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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1916

Page

4

Indiana State Ticket Listing Officials and Officers

A fragmented list presents Indiana political offices and candidates including Governor State Senator Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Auditor of State State Supreme Court Chief Justice and other statewide and county roles with names and districts partially garbled. The roster includes W Te of Indianapolis Evansville Marion Williamsport Goshen Bloomington Carmel Greensburg Wabash Vincennes and Bloomington districts with multiple judge positions and local officials.

Lez Wohtuts Marion Ciscugeurys Williamsport FE Eciter Supreme Court 1A Nune Wabash

Malformed Historical Stock Note Promotes Low Price Shares

An OCR fragment markets a 5¢ share with a $209 par value stock, promising 8% returns and dividends. It mentions a cheap building near tracks and factory suitability, with a vague location in Jefferind and Claggett Saddle areas and an advisor named Jota, manager, Ninth and Spring.

Renit S&s W Claggett Saddle Rere Jefferind Adv

Personal Notices From Claysburg to Toledo

Arthur Thro son of Mr and Mrs Gus Thro of Claysburg will graduate from the University of Louisville this week in electrical engineering and will take a position with Presto-Light Co in Indianapolis. James Marra president of Jeffersonville Baking Co attends National Bakers Association meeting in Toledo. Mr and Mrs L Wilson depart for Los Angeles for the Knights Templar national conclave. The Thilatnea Class of Wall Street VF church plans an overream social on the church lawn next Saturday evening. Mrs Fred Stoner visits Mrs Charles W Booth of Howard Park at Decatur Illinois. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Wall Street M E Church meets tomorrow with Mrs F M Wells leading the story feli ne tales from Missionary Friend. Emma Feichenberger, just back from China, will guest the society.

Arthur Thro Gus Thr Clayshburg University of Louisville Indianapolis The Presto-Light Co Wall St. VF Fred Stoner Charles W. Booth Howard Park Decatur Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Wall Street Methodist Episcopal Hinea F. M. Wells Emma _ Feichenberger China

Girl Breaks Engagement in Oakland After Constant Inquiries

Ada Nason of Oakland ends engagement to Edward Akins after repeated public questions about marriage. She says the persistent inquiry wore on her and she decided to announce the breakup to stop the questions.

Oakland Cal Ada Nason Claremont Links Dansants Miss Nason Edward Akins

Local taxi rates advertise single and group fares

Ten cents for a single passenger to any city limit point. Two passengers or more pay 5 cents each, with a minimum trip of 10 cents. Hourly trips cost $1.00 for one or up to four people. Prompt service by W. F. Howes. Phone 214 or 949. Adv. 5-31-71.

W. F. Howes Adv

Jeffersonville Indiana Gateway City 1916 Chamber notice

City profile of Jeffersonville Indiana describing location on the Ohio River and connections by rail and interurban lines to Louisville and Charlestown. Highlights include population around 10 412 in 1910, growth since, port access during floods 1913, water power, 22 manufacturers, infrastructure features, and the claim “Indiana's Gateway City.”

Clark County Ohio River P.C. Co St. L Indianapolis New Albany Charlestown Louisville Lyncees and Ferry Cincinnati Evansville Jeffersonville Pittsburg Cairo Ohio Southern Railway Monon U. S. Post Office Carnegie Library Indiana State Reformatory New High School County Masonic Orphans Home U. S. Quartermaster’s Depot American Car A Foundry Co Howard Ship Yards Co National Boy Scouts Chamber of Commerce of Ohio Falls Indiana Chamber of Commerce

Suit Keeps Growing Boy Seven Inches A Week

In Moultrie Georgia Harry Connelly a 14 year old youth expanded rapidly from an average build to 6 feet 5 inches and 200 pounds in three months his parents have to buy a new suit each week a special bed was built and doctors seek a method to halt his rapid growth without harming his health.

Moultrie Harry Connelly Harry

Half of Students Self Supporting at State University

Norman Oklahoma report from the registrar shows more than half of the student body supports itself. Of the men 25 percent and of the girls 13 percent are self supporting fully, while 33 percent of the men and 24 percent of the girls earn part of their support. The piece notes unexpected behavior by women and juries with a witty line about wives.

Norman Okla State University

GASO-TONIC Promises Unique Fuel Breakthrough

Advertisement from The White Mfg. Co. Cincinnati Dept. 40 promotes GASO-TONIC as a mysterious motor fuel claiming carbon elimination and a fixed price of 3 cents per gallon. It warns of imitators and touts chemists baffled by its composition with details offered free.

