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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
4
The piece argues President Wilson declared war aims to gain nothing for the nation, yet now plans to surrender even that minimal advantage. It frames the policy as inconsistent with wartime promises.
Real estate ad from Coots Bros and Gill highlights city and Tarn property in Indiana and Kentucky. Promotes investment in farms and city property with emphasis on money making potential and favorable market timing.
Wanted salesmen or brokers to represent us in territory for sale of Texas Oil Leases. Opportunity to earn 100 dollars a day or more with commission paid daily. Full data maps and complete instructions on request from Southern Texas Oil Lease Co San Antonio Texas ad appears June 12 19.
Ambrose Crosslets warns to gather information first, except about a man’s character. Truman Bilge plans to heed only half of what he hears as Doc Wade lowers winter medical prices. Ote Gimbe collides with a buggy driven by Neil Bushnell and faces a damages suit, hoping for large money mentions. Witt Sarcom causes chaos with a loaded gun, scaring a horse and injuring nothing but reputations. Sherm Spoor loses his hat as a horse spooks, and Lill Waite the grocer still has molasses left after a closing sale.
The article critiques public rhetoric and political action while detailing Judge John Kendricks Bates and a Iowa State Bulletin report on hogging ripe rye. It summarizes rye yield, hog gains, and the economic return of feeding hogs versus selling rye, concluding the rye-hog method often loses money per acre.
Local notices advertise Hoosier Meat Market offering beef pork and mutton with pure lard and savings on every purchase. Also promoting Will J Morris optometrist Kryptoks eye glasses and Alten Barnett Progressive Grocer selling high quality groceries. Geo Ogden leads shoe repair with half soles and rubber heels in the ads.
An old Jeffersonville page features ads for Doolittle s popular drug store offering perfumes toilet articles soaps brushes and creams. Guenther Rauth Ford garage promotes car maintenance and savings. Chas Th Moser mens furnishings urges hats shirts collars ties socks underwear and promises dollars saved on suits.
Melvin Smith advertises a large sale on Singer sewing machines with claims of leadership over other makes. The copy touts ease of operation, durability, and a larger supply than competitors. Also promotes Auto Sheet Metal Company offering auto repairs and body work in Jeffersonville with high quality service and guaranteed workmanship.
The article promotes the Federal System of Bakeries as the people's choice for bread. It urges readers to avoid overworking their kitchens and to keep doors open for air while bread products become common in households.
Local ad from Belden Furniture Co showcases a line of refrigerators and stoves described as energy saving and affordable. Highlights delivery to homes and full guarantee.
An old advertisement lists Dr. Thomas Eletie Oil as a household comedy item with a 3 cents and 60 cents price and references ailments like a baby’s croup and a mother’s sore throat, noting items for Willie and Grandma.
An advertisement extols Swiss Cleaners and Dyers as the leading first class cleaners for men and women with modern methods, serving Jeffersonville and Louisville. It also promotes The New York Laundry offering first class laundry for all, stressing careful handling and affordable prices.
H. G. Bottorff, manufacturer and builder of auto tops and seat covers, offers upholstery that protects seats and enhances appearance. Advertises high quality work, service, and reasonable prices.
A local grocer highlights daily fresh eggs, fine country butter, delicious berries, fruits and vegetables. The ad touts healthful, appetizing food and savings for customers at The store that saves you Money.
The Diamond Pure Food Company markets the Diamond Crisp Flakes as the finest health cereal reaching millions of homes and sold by first class retailers. The ad urges consumers to request Diamond Pure Food products as a standard of quality.
The Leep Motor Company offers day and night service, repairs all makes, vulcanizing tires, tubes and accessories. The ad urges frequent inspection as a big saving and promises the best service with modern equipment.
Gienger and Co presents a full line of farm supplies and equipment. The Reliable Store advertises seeds tools implements feed and hardware tailored to agricultural needs with personalized service and competitive prices.
An old Jeffersonville ad highlights Faria Machinery Tools of all kinds and the celebrated Wallis Teacher doing work of three new and three teams, claiming one third more bushels of corny wheat or oats. de Gienger & Co, Jeffersonville’s largest supply house, promotes Home Restaurant, Chas IL Combs Laundry, and various bargains with meal and laundry services.
An old Jeffersonville advertisement claims Dean's Kidney Pills relieve weak kidneys and nighttime urination. A local user from Alien Models at 318 Missouri Ave testifies back pain and relief after use, noting the product is sold for 60 cents through dealers.
The Graham Drug Co the popular Jeffersonville drug store promotes its Palm Garden Cafe claiming it offers the only cheap air‑conditioned all you can eat option in town with friendly service and live music. Stop in at Graham Drug Store Cafe run by Harry L Beiling for easy meals.
Four room furnished house available for rent with gas and water included. Good front and back yard with guard. Located at 312 Hingis Ave. Call Wi and ask for Ed Wills for inquiries. Advertisement appears July 29, 30.
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