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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1916

Page

4

Indiana State Ticket Slates Governors Judges and Officials

The slate lists Goodrich of Winchester as Governor and Henry S. New of Indianapolis as United States Senator. Other races include Lieutenant Governor Edgar B D Buch of Salem, Secretary of State, State Auditor, and Attorney General from various towns, with judges for districts and divisions, plus county officers such as Treasurer, Sheriff, Coroner, and Commissioners.

Henry S. New Indianapolis United States Viatson Rushville Por Edgar BD. Buch Salem

Auto loan ad with scattered contact in Dearborn Chicago

Fragmentary classified note promotes auto loans and free interest offers from a dealer or agency based in Dearborn Chicago. Vague references to money making, secured auto necessities, and quick references appear without clear terms or names.

Ansick Stced Auto E. Ray- 7Or N Dearborn Chicago

Unclear financial note hints at stock terms and dividends

A fragmented 90 day cash action notice mentions shares at 5 cents with a $200 par value and 8 percent return. It references dividends paid and a request for information, with nonspecific names and unclear entities.

I. Byock Grahoma I.d Comay wWrue Frea

Cheap Building for Factory Near Market Street

Trading ad states a cheap building for factory use located near the Southwest tracks on Market Street. For details and terms apply J. Manager at Claggett Saddle on Spring, Jeffertee.

S. W Market Ciulway Claggett Jeffertee

Personal notices and social items from West Court area

Charles Smith a High School graduate teaching near West Point South Jakata likely to end summer. Calumet Club hosts at Mrs Wm Nach on West Court. Daughters of Rebekah met with Mrs Al Mahaffey. Dr Davis of Kansas City departs for home. Larry Chenter at Par ue University returns to Lafayette. Mr and Mrs Guy C Dorsey to visit Capt J Ira Dorsey in a few days. ¾ year old son Prof WW Drever injured by dog at New Albany Business College. Epworth League at Wall Street M E tonight. Arnold Clege new president to name leaders. James M Howard and Lettie Sullivan marriage notified. bride went to El Paso. Rosa Rapp leaves for Lawrenceburg IN to attend graduation. Eleanora Tittle, sister of Mrs Wm Rapp, is in class.

Charles Smith West Point Larry “Chenter Parue University Lafayette Guy C. Dorsey Chicago J. Ira Dorsey Henry Drever, Jr WW. TH. Drever East Ninth and Main Streets New Albany Allege Epworth Wall Street M. E Arnold Clege James M. Howard Duncan Avenue Frank Howard Lettie Sullivan Louisville el Paso Tex Rosa Rapp Loursville City Hospital Tawrenceburg Ind Lawrenceburg High School Eleanora Tittle M.s Wm. Rapp

Gasotonic motor tonic claims unique premium power

The White Mfg. Co. advertises GASO-TONIC as a superior gasoline additive promising car performance, 3 cents per gallon gas line, and profits of a dollar per hour. It warns against imitators and boasts chemist mystery about its composition. Cincinnati distributor Dept. 40.

White Mfg. Co. Dept Cincinnati O.adv

Gasoline Price Ad Promises Quick Profit

An old advertisement from White Mia Co. in Cincinnati Ohio claims gasoline rises and offers a 3 cent per gallon price, guaranteed sales, and a dollar an hour profit with a focus on carbon elimination.

White Mia Co Cincinnati

Boy Banker Ben Johnson Guides Chickasha to Million Dollar Deposits

In Chickasha Oklahoma a 16 year old Indian youth named Benjamin Johnson built the First National Bank with help from relatives. The bank grew from a tiny frame building to a five story brick institution as deposits topped the million dollar mark amid strong town growth and a bumper grain year.

Chickasha Okla Five Civilized Tribes Benjamin Johnson Johnson First National Bank Young Johnson Althout Chickasha Commercial Club First National Bank of Ben Johnson’s Bank Oklahoma Grady County First National

Prefers Hell to Heaven in Death Poems of Shenandoah Character

Shenandoah resident Jerry Brown writes his funeral plan casting cremated ashes in two parts. He would scatter half on the Mississippi to honor dead in the deep and half on the graves of ten friends. He jokes that if biblical figures reach heaven, he hopes his friends check his baggage to hell for better society.

Shenandoah Iowa Mississippi Jerry Brown Heaven Hell Abraham Isaac Jacob David Solomon Brown Shanandoah Joe van Buskirk A. B. West D. C. Wills H. S. Holcome D. S. Campbell Charles Keenan Dr. Cheschier Henry Nesmith David Wingert D. B. Brubaker

Hatches Eagles for Market in Oklahoma Mountains

Louis Apodaca, a Mexican resident east of Tucson, raises and sells eagles captured from nearby nests. He hatches the eggs under a domestic hen, feeds the young birds by hand after they thrash their foster mother, and ultimately sells them to tourists and others seeking authentic American birds for pets. The story notes some eagles even become worn in tailor made gowns.