White Mfg. Co Dept Cincinnati

Thumb to Nose Disorderly Conduct Fined in Brooklyn

Morris Gerstenfeld of 553 Prospect Avenue Brooklyn was fined 32 for thumb to nose and finger twiddling toward John Shannon a broker. Kings County Judge Robert H Roy upheld the Flatbush Police Court conviction explaining the gesture can incite strife and noting prior offenses toward the same witness. Also ads: for sale a cast iron coal range oak glass safe and table. for rent a six room house with bath.

Brooklyn N. Y Morris Gerstenfeld Prospect Avenue Naumer Flatback John Shannon Gerstenfeld Kings County Robert H. Roy Roy Shannon Osten Dr. Holmes Knickerbocker History of New York William the Testy Wachtmeester

Cut Out This Slip For Foley’s Money Back Trial

An old advertising blurb urges readers to mail a cutout with 5 cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for coughs, colds, back pain, kidneys, rheumatism, constipation, and digestive issues. The notice is signed Ben Dolittle.

Foley & Co Chicago Lil Foley Ben Doolittle Adv

Solicitors Wanted for Catholic Proposals Marketplace

Catholic advertisers seek canvassers to introduce a leading Catholic proposition. Substantial earnings potential for hustlers. Benziger Brothers advertise at 36 38 Barclay Street New York with multiple ad insertions on May 5 May 12 May 19 and May 27.

Benziger Brothers Barclay Street New York

Energetic Man Sought to Sell Lubricants in Ohio

Wanted ad from Dean Oil and Paint Co Cleveland Ohio seeks a reliable energetic man to sell lubricating oils greases and paints in Clark and adjacent counties. Commission salary offered. Ad appears in a historical newspaper classified section.

Clark Dean Oil and Paint Co Clevaland Ohio

Lost black umbrella on Missouri Avenue

A black handle umbrella was lost on Missouri Avenue. A reward will be paid to Mrs. Charles Grant at 209 W Front Street Ohio Falls. Call 847 Y. adv.

Missouri Avenue Charles Grant Front Street Ohio Falls Y. Adv

Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted for Clear Skin

An advertisement extols Burdock Blood Bitters as a purifier of the blood and toner for the skin. It claims to restore sound digestion and a rosy complexion and notes the product is sold by all druggists for one dollar.

Wyman Co Seeks Agents Worldwide For Right Party

Advertisement announces agents wanted to represent in every country and city district with samples furnished to active workers. Write Wyman Co Box 147 E Meadville Pa. Also rental ad for a five room two story furnished dwelling with bath and electric lights at 122 Locust Street listed by C Lutz.

the Wyman Co Meadville Locust Street C. Lutz

Wanted Salesmen for Paints and Oils

Help wanted advertising seeking salesmen to sell high grade paints lubricating oils and related goods with good territory and liberal commissions from Blackstone Oil and Ohio and The Vortex Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio offering 50 to 100 dollars weekly for factory direct sales to factories mills warehouses farmers and dealers

Blackstone Oil & Ohio Vortex Mfg. Co Cleveland

For Rent Four Room Cottage on Fulton Street

Advertisement notes a four room cottage at 311 Fulton Street with water electric lights and kitchen sink. Describes a large lot and provides phone contact 743.

Fulton Street

Splendid proposition offers refined young ladies

Madame Huntingford European specialist and originator of hot oil scalp treatment offers a pleasant profitable business. During summer she will personally give full course instruction at half price with view of students locating in principal cities. Expert hairdressing manicuring. Write 1018 Steveng Bridge Chicago adv.

Madame Huntingford Steveng

Refrigerator for sale near Watt Street

Refrigerator almost new family size offered at a reasonable price. Inquiries to 321 Watt street.

Watt Street

Official Wisconsin soil climate and crops notices for homeseekers

Division of Immigration issues official publications on soil climate and crops for homeseekers in Wisconsin. Capitol Bidg 315 Madison WI advertises Dean's Regulars laxatives at 25 cents in drug stores.

Wisconsin Division of Immigration Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Capitol Madison Dean

Gasoline price ad for Gaso-Tonic sales

An advertisement from Whoilie Mfg. Co. Cincinnati Dept. 10 promotes GASO-TONIC claiming gasoline price cuts and carbon elimination. It boasts dollar an hour profit and guaranteed sales with a 4-15 date reference.

Whoilie Mfg. Co Dept Cincinnati

Women sought for home based dignified work in Chicago

One woman opportunities offered for a new profession with pay up to 50 dollars weekly for full time. Part time income also available. Work from home with no experience required. McNabb 120 N State St Chicago adv 18.

McNabb State St Chicago

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