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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1920
Page
3
A fragmentary exchange mentions Abs and Isan discussing a daughter's potential debut this season. The speakers express that nothing is yet ready or homemade, indicating cautious expectations and resource limits.
An advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a gentle laxative that regulates digestion, cleanses the stomach, stimulates bile, and purifies blood. It claims wide use in households for indigestion, nervous dyspepsia, constipation, and related issues, urging readers to try a bottle from druggists and dealers.
A veteran recounts belief in lucky pieces he keeps in pockets and fobs. He notes bullets, hospital stays, and marriages as how luck shifts. Others describe carrying half-dollars or $10 bills in trouser pockets to avoid bad luck when changing clothes.
A humorous exchange references a seed deal in Congress with a pun comparing it to a plant. The brief remark hints at commentary on political graft or perks without detailing individuals or events.
A brief joke from Boys’ Life cites a riddle on gravity with the punch line that the letter V is the center of gravity. The note reflects humor in the magazine’s light feature section.
Advertisement claims quick nasal relief from cold or catarrh using Ely's Cream Sabin. The product allegedly clears air passages, stops hawking and headaches, and can be bought from a druscist with a small bottle applied in the nostrils.
Gustavus T. Kirby head of the U S Olympic committee urges at least 150 000 to fund expenses for 150 to 200 athletes to compete at Antwerp next summer. Secretary Rubien estimates 1 000 per athlete and calls on sportsmen and patriots to donate to support America’s participation and world peace through amateur sport.
Baseball news highlights trades signings and prospects across the leagues. Cuddy Murphy seeks a big league job with Philadelphia in play. Benny Kauff drives runs for the Giants. James C Gartin signs with McGraw. Tris Speaker bets on young pitchers. Fred Graff retires. Joe Gedeon targets a better season. Manuel Cueto to Sacramento. Jim Garton from Tulsa joins the Giants. Roger Peckinpaugh remains Yankees captain. Cornell prepares southern games.
The article discusses how tails were used as marks of submission under conquest, comparing responses in different cultures. It reflects on how displays of power and forced cultural symbols have historically signaled subjugation and control by ruling groups. It notes ancient China’s vulnerability to barbarian incursions and the brutal exactions of conquerors. It also includes a provocative line about a young girl and a suitor, illustrating dated social attitudes.
Yale cleared about 180000 from football last season with Harvard and Princeton games yielding roughly 61000 and 50000 for Yale respectively. A Brown game brought in 86000 and other home games added around 3000 each, while overhead costs reduced the total by about 80000.
The Yale News announces T. A. D. Jones will return as head coach, praising his 1916 Captain Black team and Exeter squads of 1913 1914 1915. It notes the change lets Doctor Sharpe focus on overall athletic policy to give more Yale men a place on a team.
Mike Gibbons announces he will establish a boxing college at his St Paul home and work on plans for a 49 correspondence boxing school. He aims to offer a high quality course at a modest price to benefit young men and business men seeking exercise.
Harvard lists eight veterans for this nine season while boxing figure Paul Chip joins the sport’s ranks. Reginald Vanderbilt is re elected American horse shows president as upcoming seasons shift to baseball golf and tennis. Dartmouth instructors teach boxing, and Penn wrestlers set a dual with Iowa State at Ames on April 2. A UC and Stanford soccer tour of British Columbia is planned for June with four games. A woman referee appears on the horizon as lacrosse seeks high school expansion in New York Boston and Baltimore.
Tacoma readers learn two ex Tacoma Tigers, Fred McMullin and Ira Flagstead, will ride the benches in the majors this year. McMullin belongs to the White Sox and Flagstead to Detroit, both slated for utility roles.
The Columbia varsity crew will depart for quarters at Poughkeepsie NC on June 7 to start preparations for the intercollegiate regatta. Coach Jim Rice says shortening the course from four to three miles will not shorten training.
The Salt Lake club sold pitcher Miles Main and infielder Jimmy Viox to Akron of the International League in a player trade.
Jimmy Burke signs to manage the Browns again this year after delivering excellent success with the St. Louis club.
St Paul acquires Coumbe from Cleveland as Niehaus moves to the Indians. The veteran outfielder has spent years with the Red Sox and Indians, now joining the St Paul club in the deal.
Left handed pitcher Sign A E F Hurler who hurled for a soldier team of the American Expeditionary Force to 81 victories in 33 games has been signed by Louisville.
Joe Beckett England's once bright heavyweight hope plans a spring challenge in the United States. The trip marks a major step as he seeks to reclaim the crown on American soil during the upcoming season.
Diamond Dyes promises rich fadeless color for any fabric including wool silk linen cotton and blends. The package includes a direction book and a color card to match materials.
In Switzerland and other parts of Europe glass weights are increasingly used for weighing goods. The use of glass is expanding beyond Switzerland as it replaces traditional weights in various directions.
An advertorial warns that meat forms uric acid which may paralyze kidney function and trigger back pain head aches dizziness and urinary problems. It promotes Jad Salts as a safe daily kidney flush to neutralize acids and improve urination.
A brief comic exchange from the Boston Transcript notes Peck confirms his brother remains a bachelor while the friend reflects on his former sensible nature.
Genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin safe if the package bears the Bayer Cross. The ad promises true aspirin trusted by physicians for over eighteen years and sold in 12 tablet tin boxes and larger packages. It cites uses for colds headache earache toothache neuraglia lumbago neuritis and general pain.
A man proclaims himself a benefactor of the human race for inventing a noiseless piano. The remark draws attention to the invention and sparks curiosity about its impact and practicality.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism liniment that quickly eases pain in joints muscles and bones without internal treatment. It claims relief from sciatica lumbago backache and neuralgia and urges readers to rub the product on the tender spot for fast results.
A beauty ad touts Danderine as a hair product that adds gloss and length to women’s hair. The copy highlights shiny, thick tresses and styling appeal aimed at a female audience.
Bold ad claims Danderine saves hair by renewing life color and brightness. It promises long thick lustrous hair and reduced dullness with an 85 cent bottle available at drug or toilet counters to refresh scalp and curb dandruff.
A brief insight notes that a man who views himself as the head of the household may feel his authority sufficient for family leadership. The remark highlights traditional gender roles and their social implications.
Report notes widespread crew frustration with supervision as employees question decisions. The piece highlights a pattern of disputes on site, signaling potential slowdowns or work stoppages if leadership fails to address concerns.
Harry Tuthill trainer of the Detroit Tigers and the West Point elev en has been made a state boxing referee by the Michigan state boxing commission.
The Minneapolis club purchases Bob Murphy, outfielder, from Washington Americans in a player trade move.
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