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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane laments slow civilization amid wild tech dreams of wireless telephony and space age travel. He contrasts scientific progress with social turmoil at a reform school riot and cautions against Ignorance and manipulation fueling war and ideologies.
For Neail argues the children are permanently dead and the crowd remains unpersuaded. The discussion mocks ancient superstition as lightning, electricity, and a moral lesson reveal a backlash against scientific proof.
County agent Mann notes demonstrations show feeding corn alone harms flocks. Experts urge balanced ration year round with meat scraps or skim milk, remove poor layers, and cull birds with defects. Emphasis on July to September timing and careful flock selection for better marketable hens.
The funeral of Mrs Jarceb Smith takes place this afternoon at 2730 Gelock with services at Union Methodist Episcopal Church and interment in the local cemetery. Pallbearers named include Warren Allison H C Ironjan Els Potter John Hall Courtneys Syder and Vathaniel Freids.
Six firemen quit posts at six this morning protesting for higher pay and more days off. Chief Christensen and assistant remain on duty as the city faces a potential staffing gap while Mayor Myers and Fire Department Chair Meas decline to grant pay or time-off increases.
Data from the national News Service shows about half of Indiana’s nine teams idle with roughly 1000 men on strike. Locals in Terre Haute refused President Stewart’s advice to return to work amid ongoing labor unrest.
A warrant for first degree murder was issued for O. J. Wood alias Fernandez in Detroit after Mrs. Eugene Leroy was found murdered in a trunk mailed from Detroit to New York. The State Department seeks Mexican help to arrest Oscar Jd Fernandes son of a former Mexican consul, found in Saltillo, Mexico.
Co. W. Strauch offers chocolate creams caramels and purest candies. Ice cream sodas and popular flavors available. Quench your thirst with stimulating invigorating refreshing beverages. Order your choice of flavors at The Chocolate Shop.
Miss Mary Edith Eberts, descendant of the Mauzy and Montgomery families, will present the ancient Era wooden doll carved by Andrew Jackson Mauzyr eighty two years ago. The heirloom doll, once owned by Sadie Montgomery and later Jessie Abbott, is featured in this evening’s doll baby and doll bigey pageant at Warner Park.
The Star seeks dependable applicants over 14 years old for carrier positions. Applicants must show interest in the work and a willingness to work for both employer and self.
A White House official told International News Service that President Wilson will not try to direct Governor Cox's presidential campaign. He said the President desires to aid Cox if asked and has relinquished party leadership to Cox, preferring no influence over the campaign or its leadership.
Edward Baldwin son of Dr H Baldwin and Mrs Baldwin is home for summer. He attended the Students Training Camp at Camp Knox for six weeks. Juniors and seniors normally only qualify for this military training but he received special permission due to his outstanding academic record at Purdue University. He will receive a commission as second lieutenant in the reserve army upon graduation.
Mary E Dustin age eighty three celebrates birthday in Fulton Heights Port Fulton area with neighbors sending flowers and refreshments. widow of Pete Dustin born 1837 Utica Township she recalls pioneer days and one room living while active in church work. she plans to vote for Governor Coy if able.
An old advertisement touts W. M. Young's Jewelry Stores as a 100 percent Gold Standard shop for rings pearls charms watches clocks silverware and cut glass. It promises full guarantees and mentions eyeOpening alarm clocks and watch cleaning by Mr Young to keep you on time.
Chas. Peel & Son advertise bicycle repair for all makes and a fine line of Dayton Bicycles. They claim repairs save the cost of a new wheel every few months and offer vulcanizing to make tires last twice as long.
An advertisement touts Kelloggs Tasteless Castor Oil labeled with Kelloggs name and laboratory filled bottles. It claims 100 percent pure oil without the nauseating taste and lists three sizes 15c 35c and 65c sold by druggists.
Local ad promotes reduced grocery bills with fresh eggs, peanut butter, olive oil, syrup, corn flakes, coconut, and more. Items include 47¢ eggs, 39 and 25 cent peanut butter, gallon syrup and cereal deals. Delivery available from Allen Barnett at Spring and Court.
The Weinstein Base Balk Club will play Louisville Food Products Company on Sunday August 1 at Weinstein's Park Seventh and Graham streets. The Louisville team is among the strongest in the Industrial League and a fast, closely matched game is expected with first pitch at 2 30.
Classified notice requests a child's bed and a high chair. Contact through the office for Calt F Thris.
Jeffersonville residents use glycerine buckthorn bark and patent mix to flush both bowels removing toxins from the digestive tract and claiming prevention of appendicitis. Adler ika notes gas on the stomach or sour stomach can be aided. One bottle reportedly cured chronic stomach trouble. Sold by the Citizens Pure Store.
The Board of Directors of the Chautauqua Association including honorary directors will meet Friday at 7 30 PM in the Young Businessmen's Club Room to discuss association affairs.
The Senate adopted the conference report on the War Memorial measure setting a levy of six tenths of one percent on taxable property to raise two million dollars with excess going to maintenance. The House approved the conference changes including the levy reduction from one cent to six tenths of a cent, freeing about a million and a half from the original amount and providing fifty thousand dollars for immediate use.
Miss Mary Edith Eberts will soon travel to Chicago to visit Mrs W Haughey, departing in the near future.
Jessie Abbott and her daughter near Tevasmo plan a few days visit with Mrs. John Mausy and family. Also advertised is a 1919 Ford touring car for sale at 412 Broadway.
A brief for sale notice advertising a Ford touring car at a low price. Includes contact phone 374 and advertiser D. 182 Buky dated 28 August. Provides minimal details and a single asking point.
Night preparations fill Warder Park as a band concert runs from 6:30 to 8:00. City children, dressed as babies, babies, brides and more, eagerly await the parade. All participants should gather east of the library by 6:30.
Reward offered for return of a gold 16-jewel Waltham watch, missing from the 9:42 interurban cap or Jeffersonville area. The front-case inscription reads NEF, with return requested to the Star office by July 29. Reimbursement amount listed as $4.
The Nota Bene Club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Dallas Lawrence hosting. Attending were Madames William Morris Frank Ellis Albert Kellar Weston Crocker H M Frank John Lutz Chas Brashear Jean Dunham. Guests included Mrs Roger Burlingame of Detroit Miss Ellen Maginis and Miss Eva De Wald of Indianapolis. A luncheon followed.
Misses Elen Maginis and Eva De Wald of Indianapolis are guests of Mrs. George Dunham, staying for a social visit and local engagements.
A Jeffersonville feature lauds a five day summer outing at Chautauqua with Byron W. King as the highlight lecturer. It frames rest as vital, promoting mental refreshment over idle leisure and touts lower costs and broader benefits for workers and families alike.
A note from the Star office offers reward for return of a small blue cloth purse containing paper money lost in the toilet room of the Interurban Station. Adv. D. C. 180. July 27 28 25.
The Bonafide Tax Payers League met on the third floor of the First National Bank building. Members voted to telegraph the Governor to veto the act localizing county unit road contracts and opposed the Louisville to Indianapolis truck freight line on highway use. They urged regulating the road wear and endorsed a license and inspection system for secondhand dealers and junkmen. The next meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday.
Classified advertisement seeks a young white girl or woman for housework and nursing in Louisville. Offers a good home and pleasant surroundings. Respond at address "E" this office. D 188 P July 29-30 weekly.
A marriage license was issued to Carl Dorman aged 26 a farmer of Charles Town and Edna G. Leach aged 27 of Sellersburg.
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