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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1920
Page
3
Smith and Hughes Garage offers modern auto repairs in Jeffersonyville. Master mechanics fix all motors with speedy, accurate adjustments at low prices.
South American and Central American statesmen condemn Franklin Roosevelt's claim of twelve votes in the league of nations claiming U S influence over western hemisphere votes. Pan American Union head John Harrett says the remark risks alienating sister republics and insists the United States should not swing regional influence. The item notes reactions from regional diplomats and includes unrelated ad lines.
An essay praising Benjamin Franklin and the motto Those who give up essential liberty for temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. It argues Franklin’s words embody enduring Americanism guiding brave patriotism, condemning compromise during danger and urging steadfast defense of essential liberty. Franklin is hailed as a homespun statesman and a great, honest figure.
Public notice from the Clark County Board of Commissioners announces a voter registration session on October 4 1920 with multiple polling locations listed across Jeffersonville Jeffersonville West Washington and surrounding areas. The notice is dated September 20 1926 and signed by Thomas L. Stoner Clerk.
The piece discusses Grover Cleveland's 1891 Brooklyn speech on teaching Americanism as a heritage passed through generations. It argues true Americanism preserves law, order, and liberty, and warns against despair or forces seeking to abandon it. It emphasizes defenders who uphold liberty and oppose its destruction.
A vintage advertisement promotes The Electric Shop as a general electrical supplier offering batteries, electric irons, sweepers, washing machines, and lights for home use with around the clock service implied by the message.
Edward Everett’s portrait of George Washington lauds a life of unselfish service to country. The oration frames Washington as the paragon of virtue and patriotism whose memory anchors the state and inspires new Americans.
The essay reflects on Jeffersonian ideals of equal justice for all citizens and the American commitment to freedom of thought. It argues Americanization includes ensuring birthright rights of expression, with the hope that public voices and votes will reduce inequities and improve due process.
The text argues for permanent place in national life for justice regardless of political views. It contends Americanism respects individual political opinion and stresses equal justice to all, native or foreign born, as the basis of the country’s political faith.
Voters Belden Furniture Co advertises an elegant range of refrigerators touted as ice savers and affordable. Oil stoves for hot weather are highlighted with home delivery promised and full guarantees.
A reflective commentary argues that equality before the law and opportunity are core American ideals. It asserts that immigrants gain equal status upon becoming citizens and stresses that politics creed or race do not alter American rights. It highlights opportunity as the reward for effort and the enduring promise of the Declaration of Independence.
Ad for private family or boarding house in Jeersville Indiana. Elderly lady seeks lodging at 220 Graham Street with private arrangements. Advertisement appears in the 231 P Sept 45-18-21 notice.
Classified notice advertising a full cabinet sewing machine for sale in good condition with contact phone 59 236 and Merge Avenue. Includes reference Adv. 387 and date Sept 29 24 25.
House with 10 rooms basement water lights and bath selling partly for cash and rest like rent. Also for sale guano upright piano three two year old heifers a 19 Ford machine. Ad by George W. Stoner 807 E Court Ave Jeffersonville Ind Adv 227 P Sept 9 10 11 13 14 15 Royce's Sweet Shop advertises ice cream chocolates candies sodas inviting customers to eat more ice cream.
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