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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1915
Page
4
Blanchard California postmaster Ben Cocollittle says Foley Kidney Pills cured his kidney trouble after hospitalization. He reports relief from backache stiff joints and swollen muscles and asserts the remedy benefits sufferers nationwide.
The Hoosier Flyers offer round trip fares at 3.55 and one way at 1.95 with multiple daily departures from Jeffersonville to Scottsburg Crothersville Seymour Columbus Medford Franklin Greenwood and Indianapolis. Local Jeffersonville to Seymour runs at 1 6 47 8 47 and 10 47 am and 12 47 3 47 5 47 8 47 and 11 32 pm. Through freight cars run between Indianapolis and Louisville. Express service on local passenger cars. For rates and information consult agents and Official Time Table folders in cars.
A small five cent tract from the Bible and Tract Society argues Hell is not eternal torment but the Grave. It cites Hebrew and Greek texts to support a resurrection hope through Jesus. The tract claims redemption from death and urges orders from 17 Hicks Street Brooklyn New York.
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for croup coughs colds and sore throats. It includes a customer testimonial from Ben Doolittle praising its effectiveness for his family and notes its air passage opening and healing properties. The ad closes with a signature and a genericadv.
Advertising note proclaims automobile gasoline prices rising and promotes GASO-TONIC as a 3 cent per gallon savings option. Claims carbon elimination and hourly profit potential, attributed to White Mfg. Co. department.
Join the Christmas Savings Club formed by Citizens Trust Company to fund purchases. Details of the plan are promoted in an advertisement inviting participation and weekly or periodic contributions for a lump sum at year end.
Advertisement notes a sewing machine meter in first class condition for sale at price ten with contact Phage 394 for details.
Oak dining table and six chairs for sale in good condition at a cheap price. Also for rent a six room cottage with water gas electric lights. Former rent noted as reasonable at 1128 Spring Street. Apply by calling 1090-Y.
Advertises sale of a grocery and meat business including an oyster division. Earnings report notes hustlers earning 50 to 75 dollars monthly. Mentions J. S. Barnes & Co of Baltimore Maryland as contact via P O Box 526. Territory coverage not clearly defined in readable text.
Advertisement for a $1,000 death six weekly accident policy promoting key registration and identification. Mentions a $250,000 insurance department deposit and a Registry Dept in Newark New Jersey.
Advertisement offers a weekly accident policy with a $1 annual fee and a $250,000 coverage. It touts a Key Registration and calls the insurance department experience unnecessary, listing the MoneyMaker Registry at 40 Clinton St New Ark, N.Y. as the contact.
An advertisement from Central Petroleum Co in Cleveland Ohio seeks men for salesman roles promising earnings over 8125.00 monthly with chance for advancement.
A county agent wanted to sell the Dunne Automatic Steering Device for Ford cars. A hustler could earn about $50 weekly. PNION Manufacturing Co. advertises the opportunity from Anderson, Indiana.
Advertisement notes an investment proposition to America with large institutions and references. It states men now making $3008 yearly and directs interested parties to D. Emanuel of Anderson, Indiana for further details.
Recruiter seeks salesmen who can work with engineers and purchasing agents. Describes a splendid opportunity with a large territory for capable producers. Contact Mr Adams at Box 199 Station O Cleveland Ohio.
State or county distributors for invisible self starter Ford cars Selle on sight large commission protected territory. Guaranteed to satisfy. Industrial Mfg. Co., 540 Jacketot Blvd. Chicago.
A converted Ford delivery car is offered for sale in first class condition. Contact J. M. McKnight at Car Works or call after 5 PM at 94.
An advertisement offers a free lamp to active agents for Beacon Kerosene Mantle Lamps, claiming electricity is beaten. The pitch promises six hours of operation for one cent and 100 percent profit with exclusive territory, directing inquiries to Home Supply Co. in Kansas City Missouri. The ad carries a date line Adv. 10 9 15.
Oil stock jumps 205 percent in a ground floor Oklahoma offer. Amalga mated Oil Co proposes 5c shares at 10 dollars for 200 value stock with 90 day dividends and limited shares remaining. Write for free information to 1608 Colcord Building Oklahoma Okla Adv. 11 6 15.
Thomas F. O Niel moved his livery barn to 124 E Market Street. All orders will be promptly filled. Phone 99.
Jeffersonville resident Dennis Donovan testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his back pain headaches and dizziness after a long struggle. He describes relief from morning stiffness and mobility issues and urges others to use the same remedy. Price 59 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Company Buffalo New York.
Advert says Dean's Regulars operate easily with no griping or bad after effects and are recommended by many. Price 25c at all drug stores.
Two cottages facing the Reformatory available for rent. One has five rooms and the other seven rooms. Apply Frank Woerner or call telephone 908 for details.
Investor alert for a ground floor oil stock proposition offering 100 percent dividends and rapid 90 day returns. The ad touts 30 wells, limited shares at 3 cents, $1 par value, and $10 buys $333 par value. Mentions two dividends paid and another coming. Remit for information from Amalgamated DI Co. Oklahoma City.
White lady seeks work as cook house girl or nurse. References available if desired. Address 727 Fulton Street.
