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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
5
A humorous ad promises painless corn removal using Freezone. It claims a tiny bottle costs little, applies with drops on the corn or callus, and instantly relieves pain without soreness. The copy targets toes and feet, touting ease and quick results.
A fragmentary line mentions Gerald and a drink affecting a herd with unclear meaning. The readable text hints at a cryptic remark or typo about preferences or actions involving Gerald and livestock, but lacks a clear event or context.
An advertisement touts Bayer aspirin as proven safe for headache toothache earache neuralgia rheumatism and colds for over twenty years. It warns to accept only Bayer packaging with proper seals and notes tablets come in twelve count boxes priced cheaply.
The advertisement promotes Cuticura cleansing soap Ointment and Talcum powder as daily toilet preparations to keep skin clear. It claims the soap to cleanse and purify the skin the ointment to soothe and heal and the talcum to powder and perfume. The ad asserts the trio is essential for any toilet table and notes a price of 25 cents everywhere.
The article explains that dog taxes vary with size in several European cities, imposing a small tax for small dogs and a larger levy for big dogs, reflecting a size based assessment of pet ownership.
Joe Oeschger of the Boston Slaves and Leon Cadore of the Brooklyn Dodgers dueled 26 innings May 1 in a remarkable no decision draw. Oeschger, once erratic, has sharpened control and a strong curve, matching Cadore's length and efficiency in a historic marathon effort.
Former star Larry Lajoie says the catcher is the real mainspring of a ball club because he corresponds to the quarterback on football. He argues managers overvalue pitching and stresses catching, noting catchers relay signals and provide crucial information to pitchers. He cites Cy Young’s feats and questions how many wins would come without catcher support.
Brooklyn right fielder hones power and logics as if midsummer. Zeb Perrys consistently drives in runs near the plate. Jake ON, former White Sox, recuperates in Port Woosh. Drowsn? Infielder Sib pres traded to Louisville for the Americans. Frank Navin plans for Detroit high school glory. Oakland signs Billy Hasniken releasing Gingelardi and Mitchell. Ames College hurler Plagge undefeated in three years drawing scouts. Holling of ae Oaks eyed as finished pitcher for indoors. Toronto manager Duffy keeps Lefty Quinn. Pipp shines for the Yankees and Ping Bodie draws mixed reaction from New York critics. The Optimists club roots for the St. Louis Cardinals to back the season.
Johnny Evers appears in a new perfect-fitting Giant uniform to play the part of Marshall Ney against the Giants rivals in this season's pennant race.
The piece notes scouting by Joe Engel for Clark Griffith and mentions Everett Scott’s father L I Scott managing an Auburn Indiana independent team. It highlights various players such as Bow en Kinsella Matthews and Foley in Rochester, Jesse Petty in Indianapolis, and Connie Mack’s Athletics with Bryan Harris, plus remarks on Cleveland, Boston, and Chicago leaders and shifts like Bud Weiser leaving Reading for Lebanon steel mill play.
Dialogue-driven piece shows Miss Peacher and Mr. Dubson amid romantic misreadings and a rival’s move miles away. The couple’s quarrel over marriage collides with a landlord’s note about a light shaft and noisy neighbors, hinting at a comic misfortune.
Tom McCarthy former major league outfielder coach and scout signed a three year contract to coach the Boston College baseball team replacing John J. Evers who had been slated for the post before his engagement by the New York Nationals.
A traveler asks for a drink in a dry town. The Petunia tavern keeper directs him through a back alley to a hidden entrance and a cedar shanty, where a lookout will verify the town’s prohibition enforcement, the landlord noting no drinks since prohibitionists grew tired of activity.
The article notes America leads in evaluating food value and nourishment, and many foods waste value. It cites experiments at Teachers College New York with white rats and humans, used to adjust soldiers rations. It predicts future readers will marvel at current wasteful habits.
Akron bowlers organize a duck pin league while Rendville revives the American Trotting Derby with a $10,000 purse. Minnesota trackers, trainers and owners prepare for track events, plus Star Boy in Golshie campaigned by Marvin Childs and Tetratema wins in England.
Dr C Widmer in Therapie der Gegenwart argues accidents in industrial work happen less when we act unconsciously through habit. He says only deliberate focus on reaction to events raises injury risk.
A Birmingham Age-Herald piece notes a cobbler shading pride in quality work. The tale contrasts rich and poor patrons and highlights the seat shared with a millionaire, implying the craftsman’s standards contributed to his fortune.
A humorous remark notes a man deeply resents covering his wife’s board during her social visits. The line implies marital friction over household expenses and companionship.
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