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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1915
Page
3
A group of women described as longing for children were restored to normal health after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The notice invites readers to write and ask them about their experiences.
Sidelights from mothers in multiple states praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for pregnancy and childbirth. Mrs. Mitchell of New York, Mrs. Blakeley of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Sanders of West Virginia, and Mrs. Luis of Florida attest to stronger health and a cherished baby girl after using the remedy.
A lighthearted notice advertises a linen and china shower for a bride elect praising Red Cross Ball Blue as best and American made. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pellets for liver bowels and stomach with a quip about dosage and laxative effect.
A courtroom exchange ends with a jurist asking how someone could have done a deed as a doctor relates a tongue thrust. The dialogue implies a feigned medical excuse and a stubborn stance by the accused. The judge notes the odd apparatus on the back and presses for clarity.
An advertisement proclaims Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children relieve feverish delicate and cross children. The product cleanses the stomach aids the liver and benefits children with worms. Sample free and priced at 2 cents at all druggists. Address A. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A motherly woman comforts a cold dirty child as a policeman angrily asserts the girl is his own. The scene on a busy street ends with the officer insisting the child is not found but is his.
A French literary man meets an American businessman and jokes about the Louvre being open. The American claims to have seen it in an hour and passed the entire Louvre in just sixty minutes, leaving the French observer puzzled.
William F. Rodgers of St Louis patents an automatic stair door that fits in narrow stairs. A catch on the lowest step lifts four steps on a hinge to reveal the flight below and a weight powers the move. A chain under the door releases the mechanism. Useful for cellars and basements.
A Wick woman sent a parcel of cigarettes to a British soldier and included her name and address. The pair's correspondence grew from friendly notes to affectionate billets doux, culminating in a marriage after a soldier’s furlough to Scotland.
Prof G Elliot Smith argues in Manchester Philosophical Society memoirs that ancient embalming is a sun worship rite. He traces mummification to Egypt and its spread worldwide by early missionaries, noting preservation easy in dry Egypt but difficult elsewhere. The Lancet editor says the theory is proved beyond dispute.
English swimmer Miss Eileen Lee of Teddington completed 213 miles in 6 hours 38 minutes in the Thames, a remarkable feat praised for grace and ease. Her earlier 16 14 mile swim followed, with experts noting the recent gain as harder due to tides and a 28-stroke-per-minute pace.
A gardener on a colonel's wooded estate confronts a nut thief. The thief insists he is gathering nuts for the colonel, claiming authority, while the gardener says no one is allowed to pick them. The man repeats he works for the colonel, noting he does not want the shells.
A newspaper note reports the presenter's response as a fit while speaking. The report uses the phrase fittingly to describe the reaction and notes a spasm during the address.
A local town anecdote notes a Steeplejacks union with only two members after a high wind caused the third to drop out. The exchange highlights small crews and precarious rooftop work.
A domestic exchange suggests Montmorency’s fiancée cannot cook but can paint natural grapes and peaches on china. The remark hints at comfort in art amid an absent dinner.
A humorous exchange features Melchizedek claiming 999 as his age when asked by an insurance solicitor. The solicitor comments on the high rate and the judge chimes in about delaying coverage until middle age, highlighting a playful legal scene.
A judge notes generations of yarn spinning from Miss Gayway's renowned mother to Miss Gayway herself. The contrast highlights evolving reputations and the enduring craft across eras.
The scene depicts a doctor noting a patient named Henry showing delirious chatter, calling his wife his own little something as the medical team assesses a serious condition. The doctor warns that delirium signals a grave turn in the case.
A five year old Eloise is told by the Visitor that she will likely marry when grown. Eloise replies that there is little doubt, noting she resembles her mother who has been married three times.
A father speaks with pride about his son, hinting the boy may one day reach the presidency or pitch in the World Series, reflecting high parental hopes and a hopeful future.
A brief quotation from Pearsons Weekly contrasts love at first sight with the lasting observation of four or five years. The romantic youth asks if anything in love at first sight is remarkable and a cynic replies that true remarkability arises after long familiarity.
An anecdote traces a cross country trip to California where a wife, while not admiring scenery, delighted in hat shopping across eleven states. The dialogue highlights travel, amusement, and fashion as the journey’s notable moments.
A thirteen year old girl tells a passing stranger that her family is “boom”ers laying out a hundred acre claim for a new town near Primrose. She notes Mary Jane avenue from cabin to the creek and offers lots for ten dollars, warning prices will rise to fifty in six months. The family includes a dad mom and brother Bill all pursuing speculative town sites.
