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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR cites Lancin M Harvey Indianapolis and Bateman Bloomington with references to a judge and divisions. Content is damaged leaving unclear action, place, and outcome.
Congress Third District John Th Edwards prosecuting attorney Harry C Polncenter joint senator W W Emmett Everitt representative Alexander S Banks county treasurer L M O Cauble county sheriff SuliN T Delulinger county coroner Cadavaller C Jones county commissioner first district William D Hobbs county commissioner second district Marion Martin.
A brief, garbled advertising note offers autocar financing at 720 monthly and free interest, promoting quick references and guaranteed auto necessities from Ray n Co at 181 N Dearborn, Chicago.
The fragment lists various visitors and residents including Mrs. David McCarty and Abe, with mentions of the Curry family in Shelbyville, Milton Jones, and Miss Maxime Wooley. It references local addresses on West Court Avenue and community gatherings by the Glorwood Path and the Plarmony Orchestra.
A garbled passage reflects on crime punishment misfortune and gender expectations. It references ex convicts poverty as crime and the elusive luck of fortune. The text critiques changing minds and stereotyped male female dynamics amid unclear era and context.
Mrs Red kamp notes a neighbor’s young child improved after Foley's Honey and Tar. The old reliable cough syrup is pitched as helping coughs colds and whooping cough for all ages. BEN DSOOL! TLE. adv.
Traverse City resident Mrs J W Edwards credits Thedford s Black Draught Liver Medicine with curing years of liver trouble after doctors said only an operation could help She praises its quick lasting relief and says she has recommended it to neighbors and grandchildren. The ad touts Black Draught as safe gentle and effective for liver stomach and bowel issues sold at 25 cents per package.
A vintage ad promotes Burdeck Blood Bitters and Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney ills Doan's Ointment for skin itching and Doan's Regulats as a mild laxative. Sold at all drug stores with pricing and pharmacist contact.
A collage of medical and consumer ads from a bygone paper promotes Dean's Ointment for piles and eczema, Dr Thomas' Eclectic Oil for burns and emergencies, and GASO-TONIC claims to equal gasoline efficiency. It also lists sales positions and investment notices along with a subscription pitch for The Star.
An old time sale pitch lists low price items like egg noodles ten cent boxes ten to fifteen cent packages of macaroni and spaghetti. It touts savings on groceries and cautions against credit payments that hurt the wallet.
Police report details a family tragedy as the child recounts threats and the fatal shot that killed the father. The confession follows apparent fear and visits to the crime scene with the mother denying intent.
Coveland Ohio June 29 a prominent Cleveland social event marks the marriage of Private John Newell Garfield grandson of a former president to Miss Janet Sutherland Podge. The ceremony at Trinity Cathedral drew the city’s elite as the couple prepare for a ten day honeymoon before his Mexican service with A Troop.
A vintage ad notes that a lazy liver causes indigestion and constipation, weakening the system. Dean’s Regustets, priced 25¢ per box, act mildly on the liver and bowels and are available at all drug stores.
An old newspaper ad touts Carrs Ointment priced at 50 cents and available at all stores with a brief promotional note.
A collection of pithy maxims and witticisms on life love money and human nature. Snippets mock optimism patience politeness and social pretenses with humor and sharp observations.
The selection playfully links a turkey on the table with an eagle in the pocket as a light Thanksgiving quip. It critiques people who give advice they cannot follow themselves.
New York Justice Whitaker dismissed a $150,000 alienation of affections suit against Joseph S. Ralstin of Columbus, Ohio, after plaintiff Demarest admitted mistaken identity. Ralstin, President of a steel car company, said he had not seen Mrs. Demarest since her marriage and presented affidavits of Columbus businessmen supporting his alibi.
An advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters purifies the blood, clears the skin, and restores sound digestion. It states the product is available at all druggists for $1.00.
It spreads through the South where thousands use it with gratifying results. For rheumatism neuralgia stiff joints corns bunions or any pain apply the oil to affected parts and it disappears. For sore throat grip diphtheria and tonsillitis it is most effective. Every bottle guarantees at Citizens' Drug Store.
Classified ad seeks a live salesman to cover the district and call on Auto Owners with Mystic, claiming it is the biggest seller yet and offering big pay to the right man. Motor Chemical Co Louisville Ky.
The International Correspondence School announces a window display at The Doherty Drug Store starting Thursday June 15 for one week. A 15 percent discount applies to prices during the display. Representatives offer information on courses to train workers, with N H Fisher available to explain.
Moore's Hill resident Frank Mosely reports constant side and back pains eased after using Foley Kidney Pills. He notes relief after first doses and complete elimination of pain within 48 hours. The ad also claims benefits for rheumatism backache swollen joints and sleep disturbing bladder ailments. Ben Doolittle endorses.
Ten cents for a single passenger to any point in city limits. Two passengers or more 5 cents each but no trip under 10 cents. Trip by the hour 1.00 for one passenger or party of four. Phone 214 or 949 for prompt service. Ww. F. HOWES. Adv, 5-31-71.
An old newspaper ad lists Dean's Regulats 25c for bilious attacks and for regular bowel action. Also an ad seeks a centrally located cottage with 4 or 5 rooms for a Cincinnati family, $12 monthly, possession July 1, address Cottage care Star Office.
A sale of household items including furniture, rugs, dresser, wash-stand, tables, settee, bureau, stove, refrigerator, phone stand, and related items advertised by Dr. Harrison. The sale is scheduled for Saturday at 427 East Chestnut Street.
Classified ad notes affordable rent for a barbershop location on West Sixth Street and directs inquiries to Jesse Davis at 409 Indiana Ave. The short notice provides no further details on terms or duration.
Catholic solicitation ad seeks hustlers to introduce top Catholic proposition on the market. Big money offered by Benziger Brothers at 3 38 Barclay Street New York with multiple advertisement dates in 5 12 19 and 5 27.
The White Mfg Co advertises GASO-TONIC as a unique gasoline additive sold by mail from Cincinnati Ohio. It claims guaranteed elimination and equal performance, warns of imitators, and says chemists are baffled by its composition. Details available from Dept 40 Cincinnati.
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