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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
4
The Star published at 415 West Maple Street with A R Schlimphf as editor and publisher. It notes periodical rates in advance and postal status of second class matter at the local post office.
An old advertisement promises a free trial package from Foley & Co of Chicago after sending five cents and your name and address. The kit includes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and kidney issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing, offered through Ven Doolittle in your town.
A Tokyo cablegram released by the East and West News Bureau reports President Wilson sent thanks to the Japanese Emperor via the American Ambassador. The note commends the November 9 gift to St. Luke's International Hospital as a generous token of goodwill and a sign of strong U S Japan friendship.
An old advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eectric Oil as a remedy for accidents and emergencies. It markets two sizes, 25 and 60 cents, available at all stores and sold by druggists.
Genl Wood leads a rapid advance at Genl Hy Price as staple goods tumble. Sugar and potatoes drop to 18 and 17 cents per pound and per peck, lard to 13 cents per pound or 8 pounds for a dollar. Coffee falls to 15 cents per pound, cheese slumps to 17 cents, tuna fish 13 cents a can, and can goods adjust with bold sale terms as store warns no dogs or cigarette smoke.
An old classified ad promotes a Beagle Rabbit Hound and a Raccoon dog as top rabbit hunting dogs. Henry Sholl of Reading Pennsylvania lists contact details in Box 643 for buyers. The terse notice emphasizes unbeatable performance.
Eight rooms and two halls plus water bath and gas in good repair. Large yard 218 by 36 feet. Central location. Inquiries to Jas. L. Miller at 213 Locust Street. Tel. 342.
For rent a four room cottage nicely furnished for the winter. Apply at 125 rear St. Jeffersonville Ind. Adv.
Four room house with bath and pantry on East Court Avenue. Electric lights gas and water included. Apply 023 East Court Avenue or telephone 154.
Five room house for rent located on East Market between Fulton and Mechanic streets. Apply at Sweeney Shipyards and Foundry Co. office. Phone 20.
U S Government agents sought for sales of Richmond Chemical extinguishers claimed to kill gasoline fires at auto and factory sites. District managers allegedly profit up to five hundred percent. Free auto offered. Desk 921 Wheeling West Virginia.
A Chicago based circulation firm seeks a crew foreman with proven experience and solid references to manage an attractive magazine proposition. Apply to MAGA ZINE CIRCULATION COMPANY 333 S Dearborn Chicago.
Classified advertisement from Brown Bros Nurseries in Rochester New York seeks a man to sell trees shrubs roses and berry bushes on a permanent basis.
Advertises a death policy with weekly payments and annual rate descriptions. Mentions a $250,000 deposit with the Insurance Department and a registry office at 49 Clinton Street Newark New Jersey.
A man over 30 advertises Stock Condition Powder for sale in Clark County. The notice lists a salary of 70 dollars per month and provides the address 9 Industrial Bidg., Indianapolis Indiana for inquiries.
Advertisement promoting guaranteed hosiery sales with 70 percent profit and a daily target of $10. Claims to sell to friends neighbors and general wearers from International Mills in West Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Sells a $1,000 death and $5 weekly accident policy with registration and identification included. Claims $250,000 deposited with the Insurance Dept. Registry Dept at 40 Clinton St Newark New Jersey.
A sales pitch offers a German Silver nickel plated watch with compass. The ad promises men can earn $20 to $30 daily with a 25 percent commission. Sample by mailing $1 to Rogews Emrorium Inc at 219 Fourth Avenue, WN, Y.
Square piano in splendid condition offered for cash at a very reasonable price. Original cost was 500 dollars. Potential buyers are instructed to visit this office for contact and purchase details.
Promotional copy promises easy income from demonstrations and a $50 weekly rate. It advertises a machine and a free demonstration sample from Pro Cove Co of Salina Kansas. The notice targets sellers with a plan to recruit for in home or showroom demonstrations.
A large old established manufacturing organization seeking specialty salesmen. Positions offer salary or commission. Company named The Warren Refining and Chemical Co based in Cleveland, Ohio. Adv.
