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Newspaper

Jeffersonville Star

Location

Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1915

Page

4

PiOO Off Year Advance Payment Noted

Fragmentary note states a $4.50 yearly advance payment and references a Star temperature at Pow Vu as an advantaged matter. No clear event or named entities beyond these items.

Amalgamated Oil Co Stock Offer Coupons

Quick ground floor oil stock opportunity from Amalgamated Oil Co. offering 100 percent dividends and 4509 par value shares at 2 cents each. Limited shares remain. $10 buys 4509 par value stock. Remit now for free information and dividends declared soon. Oklahoma city.

Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil Ad Urges Caution

An antiquated advertorial urges readers to be prepared for injuries while noting the product Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil promotes healing. The copy emphasizes widespread reliance on the remedy and lists a price shown as 23 or 61 cents, with sale through druggists.

Thomas Cvuggists

Easy living or good pay selling sheet music ad

An old advertise ment promises easy living or good pay for selling sheet music to friends and stores. It lists prices and company names and touts health products and a malarkey vitamin like claim about engraving perfect vigor.

Burdock Blood Bitters Tone of Health Claim Price Listed

To feel strong have good appetite and digestion keep soundly and enjoy life use Burdock Blood Bitters tie family system tonic. Price one dollar.

Ideal winter retreat near orange groves in Deland Florida

A Deland Business League booklet promotes an ideal winter retreat amid orange groves with a 25 mile drive to Atlantic beaches. Secretary listed as contact in Florida.

Deland Ideal Atlantic Ocean Business League Fla

Industrial Mfg Co Ford car distributorship ad

State or county distributors advertise self starter Ford car sales with large commissions and guaranteed satisfaction. Prospective buyers in Chicago area get pro ected territory and a proven sales model from Industrial Mfg Co at 540 Jackson Blvd.

Ford Cara Industrial Mfg. Co Jackson Blvd Chicago

Dean's Regulats Marketed As Mild Opening Medicine

An old advertisement promotes Dean's Regulats as a mild opening medicine for relief from constipation headaches dizziness and drowsiness. It claims 25 cents at all stores with a small cAdv notice.

Farm for sale near Jeffersonville with improvements

For sale a 56 acre farm two miles north of Jeffersonville with good improvements. Cars stop near the house. Immediate possession. Address J. B. Phil at 22 Summitville Indiana. Adv.

Jeffersonville J. B. Phil Summitville Indiana

Coins Wanted and Buy Offers Reach Fort Worth Ad

Advertised coin purchase notes seek cash offers for old coins at Fort Worth Texas. Offers include $500 for a 1873 S mint coin, $2 for 1904 collars proofs, $7 for an 1853 quarter with no arrows, and requests for 4 cent stamp sized large coin diagrams.

S. Mint Numismatic Bank Ft. Worth Tex

Classified ad offers cheap WHI cell in two cities

An ad lists 3 WHI cell units available at Howard Park and Clarksville at very low prices. The seller invites offers and promises easy terms. Contact 91 Gorden, Advy, for details.

Howard Park Clarksville Gorden

Promising Opportunity in Engineering Purchases Mentioned

Fragmentary ad copy hints at a venture to hire engineers and secure purchase orders from large producers. It lists a Columbus area mailing address and promotes a tonic product with health claims. The text reads as disjointed marketing prose with several misspellings and unclear context.

Richmond Chemical Extinguishers Ad and Health Tonic

An old advertisement promotes Richmond Chemical Extinguishers for gasoline fires with claimed high profits for district managers. It also markets a health tonic promising digestion, blood enrichment, nerve strengthening, energy, and better appearance. The notice includes contact in Wheeling West Virginia and a separate 35 cent tonic for family use.

U. S&s Richmond Auto Free Richmond Chemical Co Wheeling W. Va

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Advertisement Claims Beautifier

An advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cosmetic aid claiming it cleanses the blood brightens the y and sweetens the whole system. The copy promises a pretty face and handsome smile and urges readers to try it tonight for 25 cents from M F Doherty.

Hollister Rocky Mountain M. F Doherty

Plants For Sale Transplanted Tomatoes At Deckers

Plants and rhubarb for sale at Deckers Second Hand Store 722 Spring Street. Tomatoes priced 10c per dozen with transplanted roots and strong growth. Rhubarb plants 5c each.

Deckers Spring Street

Sell Chautauqua Season Tickets on Commission

Notice invites parties to apply to Theo Lyons at 336 West Maple Street Jeffersonville to sell Chautauqua season tickets on commission.

Theo. Lyons Maple St Jeffersonville

Dr Thomas Electric Oil Ad Teases First Aid Relief

An old advertisement touts Dr Thomas electric oil for minor injuries with phrases about finger mash and cuts. It promises ready care and urges purchase at 25 or 50 cents. The lighthearted copy reflects period medical product marketing.

Dean's Ointment Advertises Baby Relief

An old advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment for babies with eczema and itchy skin urging safety for children and stating a price of 50 cents to a box at all stores.

