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Newspaper

Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1897

Page

4

Prize Watch Contests and Local News Update

A list shows votes for a watch contest with several named bidders including Emma Ping and Susie Wilson. Crawford County bank cashier R H Willett is in Cincinnati en route to Leavenworth claiming not a defaulter. Harrison county considers gravel road election. J A George and G M Overstreet return to Franklin after visiting.

R. H. Willett Crawford County Ind.) Bank Cincinnati Leaven Board of Commissioners of Harrison County Harrison Township

Personal Excursion to North Carolina by Big Four and C&O

Personal excursion announced for December 7 and 21 to North Carolina via Big Four and Chesapeake and Ohio. Round trip fare plus $2.0. tickets and full information from J 8 Smith, Big Four agent, or FO McCormick Pass Traffic Manager. Warren J Ly ncu, December 20, Assistant General Passenger and THt Agent. Air tight heated wood sold at $1.00 per cord at 307 ft by J A George's.

Smith

Revival at M. E. church concludes with strong attendance

Last evening closed a revival series at the M E church, drawing large crowds and leading many to unite with the church. The regular prayer meeting is scheduled for this evening, and druggists advertise Dr Miles Pans Puts to stop Headache at one cent a dose. Greek officers examined naval discipline and the lack of a middle class complicating Greece’s military command structure.

M. IE. Church Miles Evyzeni Greece Athens Saturday Review

Unclear Names Amid Evening Notices and Fragments

Fragmentary text lists several names including Jonathan Smith Walter Coup and Mrs Thomas with scattered notes. The readable portion mentions miscellaneous individuals and stray phrases about an evening show and a lingering reference to constipation and druggists.

Moon Illusion Explained By Perception Not Size

A New York Times piece discusses the moon's apparent enlargement near the horizon. It suggests the effect is due to unconscious cerebration and comparison with near horizon objects, not atmospheric magnification. The article notes the Moon is about 4000 miles closer when high in the sky.

New York Times

Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Claims Guarantee

The ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure a cold. Genuine tablets bear L. B. Q. initials. Separately, John B. Connor reports state wheat crop prospects improving after a poor start.

Bermuda Lobsters and the Snail Ball Trick

In Bermuda waters the sea is crystal clear allowing fishermen to spot lobsters in rock crevices. They lure them out by suspending a ball of snails. when the lobster clutches the ball, the fishermen strike to seize the catch.

Bermudas

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