Description of a patented fishing pole holder sent to "All Salesmen".
Previous memo: " Will you kindly show this around to some of your trade and ascertain if this would be an item worth while for us to handle as a distributor". H.M. Scott, Sales Manager.
Large black cast iron kettle from the Ohio Stove Company. Embossed on the lid reads "Ohio Stove Co. Ports. O." In good condition, but has a few rust spots. The Ohio Stove Company was located at Eleventh (11th) and Chillicothe Streets. It manufactured cooking and heating stoves until the 1950's. It is now known as OSCO Industries, at the same location, and designs and produces gray iron castings for a wide variety of commercial customers.
Cast iron-bronze in color with some patina and black wear marks. Open hands with grapes and leaves at wrist. On back - "Ohio Stove, Portsmouth, Ohio" Dish was a holder for Calling Cards.
Black and white photo image of baby Tammy Dixon. On back is written: "Hello- My name is Tammy Dixon. I am six months old and weigh 22 lbs already. As you can see my hobby is eating. My mommy + daddy think I'm pretty special. Bye Bye."
Tammy was delivered by local doctors and nurses.
