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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
1
Nominators rush into a mammoth subscription drive with women from all sections taking keen interest. The campaign promises large prizes and steady reporting in the Star and Republican. contestants claim district support and await heats.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a listing or poster noting Judge Fortune at a convention and a theater advertisement. The readable line hints at a staged event with a call to see a show titled Do You Believe in Ghosts at the Rose Theatre tonight, preceded by references to a Peelocet operation and a general inquiry theme.
The article lists scholarship recipients for the University of Louisville with top averages led by Haalpen Selhwaninger and Parl Hodson, Care Norris scoring 94.5, and references to other students and six-year averages. It notes that first three places are not reserved for boys and names many named graduates and freshmen with high averages across the school year.
A historical notice urges men to join the Scout movement, arguing for more leaders and troops. It cites thousands of men serving in other civic roles and appeals to character, service, and the fulfillment from helping youth through Scouting.
An auto collision occurred on Maple Street near a machine shop around 12:00. One driver suffered serious injuries while another received minor injuries. bystanders reported the street was slick and traffic halted.
The text shows Jim Dunbar, a Republican, receiving messages amid a district political contest. Citizens discuss support for Dunbar and the broader party influence, with mentions of Washington, November elections, and potential shifts in representation.
Miss Jesse Smith Weases visits sister Mrs. Ben Weases and Mrs. Eratera Peter returns to her home in Darbaithe Mian after uncertain circumstances.
Commencement exercises at Dreamville High School honor the 40th annual class with addresses by RL Powell of Louisville and remarks from William Batcher and George Nopris. Diplomas awarded to dozens of graduates including Applegate Hamiter Coll Far Baseball, plus many named students and teachers recognized in the ceremony.
On Wednesday the Parent-Teacher group at Hose Hill School treated the children to ice cream cones. The gesture surprised and pleased the students and added a festive moment to the day.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a tribute event for Agnes Auraur at the Public Library in New York or nearby locale. It mentions Miss Rivabeddy Arti and Miss Jones Bhaired, concert pieces by major composers, and vocal and piano selections. It invites the public to attend Saturday morning exercises at the library with a formal presentation.
A number of additional laborers are being called to work at the United States Quartermasters Depot. Fordson farm tractors for immediate delivery. Jeffersonville New Albany Charlestown advertise C3OD&W May 181022.
Obituary notice lists Frank FL Andrews as a Mortle ode figure and Nol Ninehus of Pyx laas as recently deceased. The piece mentions hospital departure in Prediamapradis of Mo and notes affiliations with Corcreeenda and Myron FL Barbour family connections.
Funeral for Mrs Fifear Pryor will be at 9 o clock at her home on Chestnut Street with interment at Catholic Cemetery. Mr Walter Watsen of Center Street New Albany died at home. Interment details and family service notes appear in this notice.
A gardening piece describes growing zinnias and petunias with vibrant color options and dense, bushy growth. It covers seed starting timing, spacing, frost risks, and notes a reader, Little Florence Haver, recovering from pneumonia.
Mrs Elydia Chamberlain of Corn eil BluchPs is here on a visit and is described as the loyal sister of Mr Dan Austin. Mrs Dr Mallen, long at home on West Maple Street, is reported improving.
KORDSON FARM TRACTORS for SALES CO Authorized Agents list Jeffersonville New Albany Sachem Charlestown with advertisement dated May 15 2022. Compact listing notes tractors for sale and local availability through CSODW.
In Boquillas Chihuahua May 10 21 peace hinges on guarantees offered by leaders of the latest Mexican Revolution. General Villa says Calles is trusted more than others but has not yet proven his true aptitude. Villa’s band remains saddled and guarded as scouts monitor all approaches to the camp ready to mount at a moment’s notice.
Workmen excavating a cellar under a Newcastle area house found a belt of gold coins totaling 1325. Most coins are 200 pieces dated 1878. Former owner Rachel Charles Worth is rumored to have buried the money forty years ago. Dispute over rightful ownership arises as heirs and Hardin claim. Local attorneys say heirs of Mrs Charles Worth may have prior claim.
At the Indiana Democratic state convention in Indianapolis on May 24 delegates and officers backed Vice President Marshall for the national race. Adelaide Baylor of Wabash was placed on the ticket for superintendent of public instruction with several delegates at large and electors named to support Marshall’s bid. The convention appeared enthusiastic about backing him at the national convention in San Francisco.
Will attend Synod in winter as representative of the Southwest Synod of the Reformed Church for the installation of De. AL Krampe of Cleveland as professor at Mission House College. Elected when the Synod met in Jeffersonville last fall. Mrs. Magie Myers of Cavinton Ky visiting her niece Mrs. Theodore Lyons. Mrs. Preston Grubbs and George Radlett working on a tract at Rushville Ind. Mrs. Grubbbs and her little daughter are with Mr. Grubbs.
The passage mocks a judge predicting health cure outcomes amid claims for Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. It mentions morphine use for pain, attempted gallstone surgery, and the advertised remedy promising to cure catarrhal and digestive ailments. The text cites Ben Doolittle and local druggists as promoters of the preparation.
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