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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1920

Page

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Life Motion and Worlds Beyond in Miss Allan Letter

Edith Allan argues that life is voluntary motion and matter involuntary, comparing atoms to moving suns. She recalls Galileo and Giordano Bruno, noting Bruno’s execution for belief in infinite space and imagined worlds, insisting the universe hosts multiple inhabited realms.

Ponce Nin Miss Allan Giordano Bruns Rome Alexa Irano Galileo Brune

Shakpeare and Bruno in London Times

A reader notes speculation on Shakespeare and Giordano Bruno in early London, suggesting Bruno’s writings may have influenced Shakespeare and sparked curiosity in the young dramatist. Edith Allan of Los Angeles apologizes for no news today.

Guiordang Bruno Shakepeare London Bruno Shakespeare Beane Youns K Shakespeare Edith Allan

Chas Peel and Son Bicycle Repair Shop Ad

Chas Peel and Son offer bicycle repair for all makes and carry Dayton Bicycles. They advertise new wheels at intervals and provide vulcanizing to extend tire life.

Chas Peel & Son Dayton Bicycles

Tuberculosis Campaign Expands Across Indiana

The Indiana Tuberculosis Association plans a broad Christmas Seal Campaign this year with county nurses and local societies. Clark County cooperates as Marion County reports 61 TB deaths in May and the state notes 3,160 total deaths from all causes.

Indiana Hoosier Health Herald Indiana Tuberculosis Association Clark County Marion County Mont of Mar

German Outbreak Reported Today

Unconfirmed rumors from Berlin indicate a Polish uprising in Posen with strikes riots and Polish troops called out. Reports also claim Bolshevik forces entered Galicia capturing Brody and Parnopol and a Polish infantry division was taken.

Berlin Posen Prussia Gonferengre Galicia Brody Parnopol

Hearing on Traction Fares in Indiana Petition Arguments

The Public Service Commission of Indiana schedules a hearing on petitions by Louisville and Northern Railway and Light and Company against Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction. The topics include raising school child commutation fares and canceling certain passenger fares. The hearing is set for Monday, August 1910 at 10:30 AM in the Commission rooms at the State House, Indianapolis.

Public Server Commission of Indiana Louisville and Nothern Railway and Lightne Company Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Louisville and Northern Louisville and Southern Indiana Commission State House Indianapolis

Johnson to Visit Crystal City Guest of Mrs George Taylor

A. Johnson leaves for Crystal City Missouri to be hosted by Mrs George Taylor for a social visit. The engagement highlights local hospitality and community ties in Crystal City.

A. Johnson Zaneo Crystal City, Missouri George Taylor

Abandoned Camp Taylor Salvaged as Army Moves

The War Department orders the First Division to Camp Dix New Jersey by September 1 while abandoning Camp Taylor Louisville. The 42 million dollar site will be transferred to private owners and salvaged by June 30 1924. Camp Zachary Taylor will be phased out as funds are saved.

Uader Camp Taylor Washington War Department United States Army Camp Dix New Jersey Camp Taylors Camp Taylor Louisville Zachary Taylor Taylor

Buford Warford Sues Railway Over Fatal Horse Death

Buford Warford, through attorney T H Shadlow, filed suit in Clark Circuit Court seeking 150 damages after a Baltimore and Ohio train struck and killed his horse that broke through cattle guards on a railroad track.

Baltimore Oto Buford Warford T. H. Shadlow Clark

Chocolate Shop Ad Promotes Sodas and Candies

Co. WW. Strauch, Purest Candies and Chocolate Creams advertised at The Chocolate Shop. Teas, cream, and sodas offered with popular flavors to quench thirst. Stimulating and refreshing beverages available. order your choice of Havers.

Strauch Choco Adg

For sale two ton truck cheap or trade for property

Local advertisement offers a two ton truck for sale at a low price or trade for suburban property. Call 245 or visit 622 West Market Street. Ad 177 P due May 29, 1898.

West Market Street

For Sale Cheap Ford Touring Car Ad

Advertisement shows a Ford touring car offered at a low price. Contact by phone 374. Listed in Adv. D. 182 for July 28 to August 3.

Mrs Harry Norman Ill at Home on East Court Ave

Mrs Harry Norman is very ill at her residence on East Court Avenue. Neighbors report she remains under medical care and authorities have been notified as needed.

Harry Norman Hier Hieie East Court Ave

Mrs Puss Gray Becker Dies After Illness in Texas

Mrs. Puss Gray Becker of Jeffersonville died Monday night at 8 25 in a San Antonio hospital after months of illness. She was born in Jeffersonville, daughter of Thomas and Georgana Gray, and was married to Herman Becker. Survived by husband, two daughters Eloise and Marguerite of Houston, two sisters Miss Mollie Gray and Miss Frances Gray, and a brother Thomas Gray of New Albany. She will be buried in Houston, Texas.

Jeffersonville Puss Gray Becker Welock San Antonio Texas Save Herma Beckey Eloise Marguerite Louisville Houston Molhe Gray Frances, Gray Thomas Gray New Albany Becker

Blackberry Craze Grips Clark County And Southern Indiana

The blackberry picking rush draws crowds from Clark County and Southern Indiana including Kentucky spore as cars bring families to the patches. Reports describe local pickers returning with full baskets while others clash with thieves, with near fights and stolen berries noted in Columbus and surrounding areas.

Clark County Ilidiana Kentucky Charlestown Star Indiana Columbus, Ina Ledger Ledgers Coes Columbus Hint Lows Patel Pam

Prather Resident Isabelle Smith Dies in Louisville

Isabelle Smith 67, wife of J S S Smith, died at St Anthony Hospital Louisville from a hand infection. She was sick two weeks after thumb pain led to blood poisoning spreading up the arm. Born near Prather June 20 year, she leaves husband two sons Barth and Arthur and two daughters Daisy Willey and Ruby Gilmore plus siblings and in laws. Funeral details not listed.

