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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1920
Page
1
Reports show several bite cases in the county with wounds that fester and later inflame, including Gus Reed of Blue Lick who was bitten on the foot by a neighbor’s dog. Headed by John Reed’s son, victims seek treatment at Hot Springs to curb recurring trouble and discolored scars.
Mrs. Caroline Gardner recounts an exhumation at a hilltop cemetery where her aunt Mrs. Martin Ebersbach’s coffin, buried 23 years ago, was found intact with no decay. Edward Eberbach witnessed the strange preservation and believes the cemetery site may preserve other bodies as well. The family viewed the well preserved remains before burial in a larger lot.
At Quantico Virginia the Marine Corps mascot Socks reacts to a bugle, running blocks and sitting before the bugler to sing. The dog dislikes howling yet appears to imagine singing, with a tuneful howl. Socks was brought back from duty in the Virgin Islands by Marines.
Prosecutor Claude McBride filed burglary in the second degree charges against Oscar Smith for breaking into Gwin Motor Company. Jeffersonville Lodge F. A. M. will have initiation this evening after a gale opened a back door. A large grocery window at Basil Holmes was blown in yesterday evening. the window was insured.
The article notes the groundhog completed a six week cycle after February 2 and emerged to signal the rest of the year, implying the seasonal forecast will proceed without extension.
Boys from Peard Street Junior High School tested an electrified section near Weinstein clothier and Spieth Building after a wire crossing caused a spark. The Gas and Electric Light Company was notified and will fix the issue promptly.
The Department of Conservation urges restoring insectivorous birds to curb crop damage from pests. Dr. James Fletcher noted U S agricultural losses around three billion eight hundred million, with insects causing eighty million in corn and one hundred million in wheat annually, plus losses to hay and fruit crops.
A Bland of Indiana resolution asks if the War Department bought military trucks in the final year. Testimony from army motor vehicle officers abroad indicates thousands of similar trucks were sold or destroyed overseas.
A Jeffersonville suffrage meeting at the Chamber of Commerce drew about a hundred women from all classes. Mrs. Bullitt of New Albany urged the Franchise League and emphasized voting as a duty to elect the right men and improve politics. The audience gave clear attention as the talk urged educated voting and civic involvement.
The article explains Portland cement as the sole choice for reinforced concrete and most stressed work. It describes natural cement as a slower hardening material suitable for massive masonry where weight matters and outlines puzzolan or slag cement as weaker, used mainly for foundation work underground and not exposed to air or water.
A professor reports three seeds eighty seven years old sprouted after extreme cold and fire. The finding implies life could endure and even resist purgatorial conditions, hinting at potential immortality in seeds.
A quote from the Catholic Standard and Times warns that a man who habitually hunts trouble will find it, and that laziness in avoiding danger only leads to exposure to trouble. The adage emphasizes personal responsibility and vigilance.
Classified ad seeks purchase of good used fur niture rugs and stoves. Contact Dan Robison by phone 10. Advertisement published February 18.
The Rev Albert Keigwin died in New York at 79 yesterday with his son Albert Keigwin Jr serving as West Presbyterian pastor. He was linked to Indiana prison history and survived by nieces and several relatives including Mes Jane Webster Murrell and Magistrate Jas Resigwin, amid a Louisville and Indianapolis connection.
Funeral services for Mrs Ned lie Montgomery who died of influenza at Norfolk were held this morning at St Augustines Church. Rev Michael Halpin conducted the rites and burial followed in Cathole Cemetery. Also reported were the burial of Mrs Julia Fifer at New Washington and the funeral of Miss Ethel Van Campen in Plant City Florida.
The Howards Shipyards report a busy winter with seven boats at various stages of completion. Projects include one maneuver boat for the Portland Canal, one derrick boat for the Warrior River, an oil barge for the Great Southern Refining Company, and three Government river craft nearing completion with experimental propellers. An air barge for the upper Ohio is being set up along with other barges and steamers. The canalization of rivers may reduce demand for large tow boats, but the outlook remains promising with planned machinery upgrades to boost efficiency.
After a brief illness Wo OP Pyle died at his Utica home Monday night. He is survived by a son Waltian Pyles a brother John Pyler and a sister Mrs. George Coward of Indianapolis and widow Mrs Rita Prather Pyler. He was a member of Utica MOE Chapter and the White Lodge for many years. Funeral arrangements not yet set. Interment will be at St Augustine Catholic Cemetery.
The funeral for Andrew Poster, a respected member of the Gibsonville MB parish, will be held this Thursday with details released by church officials.
Indiana State entomologist Frank N. Wallace reports peach buds in exceptionally good condition across the state, signaling a potentially strong crop after seven years of weak returns. He warns of late frosts and peach leaf curl, urging early spring spraying of time sulfur solution to protect buds and prevent disease.
The article explains that high rental income places many property owners in the taxpayer class for the year. It notes rents are taxable as part of overall income and must be reported on Form 1040 or 1040-L0. Deductible costs include repairs wear and tear and other expenses. Unmarried renters with 31000 or more in rents plus other income must file. married couples with 2000 or more must report. Returns and payments go to the Collector of Internal Revenue by Marcel 5 1920.
The House Ways and Means Committee began hearings on bills for soldiers' bonuses and related measures. American Legion reps led by National Commander Franklin Doher and legislative agent Phos. W. Miller testified for Tex plan on service members.
Gol J L Kincaid former Judge Advocate of the 27th Division testifies to reports of mistreatment by regular army officers. He is especially angered by the arrest and confinement of 30 young Americans for minor offenses, per subcommittee testimony.
A mob sought to seize Charlie Pearson from the New Albany jail but was halted by Capt. Thomas Cannon and patrolmen. Sheril Meyer aided by moving Mrs Summers and children and hiding Pearson as authorities urged calm. mob dispersed without arrests.
Automobile values praised with a quality guarantee promising protection. The ad highlights a wide variety of vehicles and directs readers to SHUCK MOTOR CAR CO at 119 121 Spring St with phone 579.
In Mackin Hall on Saturday night the Elks Apollo Peat edged Mackin Counen by a narrow score. Meyer and Stammerman starred for Elks Apollo while Lally left early with an ankle injury and Seitz Meyer provided the decisive scoring run in the second half.
Wanted advertisement seeks an experienced cook. Apply to the office at address Y. Publication appears in Adv. Web dated June 20.
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