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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1920
Page
2
The Star announces William A. Baird of Jeffersonville seeking the Republican nomination for Clark County Sheriff, pending primary decision in 1920.
Marion G. Bennett of Jeffersonville announces as a Republican candidate for the First District County Commissioner nomination, subject to the Republican Primary on May 4, 1920.
James E Taggart is a candidate for Judge of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, subject to the decision of the Republican primary. May 4, 1920.
Announcement of Harland D. Sanders running in the Democratic nominating contest for Representative from Clark County subject to the May primary election.
Wien C. Lewman campaigns as a Democratic candidate for the first district County Commissioner seat subject to the May 4 1920 primary election.
William Jennings Bryan indicates willingness to back Champ Clark for President rather than supporting Wilson or any candidate tied to the Wilson label. This stance suggests Bryan’s alignment with Clark in the party battle and potential impact on the 1912 campaign dynamics.
Democratic Senators expect relief when the Republican president is inaugurated next March 4. They anticipate a chance to request audience with the chief executive and receive proper courteous treatment.
From western regions comes talk of great development under the new mineral land leasing law recently passed by Congress. Critics call it a major architectural flaw of the era, promising substantial but controversial growth.
The renewed determination of the President to stick to his original league plan widens the gap with the Bryan wing. The covenant and Article X become campaign issues, intensifying intra party strife as the election nears.
Mrs Lizzie Riley of Jeffersonville credits Deans Kidney Pills with ending her kidney complaints dizziness headaches and back pain after two boxes and ongoing relief she reiterates her praise in 1919 confirming previous statements and health gains.
Final tests at Dayton Me Cookfield aviation station compared two tanks one Weinberg designed with elastic rubber covering and a second shielded by War Department material. The Weinberg tank withstood fifteen armor piercing shots without leakage or explosion while the other caught fire after three shots.
A pacific coast town tale tells of a political leader who gave a valued worker a small portfolio bound like a book containing thousands in banknotes. Later the donor asked about the new work and the worker replied he read it with great interest awaiting volume two. On the birthday a second portfolio arrived with the engraving This work is complete in two volumes.
The article describes low caste Siamese in the jungle who decorate themselves with bamboo-derived tattoos. They are described as mobile and frugal, with minimal clothing and a single long knife for many uses. Men wear thigh to knee tattoos, often featuring a tiger or lace fringe, while women do not tattoo.
A call seeks 500 girls to quit toy pom poms and tea duties for a period as a substitute program. aims to redirect young participants toward a different activity or service.
A Salvation Army call invites 500 energetic young women to join nationwide service. Mrs. Colonel Margaret Bovill, head of women and children east of the Mississippi, invites applicants at National Headquarters New York. The role offers nursing, infant hygiene, rescue work, nurseries, and care for thousands of children, with many opportunities to lead useful Christian lives.
A sequoia at Brookdale Santa Cruz County toppled in a recent storm. The 830 year old tree held a woodpecker nest hole ten feet from the top. Inside the hollow a three stalked huckleberry bush grew two feet tall with roots six feet deep feeding on the redwood sap.
A French missionary began spider farming a decade ago and a Chalais Meudon workshop now operates successfully weaving spider silk into balloon ropes for the military aeronautics section. Spiders are organized in 12s above a reel where threads are wound.
The National Council of Women in Canada supports replacing the gallows with the electric chair as the method of execution. The statement signals a shift in capital punishment practices and reflects evolving views on humane methods. The council emphasizes modernization and legal alignment in justice policy.
A poetic verse from the Atlanta Constitution encourages steadfastness and courage on rough journeys. It emphasizes a brave heart and shared effort to reach home together.
St George's Church in Montreal, a leading aristocratic Anglican parish, becomes among the first in Canada to admit women as vestrymen, marking a notable shift in church governance.
Classified ad seeks to buy good used fur niture rugs and stoves. Contact Dan Robison by phone. Adv. Feb. 18.
A bystander overhears Gladys complain about an egg she dislikes. Auntie dismisses the concern saying the egg was laid yesterday. The exchange reveals a light domestic moment with humor about farm fresh produce.
A history piece questions the fate of the Reds gathered by Mr. Palmer amid a surge of presidential hype. It explores where the collection ended up and its significance in public discourse.
A man laments his inability to end an engagement gracefully and jokes about taking on five brothers taller than him to break free. The quip reflects a social moment of arranged ties and family honor.
The president declines to respond to the Washington policy of Americanism saying only forget it. The remark reflects a guarded stance amid debate over national identity and allegiances.
ARQUIS SHIGENOBU OKUMA, famed Japanese statesman, was among guests at Salvation Army dedication of its new Tokyo headquarters. Marquis Okuma praised the organization for ongoing efforts to advance beyond past achievements with leaders Commissioner and Mrs. Johannes de Groot present.
Wanted young ladies with fountain and candy experience at Palmer spring Chocolate Shop 414 Spring Street. Dial 1352-F. Adv. 23-29.
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