Local social notes from Columbus and area
Miss Ruth Hull of Columbus visits Miss Irene Parker and Miss Ileon Parker on Front Street. Miss Dorothy Snepp, guest of Miss Marguerite Graham, returns home from Gravel Road. Mrs J B Glassbrenner of Indianapolis visits daughter Mrs Jos Warder and family. Mr and Mrs Oscar Wall return to Mt Vermon after a stay with Mrs Alley. Bert Klein transfers from San Francisco to the Harness Branch depot. Eastern Star to meet Friday night at Masonic Hall. Paul Fisher returns home after visiting near Bethlehem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Hull
Columbus, Ind
Irene and
Ileon Parker
Front St
Dorothy Snepp
Marguerite Graham
J. BR. Glassbrenner
Indianapolis
Jos. Warder
Oscar Wall
Alley
Mt. Vermon
Ind
Bert Klein
San Francisco Calif
Harness
Quartermaster’s
Miss Virginia Bellis Injures Hand on Barbed Wire Fence
Miss Virginia Bellis sustains a serious cut while at a private picnic at Dead Man's Hollow on Monday. Social notes mention visitors and events including hosts at the Pines, Misses Margaret and Dorothy Hossback, and several local residents traveling or visiting different areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Bellis
Dead Man's Hollow
N. Ho Myers
the Pines
Margaret
Dorothy Hossback
Oak Park
Local social notes from Louisville and surrounding towns
Miss Hakie and Helen Gibbs spend the 4th in Louisville as guests of Jim Gibbs and family. Mr and Mrs Bo C Eaken and daughter Clara, along with Chas W Baken and children Mary Alice and Jane, and Mrs Mary Scott depart for Long Beach California for several months. Miss Mary and Joselia Bamber and Dr Allen Voores motor to Lexington. Mrs Alex Hodson of Lafayette visits daughter Clarence Norris for the summer. Mr and Mrs W L Mellett return to Rushville Indiana after visiting Harry and Mrs Dugan. Mrs Mary Pinnel and Mrs Anne Wilhoyte of Prospect Kentucky return home after visiting Fred Bamber and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hakie
Helen Gibbs
Louisville
Jim Gibbs
Bo C. Eaken
Clara Eaken
Chas. W. Baken
Mary Alice
Jane
Mary Scott
Long Beach
California
Wil
Mary Pinnel
Anne Wilhoyte
Prospect,Ky
Fred Bamber
Clergy Member Hosts Fourth of July Guests and Local News
Rev John JT Scullain and Mrs Sel and a large group from Sullivan visited on the 4th. Guests included Mr and Mrs A Eashey and daughter Elizabeth, and Mr and Mrs A C Mason. Mr Boge tey, a Sullivan businessman, and Mr Mason, a post office employee, were also present. Mrs Homer Boattoff, operated on at Draconess Hospital Louisville, has returned home and is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John JT. Scullain
Sel
Sullivan,nd
A.eashey
Elizabeth
A.C. Mason
Bogetey
Sulivan
Mason
Homer Boattorff
Draconess Hospital
Louisville
W M Youngs Jewelry Stors Ad Promotes 106 Percent Gold Standard
An advertisement for W M Youngs Jewelry Stores touts a 106 per cent gold standard for rings pins charms watches clocks silverware and cut glass. It guarantees every article and promises alarm clocks to wake you up and watch cleaning by Mr Young to keep time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Young
Mr. Young
Automotive slang and satire on road hazards and blame
A humorous glossary of motoring terms redefined as social and courtly threats. It lampoons drivers, mechanics, and traffic culture with puns on shock absorbers transmissions clutches spark plugs and other car parts as metaphors for offenses and interactions in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim
Sunrise Court
Boyfriend Brings Relief for Chapped Lips
A lighthearted note claims a girl's lips feel less chapped when the right chap takes charge. The line implying romantic reassurance plays on affection and personal care.
Model Road Project Links Washington to Atlanta
The Office of Public Roads reports a nationwide model road effort for a continuous Washington D C to Atlanta route. Counties fund upkeep while the federal government provides engineers. over half of counties already cooperate with more districts requesting expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Atlanta
D. C
Office of Public Roads
Augusta
Savannah
Jacksonville
Office of Publo Roads
Arinoza
Florida
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Bouth Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Tennessee
Tne
Tulsa
Okla
Congress
Shannon's Dairy Milk and Cream Delivery Ad
An old advertisement promotes Shannon's Dairy clarified and pasteurized milk and cream delivered daily to homes. It claims low price per quart provides three times more value than other nourishment and encourages use of milk, cream, and butter for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon's
Braun 5, 10 and 2e Store Home Bargains
Local ad notes Braun 5 10 and 2e Store offers 35 to 50 percent savings on home goods. Complete line includes kitchenette supplies tinware granite ware crockery lamps and other useful articles at genuine bargain prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braun
False Teeth Impair Life Swimmer in New Jersey Lake
Lee Ziegler twenty seven year old swimmer nearly drowns at Kirkwood Lake New Jersey when his false teeth dislodge during a dive and lodge in his throat. He swallows water and faints before his rescuers reach shore. Nurse Miss Wolfson aided by campers revives him after three hours of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lee Ziegler
Kirkwood Lake
New Jersey
Ziegler
Louis Hooker
Miss Wolfson
Kirkwood
Bearing cooling guidance for overheat situations
The guidance advises letting a hot bearing cool in normal conditions rather than applying water. If immediate cooling is needed, use oil instead of water to prevent damage.
