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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
5
Specialists doubt whether leprosy is contagious under normal temperate climate conditions. No documented case shows transmission from lepers in hospitals or clinics, though the disease is infectious. Public fear drives cruelty and neglect, despite scientific uncertainty about contagion.
Travelers aboard a voyage engage in idle chatter and humorous anecdotes. A group arbitration settles a dispute over currency systems with the captain declaring that pounds shillings and pence is simpler because dollars and cents require conversion.
Prof. William Galloway recommends salting mine roadways with water-crystal salts or dusts containing clay slate limestone chalk to neutralize coal dust. He argues such dust becomes as harmless as dampened water when treated with these substances.
A tongue in cheek comparison notes that few Latin Americans drink excessively while warning about coffee and cigarette use. The piece cites Mediterranean stereotypes and includes a dialogue about flattering remarks and ambition for the presidency.
Mr Growcher muses on youth and a desire to handle unruly young snowball throwers with dignity, reflecting on the innocent pastimes of youth and the restraint of age.
A dialogue reveals a romance between a girl and a paid suitor. The girl calls the man reckless, while noting her mother would oppose matrimony. The mother’s view remains distant as tension over finances and legitimacy of the match unfolds.
Jeffersonville resident Alen Moders of 318 Missouri Ave reports kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He recalls nocturnal urination and backache before treatment, noting relief and endorsing the product as claimed. Price set at 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, manufacturer.
Ancient relics surface at Old Fort St. Louis on the Navidad river near Port Lavaca Texas. An iron cross dating to 1685 was found near the riverbank and is held by Karry Bickford of Port Lavaca.
The La Salle expedition faced great dangers as they crossed the country. They left several men to hold Fort St. Louis and their fate remains unclear though it is believed Indians may have killed them.
Advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for heavy impure blood causing pimples headaches and indigestion. Claims thin Hood weak pale and sickly improve with the product priced at $1.25 in stores.
A list of locals traveling to visit relatives in Indianapolis Shoals North Vernon and Dayton. Mr and Mrs Isaac Perry and Richard Robinson prepare to leave for Shoals. Edith Miss Edith Eberts returns from North Vernon. Ralph Lee Resehar and family plan Indianapolis trip. John Stratton Dale Stratton and Louis Stratton visit forest Louis. Helen Stratton graduates from St Louis High School.
Mrs John Hammel of Madison is the guest of her sister Mrs John Benton.
Mr. George Woehrle recovers from an operation at Norton Infirmary and continues to improve. The First Presbyterian Church will host an afternoon picnic on the lawn of the residence of Myre James Howard Howard and Division Streets.
The Rev. F. Peeram of the First Nazarene Church leaves Tala for Cincinnati to attend a Bible School camp meeting. He expects to return Saturday in time to conduct Sunday services.
The Honn Economies will hold an afternoon and evening event at Old Fellows Hall in Prather postponed from last week due to weather. The Jeffersonville Rotary Club meets tonight at Sign of the Green Lantern to discuss the housing question with a committee ready to present its work.
A mild laxative Dean's Reculets 30c is promoted as an easy action for the base ls and available at all stores.
Tomato plants and garden berries advertised at 20 cents per dozen with The Great Pie Berry also 20 cents per dozen. Cabbage plants offered at 16 cents per dozen. Store located at 722 Spring Street.
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