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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1898

Page

3

Treasury Chief Says War Preparations Strengthen Finances

Assistant Secretary Vanderlip emphasizes that while navy and army prep for possible conflict with Spain proceed, the treasury department maintains strong finances. He notes a large gold stock, robust cash balance, and rising gold share in customs receipts, contrasting with Civil War strains and bank suspensions. Local items follow on roads, a hotel contract, Sunday School event, land sale, and veterans encampment.

Washington Navy War Departments United States Spain Vanderlip Treasury Department Harrison United States Treasury New York Philadelphia Boston

Special Low Travel Rates Offered by Big Four Route

Easter ties at Lienbergers with special low fares to Minneapolis Minnesota and Grand Rapids Michigan via the Big Four Route. Rates available April 26 to 28, 1895 for Women’s Presbyterian Board of Missions of the Northwest. For details contact J S Smith agent or J O McCormick Warren Lynch Cincinnati. May 1898 Christian Endeavor Missionary League event in America with sale dates May 8 to 10 and return until May 15. No-To-Bac tobacco cure advertised.

Minneapolis Minv Grand Rapids Mich Christian Endeavor Missionary League of the Reformed Church In America J. S. Smith E. O. McCormick

Stobo Blacksmith Promises Proper Horse Shoeing

Jos Stobo, a blacksmith, offers specialized care for horses with sore feet and promises proper shoeing to improve hoof health and gait. He emphasizes experienced methods to ensure horses are shod correctly.

Jos Stobo Stobo

Local Market Ad Offers Coal Wood Feed and Fresh Produce

A street market ad for Henry Meier at 515 4th Street invites customers to buy coal wood feed grain lime and fresh produce including fruit vegetables and Baltimore oysters. It promises full value for trades and guaranteed satisfaction with contact via telephone and Sycamore Street address.

Herny Meier Henry Meiri Bruning Vonstrohe Baltimore Sycamore St

Local Biz Directory Ad Notes Led Markets

F Donner at 420 Washington remains top for watches clocks jewelry and optical goods with repairs. Will R Carman at 6th Street offers boarding and stable care with weekly monthly rates. John Hughes at 523 Washington lists groceries with emphasis on butter fresh produce. L A Moore Shoe Company announces a large ownership sale with strong results.

F. Donner Washington St John Hughes S‘aple L. A. Moore Shoe Company

Wayland & Wfils Groceries Message in Town Ad

Hartman markets butter eggs and poultry buying and shipping at 311 Franklin Street. Scott Baker and Grocer offers fresh crackers at 522 Washington Street. Clarence Adams runs drugs and wallpaper business. Bell phone 238 Harrison. Headline notes new stock and prompt delivery with satisfaction guaranteed.

Wayland & Wfils Bell Phone Harrison A. E. Hartman Franklin Street Scott, Baker and Grocer Scott’s Washington St

Seed Potatoes at George's Grocery Featured

Seed Potatoes include Triumphs and Six Weeks earliest known varieties. Northern and Eastern seed potatoes also available at George's Grocery, 227 2nd street. The Hummer Shoe Store advertises ready cash for goods at EE Waddington with 95c cash. leathers and low prices noted.

George’s Grocery 2Nd Street Waddington

County Market Price List for Wheat and Other Provisions

Market sheet lists prices for wheat per bushel corn per unit hay per ton oats per bushel flour per hundredweight Hogs and cattle per cwt calves hens turkeys butter eggs sugar syrups maple syrup and fresh produce with varied per unit or per gallon rates. Names of items include wheat bran hay oats flour corn butter eggs sugar molasses sorghum syrup maple syrup apples bananas oranges potatoes onions and yellow onion sets.

Local Classifieds Highlight Hardware and Food Goods

Fred Volland showcases airtight heaters and leading ranges while Steek sells skates for youths. H T Burnett & Co offers groceries and mince meat plus Baltimore oysters. L Rosenbush & Co markets one price cloths. T G Quick handles coal wood and feed. Fremont Davis blacksmith shop guarantees work.

Fred Volland Steek H. T. Burnett & CO Baltimore

Gold Mine House Ad Promises Best Purchases In Town

An old style classified notice promotes the Gold Mine run by Mrs. H. Pfel with Chas Danforth and J. A. Hughes. Mail orders are solicited and promptly filled. The ad touts superior livery and feed services at the Fashion Livery Stable on 4th and Franklin with special rates for business customers.

Chas. Danforth Manus H. Pfel J. A. Hughes Cor 4Th Franklin

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