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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1915
Page
4
A postmaster writes about remedies for kidney ailments claiming pills reduce swelling and back pain. The letter asserts benefits for various symptoms and urges sufferers to seek similar relief from the medicine.
OCR fragment outlines round trip and one way fares from Jeffersonville to Scottsburg Crothers Seymour Columbus Indianapolis and other stops. Mentions intermediate points times 7 014F and 4 47 a m 37 4 47 and 6 47 p m with express and local passenger cars plus war rates and official timetable.
Fragmented OCR text shows religious statements about a coming kingdom and redemption, accompanied by Bible study notices and tract society promotions. Included are brief medicinal ads for Foley’s products and an automobile gas tonic promotion. Names scattered appear to be generic and not clearly identifiable.
Advertises a sales position inviting men to work with engineers on buying events in Iveland Ohio. Mentions Mr 72S and box 190 station for responses. Opens opportunities with large producers and promises a splendid story for capable applicants.
Classified ad seeking business salesmen to cover territory with high commissions. Mentions large instruction and potential earnings up to 300. references required. Address Emanuel Anderson Indiana. Ad by advertiser.
The piece argues the 1916 campaign hinges on tariff policy and James E. Watson best embodies the protective tariff stance. It stresses his national leadership, House experience, and potential to push Indiana to the forefront in national legislation.
The passage advises that a restless infant may wake from discomfort and suggests causes such as hunger, thirst, heat, cold, noise, or tight clothing. It recommends calm stimulation reduction, a comfortable room with fresh air, clean bedding, and appropriate temperature with a warm or cool bath as needed.
Jeffersonville resident Dennis Donovan of 417 W Maple Blvd reports severe back pain headaches dizziness and fatigue improving after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He urges others to try the remedy priced 51 cents at dealers with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as maker.
A Traverse City woman credits Thedford's Black-Draught Liver Medicine with curing 18 years of liver trouble after failing with other remedies. She endorses it for liver stomach and bowel disorders and notes neighbors and grandchildren use it. Sold everywhere at 25 cents a package, one cent a dose.
Classified listings include a six room cottage for rent at 1128 Spring Street with utilities. Apply by phone 1096. Also notices about salesmen positions and an insurance registry offering and opportunities.
Oak dining table with six chairs offered for sale in good condition at a low price. Adv.
Industrial Mfg Co offers state or county distributorships for the invisible self starter Ford car. Sells on sight with large commission and protected territory. Guaranteed satisfaction. 540 Jackson Blvd Chicago.
Classified ad bundle featuring a converted Ford delivery car in first class condition with contact J M Mc Knight at Car Works after 5 pm. Also offers a free lamp to active agents from Beacon kerosene mantle lamps. Additional boilerplate on oil stock opportunities from Oklahoma and a promotional line from Amalgamated Oil Co with stock prices and contact details.
Notice states Thomas F. O Niel has relocated his livery barn to 124 Market Street. All orders will be promptly filled and the business can be reached by phone at 99.
Advertises a speculative gasoline product Seeks quick sales promising three cent price and carbon elimination claims from White Mfg Co Cincinnati Ohio. States guaranteed profits and hourly earnings in a brisk sales pitch.
A Chicago ad promises $20 to $35 monthly extra money for employed persons without interference in regular work. No selling or canvassing required and unemployed need not apply. Address The Silver Mirror Co. Inc. 123 W Madison Chicago Ill Adv.
Rheumatic sufferers are urged to seek relief with Solvine Baths. The Solvine Company of Cincinnati Ohio offers sample trials for 25 cents by mailing to Station BD.
A public notice advises avoiding indigestion after feasts like Christmas and New Year. It promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a nongriping remedy to relieve distress after meals, regulate bowels, and tone the stomach. The ad originates from Cincinnati Ohio and runs November 19, 1915.
Advert says Dean's Regulars are widely recommended for easy operation with no griping or after effects. Priced at 25 cents at all drug stores.
Two cottages available for rent opposite the Reformatory, one with five rooms and one with seven rooms. Apply Frank Woerner or call telephone 908.
Promises a sixty million dollar oil venture with ground floor status and 100 percent dividends. Claims rapid profits within ninety days and up to 30 wells launched at once. Offers limited shares at 3 cents per share with a par value of 1 dollar and a ten dollar payment equal to 333 par value. Mentions past dividends and another pending payout, urging immediate remittance and free information from Amalgamated Oil Co. in Oklahoma City.
A vintage promotional slip urges readers to mail 5 cents to Foley and Co. in Chicago Illinois to receive a trial package of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and rheumatic issues, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for relief from constipation and digestive problems, signed by Ben Doolitytle.
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a blood purifier for clear skin and good digestion. The copy claims it benefits the complexion and digestive health and notes availability at all druggists for $1.00.
An advertisement-style notice from the Money Maker Registry Dept claims a $1,000 weekly accident policy and $250,000 deposited insurance. It lists Key Registration at 40 Clinton Street, Newark, with experience deemed unnecessary.
Sewing machine motor in first class condition offered for ten dollars. Phone 394.
POSITION WANTED As Cook house girl or nurse White lady Reference if desired Address 727 Fulton street Adv LOST Pair of Glasses in Gas From Chestnut and Meigs to Interurban Station Reward if returned to 610 E Chestnut or phone 341 Adv going up Sell GASO TONIC Equals gasoline at 3c a gallon Elliminates carbon Dollar an hour precfit Sales guaranteed White Mfg Co Dept 10 Cincinnati O Adv 40-18-15
Citizens Trust Company of Jeffersonville Indiana will hold its regular annual meeting at the company office on Tuesday January 11 1916 from 10 a m to 12 noon. The meeting will elect directors for the ensuing year and handle other business. John G B Driscoll secretary December 10 1916 Adv 12 10-31.
Local ad invites readers to join the Cash To Pay Your Purchases plan forming at Citizens Trust Company for the 1916 Christmas season. The notice promotes a savings club to fund holiday spending and mentions the bank as sponsor.
An advertisement from White Mfg. Co. Dept. 10 Cincinnati Ohio. It claims guaranteed sales and profit of one dollar per hour.
Reefer Poultry Expert E J Reefer of Kansas City Missouri promotes a scientific poultry book showing how the ordinary hen can lay plenty of winter eggs. Free book by mail upon request Adv. 12-4-15.
An advertisement offers agents $5 to $7 daily selling new fibre brooms through parcel post samples. It invites women to buy and lists 80 cents as sample price, from Wynne Broom Co based in Elmira, N Y.
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