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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1920
Page
7
At 40:30 a m Sunday services will be held for a resident with interment in Charlestown Cemetery. The Board of Commissioners will convene Monday morning at 40 o'clock at the Court House.
The commission modifies the 1916 order on railway passenger service between Jeffersonville and New Albany. The new directive, effective July 25 1920, requires the Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway to maintain specified connections with main line trains 317 326 329 and 316 at New Albany Jeffersonville for travel to Indianapolis and other cities.
Court orders the discontinuance by the petitioner of certain Government Depot train operations no longer demanded. The measure is approved as stated in the order.
An old advertisement for W. M. Young's Jewelry Store touts a 166 percent Gold Standard Store for rings pins charms watches clocks silverware and cut glass. It promises full guarantees and cites alarm clocks and watch cleaning services by Mr Young to keep you on time.
Trouble brews in Indiana mines as diggers and machinemen walk out in protest. About two hundred mines are affected and roughly twenty five thousand miners are idle due to the "runaway" day men leaving work.
J. D. Morrow of the National Coal Association urged the President at the White House to take immediate federal action to resolve labor difficulties in the coal industry. He stated a coalition between operators and miners is unlikely without presidential intervention.
The Diamond Pure Food Company markets its health cereals as the finest on the market claiming Diamond Crisp Fieries are the people's choice used in millions of homes and sold by first class retailers as the gold standard.
Mark A. Walters who had been employed in Seymour has returned to this city.
Ed Wright has accepted a position with the Jeffersonville Fire Department, outlining a new assignment that expands his career in public safety.
Fire Department rushed to a reported bag four bidock between Maple and Chestnut streets on Thursday at 11 48 am. No damage resulted from the incident.
Melvin Smith advertises a major sale on Singer sewing machines. The ad claims Singer leads all makes in ease of operation and availability. It invites customers to visit Mr Smith to learn more about deals and selection.
Miss Alma Seider and Miss Margaret Dugan will travel to Seymour Saturday afternoon for a weekend visit with Mrs. W. A. Laupus, the former’s sister.
Miss Esther Mumes travels to Seymour Saturday afternoon for a weekend visit with her mother Mrs. Carrie Humes and family.
Smith and Hughes Garage in Jeffersonville offers modern auto repair for all makes. Master mechanics perform precise adjustments quickly at low prices.
A historical note praises the Federal System of Bakeries as the people’s choice. It urges bakers not to overwork and highlights bread as a staple in many Jeffersonville homes, implying wide domestic use of federal bread.
An advertisement touting Shannon's Dairy clarifies and pasteurizes milk and cream delivered daily to homes. It claims 15 cents a quart and asserts milk provides three times more food value than meat or other nourishment.
The Star will begin running daily cartoons featuring Barney Googie and Toots and Casper. Readers are assured the side splitting acts will provide daily amusement and are urged not to miss them as they debut in the near future.
A 1919 Ford sedan with Ford electric starter sock absorbers and new wheels and tires is listed. Dr Baldwin granted to 482 P on July 2.
Item listing: one Singer sewing machine in working order and a Pathe phonograph offered cheap if taken promptly. Owner leaving city. Contact 931 Medianic for details. Ad appears with dates July 13, 44 and weekly.
H. G. Bottorff, a manufacturer and builder of auto tops, seat covers, and upholstery, offers high class quality and service. Advertising emphasizes best prices and attractive appearance for cars.
Will J Morris optometrist and optician provides Kryptoks perfect eye glasses. Kryptoks improve vision and reading pleasure by combining near and far sight in one pair. See more clearly and avoid eye tiredness with Kryptoks. Advance notice Adv23.
The Clark County Milling Co promotes Flave Flour claiming lightest whitest bread and flour for home use in Jeffersonville. The Hoosier Meat Market touts beef pork and mutton quality with savings for customers in Jeffersonville.
A historical ad montage promotes the New York Laundry for first class care across all ages. It touts low prices and regular service by Doolittle at Jeffersonville's popular drug store. The piece includes additional notices for perfumes, toiletries, brushes, and homeware from Braun Store and other vendors, emphasizing savings and household goods.
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