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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1920
Page
2
The Jeffersonville Star lists editor Hester and business manager Swartz with a $5 yearly advance. It notes postal classification as second class matter and provides address details for the paper at 115 West Maple Street.
The Star announces William A Baird of Jeffersonville as the Republican nominee hopeful for Sheriff of Clack County, pending the Republican primary decision.
The STAR authorizes the candidacy of Harland D. Sanders for the Democratic nomination for Representative from Clark County, pending the May primary election.
We are authorized to announce WMN CG. LEWMAN as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for County Commissioners first district, subject to the primary election May 4, 1920.
Editorial urges preserving a Revolutionary War gravesite in Jeffersonville as hallowed ground. It argues the valor of the fallen shaped American liberty and patriotism, and calls to protect the graves as a memorial for future generations.
A noted New York woman criticizes junior politicians for opposing the League of Nations treaty vote. She argues the constitution has been bent in recent years yet the people must decide the treaty, risking sons and wealth if it fails. The piece emphasizes government by the people and the public stakes of approval.
Guidance on mixing feed with grain to improve eggs and aging, handling, and storage. Emphasizes avoiding excessive grain alone, including bran and milk, using green food and grit, removing male birds, and ensuring uniform, clean shells. Fresh eggs come from healthy hens and daily collection, with caution against stale or moldy eggs and proper cool dry storage.
Advertises Gingle Comb Rhode Island Red Bage at $21.50 with $2.50 per setting. Includes phone contact 1289 and a sale deadline dv until March 11.
Mutual savings banks and life insurers hold large sums in railroad bonds. Data from 1918 shows over seven million individuals own railroad securities directly or via institutions. Savings banks, life companies, and insurers hold hundreds of millions in bonds, with deposits totaling about 4.4 billion across mutual savings banks.
A newcomer asks about Whee and receives a sharp portrait from a Chicago Tribune quote. The description labels Whee as the most contrary, selfish old wretch, lacking sympathy for others’ woes.
A humorous line from Answers, BH noting a bashful man who married because he was too shy to say no. The exchange highlights a shy groom and a joking reaction to romance.
A Life magazine anecdote notes Jones is very rich and mentions three of his daughters undergoing appendicitis surgery, then the speaker hesitates about the rest of the tale. The fragmentary item hints at wealth and a medical event in a family.
A quip notes that while half the world may not know how the other half lives, many women try to learn what the other half does. The line appears as a witty remark from the Philadelphia Ledger.
Classified notice lists a furnished or unfurnished bungalow for rent or sale with contact Mrs Lucy Pfau at Pearl and Market Streets and telephone 879 Y. Also mentions Shuck Motor Car Co buying selling junk and asking to see them before selling, with phone 884 Geo Colvin 215 Spring Street. Advertisements run Feb 23 to Mar 28. Watkins Famous Products advertises high profits and Watts Watkins Company 51 Winona Minn.
Dr Emory R Johnson, speaking in Philadelphia, warned that after March first rail carriers must be self supporting or become bankrupt. He argued railroads need sufficient income to cover operating costs maintenance and capital charges and to build surplus for credit stability. He urged clear policy between adequate revenues for private railways and potential government ownership to avoid public losses.
The Interstate Commerce Commission report shows freight and passenger rate hikes during federal control adding 1.835 billion dollars in revenue through July 31 1919 while wage increases for July 1919 totaled 1.7748 billion dollars, equal to 97 percent of the increased rate revenue, as presented to the Senate by Senator E D Smith of South Carolina.
Classified notice from Mrs Warn in Los Angeles invites hundreds of wealthy, attractive, congenial women to wed for money and happiness. Photos free. Address 22164 Temple Street. Advertising dates February 28 March 6 13 26.
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