15 Feb 1884
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Newspaper
Columbus Daily Herald
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1884
Page
1
A long prose poem laments lost time and missed joys as life’s days drift away. It contrasts aging and regret with cherishing small moments, urging present gratitude amid winter imagery and quiet domestic scenes.
Clara Belle weighs social norms as she cites actresses like Mise Rorke and Lotta to discuss women smoking. She notes European trends and a Grand Duchess example while debating whether tobacco use harms femininity, ending with a provocative question about gentlemanly reactions and kissing counts.
At Cincinnati on February 14 the river stood at seventy one feet with a rise of about three and a half inches since two this morning, air cold with twenty degrees above zero. Telegraphed reports show Parkerburg and several towns cut off while Maysville remains stationary signaling limited inflow. A flat-roofed house floated away with Ether family aboard. rescue efforts failed. By noon the river edged higher to seventy one feet three quarters of an inch as locals endure frigid flood conditions and fuel shortages. The Times Star notes wind damage at Maysville and Aberdeen Kentucky with flood losses estimated near one hundred thousand dollars. The first flood fall since onset is reported around 3:30 p.m. with river at seventy one feet and a half inch.
The report notes cold windy weather delaying the river’s fall. As Pittsburg saw a slight rise after a decline, authorities caution that even with a rapid fall it may take days before the water recedes and ongoing fall poses danger to nearby houses and structures.
Feb 14 at Lawrenceburg Indiana the commissary warns of dwindling provisions while aid comes slowly. A fierce windstorm worsens destruction with homes upturned and a destroyed lumber mill floodwaters threaten the courthouse and several houses. Estimated property losses top 400000 dollars.
At New Albany Indiana on February 14 the Mississippi river stands seven inches above last year’s flood stage notch, with a twenty one inch rise since yesterday noon. It is rising three fourths of an inch per hour. Weather is clear and cold. A number of houses were wrecked last night.
Judge Holman and Indiana lawmakers discuss Morrison tariff plan. They praise its broad base approach and horizontal cuts, while noting local issues complicate pinpointing items to lower income tax. Morrison aims to hear leading industries before committee amendments.
Wasasyaron February 14 Secretary Lincoln estimates the purchase of supplies by up to date towns along the Ohio and the exp iditions to assist Pittsburg and Louisville sufferers total about 180000 dollars.
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