Paper receipts merchants were required to buy from the state and give to consumers when the merchants charged them state sales tax. Consumers were encouraged to collect the receipts and give them to schools or charities. These organizations could then turn them in to the state and collect three per cent of the face value.
Complimentary match book promoting the Hotel Hurth in Portsmouth, Ohio located at the corner of Third (3rd) and Chillicothe Streets. Built in 1923 with eight stories, 107 rooms, and adjoining baths with hot and cold water. It was designed by architect C.C. Taylor, cost over $100,00.00 to build, and was owned by Adolph Hurth. It closed in about 1971. The 1982 city directory listed Hurth Apartments for elderly-handicapped in this location.
Paper gasoline purchase permit issued in Lewis County, Kentucky for ten gallons of gasoline for a 1935 Ford owned by Ora Faulkner of Vanceburg. During World War II gasoline rationing was motivated by a national need to conserve rubber as well as gasoline.
Oval shaped metal key chain fob distributed by the Automobile Club of Southern Ohio in Portsmouth in observance of their 50th year, 1917 - 1957. Postage is guaranteed if found keys are dropped in into a mailbox.
Iron ice pick provided by the Stockham Ice and Produce Company at Chillicothe and 11th (Eleventh) streets, in business from 1904 until 1984. The phone number engraved on the handle is 10.
Light-weight metal miniature tray with embossed decorative edging surrounding an image of the Portsmouth Public Carnegie Library. Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated $50,000.00 to Portsmouth to build a free public library. The library opened in 1906 at 1220 Gallia Street, where it is still serving Scioto County.
Metal shoe button hook imprinted "Anderson Bros., Portsmouth, Ohio." George W. Anderson operated several shoe, clothing, and dry goods business from 1874 until his death in 1895. His son, William, established the Anderson Department Store at the corner Third (3rd) and Chillicothe Streets from approximately 1900 - 1932. Sears Roebuck Department was later at the site.
Rimless octagonal lens gold wire frame glasses from Dr. George B. Brown, M.D. Dr. Brown, whose specialty was eye, ear, nose & throat, practiced in Portsmouth from 1921 until his death in 1937. In 1922 his office was at 321-322 Masonic Temple.
Rimless lens gold wire frame glasses from Dr. Albert Neil Conkle. Dr. Conkle opened his office in 1931 at 822 Gallia Street upstairs over the Lyric Theater. "The Arm Chair Philosopher" radio program on WPAY featured Dr. Conkle. He died in 1947 about two years after he retired.
Pair of white 24 inch shoestrings with names in red: Shawnee, Ohio, Portsmouth, and Scioto. Promotion offered by the Scioto County Area Foundation and Portsmouth Convention and Visitors Bureau. Manufactured by Mitchellace Company, 830 Murray Street in 1989.
Glasses with round lens set in gold wire frames from Dr. James Kelso. Dr. Kelso was born in 1886 and died in 1979 at the age of 93. In 1922 he began practice as a chiropractor and optometrist at 4002 Gallia Street in New Boston. He retired in May of 1978. (from his obituary August 20, 1979 in the Portsmouth Times).
Metal button with hanging small gold colored metal bell, commemorating the Portsmouth Sesquicentennial celebration June 5 - 12, 1965. On December 29, 1814 the Ohio legislature passed an act to incorporate the town of Portsmouth in Scioto County. This act took effect March 1, 1815.
