offering perfumes toilet articles soaps face creams tooth brushes clothes brushes combs hair brushes. Claims best service lowest prices and asks customers to seek perfumes with strength purity and fragrance.
Ceots Bros and Gill advertise city and farm properties for sale opposite Clark County State Bank. Listings cover Indiana and Kentucky real estate opportunities.
An advertisement proclaims there has never been a better time to invest in farms or city property, urging readers that both options are available for them.
In a tense cross examination a lawyer, described as dying, asks the witness if she was performing her usual household duties when the accident occurred. The witness answers yes, stating she was talking.
Dialog captures a brief exchange in Milwaukee where a woman asserts brevity in speech while a companion notes her reticence. The scene conveys a lighthearted, domestic tone rooted in everyday conversation.
A brief Yonkers Statesu item notes a humorous exchange urging early rising. The quote contrasts a chicken’s wakefulness with a child’s claim of staying up all night, reflecting local humor and everyday life.
An old ad copy promotes Boyce's Sweet Shop as a premier cream and candy store offering chocolates creams caramels and a variety of sodas to satisfy every sweet tooth.
An advertisement touts delicious ice cream inviting readers to visit Pry and bring friends. It urges eating more ice cream for better health and notes Ad. No. 4.
Geo O Ogden offers half soled shoes and rubber heels to cut shoe bills and add comfort in every step with a fun savings approach.
Store advertisement promoting substantial savings on home goods from 25 to 50 percent off. Highlights kitchenette supplies tinware granite ware crockery lamps and a complete line of useful home articles at bargain prices.
H G Botterff manufacturer and builder offers finest auto tops and seat covers for car seats and upholstery. Promises neat appearance, high class quality, best service, and reasonable prices with emphasis on consistent work.
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