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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
5
Duluth voters approved an initiative to end new saloon licenses after July 4 1709 and cancel existing licenses under the new dry ordinance. The measure passed with a dry majority amid a wet and dry vote tallied Monday.
A dated sewing guide explains easy at home apron patterns for girls and boys, detailing kimono style cuts, fullness via gathering or gores, and a back closing. It recommends light fabrics like soft cotton poplins and crepe, noting minimal ironing and simple bloomers to match.
Doctors report men are slightly more prone to appendicitis than women. Jeffersonville residents are advised that Adler-ika mixed with buckthorn bark glycerine can relieve or prevent issues. one spoonful may relieve constipation sour stomach or gas. Pfau druggist advertises Adler-ika.
Dean Frederick A. Goetze reports Columbia University weighs establishing fully equipped industrial engineering laboratories modeled after the German Reichsanstalt. A site near tidewater and rail, costing at least 500000, could, with endowment, total 2 to 5 million dollars, to serve as a hub for industry and research with a special technical library. The plan envisions collaboration with manufacturers and a staff drawn from four engineering departments.
A long paragraph extols a housewife as essential to domestic perfection. It urges mastery of cooking, serving, budgeting, sewing, and management. It frames genius as persistence and argues that flawless housekeeping comes with time, study, and practice, culminating in a harmonious home.
The White Mfg. Co. promotes GASO-TONIC as a unique fuel that saves gas without harming the car, claims 3c per gallon cost, and promises dollar hour profits with sales guaranteed. Chemists baffled by its composition and free details offered from Cincinnati.
Wanted advertisement seeks men to earn $200 per month with special training and unlimited opportunities. Write Power Lubricating Co Detroit Mich for details. Also notes burdock blood bitters and high grade paints with liberal commissions offered by Blackstone Oil Ohio.
One woman in every locality is sought for a dignified new profession with earnings up to 50 dollars weekly for full time or handsome income for part time. Work from home at McNabb 130 North State Street Chicago. No experience needed. Adv 4 15.
Advertisement note seeks a salesman for Dean's Ointment I for piles and skin itching. Aimed at drug stores and general public with a 50 cent price point. Contains brief product claim and purchasing instruction.
Classified notice offers a four room flat with hall and bath at 216 West Maple. Inquiries via telephone 1289 Y.
An old advertisement urges patrons to stop at Dick Thompson's Confectionery at 801 Ind. Ave claiming up to date offerings. Another ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills for nighttime bladder discomfort and kidney issues, citing Henry Rudolph and Ben Doolittle as endorsers.
Rental notice offers reasonable rent for a barber shop space on West Sixth Street. Caller seeks contact with Jesse Davis at 409 Indiana Ave for details.
Advertisement offers wallpaper cleaning services with guaranteed satisfaction by Paul Miller at Doherty s Drug Store corner Spring and Macale. Also advertises Lloyd Dean City and Paint Co. position selling lubricating oils greases and paints with commission in Clark County Ohio.
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment for skin itchiness chin rashes chap and pimples priced at 50 cents and sold at all drug stores. The short copy emphasizes topical relief and widespread availability.
The Whites Mfg Co of Cincinnati Ohio reports that Gaso Ton ic stands alone with no equal and that chemists are baffled by its composition. Department 40 notes details of the product.
A six room house with a bath is available for rent. Conveniently situated and advertised by Watson and Bard.
A salesman offers a $1 death and $5 weekly accident policy with a $1 annual registry. The Insurance Department notes $250,000 deposited. registry dept at 40 Clinton St, Newark, MN. The ad claims money making and mentions Adv. in the text.
A promotional slip offers mail in for a trial package of Foley products including Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and croup Foley Kidney Pills for kidney issues and rheumatism and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation. The ad instructs enclosing 5 cents and writing name and address to Foley & Co., Chicago.
An old advertisement from Ritchie Supply Co. in Madison Indiana invites readers to sell bulk goods for enormous profits. It promises great sellers and repeat customers and offers a free catalog and exceptional offer upon request.
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