Why Steel Is Painted Red on Hungerford Bridge
A London bridge project shows steel work coated with red lead, cited as the best preservative against damp and rust. Workmen note red lead endures, allowing subsequent coats of any color, a practice also seen in American skyscrapers and iron bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungerford Bridge
Waterloo Station
Charing Cross
America
Hungerford
Deep Mud Yarn Ends With Surprise Twist
A summer road scene reveals a man knocking a bat and uncovering a hat wearer buried in mud. The astonished man learns the mud runs deep enough to lift a man standing on a load, prompting a comic revelation about depth and fate.
Gillespie and Son Plumbers Install Modern Home Fixtures
Gillespie and Son Master Plumbers install complete plumbing in many Jeffersonville homes. All work meets hearty approval of residents. No home is complete without modern plumbing and sanitary bath and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie & Son
Jeffersonville
Boyce's Sweet Shop Ad Promises Ice Cream Delight
An old advertisement touts Boyce's Sweet Shop and The Lead ing First Gass Ice Cream and Candy Store offering chocolates, caramels, sodas, and appetizing ice cream flavors. It encourages patrons to try and return with friends for healthier enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce’s Sweet Shop
First Gass
Adv
Citizens' Drug Store offers sodas ice cream and toiletries
The Citizens' Drug Store stocks refreshing sodas and ice cream, perfumes, face cream, toilet articles and every known brand of aged toilet soaps at money saving prices. The ad notes the store's large business due to its wide selection and low prices.
Household Remedy Ad for Dr Thomas Eiletie Cure
An iciro advert cites Dr Thomas Eletie home remedies for common ailments including baby croup Willie s daily bruises and bruises mother s sore throat and Grandma s lameness claiming affordable 30e and 60e potions or powders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Grandma
Thomas
Eletie
Swiss Cleaners and Byers Leading First Class Cleaners
Swiss Cleaners and Byers advertises as the leading first class cleaners for men and women in Indiana and Kentucky. It touts modern methods, large and well equipped facilities, and patronage from top homes in de Wersonville and Louisville. The ad promises expert work on silks and satins and notes all work and service surpassed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byers
Indiana
Kentucky
de Wersonville
Louisville
New York Laundry Ad Promises Careful First Class Service
An advertisement for The New York Laundry offers first class laundry service for men women and children. It urges households to avoid the kitchen sweat shop and suggests husbands send laundry to a regular business with low prices and bold claims of good work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thas L Combs Laundry Ad Promotes Premier Cleaning
An advertisement for Thas L Combs Laundry in Jeffersonville touts shirt and collar cleaning and underwear pressing with careful handling. It claims top quality service and best limes in town, urging patrons to choose master cleaning service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thas. L. Combs
Jefferson- Ville
Bottorff Auto Tops and Upholstery Ad Highlights Quality
H. G. Bottorff promotes manufacture and repair of auto tops and seat covers, promising protection, neat appearance, and high class quality with best service. Advertises reasonable prices and ongoing ad copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Bottorff
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Jeffersonville Readers
Jeffersonville residents report kidney relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Allen Mosler of 318 Missouri Ave recalls years of nighttime urination and back pain improved after taking the remedy. Other local testimonials mention reduced symptoms and shared experiences within families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Jeffersonville
Allen Moslers
Missouri Ave
Feffersonville
Buffalo
Graham Drug Co and Palm Garden Cafe Ad
Grainy ad copy promotes Graham Drug Co as a popular Jeffersonville store and Palm Garden Cafe as the only profit class place to eat in town. It claims low prices and quick, pleasant service with unclear typos and promotional language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Drug Co
Jeffersonville
Palm Gardena Cafe
Tsic
Graham Drier
Furnished four room house for rent near 342 Illinois Ave
Classified ad offers a furnished four room house including gas and water with a good front and back yard at 342 Illinois Ave. Call Ol and ask for Hed. VWiltis. Ady Ho s uel sd Fabs i
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reny
Riinois Ave
Diamond Puree Food Company’s Flakes Endorsement Claim
A garbled ad style passage touts Diamond Crisp Flakes as the people’s choice used in millions of frames and sold by first class racers. It calls the Diamond Pure Food products the God Steandard of quality though wording is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Puree
Asi
Diamond Pure
Steandard
Leep Motor Company Ad Promotes Car Service
The Leep Motor Company advertises day and night service for all makes with vulcanizing, tires, and accessories. It urges frequent inspections as a big saving and offers a test service with modern equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leep Motor Company
Leep Motor Co
Rose Coal Company offers clean screened coal for heat and value
The Rose Coal Company advertises coal that is thoroughly screened and free of dirt and clinkers, promising the most heat for the least money. It urges readers to order their coal from the Rose Coal Gernsans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Coal Company
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United Gas & Electric Co
Moxlern
William Bizer
Spring St
George T. Wood & Son Investments and Securities
Main ST
City
Tscarte Pill
Sader Exion
Chick
M. A. Conroy
Saily Has
Masonic Hall
Paul Fisher
Bethlehem
Estle
Marcia Tibbetts
Terre Haute
Brazil
Dorothy Bracher
Detroit
Bernice Bangert
Mone Toineinnati
Woman's Civic Club
Charse
Communits
Charline Hertzch
Adeline Millner
Jeanie Gilmore
Yuesdiny
Winona
Denver
Col
Robert Robinson
Mrs
Tata Robinson
Anna Nahstoli
St. Mary’s
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
George Worrell
Mr. Worrell
the Elks
Arctic Springs
Minnie Adams
Indianapoulis
Jenie Gilmore
Mary
Joselia Bamber
Davis
Dr. Allen Voires
Lexington
Alex Hodson
Lafayette
Clarence Norris
W. L. Melett
Harry Dugan
Rushville
Jefersonville
Sages
Fordson Tractor
Henry Ford & Son
Gwin Motor Sales. Co
Ford Cars
Ford Trucks
Fordson Tractors
Albany
Salem
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