Sterling Co offers home product agent positions

Earn money by Sterling methods with pay from five to fifteen dollars per day. Choose fifteen household necessities and apply now for territory. Send applications to Sterling Co Box 37 Kokomo Indiana Adv.

Sterling Co Kokomo Ind

No investment needed for extra monthly income offer

The Silver Mirror Co. advertises an opportunity promising employed people $20 to $35 per month extra money without affecting regular work. It states no selling or canvassing, no interference with current job, and unemployment not eligible. Address The Silver Mirror Co. Inc Chicago Illinois.

The Silver Mirror Co., Inc Madison Street Chicago Ill

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Claim Relief

Advertisement claims the tea or tablets cure back pain rheumatism fainting spells indigestion constipation headaches and poor appetite. Promotes weekly use for one to two months and lists M F Doherty as the advertiser.

Hollister M. F. Doherty

High Class Stock Salesman Wanted for Detroit Firm

Exceptional opportunity for the right man to represent a large tire manufacturing company on a commission basis. Address inquiries to Manager, 611 Chamber of Commerce, Detroit, Michigan.

Chamber of Commerce Detroit Mich

New Fibre Brooms Offered by Wynne Broom Co

Advertisement for fibre brooms priced 30 cents sample by parcel post. Wynne Broom Co based in Elmira New York promotes daily selling with a claimed appeal that every woman will buy.

Parcel Post Wynne Broom CO Elmira N.adv

Oranges or Grapefruit for Sale in Jacksonville Fla

Advertises tree ripened oranges and grapefruits for cash at F. O. B. Jacksonville. Approximate quantities listed 200 oranges or 80 grapefruits. Contact J. Dixon in Jacksonville Florida for delivery or pickup at the stated price of 1.75 dollars.

F. O. B. Jacksonville J. Dixon Jacksonville Fla

Women Sought for Factory Direct House Dress Work

Women to take agency for house dresses direct from factory. Average salary of present agents six dollars per day. Great opportunity for reliable women. Woman's Wear Co. 88 McWhorter St Newark NJ.

Woman’s Wear Co McWhorter St Newark N. J

Wanted Crew Foreman for Magazine Circulation Company

Classified ad seeks a experienced crew foreman with solid references to manage a top market magazine circulation operation. Position at MAGA ZINE CIRCULATION COMPANY in Chicago. Apply at 8338 Dearborn.

Dearborn Chicago

Dr Thomas Electric Oil touted for pain relief

An old advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a remedy for earache toothache burns scalds sore throat and other emergencies claiming fast relief and usefulness in various situations.

Thomas

Amalgamated Oil Co promotes quick stock buys

Promotes buying oil stock in a newly organized $61,000,000 company with 100 percent dividends possible in 90 days. Claims 20 wells at once and limited shares at 2 cents each. Invests $10 for $500 stock value. urges remittance for free information. Dividends declared soon.

Amalgamated Oil Co Colcord Oklahoma Okla

Purify Your Blood with Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea

An advertisement urges readers to use Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea to cleanse impurities and improve complexion, eyes, and lips. It promotes tea or tablets by M. F. Doherty as a spring tonic and purifier to drive winter toxins from the system.

Hollister M. F. Doherty

Local Magazine Circulation Organizer Wanted in Chicago

The Magazine Circulation Company seeks a local organizer to sell subscriptions on easy payment terms. Permanent position with advancement opportunity. Apply at 7333 S Dearborn J Chicago toos agents and sales staff.

Earv Toosu Sbsagents Opportunity For S. Dearborn J Chicago

Burdock Blood Bitters Touted as Blood Cleanser

An advertisement claims many skin eruptions and rashes are caused by impure blood and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a cleansing tonic. Priced at $1.06, the product is said to be available at all stores.

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promotes Energy Boost

A 19th century advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a bracing cleaning medicine to cure spring fever symptoms like bowels irregular headaches and listlessness. The ad claims quick revival and lists price at 35 cents for tea or tablets by M F Doherty.

Hollister M. F. Doherty

Lost Pin-nana with shamrock in green tones

A lost pin named Pin-nana with a dark green body and light green shamrock may be in Eastern Cemetery. A reward will be given to Mrs. F. H. Same, 925 E. Chestnut.

Nana F. H. Same E. Chestnut

Wanted Man with Real Sales Ability in Indiana Trade

Advertises a fine opportunity for a man acquainted with trade to build a permanent profitable business with Stetson Oil Co in Cleveland Ohio. Earn $100 or more per month.

Indiana Stetson Oil Con Cleveland Ohio

Wanted wall paper cleaning at reasonable prices

Classified ad offers wallpaper cleaning with work guaranteed at Paul Miller. Apply at 16 E Seventh Street or call the office. The piece ends with a note on the meaning of calculus as pebble counting, describing ancient calculation methods.

Paul Miller Seventh Street

Salesman Wanted for Calendars and Advertising Specials

Territory sales opening begins January 1 1915 for high grade lines. Permanent position with liberal contract. Provide age selling experience and references. Address territory.

