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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1919
Page
1
The readable lines describe herbs and plant based remedies used by monks, with scattered terms like tea and vegetables. Missing context makes it unclear who used them, where, or when, but mentions pills, brews, and various plants in old style writing.
Bids due by ten forty five a m on June 2 1999 for repainting and foundation work on a school house in Memphis Indiana. Plans and specs available at the trustee John A Girt’s Union Township office. adv. 0 6 44 18 23.
Lee M. Martin a foreman at the Car Works died at his Avondale home after several weeks of typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and several children. Cardowans, a pipefitter at the Car Works, also died after a long illness. He leaves a second wife Mrs Sadie Carl and two sons Ned and Clifford Lee. Both men were members of local churches and had strong ties to their communities. Funeral services will be held at the late home with Rev Archibald Taylor officiating.
Governor J P Goodrich announced no call for a summer special session limited to six days and suffrage needs. He expects a one week session to ratify the federal woman suffrage amendment with three or four other emergency matters including highway and state institution appropriations.
The article reports a factional dispute within a Republican aligned Women’s group, with Miss Mararmity and Mrs. Raymond Hobins leading the National Women’s Trade Coin league against factionalism. They urge adherence to core party principles and warn against joining rival group factions.
Notice to the public states the barber shops will open at 8 a m and close at 7 p m daily, with Saturday hours from 8 a m to 10 p m. The change takes effect on Monday, June 23.
A. Schimpff & Son announces a large sale on writing paper with a wide selection priced at 25 cents per box. Regular values up to 4.50 now offered, encouraging bulk purchase for the future.
The Jaunts Board of Review nears the end of its forty day session, closing July 4, with few taxpayer complaints about property assessment and no figures released by the State Board on local corporations.
A testimonial claims a simple harmless preparation relieves gall stones and digestive distress. The ad, featuring Ben Doolittle and druggists, asserts doctors advised hospital care but the remedy improved the patient, offering a money back guarantee if one dose fails.
The annual Indiana state Sunday School Association gathering is in Marion this week with no Jeffersonville delegates reported. Officials anticipate it to be the largest meeting of Sunday school workers in the state, featuring expert speakers and lectures on Sunday school work.
Prof. Robin M. Baggerly argues in Educator Journal that play awakens instincts to form lasting habits and interest. He links play to work, urges proper timing of activities, and cautions against separating play from worthwhile tasks for schooling.
Only forty six of the 26St corporations protested the State Board of Tax Commissioners valuation this year. Reviews may be filed until Saturday evening. Local complaints arose as Philip Zwercher visited the city. Objectors must file a brief in the matter.
Future sale lists values up to $1.50 with 25 cent increments. Come and see C. A. Schimpf and Son for details and sale items.
Classified notice from Swartz Dry Goods Co requests an experienced saleslady by letter. Applicants should state age salary expected and references. Correspon dance confidential.
Classified notice seeking room and board for two refined men at 322 West Maple with contact by phone 1155.
Congressman James W. Dunbar works to secure alternative sewing work for Jeffersonville amid Army olive drab shirt overproduction. Army dep confirms surplus on July 1 1920 and any new sewing should go through the local depot with help from Indiana senators. Dunbar presses for employment of local seamstresses and preserves jobs in the district.
Harry L Hughes of Charlestown has returned from service with the American fleet overseas. A message received by relatives says he is expected to reach his home in a few days.
Louisville girl stenographers employed at the Government Depot will no longer be driven from Spring Stand Court Avenue. They must walk from the interurban station or pay a nickel on the city cars. For months the girls were transported by motor vehicles to the Government Depot, a service now phased out to cut costs. Many expect layoff by July 1.
A local sale advertises regular values up to $1.50 at 25e with a splendid stack to select from. C A Schimpff & Son invites customers to come and view the collection.
Promises readers a free Texas Crude Oil News copy and a map of Texas. Claims widespread profits and reports from oil fields with contact at 610% Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas. Programmatic advertising language without concrete data.
The proclamation requires licenses for handling selling distributing or manufacturing wheat products with July 1 effective date. Exceptions include farmers and cooperative associations and retailers under certain ownership or farming ties. John Gienger and Co and Clark County Milling Co are noted as major local handlers and users of wheat.
A Maine producer tested canning clams in the shell and plans to ship several thousand cases to the midwest. The steam-cooked clams are packed in large tins and intended for shore-dinner style meals. Cans should be heated in boiling water before opening for best flavor.
M A Cramer Auburn city forester found a buried village site in Cato Cayuga county New York believed occupied 400 years ago. The dig uncovered skeletons and bone implements thought to be of Iroquois origin.
A St Louis attorney for the largest roofing company in the world writes to Mayor Newton H Myers seeking a vacant building in St Louis for a new plant. The letter claims annual business of one million dollars and asks local groups to explore sites and possible tax exemptions or free building use. Mayor Myers sends the inquiry to Young Business Men's Club president for action.
Dave Groves, 34, an Indiana Reformatory alumnus, was arrested after police recovered a cache of silverware including spoons engraved Reid and a souvenir spoon from Indiana. He faced charges for horse stealing concerns and appeared in court, held on $1500 bond.
A June wedding at the Ross country home joined Paulie Ross to Cecil Callahan of Martin County. The bride, a teacher at Culloch School west of Jeffersonville, wore white satin and carried white roses. The ceremony by Rev. Fred R. Davies drew about fifty guests. The groom, also a teacher and WWI veteran, met Paulie in Danville two years ago. They left for an extended wedding trip after a bountiful dinner.
Tobacco plants and garden Huckelberry plants offered for sale by E. A. Decker's second hand store at 722 Spring. None better.
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