Tuscon Okla Louis Apodaca Tucson Apodaca

Ambiguous Ad Copy Sparks Consumer Notice

Muddled lines claim price per gallon and dollar hourly profit with phrases about eliminating carbon and sales guarantees. Includes suspect wording and references to imitators and chemists, with unclear source and location.

Atwood Links German Industry Aid to War Victory

In the June American Magazine Alvet W. Atwood argues that support for the German chemical industry stemmed from more than investor concern. He claims coal tar derivatives like high explosives and dyes fueled German wartime needs and overseas exports in peace and war.

Alvet W. Atwood Rhine

Renewal of Liquor License Application for Jeffersonville

Notice to voters of Jefferson, Clark County, Indiana that Michael Cowman will apply to the Clark County Board of Commissioners in July 1916 for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors under 16 by 19 foot premises at 741 Broadway Jeffersonville. Cowman attests age over 21, US citizen, Indiana resident, qualified voter, and intent to sell on premises in Jeffersonville. Dated June 1, 1916.

Jefferson Jeffersonville Township Clark County Indara Board of Commissioners Indiana Broadway Seventh Street City of Jeffersonville Clark Couunty United States

Sucking Your Thumb Don't Bring Any Cream

Advertisement copy notes a playful line about not needing cream while buying or cashing, implying a sales pitch tone and promotional stance. The fragment emphasizes a cheeky approach to consumer transactions and payment methods.

Cash Store Promises Deep Discounts on Staples

The ad touts 20 25 and 33 percent savings on assorted goods such as matches bacon butter lard and syrup. It lists prices for items including five dozen clothes pins five catch mouse traps and canned fruits and pledges cash-only discount pricing with delivery for bulk orders and a demand for mutual fair dealing.

Ward Armour Simon

Removal Notice for Dr. Claude C. Crum

The office of Dr. Claude C. Crum has moved to the Spieth Building second floor at Spring and Chestnut streets from the Pfau Building.

Claude C. Crum Spieth Building Spring and Chestnut Streets Pfau

Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Clear Complexion

A Cincinnati adv promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as purifying the blood to clear the skin and restore digestion. Sold by all druggists for $1.00 with a brief testimonial tone.

Employment and housing ads from Meadville and Chicago

A mixed page of classified notices offers job opportunities and a rental listing. Wyman Co advertises agents needed worldwide with samples for right party. B C Lutz posts a five room furnished rental at 122 Locust St. McNabb seeks home workers earning up to 50 weekly. The Vortex Mfg Co calls salesmen to sell paints and oils locally for 50 to 100 weekly.

the Wyman Co Meadville McNabb N. State St Chicago Vortex Mfg. Co Cleveland

Wanted Salesman For High Grade Paints And Oils

Advertising notice for Blackstone Oil Ohio seeks a salesman to sell high grade paints and lubricating oils with a good territory, liberal commissions, and a splendid opportunity.

Blackstone Oil Ohio

Dean's Regulars Promise Mild Laxatives

The ad touts Dean's Regulars as a mild easy laxative solution for comfortable relief. It claims wide availability at drug stores priced 25 cents and positions the product as a preferred choice for everyday use.

Dean’s

Gasoline Price Up. GASO-TONIC Ad Heat

Advertisement notes automobile gasoline prices rising and promotes GASO-TONIC from White Mfg Co Cincinnati Ohio. ad date listed as April 15 with department 10 and guaranteed elimination mentioned.

Solicitors Wanted for Catholic Propositions

Catholic solicitors sought to introduce top Catholic proposition on the market. Big money for hustlers. Benziger Brothers based at 36-38 Barclay Street New York advertise five times on dates five twelve and nineteen percent.

Benziger Brothers Barclay Street New York

Dean Oil and Paint seeks salesman in Cleveland area

Reliable energetic man wanted to sell lubricating oils greases and paints in Clark and adjacent counties. Salary or commission. Dean Oil and Paint Co Cleveland Ohio.

Clark Dean Oil and Paint Co Cleveland Ohio

Lost items on Missouri avenue and umbrella

A lost car and a slack handle umbrella are sought for return. Reward will be given to Mrs. Charles Grant of W Front Street Ohio Faille. Contact Phon 847 Y.

Missouri Avenue Charles Grant Front Street Ohio Faille Phon

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