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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1920
Page
2
R G Elliott of the National Association of Credit Men argues the war effort justifies new funding but criticizes current tax laws as confiscatory. A graduated tax on undistributed corporate earnings is proposed to promote dividend distribution while preserving reinvestment for capital needs.
A Federal Reserve Board message urges mobilizing money and credits to support farmers. It emphasizes extending long term credit at low rates through government banks and requiring country bankers to provide ready funds to meet short term farmer needs. It warns that production growth depends on aiding farmers to meet their tasks.
Excerpts present opinions from Rev J R Stratton and W L Harding on moral standards fashion and government. Included are claims about double morals, the need to localize government, war era encroachments, economic reform, profiteering punishment, and Admiral Sims on Americanism and security.
Bronze tablet unveiled in Continental Memorial Hall Washington by the New York Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. It honors Emily Nelson Ritchie McLean wife of Donald McLean who led the DAR from 1905 to 1909 and helped establish the National Society and New York Chapter.
Governor Edward S. Edwards of New Jersey announces his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination from Edwards headquarters in the Hotel Manhattan New York City. Walker W. Vick his campaign manager stands nearby as supporters spread the news.
A collection of brief notes covers Central Africa customs, a smart doorknob design, French estate law precedence, a poultry hen setting pattern, seven African lion varieties, England’s 700 year old metal standard, Roman lottery origins, three cent U S notes, and Cardinals changing headwear after Lyons 1245 decree.
In a playful exchange at the zoo, Molly the black bear shares a true travel tale from France to a city, describing a leash like a chain and an automobile ride. Larry recovers and compliments Molly before she returns for another visit.
The Imperial Boxing Association of Great Britain will present a handsome trophy to the American forces as a memento of the great international boxing tournament held in London in December 1918.
The second hand clothing dealers in London ship thousands of castoff stockings annually to central Asia where they are repurposed as gloves and arm coverings, illustrating a curious international trade in discarded fabrics.
A wife sobs that she was told she would become famous by her husband. She asks what more fame could mean than being known as his wife, and the husband offers gentle comfort.
In the English village of Stiviehall a church stands as a remarkable feat built entirely by one man without external help. The sole builder's effort highlights a solitary achievement in local history.
The father wakes enraged when Tommy tests his firearm and fires a shot. Tommy apologizes, saying he did not mean to wake him and that he pulled the trigger as gently as possible.
Philadelphia woman Mrs. Margaret Danz describes relief from organic troubles and change of life after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She endured pain, insomnia, and headaches before noting improvement from the first dose and urges others to try the remedy.
Herbert M. Gessner of Berlin New Hampshire says ten years of stomach trouble ended after taking EatonIC. He reports lasting relief after one box and a second, with renewed appetite and no pain. He credits prayer and the remedy for his recovery.
William Haase of West Park Ohio reports a years long leg sore cured by Peterson's Ointment after doctors failed. He credits the remedy for restoring sleep and health and notes the company has many similar testimonials. Peterson's Ointment cost five cents a box with mail orders handled by Peterson Ointment Co Buffalo.
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