Old Coins Wanted For Immediate Cash In Ft Worth

Advertises high payments for rare coins including an 1853 Half Oxcilar no arrows valued at 50 dollars and an 1878 Half 8. Mint at 5 dollars while a 1294 Dime S. Mint fetches 100 dollars. Offers a Coin Circular from Numismatic Bank Dept. 55 Ft Worth Texas urging quick response.

S. Mint Numismatic Bank Dept Ft. Worth Tex

Acme Co Announces Premium Offers in Chicago Ad

Acme Co at 161 East 111th Street Chicago promotes premium offers for agents to enhance financial advantage by requesting specific details about their deals. The ad emphasizes targeted inquiries to unlock benefits.

Acme Co East 111Th St Chicago

Land in litigation conveyed by deed filed Saturday

Land in litigation conveyed by deed filed Saturday shows John H. Thomas transferring twenty five acres in survey 20 of the Illinois gran north of town to Preston Grubbs and Lee Etta Grubbs with a life care and consent clause. A lien suit by Alma Alfred against Thomas over the same property awaits hearing due to judge changes.

Htigatiton County Recorder Allhands John H. Thomas Preston Grubbs Lee Etta Grubbs Illinois Thomas Thomases Schuster A. Donella United States Secret Service Alma Alvred James W. Fortune Willam Paynter Wachirzton County William Ridley Harrison County John M. Paris Floyd County Alfred Heather Ambroste Thomas

How the World Conspires Against Youth

In a June American Magazine piece David Grayson comments on a secret conspiracy against youth and growth. He argues young people must endure pressure from society and may be silenced or worn down as they strive to be original and true to themselves.

David Grayson Hissto Hempfield

Contests Spark Growth in Church Society

The Christian Endeavor Society of St. Lucas German Reformed Church reported its first contest result with higher attendance and new members announced for induction at the next business meeting. The group split into Live Wires and Get Mores and will continue competing for membership and attendance with a banquet for losers at month’s end.

Christian Endeavor Society St. Lucas German Reformed Church

Louisville preacher delivers sermon at German church anniversary

Vincennes Indiana June 7 The Ladies Aid Society of St John s German Evangelical Church celebrated its golden jubilee with an appropriate programme Sunday The Rev Louis Hohmann of Louisville and former pastor of the church gave the principal sermon of the day

Vincennes Ind Ladies’ Aid Society St. John’s Louis Hohmann Louisville

Birth rate good in Knox county May report

Vincennes Ind June 7 According to the report of Dr C L Bord Secretary of the Board of Health there were twenty three births in Knox county during the month of May and only four were girls Last month there were thirty cases of smallpox and only one death.

Vincennes Ind C. L. Bord Board of Health Knox Country

Cumberland Telephone petition to raise minimum rates heard in three cities

Notice of a petition filed with the Public Service Commission of Indiana by Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company seeking permission to remove discrimination in material rates by raising the minimum rate in each classification to the maximum. Hearings set in Boonville Evansville and Jeffersonville on June 15 16 and 17 1915 with notice to be present and show cause. Witness dated May 19 1915.

Public Service Commission of Indiana Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company Boonville Indiana Evansville Jeffersonville

Get Rid of Lingering Colds and La Grippe This Spring

Spring brings lingering colds hacking coughs and la grippe across many families. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound claims to ease coughs clear inflamed membranes and relieve congested airways. Inland Oil Works Co advertising asks salesmen to sell oils greases paints and specialties in Cleveland Ohio.

Foley Inland Oil Works Co Cleveland Ohio

For Sale: Newly Painted Maxwell Car

Announcement lists a freshly painted Max well in good order offered for $250 cash. Contact Dr. J. H. Baldwin via advertisement for purchase details.

Maxwell J. H. Baldwin

Old Coins Wanted in Fort Worth Advert

Numismatic Bank in Fort Worth Texas seeks old coins for purchase. Offers include 500 dollars for an 1853 half dollar without arrows 5 dollars for 1878 half dollars 100 dollars for 1894 die vara mint coins. Readable text notes coins sawn and large profits may await.

Dieva S. Mint Numismatic Bank Ft Worth Texas

Dean's Vaiment Promoted for Eczema Skin Relief

An advertisement touts Dean's Vaiment as safe for children to treat eczema and itchy skin. It claims a small amount lasts long and asserts wide availability at all stores.

Habt Dean

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McKersonville Printing CO A. R. Schimpff Telephone Krey Music Co Washington St Boston Maes Wster SMEN MR. 4S Seland Joe Hochadel Jeffersonville Auto Parcel CO Pearl & Market Co. E. Society of St. Luke's Church Huntsville Ala Bell Telephone Southern Telephone J. L. Reiley Adv Electric Shop 15Th and New Albany, Ind Gust A. Schimpff Jeffersonville, Ind Spring St MOME Hatton Bros. Principals & Proprietors Market & Broadway Pittsburg United Gas & Electric Co
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