Ward representation and McKinley address headline
The fifth ward now has three council members while the fourth ward has two. A vacancy in Mr Khoonover’s seat should be declared due to his move from the ward, and a Fourth ward elector should be chosen. President McKinley’s message to Congress covers currency, Cuban affairs, Hawaiian annexation and other topics. it praises federal leadership and calls for Civil Service reform and a robust navy. The note questions pay for Neilman and extra meetings, contrasts with earlier council wages, and mentions past street improvements and tax rates.
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McKinley
Congress
Republicans Stand On Past Work In Columbus Water Debate
A historical city column defends Republican actions in Columbus citing City Hall, fire department, water works, and steady taxes. It argues reuse of artesian fountains failed due to rusted pipes and insists water purity efforts reduce typhoid fears, while pledging clean hands in upcoming elections.
Pav ing Committee Set Bids for Washington Street Paving
The paving committee meets tonight to set the publication for bids to pave Washington Street. The STAR is entitled to the same notice as other bidders.
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Washington Street
STAR
Pain Pillacure Ad Promises Neuralgia Relief
The page advertises Dr Miles Pain Pillacure for neuralgia and other remedies. Mentions merchants in Edinburg and local ads for buckwheat flour and cosmetics. References a Republican plant sale in two weeks and notes local figures Newt Bradley and others visiting the city.
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Dr. Miles
Bicola Pills Promoted as Health Restorer and Regulator
An old advertisement touts Bicola Pills as remedy for sleeplessness, nervousness, and loss of appetite, claiming to purify blood and strengthen heart lungs and nerves. It markets Bicola Pills as a female regulator from The Turners of Philadelphia, with Turners also offering Po-Meias and Turners Little Liver pills sold by Hauser & Parker.
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Wright
Turners
Philadelphia
Mrs Van den Ende Hosts Series of Receptions
Mrs A Van den Ende will entertain groups tonight tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night in honor of Miss Stella Reddell of Brazil. Tonight she hosts a group of young people and tomorrow afternoon ladies and tomorrow night both ladies and gentlemen will be entertained. The Almeda Club and wives will play euchre at club rooms on Thursday evening. Saturday begins a continued story by the home author. Don’t miss reading the first issue.
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Brazil
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Jennie Reeves
America
Fitzgerald
Pittsburg Coal the Genuine Simon Pure Article at J. A. GEORGE'S
The notice lists Pittsburg Coal as a genuine Simon Pure product at J A George's. It also mentions a farmers fair in Hope on December 15 and 16 with readers invited to follow a continued story in Saturday's Star. Various local items include travel plans, weddings, a presidential visit, and civic notices.
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Pittsburg
Simon
J. A. George's
Hope
Wry snippets and updates from early newspapers
A patchwork of quotes and notices from Cleveland Plain Dealer and Courier Journal items. Upset spouses and a wretched lite turkey appear amid political discipline and staff shuffles. Secretary Alger reprimands Captain Levering. Guffy to resign. Star ads note girl applicants and Congress interest.
Curfew Ordinance Support Letter to Star Editor
A letter from E W Trivs commends the Star editors for their stance on Sunday excursions and supports a Columbus curfew law. He argues curfews improve street safety and character formation, urging mature adults to back such ordinances for Lincoln and Garfield era-style virtue. Also notes Elite Complexion Cream ad appears at end.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promising a one day cure for colds. Drugstores refund the purchase if it fails, price 25 cents. The genuine product bears L. B. Q. on each tablet.
Allen Farmer Assures Feed Mill Will Run as Usual
Allen Farmer reassures customers that the feed mill will operate normally and invites all orders. He urges patrons not to be misled by unscrupulous individuals and to continue business as usual.
Weather Forecast for Carcano NL Dec 7
Fair tonight with warmer in extremely northwest portion. Wednesday cloudy with probably showers by Wednesday night. Warmer conditions noted across the region.
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Carcano
Ministers to push curfew law after union meeting
The ministerial union held its semi monthly meeting in the association parlors with full attendance. They discussed the curfew law and prepared plans to secure an ordinance.
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Association Parlcrs
Personally Conducted Excursion to North Carolina
The notice promotes a December 7 and December 21 excursion to North Carolina via the Big Four and Chesapeake and Ohio with a round trip fare plus two for tickets. For full information contact J S Smith, Big Four ticket agent, or EO McCormick, Pass Traffic Mgr, Warren Lyscn, Ass't Geo Pass & Tkt Agt.
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Indianapolias
Indianapolis
Saivru
Big Four
Chespeake
Ohio
J S
Warren J Lyscn
Geo Pass
Plant Your Ad Where It Will Be Read In The Star
Advertising expert urges choosing a high readership spot. He argues money spent will return many folds when placed in the Star, a widely read newspaper.
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents Ad Claim
An old tobacco cure advertisement promotes No-To-Bac as a guaranteed habit cure claiming it makes the weak strong and the blood pure. The snippet includes numbers 600,81 and 41 duggiste, reflecting pricing or batch codes.
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Chicago
New
Yor
Commissioners Audit Trustees Allowances At Meeting
County commissioners met this morning and audited the trustees allowances. No county attorney was appointed today up to three o'clock due to other business intervening.
To Cure Constipation Forever
A sales pitch for Cascarets Candy Cathartic promises relief from constipation with a refund if the product fails. It notes dosage options 100 or 250 and directs readers to seek a druggist refund if not cured.
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C.C.C
Druggista
Divorce filing lists Simonon Bruner and Tilden Ferry
Mary Bogarders sues George Bogarder for divorce with D Emig attorney. Advertises Air Tight Heaten Wood at $1.00 per cord at 377 to J A George’s. Seeks a household helper and mentions a matter of inquiry at this office.
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Mary Bogarders
George Bogardera
D. Emig Attorney
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Covington
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Ted
U.S
Ferguson
Joe Young
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Tilden Ferry
J.A. George
Tnauire
Ulrich’s
F. C. Ulrich
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Steve Wood
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