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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
4
A fragmented ballot fragment lists presidential and statewide candidates with Evans Hughes at the top and Warren Fairbanks and others as running mates. Names include Geedrich of Winchester and Edwards as a state level slate, with Indianapolis and Marion linked districts noted among positions such as state senator and supreme court justice.
Emery Schaffer returned from a visit to his father Benjamin Schaffer who is 84. William Low's returned to Detroit to resume duties after a family visit. Mrs Josephine Diamond now in Howky due to advancing infirmities and age eighty. Hiram McDeniel fell on West Market Street sustaining bruises. Corry resident TD returned to Darton Ohio awaiting further stay. Georre Jacobs traveled to Charlestown for several weeks with relatives. Frank Aprdegate confined to his West Marsh Street home after a machine incident. Mrs Susan Navel returned from a Week’s visit with Madison relatives.
A damaged ad-like fragment from a Chicago firm lists 2TOCK advances, 5¢ shares, and dividends with promises of 8 percent returns. It mentions E. Ray Wall Co at 731 N Bearborn and urges quick action for free information.
For particulars apply to the manager Claggett Saddle hints and Spring Jeffer ind at i CnEAP-Building Co. located suitable for factory use.
We seek individuals desiring advancement and offering a monthly wage of 5560 dollars. Write for position as salesman to Pearl Petroleum Co. in Cleveland, Ohio.
A newspaper advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a blood purifier improving complexion and digestion. It claims the remedy clears the skin and restores health with a price of one dollar, available from all druggists.
Indiana man Frank Mecaizy of Moore's Hill describes near constant side and back pains from kidney weakness. After taking Foley Kidney Pills he reports noticeable relief within 48 hours and claims the pills also ease rheumatism backache and painful joints. Ben Doolittle signs the testimonial.
Autenirtile Gaso line promotion seeks clean cut men for selling Gaso Ton ic in Southern Indiana and Southwestern Ohio. Backed by a large world leading firm, it promises hourly pay, sales commissions, and a chance to work for a major producer in a diversified market. Looks for men able to meet quota with steady income.
For sale a refrigerator described as almost new and family sized. Price negotiable. inquiries welcome at 321 Watt Street.
A court granted a weekly allowance of two dollars and issued a restraining order. Clerk Ernest Jacobs was empowered to sell ninety acres in Monroe township to satisfy a $148e4 judgment for Farmers' Deposit Bank against Charles McPherson and others.
Advertisements tout a quick autrovalle gasoline priced at 3 cents a gallon claiming carbon elimination and hour profit with Sac3 guaranteed by White Mfg. Co Cincinnati Ohio and other sale items including cast iron coal range oak glass safe and a table at 324 Metas Ave plus testimonials praising Foley's Honey and Tar for cough relief and healing from BEN DOO LITTLE.
A lightning strike during a night storm in Lawrenceville caused a 5060 barrel oil tank to ignite. The tank held little oil and its contents were allowed to discharge into a creek.
A bold newspaper ad touts Noodle Soup offering deep discounts on groceries and pantry staples. It promises three ten cent boxes for fifteen cents, sixe, lard, cereals, baking goods, and spices at low prices to save money on every purchase.
An advertisement urges readers with back pain headaches and dizziness to try Dean's Kidney Pills. It cites Mrs A S Reed of Jeffersonville who says the product relieved her kidney and back symptoms after a friend recommended it. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A Judge wisecrack reflects on public speaking flaws and the comic failures of orators. The piece ridicules fluent talkers who stall, Toastmasters who call on you, and speakers who confuse anaesthetics with lectures. It notes the clash between lectures and crowd reactions at banquets.
Madame Huntingford European Specialist offers Hot Oil Scalp Treatment and care of head face and neck. During the summer she will personally conduct full course instruction at half price in principal cities. Students can locate in Chicago 1018 Stevens Building.
Direct sales positions offered by The Vortex Mfg Co in Cleveland for canvassing customers in factories mills warehouses and farms. Earn $50 to $100 weekly selling paints varnishes roofing materials and lubricating oils and specialties to local businesses.
Mrs Red Kamp of Covington Kentucky reports a neighbor’s young child suffering a severe cough improved after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The note claims the syrup relieves coughs colds and whooping cough for all ages and praises its effectiveness.
Five passenger Maxwell Model 1 from 1911 offered in first class condition. Inquiries directed to Homer M. Frank at Citizens Trust Company in Jeffersonville Indiana.
Brief note advertises a furnished river front apartment for the summer with a question about whether the owner retains the rear unit. Contact telephone listed as 813 f acy.
The U S S Wolverine, built in Pittsburg and sent to Lake Erie in 1844, is the world’s oldest ironclad and has served 25 years. It ferried 2,000 Confederate prisoners during the Civil War while stationed on Erie.
A collection of wry sayings on ambition temperance manners and character. The lines include notes on singing midnight effort luck in bargaining dress as a sign of virtue and the irony of daily life. The final line adds a playful roll of fate to the mix.
Wisconsin Division of Immigration and Department of Agriculture offer free official publications on soil, climate and crops. Accessible to homeseekers from Capitol Building, 315 Macicon, Madison.
Advertised as the ultimate motor tonic by The White Nfg. Co. of Cincinnati, GasO-Tonic purportedly sells at 3 cents a gallon, promises hourly savings, and guarantees profits while denying imitators. Chemists are said to be baffled by its composition.
An advertisement claims Dean's Regulars provide mild easy laxatives for sale at 25 cents, promising satisfaction at all drug stores.
Laces offers exceptional values on lace curtains with wonderful improvements and no extra cost. Special introductory sale showcases Beau tiful designs and affordable pricing.
Automobile gas price rise prompts ad urging immediate sale of GASO TONIC by White Mfg Co Cincinnati Ohio Dept 10 adv 4 15. Ad promises dollar an hour profit and guaranteed sales with carbon claims.
Catholic solicitors wanted to introduce the best Catholic proposition on the market. Big money can be made by hustlers. Benziger Brothers, 36-38 Barclay Street New York. Adv. 5-27.
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