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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1915
Page
4
Blanchard, postmaster at Blanchard California, credits Foley Kidney Pills with curing his kidney trouble after a hospital visit. He says sufferers nationwide report similar relief from this standard remedy for kidney and bladder ailments and its symptoms.
Travel by trolley lists departure times 7 47 9 47 11 47 a m 1 47 4 47 and 6 47 p m Local cars run from Jeffersonville to Seymour and intermediate points at 1.
General office Scottsburg Indiana promotes GASO TONIC gasoline at 3 cents a gallon claiming carbon elimination and hourly profit. White Mfg Co seeks salesmen with engineering and purchasing contacts, offering territory and strong opportunities. Mr Adams Box 190 Station O Cleveland Ohio adv.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds croup hoarseness and bronchial troubles. A testimonial from Ben Doolittle Rosette Missouri praises the remedy and its long term use for his family of four. The ad credits W C Allen as endorsing the product from Rosette MO.
A testimonial notes recovery from grip and bronchial issues after using Eckman’s Alterative. Annie F. Loughran mentions severe cold and lingering throat and lung problems improved by the remedy. The ad promotes Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia and a booklet of recoveries.
George Beck shot his mute wife in the head and abdomen after a quarrel on Monday night in Clean, New York. He then killed himself with the same revolver, while their ten year old son witnessed the event. Mrs Beck is reported to be living.
The American Civic Association held a four day convention in Washington to promote a national park service and an international park at Niagara Falls. It plans to advance preservation of national parks and discuss civic questions including city planning school centers industrial housing and country development.
Cecil Dorton aged 15 died in a Shelby Gap home fire on the Pike Letcher border Monday. His mother returned home to find the house ablaze with exits blocked by flames.
Advice on indoor care includes oily hair management with limited brushing, using alum powder for sweaty feet, hot water and rumice stone for callouses, nourishing warm drinks for hungry children, and a salt rub treatment for warts repeated daily for a week with no fear.
A reader describes a paint removal method using one quart of hot starch and five tablespoons of lye. The solution is brushed on the chair and allowed to act a few minutes before thorough washing. Drying prepares the piece for refinishing. Use inexpensive material to avoid damaging pricier items.
Advertisement from White Mfg Co Dept 10 Cincinnati Ohio notes a guaranteed product claim Selif Gasotonic. Dated Adv 11-6.
An advertisement from White Mfg Co of Cincinnati Dept 10 promotes GASO Tonic as a carbon yielding product with promised profit and guaranteed satisfaction. The notice notes pricing terms and a December 24 advance date for the deal.
A wife used a razor to perform an improvised operation on her husband, Charles Pushka, 37, at 2653 East Madison Street. She fled the scene screaming for help as blood flowed, and Pushka remains in serious condition in a local hospital. He had suffered abdominal pains and refused medical care, prompting the dangerous home attempt.
A woman, following another’s directions, used a razor to make an incision and fled the room in a rushed, mechanical manner. She stated she hardly knew what she was doing.
pendleton Butler a 10 year old boy in Louisa County hangs himself after grief over the death of a pet colt. his father Zackery Butler then shoots himself in a related tragedy near Gordonsville. the family are prominent farmers and the boy was known for his cheerfulness and care for the animal.
Mrs Laura Rockefeller widow of John D Rockefeller who died last March left an estate appraised at 1,490.37 in the Surrogate's Court. The bulk supports charitable and educational institutions. The will notes a diamond watch chain valued at 12,000 for Edith McCormick and the ring at 3 for John D Rockefeller Jr. A seal coat and muff are valued at 154. The estate mainly consists of railroad bonds with no Standard Oil stock.
Lorain Ohio December 29 Mrs Matin 23 died Monday night of rabies after a hen she was removing from a nest scratched her hand. The hen had been bitten days earlier by a mad dog that had also bitten other dogs. The woman began rabid symptoms Sunday and was confined in a padded hospital cell. Family members were scratched and receive Pasteur treatment in Cleveland.
Washington December 28 Lort Slack was appointed United States Attorney for Indiana. He succeeds Frank C Dailey who will join a prominent Indianapolis law firm.
Advertisement seeks salesmen to cover a focal territory in America offering commission based on provincial scales with large institutions. Reported earnings around 3008 yearly with strong references required. Address: D Emanuel, Anderson Indiana.
Oak dining set with six chairs offered in good condition and cheap. Lost glasses in a case from Chestnut and Meigs to Interurban Station with reward. return to 610 E Chestnut or call 341.
All kinds of fresh nuts at cut prices mixed nuts and oranges bananas apples evaporated peaches and prunes on sale. Big lots of plain and fancy candles and granulated sugar offered cheaper than refineries with bulk bags and per 100 pound pricing.
The Citizens Trust Company of Jeffersonville Indiana will hold its regular annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday January 11 1916 from 10 AM to noon at the company office. Directors will be elected for the ensuing year and other business may be acted upon. John D. Driscoll secretary Spring and Chestnut Streets. Dec 10 1915 Adv 12-10-98.
An old advertisement touts gas at 3 cents per gallon with phrases implying elimination of costs, listing Cincinnati Ohio as a location and a dated ad reference 19-16-15.
Cash to pay purchases offered by the 1916 Christmas Savings Club now forming at Citizens Trust Company. Join to fund holiday buys and spread the cost with a simple plan.
The fragment references a product or item named Gasoton ic with the number 10 and a Cincinnati, Ohio advertisement dated November 13. The readable portion hints at a pricing or listing line within a local ads page. No clear event or person is identified.
An old advertisement promises gasoline at 3 cents per gallon and carbon elimination with hourly profit, from White Mfg Co Department 10 Cincinnati. Also includes an offer from E J Reefer Kansas City for a scientific poultry book claiming hens can lay winter eggs, free brochure Adv. 124-18.
A Wynne Broom Co notice from Elmira New York offers $5 to $7 daily selling new fibre brooms. The ad urges every woman to buy and mentions sample by parcel post for 30 cents.
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