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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1920
Page
1
A district wide solicitation invites residents to nominate candidates for the Star and Republican contest. The pageant promises deep prizes and public attention as contestants begin their campaigns and subscriptions are counted for final results.
A public flower and vegetable market planned for Saturday March 20 near the Interurban Station in Jeffersonville aims to raise funds for establishing a rest room on Spring Street. The event seeks donations of flowers plants and greenery and invites all residents to contribute or attend to support the community project.
A garbled note describes a deputy fire marshal topic with references to divisions and officials. The readable parts mention state business and possible factory concerns. No clear names or dates are present.
Miss Gillian Gingelter and Mrs. Wi. Bewer are involved in a social notice as Jim started a minor role amid repairs. The fragment oddly references 1626 and various names, indicating a dated community item with unclear details.
Report notes a good time and an interesting session of the Grand Lodge of Fellows at Unelians polis with attendees including officers and guests from Chars county and nearby areas. The event occurred on a Wednesday and Thursday of the week, with positive remarks on proceedings and fellowship.
Miss Edith Headles of the Headles-Woo lineage announces engagement to Clarence Watkins of Pevilla. The ceremony is planned at the Simonton home near Simonton on the Midale Road, with R. Watkins officiating. The couple will reside in Poora after a June wedding, with their new home awaiting them.
Bedroom furniture for sale. Call phone number 643. Classified advertisement 104D May 26.
Will of Mrs Sarah Schachein probated in Clark circuit court. Testator left estate to two granddaughters Marvin and Phoedithe Martin, with rest to siblings Frances A. McCutivan Birdie Martin and Betty Scott. Executors named. heirs to receive shares as directed. dated last week.
A malfunctioning medical advertisement cites treatment claims for curing intestinal and liver ailments. The copy mentions a product named Binet and promises relief from bloating and digestive trouble. Officials warn readers to verify efficacy and beware of misleading health claims.
A number of visitors from various lodges will attend the Grand Lodge session in Indianapolis the celebration marking anniversaries and rituals. Masters secretaries and grand officers from Jeffersonville and nearby lodges join as guests with a feature visit to the Franklin home.
In Lafayette and at the Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Company plant an acute coal shortage could force shutdowns. Officials warn the powerhouse may run only about two hours tomorrow if coal cannot be obtained.
A boy named Anderson, about years old with blue eyes and light hair, disappeared from his home. He wore a blue suit and was barefoot when he left, and his family, Mr and Mrs Bireu Gart, report he has not returned. Police are aiding the search with leads and tips sought from the public.
Report shows a well attended gathering with new officers elected at Scottsburg as the meeting place for next year. Attendees heard discussions on hospital support and community services, with thanks offered to local contributors and societies for cooperation.
Readable text describes edging plant choices and spacing. Mentions sweet shrub or border as preferred, with options like Cerosa or Carpet of Snow, and dwarf lobelias for color. Notes plants bloom in months and survive frost, with spacing under six inches for best growth. Also cites alyssum and lettuce as potential fillers in a border.
The note lists Misses Elizabeth and Smith, Rawach Crombe from New Albany, Mav and Mies, Jach Roth, and Meo Will Straueh from different towns as attendees for the Sunday dinner.
Mrs Ieane of Louisville spent Monday with Mrs Racheales Sneith of Meahadgie Street, sharing greetings and a brief social call in a local neighborhood.
Report notes widespread shortages as supply disruptions hit tomato stocks at the depot and retail stores. Officials fear prices sẽ rise this fall while local depots show exhausted inventories and damaged or repackaged cases being removed from shelves.
An idle fragmentary passage describes Texan roots, climate, and garden lore. It mentions Phlox, petals, and a variety of flowers thriving under mild conditions, with notes on transplanting timing and seed sowing for early starts.
In Columbus a pigeon mothered a newly hatched chick after Rev Woo H Bool officiated at a habernach ceremony. The pigeon laid the egg and insisted on sitting as there was no other hen to brood. Sheldon Brooks placed a hen under the pigeon, which stayed to hatch and raise the chick.
Large number of used Mason and E Z Fruit jars in quart and half gallon sizes offered for sale. Advert appears in the May 27 28 29 issue at 529 EF.
Miss Ethel Hilbon visiting Selbys bur has returned there.
Mrs Guldrox’s visor asks about sour dish and confirms dinner tasting. Mrs Goldrox exclaims it splendid and lovely, saying they had some for dinner today and praising the bailled dish.
A man killed himself citing an unhappy home life. Mrs Wallace questions whether the paper describes any remedy or happiness solution, while the article notes the family’s distress and circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
A dialogue from Life magazine reveals a college president insisting on paying only one hundred thousand to cover damages to reputation, despite a magnate's demand for a million. The exchange underscores tensions over compensation in a reputational dispute.
The lodge announced a meeting of Clark Ledge No 40 Free Masons at 7 50 Thursday evening. Perrin Myers signed as secretary.
A reported force of about 1000 Obregonista artillerymen was dispatched to entrain toward Terra Mofado to trap Francisco Villa at a Palomas Pass. Villa, with Wuzquitoz in Coahuila, aims to reach Muzotz before the Obregonistas close in while a small garrison guards Muzotz and Paso. Military experts say Villa may dodge pursuers if the opposing force is too strong to engage.
A passenger train 868 wrecked south of Albuquerque due to high water, injuring about thirty people. The engineer and fireman were relieved and fifty-two others were hurt according to a local report received here.
Yellow turnips require longer season than white varieties and should be sown early then thinned to ten inches apart in rows two feet apart. They store well for winter with a second planting in dune. Turnips are best eaten young and make a good follow crop after peas. White turnips may be less popular in hot weather but can fill gaps if space allows.
For sale a touring car found in good running condition. Contact by phone via island number. Advertisement appears in the May 25 to 29 issue.
A quirky ad style item notes Dean's Resuletis a modern laxative marketed for easy use. The notice hints the product is available at all stores and targets a general consumer audience.
Marvel Products Co advertises Bulgarian Blood Tea claiming to boost vitality and ward off age related diseases. The notice states repeated use weekly improves health within weeks and offers a free trial price via a local distributor in Pittsburgh.
Four room cottage listed for sale at 802 Indiana Avenue with inquiry at 317 Spring Street. Advertisement appears on page 9 in the May 22 to 28 issue.
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