Lost pair of eyeglasses reported from Chestnut and Meigs to Interurban Station. Reward payable by returning to 610 East Chestnut or call 341.
An old advertisement promotes mail order Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and croup Foley Kidney Pills for pain kidney and back ailments and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and digestion. BEN DOOLITTLE signs the ad inviting readers to mail a coupon with five cents to Foley & Co Chicago.
A 19th century style advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as purifying the blood and improving complexion and digestion. It claims rosy skin and full purification with a price of one dollar, marketed to druggists.
An advertisement from White Mfg Co Cincinnati promotes Gasoline at three cents a gallon claiming carbon elimination and dollar an hour profit with sales guaranteed. The ad is labeled Adv. 19-16-15 and references Dept. 10 Cincinnati Ohio.
An advertisement from White Mfg Co Dept 10 Cincinnati Ohio promotes GAGO TONIC as a carbon profit maker with dollar earnings per hour and Saes guaranteed.
The regular annual meeting of Citizens Trust Company shareholders in Jeffersonville Indiana will be held at the company office on Tuesday January 11 1916 between 7 00 AM and 12 00 noon. Directors will be elected for the ensuing year and other business may be transacted. John D Dee secretary Driscoll.
Employment notice promising $20 to $35 monthly extra money to employed individuals without interfering with regular work. No selling or canvassing and no investment required. Unemployed need not apply. Address The Silver Mirror Co. Inc Chicago Illinois.
An essay argues that the desire for beauty is universal from childhood to old age and that people often risk health for beauty. It contends natural attractiveness comes from cleanliness, open air, and kindness, rather than artificial cosmetics or risky products.
A conservative overview of personal care tips from lemon juice as a tooth wash to prevent tartar and freshen breath. It warns colored soaps may hide impurities and suggests a honey lemon mix for wind freckles and a home skin tonic using bran and soap for smoother skin.
Simple remedies cover cloth stains oilcloth care celery storage and leather shoe maintenance. Tips include cream of tartar to lift peach stains, sun drying for stains, painters size for glossy oilcloth, brown paper wrapping celery, amonia for brushes, and neatsfoot oil plus palm rub to prevent cracking shoes.
Cleaning wooden ware with a soda solution absorbs odors. Wrap wood pulleys with adhesive tape to prevent slipping and uneven wear. Blanched almonds benefit from hot water to remove skins and olive oil with salt for marinating. To keep ham moist, fry out fat, apply as a fat seal, then chill in a cool place and reseal after slicing.
A traditional iron pot gains a steam cooker class status by attaching a pressure handle on the lid. It features two safety devices and a 20 pound spring pressure. The lid acts as a condenser to baste meat automatically and the aluminum model allows serving directly from the receptacle.
Wash and soak potatoes then cut into one fourth inch slices. Butter a dish, layer potatoes with salt pepper and flour, dot with butter, optional cheese. Repeat to fill, cover with hot milk and bake slowly for 1 1 4 hours in a moderate oven.
Rheumatic victims seek relief and are urged to purchase Bolvine Baths samples from the Solvine Company in Cincinnati Ohio. The minimal price is two cents for a sample.
Carbon dollar an hour profit claim with guaranteed sales. Cincinnati based advertisement for C. Adv dated 11-13.
The notice warns that Christmas and New Year feasts can disturb digestion and cause constipation leading to disease. It recommends Foley Cathartic Tablets for home use, claiming no griping or unpleasant after effects and that they relieve distress after meals and regulate bowels. Cincinnati Adv 11-18 18.
E J Reefer Poultry Expert based in Reefer Building Kansas City Missouri mails a scientific poultry book showing how to make ordinary hens lay plenty of winter eggs. Write for this valuable book free Adv 12 415 Cincinnati ad copy notes.
A mix of simple domestic tips, such as using a pinch to remove stains from enamelware and to tender stewed meat, with a stock advertisement about Oklahoma oil shares. It promotes Comated Oil Co. options at 5¢ share, $10 for $200 par value, listing 1700 Colcord Bldg Oklahoma City and claiming big potential returns.
An old classified-style notice advertises agents wanted to sell New Fibre Brooms at 5 to 7 dollars daily. It claims every woman will buy and offers a sample by parcel post for 30 cents. Elmira New York based Wynne Broom Co promotes the opportunity with an 11 18 16 date.
A travel bag idea in gray linen shaped like a long envelope with a end flap and brown braid binding, sized to snugly hold two or three clean shirts. Embroider initials on the flap. Elderberries and leaves inspire decorative work using wood beads for natural color and size. Tan linen best showcases the pattern.
A vintage instruction describes cleaning worn kid gloves by wearing them and wiping with a soft cloth dipped in gasoline away from flames. While wet, dust with scented talcum powder and rub until dry, then shake off excess powder to leave gloves ready to wear.
A method to make stuffed potatoes by slicing tops and scooping out the insides. Mix the mash with salt pepper parsley and butter, beat in hot milk and two eggs, refill skins, top with grated cheese, and bake about six minutes in a hot oven.
Vintage advertisement touts quick eczema relief with Dean’s Ointment. Claims itching relief and widespread availability at 60 cents in all stores.
Pair of spectacles found with notice that the owner may claim by proving property. Apply to G. Brenner at 527 E Mapte for details and formalities.
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