Consonants and Vowel Notation Primer for Reading Script
A guide to writing and reading a phonetic system with consonant shapes and vowel groups. It explains sound shading with dots and dashes, and how to join words into phrases for faster reading.
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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
5
A guide to writing and reading a phonetic system with consonant shapes and vowel groups. It explains sound shading with dots and dashes, and how to join words into phrases for faster reading.
Fragmented text appears to reference health remedies and statements attributed to Mrs Johnson and others. It mentions kidney pills, medical advice, and a Mr. Lovet Toanms Kien with brand names like Doolittles Poa. The readable parts imply clinical claims and personal anecdotes about back pain and kidney issues.
An old advertisement urges readers to cut out the slip and mail it with five cents to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley remedies including Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial issues, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, with the promise of personal address details.
Wanted ambitious men to earn 200 dollars monthly with Power Lubricating Co. sales training in Detroit Michigan. Also an offer to sell Gasu TONIC with 2c per gallon profit, car bon estimation, and guaranteed sales from The White Mfg. Co. Cincinnati Ohio.
Frank Moseley of Moore's Hill Indiana reports constant side and back pains linked to kidney weakness. After taking Foley Kidney Pills relief appeared after the first doses and all pain vanished in 49 hours. The ad urges others with rheumatism backache swollen joints or stiff muscles to try Foley Kidney Pills noting they also ease bladder issues. BEN DOOLITTLE.
An advertisement from 40 Clinton Ave Newark lists a sales pitch for a $1 yearly accident policy and a $250,000 deposit with the Insurance Department. The copy mentions key registration and experience may be unnecessary for signing up.
Official publications from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture promise free information for homeseekers. Division of Immigration in Madison issues guidance on climate and crop prospects, urging land seekers to consult Capitol Building materials for details.
Advertises spring wallpaper cleaning by Paul Miller at Bonertys Drug Store corner Spring and Maple plus a modern four room flat for rent at 216 W Maple with contact 1289-Y. Also repeats Wall Paper Cleaned.
The guide urges daily half hour work and sustained effort to master shorthand. It stresses practicing writing and reading exercises, accuracy in symbols, and spelling by sound, with emphasis on applying principles quickly and cultivating a neat writing style from the start. Send practice lessons to H. O. Keesling at Bryant & Stratton College Louisville KY.
A Covington woman recalls a neighbor who gave Foley's Honey and Tar to a very young child with croap symptoms. The child improved after a couple doses, prompting praise for the old reliable remedy.
Indigestion and related symptoms from clogged bowels may cause headaches bloating sour stomach and gas. Take a Foley Cathartic Tablet this evening and you will feel better in the morning. W B Vandergrift of Smyrna Georgia praises Foley Cathartic Tablets as the best for bilious headaches. Ben Doolittle.
A testimonial from Henry Rudolph of Carmi Illinois describes back pain and nighttime urinary trouble eased by Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims swift relief from kidney related discomfort and improved sleep.
Anna Hawn of Cedar Grove Missouri endorses Foley Cathartic Tablets as the best liver pill with no nau seat or gripe and free action on the liver. Company ad offers agents and a 25 cent sample with particulars free from Specialty Sales Co. Dept. J South Bend Indiana.
Advertises a barber shop space for rent at a good location on West Sixth Street with reasonable rent and directs to see Jesse Davis at 409 Indiana Ave. Also promotes Dean's Ointment for skin itching and lists ads for antiques with high prices offered at 143 Spring Street.
Enormous profits promoted by Ritchie Supply Co of Madison Indiana. Advertisers urged to put up their own goods with bulk supply and a free catalog and exceptional offer. Sailors and repeaters marketed. response requested by mail.
The remark notes how foul breath or other ailments may arise from blocked or irregular bowels. It mentions stout persons preferring the light buoyant sensation such conditions supposedly provide.
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