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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1920
Page
1
In three months United States Steel Corp earned over forty three million dollars, nine million more than a year ago, yet steel stock falls while cash and bonds sit idle. The piece cautions against speculative bets in wheat and markets, notes a veteran financier’s simple creed, and recalls historical losses from folly and pride.
Reflective meditation on how society jokes at past earnest toil and the perpetual chase for pennies. The piece questions future costs of squandered time and energy.
A reflection on friendship and gossip contrasts with mass taxation in the United States. The speaker notes that many claim to have few friends while millions fund government costs, with New York paying over a quarter of national taxes last year.
George Lockwood editor of the National Republican argues Republicans must win the presidency and a working majority in both Congress chambers. He warns a Democratic-led Congress would stall national restoration and urges electing Republicans to hold every Senate seat and gain gains to back the coming administration.
A quotation outlines a plan to attract top national corporations by offering a 4 percent levy from the continent’s wealthiest men and encouraging them to spend in the city, paired with a preference for tax contribution. The remark emphasizes a bold incentive to boost local revenue.
In a meandering report, Lord Robert Green, a leading English carpenter of the League of Nations era, asserts Allies drove Poland into conflict with Russia. A father explains a garbled remark about orthodoxy and ownership, hinting at League ideals misreading war aims.
A fragmentary note praises Ireland for outstripping America in shipbuilding and links national shipping interest to greater prestige. The speaker suggests adopting stronger maritime policy to gain supremacy on the oceans and air, hoping government action mirrors the New York Yacht Club’s sports influence.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Divine Worship at 10 30 a m with a sermon titled The Christian s Hope Infant baptisms during the service Epworth League gospel service at 7 p m well attended all welcome to attend church events and services
The Rev JW Short district superintendent will join the First Nazarene Church for a Saturday service at 7 PM to conclude with pastoral arrangements for the year. He departs for Indianapolis after. Annual Conference convenes in Indianapolis August 24. Sunday services and Sunday School follow with a welcome to all.
Rev Samuel Reid, pastor at Maple Street M E Church invites full Sunday school attendance at 9 30 a m and preaching service at 10 30 a m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Police cordially invited.
The Morton Memorial Church announces Rev. W. J. Munday as pastor with services Sunday August 1 and 4 at 9 30 a m Sunday School and morning service led by Minister How Short then a 7 00 pm vesper service conducted by a representative of the Movie League with details unclear due to OCR errors.
Rev David A Winter pastor visits mention Kathleen Lurien of Cammisky in Dina visiting Edna and Josephine Miller in 317 West Court Avenue. Winter and family to arrive home from Cre3- Tne,dia tomorrow. Sunday morning services and Brotherhood meeting planned Thursday.
The Friendly Church announces Easter services led by Rev. George Schreiber formerly of the mounts now in New York City. Oscar Lee Black is noted in the Easter Sunday program. Morning service begins at 10 30 with a 9 30 Sunday School.
Knauer of this city appointed by County Judge Krieger as commissioner and receiver of the Jefferson County Poor Farm to succeed Hew Yates who resigned. The new appointment becomes effective Monday after Yates handed in his resignation to the county institution’s board Thursday.
Officials push for licensing to curb ragmen and old iron buyers amid claims by workers that no law requires a license. Benjamin F L Rubanks, a Black Whig, was arrested by Police Chief Ellsworth Summers for failing to appear in court over the matter and threatened a damage suit if acquitted.
A grocery ad lists prices on eggs oil syrup cereal and more from Fresh Country Eggs to Jersey Corn Flakes and Coffee. Also notes funeral services for Mrs. Mattie E B Ruck aged 39 wife of George WK Ruck of West Thirteenth Street with services at 2 pm tomorrow and burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery conducted by Rev J McVanter.
City residents report the eugenic marriage bill introduced by Representative James Al Craig from Greenwood has not advanced in the Senate. It would require applicants for marriage licenses to undergo full body health exams by a reputable physician and present a certificate of perfect health before a license could be issued. Physicians would be paid at least two dollars for each examination.
In New York a deputy medical examiner viewed the bodies of Jennie Staharski nine and Edward two killed by lightning in their home. A crowd gathered as relatives explained a local belief that struck individuals could be revived if buried to the heart in mud. The examiner spent time dispelling the idea, noting the children were actually dead.
C W Straueh advertises Purest Candies Chocolate Creams and Caramels. Ice cream and sodas offered in popular flavors. Describes as stimulating invigorating refreshing. Orders taken for flavors at The Chocolate Shop.
