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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1920
Page
2
A European and American perspective argues that excess profits tax hampers production and raises living costs. It claims high prices stem from limited output and that removing the tax would encourage large scale production, lower prices, and reduce excess profits.
An essay argues that demoralization across government, commerce, and society stems from a loss of faith. It calls for renewed faith in each other and in institutions, media, and words to unite efforts toward economic, political, and social stability and a leading role for the nation in world affairs.
The author argues for improved road networks to reduce farm to consumer shipment costs. He praises motor trucks as efficient, fast, and nimble, capable of easing railway burdens and expanding national transport. He urges rapid wood road development to lower distribution costs and unite the country.
A floor manager argues ugly girls excel at dancing, claiming they are harder working and more serious, while pretty girls rely on looks. He cites men preferring skilled partners and notes persistent social pressures and views from the era about beauty and effort.
The Interchurch World Movement reports Mesopotamia and Arabia transformed by World War and calling for medical staff. Arabs show willingness to accept Christian aid as mission work expands, with urgent need for doctors nurses and workers to reach Hejaz Hadramaut and nomad tribes.
Major E A Weed aged 79 of Santa Monica was arrested in Los Angeles after neighbors complained about him gardening in his night shirt. Police say the incident followed remonstrations during wartime drives. He is a widower.
In Vanceburg Kentucky a pot with a half cooked chicken and bucket of feathers was presented in court by Ivan Saunders who accused W W Slan ters and H Bloomfield of stealing his chickens. The only proven fact was that the two men had chicken for dinner and the charge was dismissed.
London reports reveal many girls under eighteen or twenty one visiting wine houses and restaurants without escorts to drink stout or wine. A social worker cites poor meals and fatigue as motives, urging age restrictions and better daily nutrition.
Port Said, once a riot of touts and piracy, is described as cleaned up and safer after wartime changes. Deportations and strict passport controls have reduced crime and disorder, with guides and traders now wary of tourists. Returnees note a sobering, more respectable crossroads to the East.
In a $6 suit, a father sued a young man for wrecking a rocking chair when the girl sat with her beau. The magistrate awarded damages, but Judge Luker reversed, ruling the chair was not strong enough.
Mount Vernon Kentucky imposes entry bans for unvaccinated residents. People must show vaccination certificates or scars to enter church or attend a picture show, school, and other public spaces as smallpox fears drive public health measures.
A Detroit Free Dress column offers pointed maxims on money making, fair play, and personal reputation. It notes that one trick can ruin good names and that gossip thrives where people seek publicity. It also cautions against holier than thou attitudes and perfumed scandal in respectable families.
A collection notes pistols dating to 1545, Mexico native marigold, wedding rings on thumbs, African-baboon distribution, six inch Australia caterpillars, Glasgow dust fall, gas term origin in the 1500s, yellow's health claim, Japanese farmer wives rearing silk worms, and Norway's queen keeping a newspaper scrap book.
The Delineator outlines fragrance choices by temperament. Quiet types favor Violet, Carnation suits spicy souls, and mature generous types may choose Ruse. Gardenia and iris appeal to aesthetic sensibilities, while Sweet pea and violet suit gay lively natures.
A column of pithy maxims on thrift trust and social behavior. It notes practical cautions about finances relationships and public appearance. The piece cites Champaign Illinois firemen choosing overalls over uniforms to cut costs amid rising prices.
A testimonial from Mrs. Alice M. Huntley credits Milks Emulsion with curing a two year cough after traveling to Denver. The ad extols it as a nutritious builder, aiding digestion and appetite, suitable for children, with a six bottle guarantee and refund if unsatisfied. Terre Haute firm distributes nationwide through druggists.
A patient tells a doctor that headache persists after a visit to the eye eclinic where an optimist claimed no eye exam was needed. The exchange underscores the risks of misdiagnosis and the value of thorough eye assessments.
An advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes claiming each package includes easy directions so any woman can dye worn fabrics to a new fadless color. It guarantees perfect results with no prior dyeing experience and recommends buying Diamond Dyes only.
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