Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Ad, Newspaper |
Title |
Newspaper ad, "Louisville Tobacco Warehouse" |
Catalog Number |
2004.41.596 |
Creator |
Apostolic Times |
Date |
1881 |
Material(s) |
Paper |
Dimensions |
H-14.75 W-9 inches |
Description |
This is a page from the Apostolic Times, May 27, 1881 edition. The key information from this advertisement page is the advertisement for the Louisville Tobacco Warehouse found in the bottom left corner of the page. At the top of the advertisement it reads, "Auction Sales Daily. Liberal Advances or Consignments/ Proceeds Promptly Remitted. Storage four Months Free."Then there is an image of a building with the following, "Louisville Tobacco Warehouse" written above in bold bubble letters. This building is a three story structure with a building with tall domed windows on the front facing wall. Near the roof there is a wooden beam jutting out with a rope hanging down. Horses appear to be pulling carts with barrels in front of the building. The wall of the building reads "Louisville Tobacco Warehouses." Just below the image is the following paragraph: "We conduct a legitimate TOBACCO WAREHOUS BUISNESS giving our personal attention to the Sampling and Sale of all Tobacco, and endeavor in every way to promote the interests of our shippers. Our house is large, well lighted, and centrally located. We will answer promptly all letters with regard to tobacco, giving our views, and any information we may possess. Mark your hogshead, 'Louisville House." Under this paragraph it reads, "Sherley & Glover/ Proprietors. /Louisville, Kentucky." This advertisement only fills a small space on the page. The rest of the page is filled with advertisements of other companies, including "The Mason & Hamlin Organ Co." and employment opportunities. On the backside is the page that is filled with articles with religious subject matter. There is a reference to Leonard "Live-Forever" Jones, who was an eccentric evangelical from Kentucky who believed to be immortal and ran for public office on several occasions for the "High Moral" party. |
Notes |
Louisville Tobacco Warehouse, Sherley & Glenn Propietors On reverse there is a reference to Leonard "Live-forever" Jones (1797-1868). Jones was a native Kentuckian who believed that he was immortal because he lived a lifestyle through a heavy regimen of fasting and prayer. He ran for office for both the President of the United States and the Governor of Kentucky. He was viewed a harmless curiosity and was the brother of Laben Jones, who was a well known preacher of the time. |
Collection |
Martin F. Schmidt Collection |
People |
Schmidt, Martin F. Jones, Leonard "Live-forever" |
Subjects |
Art Ads Newspaper clippings Newspapers Newspaper illustrations Tobacco Tobacco industry Tobacco shops Warehouses |
Search Terms |
Lexington (Ky.) Louisville (Ky.) |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |