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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
4
Generals lead quick price drops on staples including potatoes to 17 cents a peck and hog lard to 13 cents a pound or 8 pounds for a dollar. Coffee falls from 20 to 15 cents a pound while cheese and macaroni drop. tomatoes, salmon, and tuna are featured with aggressive sale lines. Dogs banned to keep the store clean.
A garbled page shows multiple ads seeking a crew foreman, salesmen for policies and products, women to sell hosiery, and a position to sell stock powder. It lists firms in Chicago Newark Indianapolis Philadelphia and New York with pay details and requirements, reflecting early 20th century job and sales notices.
Classified notice advertises a life accident policy with $61 000 death coverage and a $5 weekly premium. Mentions key registration identification and a $250 000 insurance proposition. Provides registry department address at 40 Clinton Street Newark New Jersey with an advertising tag.
A salesman aims to sell a German silver nickel plated watch with compass at Rogows Emporium 219 Fourth Avenue New York. The ad promises men can earn 20 to 30 dollars daily with a 25 percent commission and a one dollar mall sample.
Mild bowel aid promoted as a modern laxative. Priced at 25 cents and available at all stores. Sele by all druggists.
Demonstrators offer a program to sell kitchen utensils with Prospective buyers shown the items in use. The unit costs 25 cents and each set promises 14 uses. A demonstration machine is provided and every demonstration ends in a sale. Earn $50 per week with a free demonstration holder from Process Co Department WF Salina Kansas.
Large established manufacturing organization markets to every business in all towns offering salary or commission. Dean's Ointment is recommended for itching skin troubles including eczema psoriasis and scalp conditions at 50 cents a box. For sale by Ben Doolittle.
To cover focal territory livest proposition in America scales made with large institutions. Men now making 3000 yearly. Good references required. 8. D. Emanuel, Anderson, fad.
Territory salesman needed to sell calendars and advertising specialties starting January 1, 1916. Permanent position with liberal contract. Provide age, selling experience, and references. Apply to Terre Haute Advertising Co, Terre Haute, Indiana.
Gore Georgia resident P A Morgan praises Foley Cathartic Tablets for thorough cleansing and renewed health. The ad claims the medicine stimulates the bowels without griping, keeps the stomach sweet and the liver active, and suitable for stout people. Sold by Ben Doolittle.
Leemis Orill Ce of Tiffin Ohio advertises blast hole drills for contractors and quarrymen claiming high performance and widespread use.
A grand piano in excellent condition is offered by Mrs George Knebioch of 310 W Court Avenue. The green and stylish instrument is described as an ideal X'Mas gift and can be bought very reasonably.
Four room cottage and five rooms on one side of a double near Refermatory. Inquire 4294 Woernersvenue, phone 006-F.
An old style advertisement urges readiness for minor injuries and promotes Dr Thomas Bicetric Oil sold by druggists in the 250 and Béc area. It urges readers to buy now for emergencies.
In an interview with Cyril Maude, the English actor, he argues the film craze will boost the legitimate drama. He says good drama will prosper, while poor drama fades, as education films draw audiences to Shakespeare and modern classics, reframing theaters as forums for social and civic issues.
Charles E B Jefferson pastor of Broadway Tabernacle New York writes on whether the big war proves Christianity a failure He argues the church promises only to hearts that surrender and to minds like Jesus The failure lies with men who refuse to receive it The Europe agony sharpens the question how shall we escape neglect in the revelation of God
A Wisconsin reader offers a practical cuff repair for white shirts with color stripes. She suggests sewing a stout white strip about one inch wide just below the stripe, then turning the cuff edge over and stitching from the inside for a clean mend.
Companion to a boys and girls page, this note summarizes hockey guidance from This Winter's Sports and Last Summer's Fun. It highlights temper control and avoiding fouls, stressing speed and strength over rough play and tripping from behind.
Columbus officials warn that physicians must write the date of issue and the patient name on prescriptions for habit forming drugs and the physician’s name. failure to do so blocks filling the prescription under heavy penalties. The notice was issued Tuesday by the Agricultural Commission’s Bureau of Foods and Drugs.
The Kentucky Democratic delegation met to keep the Ways and Means Committee seat held by A. O. Stanley from passing to another state after his March 4 retirement. Members favored sounding colleagues for a candidate, with D. P. Kincheloe seeking a place on the Agriculture Committee and the delegation offering support.
Washington reports bids opened for eight submarines with a 925 to 1066 ton class and world cruising capability. Two bidders, Electric Boat Co and Lake Submarine Torpedo Boat Co, submitted multiple bids. Electric Boat offered 1,350,000 for 925 ton vessel. Lake offered 9,376,000 for 289 ton craft.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a quick remedy for croup and other coughs. It promises to cut mucus ease breathing and provide quiet sleep with no opiates.
An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for impure blood and liver sluggishness. It claims the product is on the market for 35 years at one dollar per bottle, sold by all druggists.
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