W R Vanderbilt dies in Paris and a review of the Vanderbilt fortune
Arthur Brisbane reflects on the Vanderbilt family from Commodore to the third generation and the fading influence of great wealth. It contrasts early rise from a rowing boat to vast fortunes and modern rivals like Ford, Rockefeller, and ongoing display of wealth in society and racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Vanderbilt
Paris
Commodore Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Erfeatest
Old Vanderblt
Staten Island
New York
WL OK
Jdoon DD
Rockefeller
Heney Ford
Henry Ford
William K
Idle King Among Riches Described In Obscure Eulogy
The deceased was portrayed as a respectable man who acted within his rights regarding wealth and time. Historians may rank him among the rois fainéants, idle rulers who took little pleasure in power or governance.
Monte Carlo Gambler Fallout and Hidden Winnings
A chaotic Monte Carlo scene unfolds as a croupier misreads a bet and Vanderbilt is accused of gambling house impropriety. Phil exposes swindlers to the crowd while James Gordon Bennett retrieves and returns thousands of francs to the rightful holder amid an even larger dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Carlo
Mr. Vanderlel
All Dias
Phil
Vanderbilt
James Gordon Bennett
The Death of the Vanderbilts Marks Wealth's Generational Passages
The text notes the Vanderbilt chief's death as a lens on how great wealth moves through generations in the United States. It traces wealth from energetic growth in industry to later years of quiet conservatism, suggesting longevity and stability rather than danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
Win
Republic
Indiana State Charity Bulletin 1919 Report Highlights
The Indiana Bulletin of Charities and Corrections for the year ending December 31 1919 outlines supervision of 19 state institutions and 1 272 inmates including 4 449 women gIrls with a daily average attendance of 705 50. It notes jail conditions in Clark County and urges a new jail. Superintendent George A H Shideler gives address on reform and cooperation with the Indiana State Prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bulletin of Chariies
Board of State
Star
Bomread
Chavallos
Pndiana
Oas
Clark Aunty
Clark
Ft Wayne
Oectober
George A. H. Shideler
Fort Wayne
Pimoti Nicholson
Wien
Indiana State
Poweser
Ralston
Harding in Action
A fragmented note describes a Republican presidential candidate giving a political speech at home amid campaign activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Gohan
Coolidge Accepts Place as Hardings Running Mate
Massachusetts Governor Calvin Coolidge accepts the Republican vice presidential nomination in an outdoor Smith College speech. He vows strict law and order and says America must be rescued from war reactions with an emergency for voluntary autocracy and restoring citizens as government and property. The address outlines a return to a peace basis and stronger public discipline.
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Norteskamp von
Mass
Tulys
Cieeward
Smith College
Calvin Coolidge
Coolidge
America
The Chocolate Shop Ad Offers Candies Ice Cream and Sodas
C W Strauch presents Purest Candies chocolate creams and caramels. Ice cream and sodas available in popular flavors. Quench your thirst with a stimulating refreshing option. Order your choice of flavors at The Chocolate Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Strauch
Chocolate Shop
For Sale Truck and Camp Meeting Notice
Classified item advertises a 2 ton truck for sale or trade for suburban property with contact 245 and address 622 West Marke Street. Also notes the thirty fourth annual Ohio Holiness Association camp meeting begins Thursday at Silver Hills campground lasting ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Marke Street
Suzy
Ohio Balls Holiness Association
Silver Hills
Notice to bidders Clark County Indiana August 9 1920
Notice is here by given that the Board of Commissioners of Clark County Indiana will on August 9 1920 receive sealed bids for One Truck 3 32 Ton with standard equipment Woods hydraulic hoist and steel dump body cab and wind shield. Bids filed with the County Auditor must follow the law and be accompanied with a certified check or bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Clark County
Indiana
Court House
Jeffersonville
Girl Scouts Entertained by Wilsons at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church girl Scouts were entertained by Misses Vivian and Dorothy Wilson last night. They plan camp around August 18. Refreshments were served and a good time occurred. Attendees included Ruth Baldwin, Aileen Carr, Leta Hobson, Dorothy Swartz, Bettie Weakley, Dorothy Peterson, Gladys Finnington, Ruth Bottoriff, Vivian and Dorothy Wilson, and Miss Jennie Taggart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Vivian
Dorothy Wilson
Ruth Baldwin
Aileen Carr
Leta Hobson
Dorothy Swartz
Bettie Weakley
Dorothy Peterson
Gladys "Enmington
Ruth Bottoriff
Jennie Taggart
Pleasant Ways to Cut Grocery Costs Ad
Local advertisement lists prices for eggs 47¢ a dozen, peanut butter 25¢ for medium, 15¢ for small, olive oil 42¢ a pint, Mazda oil 75¢ a quart, coconut 18¢, maple syrup 80¢, Karo White 1.15 per gallon, corn flakes two for, table syrup 40s, cottage cheese 26c per pint, coffee 30¢ per pound. Allen Barnett advertises Spring and Court Ave corner for deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am Baker
Allen Barnett
Spring and
Court Ave
Miss Josephine Shaw Visits Relatives in Louisville
Miss Josephine Shaw, visiting Miss Eivelyn Coleman, traveled to Louisville to visit relatives before returning home to Rushville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Shaw
Eivelyn Coleman
Gome
Louisville
Rushville
Indiana
Bid acceptance and bond requirement set by Clark County Board
The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Witness my hand and Official Seal dated July 17 1920. By order of the Board of Commissioners Thomas L Stoner Auditor Clark County Indiana. Adv. D 64 July 27 Aug 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Thomas L. Stoner
Clark County
Indiana
Wanted Two or Three Rooms For Light House Kerning
Short ad from a man and wife seeks two or three rooms for light house kerning. Contact phone number 429 provided. Advertisement appears dated July 26 to 31.
