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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
4
The Star operates as the official city paper and is entered at the post office as second class matter, signaling its local government role and postal designation.
Census data show Indiana towns swelling with urban migration while rural populations shrink. Jeff ersonville reports scarce listings and high rents as builders cite high material costs and landlords delay repairs. The trend signals broader housing instability with several more months of rising demand ahead.
Readable text notes government employees assigned to a new department will relocate to the city creating housing pressure. The Young Business Men's Club and The Women's Civic Club urge community involvement to ease the acute housing problem for prospective residents.
An ad claims a product Sorbol Quadruple can restore health and prevent staining or irritation. It names several Dayton area residents and urges visits to Citizens Drug Store or Forbes Company for more information. The copy notes alleged effects and a ten minute daily routine.
In Clark Circuit Court April Term 1920 Elmer M Frank as Administrator filed final settlement of Edward Sweeney deceased estate The hearing will be June 36 1920 at which heirs creditors or legatees must appear show cause why the account should not be approved Clerk Zollman Jeffersonville Indiana Date June 2 1920 Adv D32 June 2 9 16
Harrisburg reports Governor Sproul approves a bill letting the Game Commission invest 50 000 a year from the hunters license fund to buy land for game preserves. The measure would have replaced the Commission, but died without a vote. It is expected to return in 1922, urging sportsmen to prepare.
George H Primrose famed minstrel died in San Diego after a month long illness. Born in London Ontario in 1852 he began on stage at age fifteen with MacFarland's Minstrels in Detroit. He is credited with originating soft shoe dancing.
Cleveland waiters push wage increase from 312 to 35 a week and demand an eight hour day as Prohibition bites tips. An advertising post promotes Doan's Kidney Pills with a Jeffersonville testimonial, while a rental ad for a three room furnished flat closes the snippet.
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