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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1920
Page
2
The piece portrays Warsaw as a vivid Parisian analogue in culture and resilience during Russian occupation and war. It contrasts Polish courage with brutal deportations to Siberia, notes prewar Warsaw life, and describes a siege atmosphere with encamped forces and trapped population amid upheaval.
Reports describe how African ants disrupt proposed aviation paths by nesting in route sites and forming vast nomadic troops. The article explains ants’ global ubiquity and their carnivorous, nomadic behavior as they raid insects and drive out human dwellers, threatening infrastructure efforts.
The account describes a rider nicknamed the fareman joining the fray in a major battle. He reaches the Turkish grand vizier and, after the clash, gives an aide the vizier's stirrup with a message to the queen about the defeat. The scene ties to Polish leader Sobieski and high-level European diplomacy.
Essay-like overview explains why Tacna and Arica became points of contention among Chile Peru and Bolivia. It notes coastal access aims in the region rich in nitrates and guano and how historical borders formed from early Spanish settlements led to long standing disputes and eventual claims by neighboring republics.
A compact history of postal messengers from ancient Romans to the Pony Express. The piece recounts Rome’s relay system, Hanseatic merchants, royal messengers in England, early colonial post efforts in New England, and the dramatic Pony Express start in 1860 with Julian Prey delivering Lincoln’s inaugural speech to San Francisco in seven days and seventeen hours.
Strauch features Chocolate Creme and Caramels, Ice cream and sodas in popular flavors. Quench thirst with refreshing treats and order your favorites at The Chocolate Shop.
The United States Bureau of Standards reports steel strength at high heat affects building stability. Unprotected steel columns fail in about ten to fourteen minutes in ordinary fires, while brick or concrete coverings greatly extend resilience.
The Gark County Milling Co advertises Flaevo flour as the finest for lightest white bread cakes biscuits and rolls used in the best homes in Soffersonville. Always ask for Flaevo Flour and Rome Industry is promoted as paying to patronize.
A catalog of campaign items and household goods alongside candidate names. The listing includes Samuel Lentz for Commissioner Trish Potatoes, Wm A Baird for Sheriff and several others with prizes donated by local parties. Bids, votes, and prizes structure described with animal and fruit tableware.
Adele Garrison visits Betty Kane who wheels into the kitchen for tea by a warm fire. They discuss pine blossoms, postal cards, and a budding friendship as Kane offers hospitality and quiet companionship in a lonely setting.
A narrator recalls a pleasant hour in a small shop full of cards curios hats baskets and beads made from pine needles. Agnes Hollis arrives with a message from the office, interrupting the peaceful visit.
Starting October 1 the Federal Bakery will make two daily deliveries to your door. Call to place orders before 10 00 A M and 2 00 P M No delivery on Saturday Fresh bread and pastries daily Prone 272 Period Sept 28 28 29 30 October 1 2
Miss Nell Sallee of Indianapolis visited Mrs N Finch and has departed for home after the visit.
In Marion Ohio a national committeeman reports a perceptible ground swell in favor of Senator Harding across Ohio from Lake Erie to the Ohio River. The same widespread public disgust with the Democratic administration is echoed nationwide. Representative Nicholas Longworth, seeking reelection, has shifted to campaigning for the ticket in other states.
An Ohio State Journal editorial portrays Calvin Coolidge as an apostle of homely virtues and notes rising public interest in him as vice presidential candidate. The piece cites his national prominence through his public utterances and government applications. Maine votes show a Republican lead of 66 037.
For sale a quiet baby buggy described as in almost new condition. Call 367 W Adv. Images show contact for inquiry with price not listed. Sept 21 22.
Leonard Wood argues Americans prize self-made men as proof of equal opportunity. He contends many worthies are self-made, regardless of birth, and that America offers incentives and hard knocks that forge manhood, making self-making integral to the nation’s heritage.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Standiford of Salem Haineis are guests of Mr and Mrs W E Jacobson at Duncan. Jaffer is identified as a sister of Mrs Standiford.
An old Jeffersonville advertisement promotes Chas. L. Combs Laundry claiming superior cleaning, pressing, and care for shirts, collars, and underwear. It touts master cleaning service as the best on earth and promises careful handling at any price.
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