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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
3
A Jeffersonville crowd packed the park for a Doll Pageant show with women and girls in outings and buggies. The Women’s Civic Club organized a July excursion and picnic on the Ohio River, praising women for progress and city betterment.
The piece notes ratification of suffrage but doubt on a new convention. It predicts militant groups may field a full ticket this year alongside Republicans and Democrats, with Prohibition and Socialist entries. It warns women forming a separate party would hinder gains made for political equality.
An editorial argues women will shape the election if the suffrage amendment passes, urging the two party leaders to win women’s support so the electorate can reward policymakers in Washington. The piece notes women may tip either Republican or Democratic outcomes and influence future hearings. It also lists new fiction available at Jeffersonville Public Library, including titles by Appenheim Locke Kyne Fox and others.
In a tense hotel scene Maj Grantland debates care for a starving baby. Dicky clashes with Mrs Graham over a missing food package while Madge and others plan a breakfast gathering to defuse the dispute. The narrator asserts authority to protect the child.
In Locust Street residents clash over a possum that invaded hen houses and killed several fowls. Miller, a former mail carrier, confronted the animal and detained it, citing multiple visits to chickens nearby.
The Wurlitzer Company of Louisville at the request of Mrs Isaac Palmer Caldwell has agreed to place an upright piano at the disposal of the Chautauqua committee for during the Chautauqua season. The piano is a Kindlands and has a fumed oak case.
A musical event will be held at the Public Library on Thursday August 5 for children. It will be preceded by a short talk on citizenship.
Mr. Graham Frank arrives in August from Chicago to spend his vacation with his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Frank.
Lenin hints at future Polish borders at Brest Litovsk while declaring Russia will trade with Germany and keep Danzig harbour. The remark follows Allied bloc tensions. A separate study notes Mrs Frank J Roberts’s fatal suffering from multiple sclerosis and a husband jailed for life after aiding her suicide.
The Sunday School Class of Mrs. Fred Dunley with Mrs. Johnson held an all day picnic at Phipps Grove. Activities included fishing swimming and games. They returned around 9 30 last night after an enjoyable day. Participants: Pauline Williams Katherine Iken na ir Leona Howard Margaret Dinsmeer Mary Elizabeth Prelzer Thelma Malone Jessie Densford Mrs. Fred Dunlevy and Mrs. Johnson.
The page includes an auto tire ad praising Goodrich tires from Reon Tire Service and urging readers to insist on Goodrich for satisfaction. A sweet shop advert promotes chocolate creams caramels sodas and ice cream inviting patrons to try and bring friends. Social notes mention Miss Lois Beeson’s sleepover party with guests from Chicago New Albany and Sellersburg and announcements of upcoming visits by Frepok Waller Allen and Mrs I N Ruddell planning eastward travel with a tour group.
Miss Nora Duffy of Louisville is the guest of Miss Katherine Hancock. The social visit highlights local society events with two prominent hostesses and a gathering in Louisville.
Mr. William F. Borderding has returned from a visit to New York. He traveled for unspecified purposes and is expected to resume duties at his local affairs.
The Women’s Civics Club will meet August 2 at the Young Business Men's Club. Members will form a body and proceed to City Hall after invitation by the City Council to ask questions and gain understanding of city problems.
Evelyn Kessler travels to St Louis for a visit, staying at a local hotel and planning to explore area attractions during her stay.
The world class tonic claims to cure lassitude and run down conditions and restore pep. A Boston physician calls it the best tonic he has used and it is dispensed by The Citizens Drug Store in the Adv notice.
The Electric Shop advertises batteries, electric irons, sweepers, and washing machines. It promises service for all electrical needs and mentions lighting leases, phrased as an upbeat local business notice.
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