A historic advertisement touts Doan's Ointment as highly recommended for itching ekin trouble piles eczema salt rheum tec ecald head herpes scables. It claims 50c per box and lists sale by Ben Doolittle at all stores.
Advertises sales positions in Anderson Indiana offering a top commission plan. Mentions yearly earnings around 3000 dollars with references required and a contact for 8B D Emanuel in Anderson.
A Newark New Jersey advertisement promotes a registry department plan offering a five dollar weekly accident policy and a one dollar yearly identification registration service. The notice emphasizes the proposal as a fine option and cites Clinton Street as the registry address.
Territory sales opening for high grade calendars and advertising specialties starting January 1 1915. Permanent position with liberal contract. Include age selling experience and references. Address Terre Haute Advertising Co Terre Haute Ind Adv.
Lost vanity case on the street with reward offered to Mrs. Prinz of 503 East Maple Street. Lost bunch of keys with reward offered to Marion Crane at Ben Singer's Home Furnishings Co.
A lost God breast pin seeks return to 328 Walnut Street with a reward offered. The short notice requests return to the address.
Stray very old female sky terrier described as stiff in the legs. Reward offered for return or information leading to the dog at Grocery on Market and Ohio avenue in the ad notice.
For any itching skin trouble piles eczema salt rheum hives itch scald head herpes scabies Dean's Ointment is highly recommended on a box at all stores for sale or all druggists.
Loomis Drill Co of Tiffin Ohio advertises blast hole drills as cost reducers with successful use advertised nationwide. Also a found spectacles notice invites owner to claim by proving property at Gust A Schimpff’s store 347 Spring St.
After Jeng and a serious investigation an Italian scientist has concluded that dogs wag their tails to aid conversation. The finding aligns with observed canine signaling, suggesting tail movement accompanies human dialogue contexts.
Congressman Richard Bartholdt of Missouri denounces Wilson’s neutrality policy at a German Irish demonstration in Chicago attended by 10 000. He blames the White House for prolonging the European war and calls for embargoes on contraband and war supplies to the Allies. Delegates form a Legislative Committee to push anti war measures. The main meeting was at Turner Hall with two overflow gatherings.
Coroner John W. McKenney ordered a postmortem on Mrs Jeanette Miller, 22, who died at her Valley street home under mysterious circumstances. A bullet behind her right ear suggests murder or suicide. her separation from Harry Miller and a blood pool on the floor accompany the death. Dr Bussdicker aided as the coroner began the examination.
Post mortem shows bullet penetrated brain with no weapon found at the house. Henry Miller, the husband, says he learned of the death from a reporter and claims he was forced to marry Happel, left her the next day, and visited Pittsburg before returning to Dayton five weeks ago. A pistol was found in the Hop pel home woodshed and a house occupant says it was hidden after the girl shot herself to protect the family.
In Sandusky Ohio an unconscious teamster believed to be F W Gallagher of Cleveland was killed when gunmen forced five men to jump from a fast freight near Bay Ridge. Edward Bickley Rod Murchison Joe Douglass and John Wells of Norfolk were injured as the robbers fled with valuables. The victims had been traveling together. Douglass gave conflicting police statements.
Elwood, Dec 3. Ernest Bogue, 17, arrested Monday on arson charges after confessing to setting fire to a barn and corn crib on his grandmother Mrs. Mary Reeder’s farm north of Elwood. He admitted trying to burn the house as well, saying he acted from revenge after threats from his uncle John Reeder. He pled guilty at arraignment with his attorney’s advice.
Judge Fortine sustained a motion to set aside the forfeiture in the State against George Schoen concerning alleged liquor law violations. Schoen failed to appear on first call, his bond was forfeited, and on Tuesday he was fined on four charges. A separate item notes the steamer Orcom the first mail ship to run England to Panama direct.
An old creedal ad promotes Burdock Blood Bitters claiming it cures impurities and sluggish liver. Marketed as a 35 year old remedy priced at $1.00 per bottle and sold by all druggists.
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