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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
3
Will J. Morris is disposing of his entire jewelry line to engage exclusively in the optical business. If you need anything in jewelry see Morris before you buy and he will save you. The ad also mentions a savings account offer from Gark County State Bank at 3 percent compound interest.
An advertisement for McGees Baby Elixir claims to correct stomach and bowel disorders in babies. It describes indigestion sourness vomiting colic pain and diarrhoea and notes the product is pure wholesome and pleasant to take sold by Ben Doolittle.
Jeffersonville resident Mrs Nora Ryan reports relief from backache and kidney trouble after using Doan’s Kidney Pills obtained at Doherx’s Drug Store. She says sharp pains and fatigue diminished and kidneys began acting normally. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the remedy.
Representative Fess questions why high meat prices persist while the government holds about 2.2 billion pounds of beef and pork for the war effort. He cites large government stocks and asks how supply and demand laws are being affected and what policy guides price fixing.
A woman from Austin and her unmarried friend from Oak Park discuss last minute shopping for birthdays. They plan thoughtful presents for Jim and Tom, debating furniture pieces, a lawn mower, and special home gifts while walking downtown.
A vintage advertisement promotes McGEE’S BABY ELIXER for homes with babies to treat sour stomach wind colic diarrhea or summer complaint. It claims the remedy is wholesome contains no opium morphine or injurious drugs and is sold by Ben Doolittle.
Professional notice from Dr. Austin Funk announces his return from army service. Office at 407 Spring Street lists hours: 9 to 12 am and 1 to 3 pm, 7 to 8 pm Monday Wednesday and Saturday nights only, plus Sunday 9 to 10 am.
A Detroit woman reports better sleep and significant pain relief from Foley Kidney Pills for backache and kidney and bladder discomfort. She plans to continue use. Sold by Ben Doolittle at 270 6th Street.
At a 21st birthday party a mother praises her son and asks him to display his prizes. A guest asks why a winning prize exists and learns the boy would have won but did not hear the pistol go off, as the mother explains the mishap with dry humor.
A World War I anecdote shows Private Jones, returning from the trenches, suffering homesickness after a gasoline bath that evokes the memory of his days working in an American garage.
A succinct note invites residents to try again for a dollar spent at home, signaling another opportunity or promotion aimed at local shoppers. The brief emphasizes domestic spending and renewed chances without detailing terms.
An advertisement touts Herbine as a powerful liver stimulant curing dizziness vertigo and related symptoms from an inactive liver. It claims a dose or two will remove all symptoms and urges purchase from Ben Doolit.
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