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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1897

Page

3

Prize watch contest draws many promises of a finish

The Star's prize watch contest lists numerous entrants with votes tallied up to date. Notables include Miss Emma Ping Miss Qliie Smith Miss Susie Wilson and Walter Waltman among others. Local note mentions J A George and G M Overstreet with travel ads and a road election in Harrison county.

Moon Appears Larger at Rise Nebula Myth Debunked

The article explains that the apparent enlargement of the rising moon is likely a cerebral illusion. It discusses perception biases, compares the moon to horizon objects, and notes the moon is about 4,000 miles nearer when overhead than at rising or setting.

New York Times

Dr Miles Pacy Pills and Greek Officer Discipline

A jumble of notes covers patent remedies and a revival at a M E church, then shifts to analysis from Saturday Review on Greek military discipline. It argues Greek soldiers lack formal obedience due to democratic culture and social structure, noting few officers are drawn from a middle class and leaders often despise their men.

Greece Athens Saturday Review

Cure a Cold in One Day Claim Promises Refund

John B. Conner reports statewide data from township trustees showing improved wheat crop prospects for the coming season. The ad claims Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets cure colds in one day with a refund if unused. The genuine tablets are labeled L B Q with the initials on each tablet.

John B. Conner State Bureau of Statistics

Lobster Fishing Trick Uses Dangling Ball Nets

In Bermudas waters fishermen lure lobsters from rock crevices with a line of nails or balls baited and dangled in front of the hiding crabs. When a lobster grabs the ball they haul it up from the depth.

Bermudas

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