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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
4
Fragmentary text mentions dates and places but lacks clear names or event details to form a coherent news item. The readable bits suggest a local notice or brief, with no definite action, organization, or outcome identifiable.
A World War II era market column reports wartime price cuts in groceries and goods as Gen Wood directs supplying changes. Prices include sugar 18 per pound, potatoes 17 cents, lard 13 cents per pound, coffee 15 cents, peas and macaroni heavily discounted, tuna fish 13 cents per can two for 25 cents, and strict store rules banning dogs and cigarette smoke.
Agencies advertise for a crew foreman with experience and good references to handle an attractive magazine proposition. The ad appears alongside Richmond Chemical Extinguisher promotion and requests for agents with high profits.
An old advertisement offers nurseries in Rochester New York seeking tree and shrub stock including berry bushes. The notice also markets various insurance products and a registration service with a Newark New Jersey registry address.
A man over 30 was linked to a stack condition powder incident in Clark County. He is stated to earn 670 per month. Address listed as 9 Industrial Building, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Advertisement notes a guaranteed hosiery sale plan in West Philadelphia offering 70 percent profit to sellers. The classifies as a home based earners scheme promising about $10 daily with minimal experience required.
A fragmented ad outlines a resident policy with a $1 death benefit option and a $95 weekly figure plus a $1 annual registration. It mentions a $250,000 insured proposition and references the Registry Department at 40 Clinton St Newark New Jersey with an insurance division designation.
A German silver nickel plated wristwatch sample offered for sale with a mall sample price of 1 and a commission prospect of 25 percent. The ad asks salesmen to earn 20 to 30 dollars and notes Regens Emporium Inc at 219 Fourth Avenue New York adjacent.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dean's Regards a modern laxative offered at 25 cents at all stores. For sale by all druggists. (AdY.)
Demonstrations turn into sales as Coste Sc. retails utensils at 25c with a machine provided for making articles. Each demonstration promises a $50 weekly income and a free demonstration holder. Process Co. Dept. WF Salina Kansas advances the offer.
The Warren Refining and Chemical Co of Cleveland, Ohio advertises for large, old established manufacturers to hire specialty salesmen who sell one specialty to every kind of business in every town with salary or commission options.
Advertisement promotes Doan's Ointment as a remedy for licking skin trouble piles eczema salt rheum itch scald head nerpes scables with a price of 5 percent a box and lists Yor Sale By Ben Doolittle.
Men to cover territory for large institutions. Current earnings around 3000 dollars yearly. Strong references required. Address 8B. D. Emanuel Anderson Indiana. Publicity ad.
Territorial position opens January 1815 for sales of high grade calendars and advertising specialties. Liberal contract offered for permanent work. Include age selling experience and references. Apply to Terre Haute Advertising Co Terre Haute Indiana Adv.
Gore Georgia resident Morgan praises Foley Cathartic Tablets claiming they thoroughly cleanse the system and renew his health. The advertisement touts the medicine as non gripe inducing, liver active, and bowel regular, with sales by Ben Doolittle.
An advertisement from Loomis Drill Co of Tiffin Ohio touts blast hole drills for contractors and quarrymen. It claims the drills are the greatest seat reducers and have found successful use everywhere.
Grand piano in excellent condition advertised as a splendid Christmas gift. Green make described as an ideal instrument and available at a very reasonable price. Contact Mrs George Knoblech at 319 W Court Avenue for details.
SVery woman needs money during the Christmas season. A sure way to have it is to become a member of the Citizens Tract Company Christmas Savings Club.
Advertises men seeking work as salesmen with earnings over 125 dollars per month. Promises advancement and immediate writing to Central Petroleum Company in Cleveland Ohio.
For sale 100 cook and heating stoves new and second hand all must go Bedsteads dressers chairs tables kitchen furniture organs drums tools shoes and overcoats priced at eight dollars for two dollars stoves five dollars for three dollars new units available come at once and get choice located at Spring street contact 836-F for details Adv.
The Grand Opera House Cincinnati will stage Pygmalion with Mrs Patrick Campbell and her English Company starting Monday January 4. Shaw's romance in five acts features Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins, with a London setting and a notable cast. Matinees are scheduled for Wednesday and Saturday with prices from 25c to 1.50.
An old market ad promotes Burdock Blood Bitters with a claim that health reflects wealth and happiness. It touts 35 years on the market and a price of 1.00 per bottle, available from all druggists.
Denver man Jacob W. McCausland 28 sues for divorce and 40000 alimony, claiming his wife Alta Kingore grew cold after travels abroad. He alleges she was born in San Francisco and was well known socially in California, with two marriages including to Rev C Davis. He paints a tale of betrayal and separation.
Dr Anna Howard Shaw president of the National American Women's Suffrage Association told the New Jersey State Teachers Association convention in Atlantic City that men treat women as relations not citizens. She warned southern votes oppose state rights on Hobson bill but may back women’s franchise when it arises.
An auto brewery truck bound for Jersey City traveling across Ontario and Western Railroad tracks at Teaneck New Jersey was struck by a train injuring the chauffeur and breaking the pilot's arm in the accident reported on a Tuesday night.
In Brooklyn a presumed dead husband Thomas Nethercott returns after sixteen years to claim his wife Mrs. Robert Cook and their daughter in Canarsie. Nethercott allegedly fled when confronted and police issued a warrant after the 16 year absence. Detectives search for him as the case unfolds in Police Court.
Special war piece describes French procedures for notifying families about fallen soldiers. It notes each soldier carries an identification tag, news travels from Bordeaux by post, and delays and dangers along the front complicate letters home. Families fear the worst when mails stall.
A brief notice states a person seeks to purchase a violin and is in a quiet office setting. The item is described succinctly with no other details given.
An advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment for babies with eczema and itchy skin. The ointment is described as safe for children, with a small amount needed per use and a price of 50 cents per box available at all stores.
An advertisement blend promotes Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and throat irritations highlighting safe ingredients and relief. It urges preparedness with Foley’s in every home and claims benefits for tickling throat hoarseness and bronchial coughs. It also references wartime mobilization and Chilean provisions plans amid high prices.
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