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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
3
In New York a music room interruption by a carpenter leads to a talk of opera and a promise to return with a violin. Police confiscate varied items as liquor carriers. Swing gives way to grand waltzes at dinner dances and cabarets hint at stage waltzes returning amid past contortions.
The narrator recounts inviting an out of town friend to a Fulton street restaurant in which scaffolding and demolition have begun. The meal that was once beloved is now impossible as the building is reduced to a wall fragment, leaving the guest stranded on the sidewalk.
Enrico Caruso drew more than a thousand dock passes from friends and admirers at the harbor as he departed for Europe last week amid warm good byes and public acclaim.
Robert Cervenny, 22, reportedly the mildest escapee, eluded a full-scale search after fleeing East View model penitentiary. Police combed hills and outlying areas but found him safe in his city home asleep, prompting further questions about the pursuit.
Pier Detective Edward Mallon reports two clever crooks arrived on a dig liner under fictitious names. One pair appeared on the ship’s additional passenger list after departure, with one man listed as B. Ware showing a rare humorous side.
In this city the latest Paris trend is paper hats that fit the head like a braid. The lightweight pink or purple paper is waxed for rain resistance and trimmed with waxed flowers, making them a stylish accessory for wet days.
A fragment notes a woman eager to impress a man by receiving a bouquet during his visit. After his departure she returns the bouquet and the speaker rents it out at a low price, highlighting a transactional social habit.
A new shooting gallery and rifle range is established in the basement of Brooklyn Savings Bank. Women employees as well as men are being taught to hit the mark after a recent robbery inspired the innovation.
Washington June 2 The Republican Publicity Association notes that premiers of British Dominions will convene in London to discuss empire welfare and renewal of the Anglo Japanese treaty. US interest centers on Japan Russia and Germany tensions and potential future alliances that could threaten world peace.
The passages urge Britain to remain alive to the coming fifty years and to have moral and material sympathy with the United States in any future conflict with Japan. It notes Japanese crown prince presence in London as a sign Orientals seek friendly ties with Britain, but warns against allowing such demonstrations to obscure the need for close white racial connections.
The grasshopper can jump 200 times its length. The mosquito has twenty two teeth under the microscope. A caterpillar’s vision spans only two fifths of an inch. Codfish and goat of the sea eat almost anything. The gorilla reaches about six feet tall. The whale dives to 3000 feet. Scientific computation shows 10 000 spider threads are thinner than a single hair.
Advert reads owner John J Black offering a farm for sale in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin with state cash price and full description requested. Listed in the June 3 4 5 issue.
An ad on the Hamburg pike one mile north of Silver Creek and one mile south of Hamburg offers a two ton track with detachable top in good condition for 650 dollars in exchange for livestock such as horses sows hogs. The listing is placed by F. R. Hancock Adv. Lune 1 to 7.
Public notice advertises the Midway Stone and Monument Co. at Midway on the Interurban, New Albany, inviting readers to mark the last resting place of loved ones with a monument or marker. The ad appears in May edition, listing a contact or location for orders.
Vehicle sale notice listing two heavy machines, a Ford one ton and a Vim 46-ton, described as in good condition and nearly new. Contact Walter E. McCulloch at telephone 600 in New Albany. ad published June 2-3-4.
Classified notice seeks a house girl for part or full time. Contact phone 243 and reference Jung ads 2 3 4 for details.
An analysis finds starfish contain nearly 5 percent nitrogen and a small percentage of phosphoric acid, suggesting value as fertilizer.
A concise set of curiosities explains kilometer as 1,000 meters from the Greek khiliot origin. It notes the rule of converting kilometers to miles by multiplying by six and dividing by ten. It also mentions the stork superstition and cricket chirp mechanism in a compact, dated tone.
Two notices announce lost items on Watt street and Spring street. A gold rimmer glasses pair near Ninth Street on Watt is offered for return to 930 Meigs Ave with May 31 to June 12 ads. A tan leather folding pocketbook lost near Court Avenue or LeRose Theater contains a mix of bills and a cedar chest key with a liberal reward for police return.
Five room house with bath hot and cold water two porches gas electricity on a splendid lot with a large barn and garage. Central city location on a streetcar line. Price 3250 cash 2000. Call Cumberland 1523 Adv May 31.
A health note cites a well known authority claiming meat causes uric acid that clogs kidneys. It says regular meat eaters can flush kidneys by avoiding meat to prevent dull back ache dizziness sleep loss and bladder disorders.
A small ad from a shoe repair shop on Seventh and Spring touts quality as the key to durable wear. It promises repaired shoes regain near new wear qualities at about one third the cost of new. Advertisement date May 31.
A skin specialist touts Mentho-Sulphur cream as a quick aid for fiery itching and irritated skin from eczema. It claims itching stops within moments, with two to three applications clearing the condition and leaving skin smooth, noting sulphur destroys parasites causing the irritation. A small jar is available at drug stores.
A noted authority explains indigestion as due to hyper acidity and fermented food in the stomach. He recommends four ounces of Jad Salts in water each morning for a week to neutralize acidity, reduce gas, and stimulate liver and kidneys for better digestion.
A fragmented report questions the reception of the city manager plan in Indiana, noting low public interest and unclear support among residents and officials. The piece highlights uncertainty about implementation and potential political resistance.
This brief asks readers to observe a safe and sane Fourth of July with nonviolent celebrations and caution against risky behavior. It urges families to plan activities, supervise children, and follow local guidelines to prevent injuries and accidents.
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