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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1920
Page
2
The Star announces Harland D Sanders as a Democratic candidate for Representative from Clark County subject to the May primary election.
We announce Wen C. Lewman as Democratic candidate for County Commissioner first district subject to the primary on May 4 1928.
Marion Bennett of Jeffersonville is announced as a candidate for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner First District, subject to the Republican Primary on May 4, 1920.
Editorial note says March first ig2 arrived mild like a lamb while Washington expects March 1921 to arrive like an elephant with bold forecasts and sharp contrasts.
In a partisan reflection the commentary argues that the Americanism issue supersedes party lines and questions when President Wilson will recognize that his views do not mirror the majority sentiment of the American people.
The Federal Reserve Board predicts a drop in living costs but omits Attorney General Palmer from its listed cases, leaving a missing name on the roster of issues. The note hints at broader economic relief while excluding one prominent legal figure.
The public wonders when the White House will dedicate similar time and energy to American concerns as it does to European affairs, prompting questions about policy balance and national priorities.
Fragmentary note suggests brakes or delays in projects labeled Worx hindered by Democratic administration. No clear individuals, dates, or places readable. Further readable context needed to identify scope or outcomes.
A late 1920s or early 1930s reflection notes the monarchists in Germany upsetting the Republican government. It warns of potential Rhineland unrest and calls for intervention if peace breaks. The piece stresses Berlin is not Germany but part of Prussia and hopes Germans settle their own quarrel.
Spring season brings repairs for any make of car. Shuck Motor Car Co. guarantees work and handles any repair on any make. Call 579-119-121 for battery service on Spring Street and experience trusted service.
A writer in Bailey's Magazine recalls a beaver dam viewed with a Columbia College professor in eastern Canada. The fifty foot long structure, six feet high, raised water level, and clever use of alder poles and mud impress the observers, who remark on the animal’s engineering and restraint.
The Jungle Folk of Africa author R H Milligan recounts a daring shore landing by a ship’s captain and surgeon at a wild West African beach. After riding a breaker at high speed they crash into the shore, the doctor clinging to the captain’s neck asks if anyone else was killed.
Jimmie explains the newborn lacks a definite resemblance, joking that the child has pa's nose ma's mouth Aunt Sarah's ears and grandpa's teeth. He fears losing his own teeth if the baby inherits none, noting grandpa has two sets and his teeth are needed for his business.
A fragment questions the source of inspiration describing the muse as basement juice and top story natcor. It compares birds and parrots to mocking birds in singing and whistling, labeling them as spiteful and devious like devils and monkeys.
The speaker recalls starting with no money and now claiming about four hundred dollars in the bank and a large job lot of furniture, reflecting on progress and success after forty years.
A line notes a practice where beef handlers balance meat on their heads to exercise the scalp. The passage suggests this method could strengthen the scalp and hair, potentially preventing scalp issues.
A prisoner in Greece is kept in confinement for two years before the death sentence is carried out, highlighting delays in carrying out capital punishment.
A note states leprosy is the only human exclusive germ disease and cannot be transmitted to animals. Also a fountain pen lost Monday afternoon on Maple Street between Fulton and Mechanic with no clasp. Dorothy Kirkwood offers reward for its return at 805 East Maple Street.
For sale three good milch cows. Cheap. Apply at 622 West Market Street or call 111. March 16, 1993.
A fragmented Milwaukee Sentinel line shows a visitor asking Mrs. Goldrox about her daughter and a humorous exchange about dinner and a boiled preparation, reflecting a clipped, surreal dialogue fragment.
A man ended his life due to an unhappy home environment. Mrs Wallace questions whether the paper provides details about his home life or the outcome for the household.
A college president and a magnate clash over tainted money as the institution refuses a small offer. The president insists on sufficient funds to cover reputational damage, arguing that accepting tainted money harms the college’s standing.
A memory from the Memoirs of Mary Duchess of Teck recounts Princess Mary asking Disraeli why the government delayed action. He delays with a calm glance at the menu and answers simply, “Mutton and potatoes, madam,” illustrating his tact in avoiding cabinet secrets.
Bishop Castle of Oregon told a Philomath dinner that metaphysics makes one think of a cat and an owl. The cat questions life seeking happiness, the owl replies meditation, then ponders which came first the owl or the egg. The joke centers on eternal questions and circular causality.
A Wide World Magazine writer notes Kulu residents’ demonolatry and sacred trees with tiny shrines. People place sticks on fallen trunks to placate guardian spirits before passing underneath. Sacred streams ban washing clothes. in 1908 strangers polluted river water, blamed on the deoth, amid unprecedented rainfall.
An elderly woman critiques a painting of a blacksmith at his forge. While others admire the light and shadows, she notes a factual error about the sleeves being rolled out, arguing blacksmiths roll sleeves in to protect against sparks.
A Western congressman defines bonanza as a hole in the ground owned by a champion liar during a discussion on gold mine speculation. The remark is framed as a sharp critique of the uncertain profits and deceit in mining ventures.
An advertisement by experienced car washers at 119 121 Spring Street offers auto laundry services and buys all kinds of junk. It also lists Geo Colvin at 215 Spring Street and notes an ad run from February 28 to March 23.
Advertisement note mentions Osborn and Vorgang overhauling cars with contact Phone 374 at Coots B Adv. valid for February 17 to March 17.
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