A baggage man asks about a trunk and a man smoking a Pittsburgh stogie jokes that the outfit isn’t worth much, then adds that his wife can get really riled, making the trunk priceless in a humorous line.
After the honeymoon a wife confronts her husband about deception in earnings. He insists his job pays $50 weekly in title, but the boss only provides $10, a discrepancy he attributes to his employer.
A playful exchange in a medical scene has a doctor telling Mrs. Mixer her husband is out of danger yet suffering from cerebral gland enlargement. She asks how it happened and the doctor jokes it was brought on a tray.
A witty exchange where an officer and private discuss soup and a stew. The private clarifies the issue lies with the cook rather than the soup, highlighting a running joke about taste and preparation.
A casual boast about harming oneself is noted as a serious private remark. The dialogue references potential actions and warns about disclosure to avoid consequences, reflecting distress and concern.
A playful exchange between sisters features a retort about a "very sweet face" and a request to uncover the secret behind that appearance. The dialogue hints at sibling familiarity and teasing, with the elder asking about what enhances the younger sister’s look.
In a light exchange Bill questions brevity as witty, while Jill replies that English spelling mirrors humour. The pair playfully debates word length and style with a nod to language quirks.
The doctor notes a great shock since last visit while the patient bluntly attributes it to the bill. The exchange highlights the tension between medical care and cost.
A playful exchange suggests a stenographer intends marriage, but the reply denies romance, claiming she only aims to assist the man. The dialogue hints at social intrigue and humor in a lighthearted exchange.
A brief literary aside envisions halting cotton development then suggests it could always be baled, reflecting a wry exchange on agricultural progress and practical work. The dialogue frames a ironic take on resource management and yield.
A playful exchange weighs which lawn will look best by season end. The banter hints at bets and hedging over appearances.
A kindly squire tests children with actions to guess a proverb. He lies on the platform and is lifted by helpers to illustrate Union is strength. A child volunteers and answers Let sleeping dogs lie, winning a quarter.
Pure fragrant emollients soothe skin and scalp itching and dandruff. Try Cuticura Soap and Ointment with free mail sample via Skin Book. Address Cuticura Dept XY Boston. Sold everywhere beyond ad.
A Scottish onlooker comments on the Red Cross hospital train tour, noting crowds passing through a station barrier and exiting at another point. He exclaims in broad humor that the train must be huge to France, having stood there for two hours watching people come and go without it being filled.
Public health notice urging mothers to inspect every Castoria bottle for the signature and assurance of use for over 30 years. It notes Fletcher's Castoria as the recommended remedy children cry for.
A man cautions his wife against attending a mat bee as he doubts she would enjoy such a display. He reasons that if she did want to see it, it could not be a proper show for her to attend.
A parent explains affectation to a son by likening it to carrying three extra tires on a car that never travels far from a garage. The quip appears as a brief editorial aside in a Detroit Free Press collection.
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as a beloved laundry aid. The copy highlights its effectiveness for keeping clothes bright and white and notes availability from grocers.
A vintage ad bundle promotes Denison's Coffee with lines about marriage and social success. It markets Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago as a sponsor for an Illustrated Book of the Eye Free. The copy emphasizes selflessness and personal engagement as persuasive themes.
A fragmentary snippet depicts a joke about a man arrested for taking bank notes from another’s pocket during a lecture. It also includes an advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets claiming health benefits for liver and digestion and a line about a female lawyer in a case.
A fair customer complains that No 4 shoes pinch, while the previous No 3 pair fit well. The shoe salesman suggests the threes were marked down.
GROVE'S TASTELESS TONIC advertised to fortify the system for winter. It emphasizes quinine and iron for a tonic blood-building effect and claims tasteless, acceptable form. Purchase price 50 cents.
An Aucklander told an officer in a New Zealand military camp that a ginger ale bottle contained benzine instead. He had unknowingly drunk half the benzine and was advised not to smoke for a few days.
A farmer’s line notes that men who cannot grasp why boys flee rural life never lived on a farm. The remark implies a firsthand stake in agrarian changes and rural emigration.
Kidney and urinary troubles cause pain, heaviness, and rheumatism as poisons stay in the blood. A large trial package of Anuric is offered by Dr. Pierce at Buffalo for 10c to target uric acid and associated ailments.
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