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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1901
Page
3
The bulletin reports threatening weather with rain or snow flurries and cooler air across southwest portions on Wednesday. Local items mention Rebennack ice cream orders, Eliza Wheeler returning from Caldwell Ohio, Henderson furniture stock, and casual holiday queries. Also noted are Jell O dessert ads and a remark on Irish deafness figures in 1900.
A Persian native, Shemuel Kasha Nweeya, will deliver a free lecture next Thursday night at The Tabernacle, replacing the usual prayer meeting. He discusses Iran lacking railroads, camel transport, and social constraints, noting the shah’s stance on railways and clerical influence following European travel. He presents views on urban wealth, rural poverty, and city walls with gate closures after nightfall.
A man who arrived in 1893 pursues theology at Drake University and studies art in Chicago while now taking a medical course in Indianapolis. He lectures during vacations about his homeland and plans to return to Christianize and aid his people. His schooling emphasizes Persian texts and Arabic Koran teachings, with aggressive recitation by students.
Indianapolis live stock and grain prices show steady demand with prime steers and hogs plus fall in corn and oats. Edward Arnold of East Columbus and Miss Jessis Hunt near Franklin plan marriage at 6:30 PM.
Personal notices list Jarson Crane of Seymour and others spending Christmas with relatives in Indiana. Several Indianapolis, Lafayette, Anderson, and Columbus residents are described visiting family, with names such as Misa Laura Slutman, Miss Gertrude Kantrowvitz, and Mrs. Sarah O'baver.
A newspaper blurb promotes Lienberger’s fancy half bale of men’s wear including silk and linen handkerchiefs collars cuffs umbrellas suspenders neckties gloves and new style hats. The piece notes fashionable gift options for gentlemen and mentions a Society anecdote about King Edward at the Guildhall enjoying a pie with larks.
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