Women's Civic Club Plans Chau ntauqua and Local Programs
The Women’s Civic Club met to finalize Chau ntauqua programs with churches to receive the season’s materials. They announced a Band Concert and Del Pageant at Warder Park on Thursday the 20th, with the Reformatory Band providing music and refreshments on sale. The group also discussed finances, riverfront obstructions, street markers, and upcoming council attendance driving community health and sanitation topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Howard
Nogerne
Montgomery Medoest
Anthiony
St Augustine
I. P. Caldwell
Port Fulton
Howard Park
T. P. Caldwell
Warder Park
Reformatory
Board of Health
John Coll
TD. L. Fields
de. J. H. Baldwin
Reeds
Fields
de. Baldwin
Tr. Reeder
Dell
Jeffersonville
Asc
Coroner files two reports on local deaths
Coroner Coots reports Henryville man Henry Plank died by pistol shot with suicide intent amid personal crisis. A second case, James Stone of Speeds, died likely from gas in a cement plant kiln. death noted as a mystery with gas exposure during a Safety First event at the Community House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beste Plank
Henryville
Clark
Paul Payne
Clark County
Lorena Plank
Coots
Jaude Stone
Louisville Cement
Stones
Speeds
Stone
Portland Cement Association
Two Jersey Cows For Sale Inquire By Phone 467M
Advertises two extra good fresh jersey cows for sale with contact number 467M. Listings note heavy interest and provide the ad number D. 166 P dated June 19 to June 26.
Tasteless Castor Oil Promises Easier Use For All
Spencer Kellogg & Sons announces a tasteless castor oil product praised by physicians and druggists. The old remedy remains 100 percent pure with the same strength and labeling, now easier for children to take without coaxing. Sold by reputable druggists in three bottle sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Kellogg & Sons, Inc
Kellogg's
Lost blue cloth purse at Interurban Station toilet
Child’s purse containing paper money reported missing in the Interurban Station toilet room. Reward offered by Star office for return. Adv. D. C. 180 dated July 27 28 29.
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Star Office
Adv
D. C
Mrs William B Taylor to Visit St Louis Hostess
Mrs William B Taylor of St Louis will arrive today as the guest of Mrs Arthur Wilson. St Luke s Missionary Society holds a church meeting Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Taylor
St. Louis
Arthur Wilson
St. Tuke's Missionary Society
Camp social notes mention Meo and Vers at gathering
Those in a camp include James McKnight Me and Mrs Poank Lindvey and son Mr and Mrs Fhrars son McCoy and son Dr and Mrs Ernest Buckley. Mrs Ernest Buckles hosted the Adelphians with many attendees and a pleasant afternoon with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKnight
Poank Lindvey
Fhrars
McCoy
Ernest Buckley
Will Levengnod
Herbert Reynolds
Dean Mitchell
Deere
Ernest Buckles
Mesdames
Otto Kellar
Albert Kellar
Henry Coleman
Michael Selslosser
Albert Prinz Arnold Cleges
Carel Wells
Frank Mahaffner
Fugenia Glossbrenner
Elb
Chas. Miller
Mansfield
Carrie Morris
Local Visits Noted In Kentucky Arrangements
Mr. Charles Vannatta of Sibotville Kentucky visits Mr. Curtis Coombs and family. Mrs. A A Buckman and Mrs. Buckman have returned home. Major S S Resvant and Mrs. Resvant left for Lexington Kentucky on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Vannatta
Siotbyville
Kentucky
Curtis Coombs
A. A. Buckman
Major S. S
Resvant
Lexington
Nature Provides the Ingredients for Recovery
The ad extols Argo-Phosphate as a reconstructive remedy improving digestion and nutrition. It claims benefits from the first day and cites local testimonials. The Citizens Drug Store distributes it. Mr. Oscar Kestler visited Charlestown relatives for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Drug Store
Adv
Oscar Kestler
Charlestown
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Arthur Brisbane
William H
Prnstead
Wiliam H
Cornelius
Indiana State Charity Bulletin
Hardings
Massacietts
Chas. Peel
Womans’ Civic Club Meeting
Womens Civic Club
Presbyyterian
Ann Hutchin
Watter Anderson
Wall St. Mo
Bertha Bpoin
Dexter
Morton Monochal
Mrs
Georgee
W. M. Young
Young
Newsy
Elk’s
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