Isabelle Smith J. S.S. Smith St. Anthony Hospital Louisville Smith J. Garland Sherrill Prather Felix Sophia Young Jake Smith Daisy Willey Ruby Gilmore Middletown Pike Barth Smith Jeffersonerie Arthur Smith Port Fulton James Johnson Chartertown Lilly Young Lula Young Arthur Young

Carrier Boy Wanted for The Star

The Star seeks dependable applicants over 14 who show interest in the work and will cooperate with their employer and themselves in the job.

Star

Chautauqua Week Promises Hawaiian Music and Speaker Tour

Kalaluh and his Hawaiian players headline opening night with native music described as a blend of tropical melodies. George Kalaluhi is noted for a strong bass voice and a fine tenor, while Arthur Frederick Ewert is billed as the dynamic Monday evening speaker discussing postwar issues and economic topics. Funds raised support Jeffersonville welfare work by the Women's Civic Club.

Jeffersonville Women’s Civic Club Kalalubi George Kalaluhi Paiece Arthur Frederick Ewert Ewer Ewert

Pleasant grocery ad lists prices and household goods

A local advertisement lists assorted groceries and household items with prices such as Fresh Country Eggs 47c and Mazola Oil a pint 38c It also includes product names like Log Cabin Syrup Karo Syrup and Jersey Corn Flakes plus small notices seeking a child’s bed and high chair at the end.

Jersey Allen Barnett Beliver Cor Spring Eourt Ave

Mrs Smith Remembered by Utica Community

The obituary notes Mrs. Smith as a devout Christian and member of the Utica Methodist Episcopal Church. A photo from her home on the Utica Pike was taken this morning and her funeral is set for tomorrow at Union Chapel at 2:30 PM.

Utica

Grocers Picnic Promises Record Outing at Glenwood Park

The Retab Grocers announce an extraordinary event at Glenwood Park on Wednesday. A three ring circus style program includes free concerts, groceries giveaways, and games for families from New Albany, Jeffersonville, Louisville, and Southern Indiana.

Progamme Retab Grocers Grocers Glenwood Park Three Falls Inediana Grocers Picnies Sagar New Albany Jeffersonville Louisville Piente Middle West Glenwood Retail Grocers Association of

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Cure for Stomach Ailments

A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured severe stomach trouble and fatigue, easing a former patient who feared death. The ad asserts the product clears cataral mucus from the intestinal tract, relieves inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis, and offers a money back guarantee. It mentions Ben Doolittle's Drug Store as the seller.

Babbyan Mayr Ben Doolittle

Gompers Issues Defy to Capital in Labor Fight

In a July 28 statement Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, urged restraint from all sides amid industrial tensions. He called for production over political coercion and criticized coerce actions by large employers and party leaders, warning against attempts to drive workers into political camps.

Washington Inn Gompers American Federation of Labor Waeres International Today Sorety van Dbafer Gonypersino Cone Corps

Gold Standard Store Ad Promises Fully Guaranteed Jewelry

The 100 per cent Gold Standard Store offers rings pins charms watches clocks silverware and crystal glass with full guarantees. Rings of all designs and sizes are sold. Alarm clocks promised to wake you. Watches cleaned and oiled by Mr. Young to keep you on time.

W. MM. Young Dewe Mr. Young

Warder Park Band Concert and Doll Pageant Planned

Enthusiasm grows for a July 29 event in Warder Park from 6 30 to 8 o clock featuring a band concert and a doll pageant by Jeffersonville Orphans Home and Masonite Orphans Home. Three prizes will honor oldest doll most unique costume and prettiest outfit. Judges are John Coll Will Robinson and James Gorsuch. Children in the parade should assemble at the east end of the park at 6 30 sharp.

Warder Park Jeffersonville John Coll Will Robinson James Gorsuch Th Park

Lost blue cloth purse at Interurban Station toilet

Child’s blue cloth purse with paper money missing from the Interurban Station toilet room. If found return to the Star once and collect a reward offered by Adv. D. G. July 27 28 29.

Adv D. G

Mrs Caldwell to Speak at Marion Memorial Church

Mrs Caldwell, librarian of the local library, will speak Sunday evening at Marion Memorial Church on East Street. Her subject will be The Aims and Objects of the Womens Civic Club of Jeffersonville.

Caldwell Isaac Palmer Caldwell Yocal Library Marion Memorial Church Womans Civic Club Jeffersonville

Black family plans Covington and Midway Ohio visit

Rev. Oscar Lee Black and Mrs. Black travel with their niece Miss Eva Black. They left yesterday for Covington and Midway Ohio, where they will visit for a month.

Oscar Lee Black

Rotary Club Banquet Highlights in Jeffersonville

Jeffersonville Rotary Club members held a banquet at seven o clock in the Green Lantern Tea Room. Reports from committees opened the regular business meeting followed by Congressman James Dunbar delivering an address on Rotarism. A Chautauqua Board Committee meeting is slated for Friday at seven thirty at the Young Business Men's Choir.

Jeffersonville Green Lantern Tea Room James Dunbar Chautauqua Board Coninittes Young Business Men's Choir

Hearing Postponed In Indiana Gas and Electric Case

The Public Service Commission of Indiana announces a delay in the hearing on the Tinted Gas and Electric Valuation Case. The session set for July 29 at New Albany has been postponed.

Paul P. Haynes Public Service Commission of Indiana New Albany

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