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.
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.