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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
8
The river rising continues to threaten homes and farmlands as authorities warn residents to stay alert. Officials anticipate possible evacuations and review flood control measures amid ongoing high water and strong rains.
Purchases indicate Mer Dow Dean and family relocate from Spring Hill to occupy the grocer location on Spring Street near Bright. The move involves Mer Pond and family joining the new occupancy at the store near Portia.
Advert says Kellogg and Sons claim their Tasteless Castor Oil is unflavored and easy to take. It touts taste removal, gentle soothing properties, and suitability for children, urging purchase through physicians and Bellaga's outlets.
A lawn party hosted by Girl Scouts is planned for Thursday evening in the Presbyterian ward. Jane is in charge with ice cream and cake for sale, plus entertainment and light attractions to draw attendees.
A community notice lists items for sale at the Womens Exchange and the Tire Exchange in the Green Lantern Tea Room. Mrs Asa Prince is seriously ill at 747 Third Street. An excursion from Madison and Carrollton arrived on the East St Louis steamer. Jeffersonville High Class 18 members are asked to attend a meeting at Miss Varina Woit’s home, 34 E Market Street, Wednesday evening June 6.
Dolph, custodian of the ferry dock, reports an unusually large number of hogs being ferried to Buchan Stock Yards in Louisville. Farmers rush stock to capitalize on high prices despite market uncertainty.
Orville Harrington, 41, a mint employee in Harreeton, allegedly used a wooden leg hollowed to conceal gold bars worth over $100,000. He was arrested early today by Poland W. Goddard of the Pederval justice unit after a $1,400 gold bar was found on his person. Police could not locate the theft source for two weeks following the missing gold.
A miscellany of social commentaries covers housing costs after the November election, Asia Minor reparations, and everyday ironies. The piece notes budget worries for a family, shifting travel fares, fashion costs, and hints at political campaign planning amid local events. It ends with a Silver Jubilee notice for Father Oderic and a dance at the K of P Armory.
Three rooms for rent at 823 Missouri Avenue with modern conveniences. Includes convenient location and advertised in the Dunestos listing.
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