Small town lost notice seeks a return of a lady’s gold Waltham watch with 16 jewels and initials on the front. The finder should return it to Star offices and receive a reward. Contact details are indicated by a letter X and an advertisement reference in July.
The Jolly Five Club will entertain with a dance at Glenwood Park on Monday evening August 2. The club has provided a series of dances with special music by a five piece jazz band.
Local retailer Charles H E Moser promotes dependable clothing for men including hats shirts collars ties and socks with underwear. The ad claims savings of one third and notes many townsfolk know the quality by experience promising future suit purchases will save dollars.
A contract secures coal for the Indiana Reformatory and 18 other state institutions. Maurice Shelman, secretary of the State Purchasing Committee, says the agreement with the Indiana Coal Operators Association covers August 1 to April 30. Mine-run coal priced at 3.20 per ton with about 1.5 in freight, sourced from Western Indiana and Eastern Wisconsin.
The Star seeks dependable youths over fourteen to deliver papers. Applicants should show interest in the job and a mutual, cooperative attitude with employer. Also notes that Gertrude Gone and Carolina Follows are emancipated in the item.
Bert Branch tells a judge he married Carolina Branch in 1919 and lived with Gertrude as his common-law wife for years before learning he was not legally free. He explains police court urged him to end Carolina but he refused and now seeks release from the marriage, as the judge works to untangle the tangle.
An old advertisement from Guenther and Rauth, the Exclusive Ford Garage, promotes keeping Ford cars in perfect order with frequent inspections and big savings on repairs. It claims satisfactory prices and long vehicle life.
Mrs John D Driscol and Mrs Frank Huber of Louisville entertained yesterday afternoon at the former home in honor of Mrs Hal Lewman and Mrs Harry Warren both of Louisville Mrs Lewman plans to move to San Francisco next month The gathering featured bridge play and light refreshments among a list of guests including Mesdames Lewman Warren Hedgecock and others from Louisville and nearby.
Miss Mildred Melville entertained at 16 Meigs Avenue in honor of Misses Helen Stratton and Vera Cane of St. Louis. Guests danced, played rank, and enjoyed refreshments. attendees included Jean Craig, Catherine Finter, Reanees Ellis, Elizabeth Russell, Carrie Morris, Finna Scott, Ruth Baldwin, Vivian Wilson, Gladys Marcueth, and Louise Spillman of Indianapolis.
Mrs. Alonzo Shoemaker and children return from Decatur relatives visit. Mrs. Melvin Tatley and son of Stouton Texas visit local relatives. Chautauqua tickets selling fast with many reported sold. Edith Weber retires from Crawfordsville after attending a house party. Cecil Beeson family and guest Helen Wells plan Sunday trip to Mammoth Cave. Rev George Schelrede of New York visits Maple Street. Anson Sheppard returns from near Glasgow to visit brother Charles. Queen Faxon operated on in Louisville recovers with Wathan and Dr O P Graham assisting.
Advertisement lists a Ford touring car for sale with phone contact 374 and ad number 182. Mentions dates July 28 to August 3 and notes Henry Holzboe traveled to Huntingburg Indiana after a telegram about his uncle Mr Henry Lehrweeds. Wr and Mrs William Seihera visiting Columbus Ohio also went to Huntingburg.
The Program Committee of the Office Civic Club oversees the Community Rest Room this week with Mrs Joseph H Warder as Chairman and members Mrs J P Garner Mrs Palmer Caldwell Miss Kate Walkup and Miss Mabel Beasey. A meeting of the Order of Rebecca we will be held Sunday at 2 o clock with members asked to assemble by 1 o clock. All officers and members are requested by the Noble Grand to attend the funeral of Mrs George Ruck.
Mrs Kathyrn Frederick of Fulton Heights was surprised by distant friends yesterday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Twe Sellers and children Marguerite and Paul from Clohis New Mexico Mr and Mrs John Kehoe and Dorotine Kehoe Miss Marie Kehoe of New Albany and others from Davion Chicazo Bicksburg Fulton Heights and New Albany. The gathering was informal and ended with a luncheon.
The Chautauqua Board of Directors met last night and decided to make tickets transferable. The meeting showed progress and optimism for a successful undertaking.
The local fire department expands to four firefighters with Micheal O'Neal and Edward Wricht joining the force. A Thursday night call to the city dump was refused to keep personnel available for a potential major alarm, Chief Christenson said.
Mrs Charles Heid returns home after visiting her sister in Seymour and her sister-in-law Mrs Louise Gordon in Seymour. She also visited her sister Mrs George Teeken in Cincinnati and her son Benjamin, who is visiting there, is expected to return Sunday or Monday.
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