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Columbus Evening Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1897

Page

5

Defective Paper Making Across Centuries

The article notes long standing investigations into paper deterioration. It cites medieval proclamations, papermaking shifts from Africa to Spain, and unsolved questions about durability. A burglar recounts fear in a silent room and a stopped clock, highlighting tension before a ticking return.

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Variety of neckwear and shirts on display

The article extols a vast stock of men's furnishings highlighting an extraordinary range of neckwear and colored shirts. It promises unmatched variety and a carnival of color and patterns as a strong point of the assortment.

Lienberger uses live wire fish catching tale

Two boatmen in the Susquehanna near Gray's Island encountered a large black bass clinging to a submerged wire tied to a telephone. A shock when pulling the fish in revealed the cross-connected live line. more fish were later caught by energizing the wire with string and a battery.

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Decker Drops Charles Duval for Karl in Name Change

The Washington writer Karl Decker explains his shift from the name Charles Duval to Karl Decker. A schoolyard fight with a larger classmate who taunted Charles Duval Decker led him to prefer Karl, a name he adopted to keep his identity discreet. Shugrue, the old rival, attended Decker’s reception, with Decker noting the contrast between past blows and his present stature.

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The Sentinel offers bold claims of news leadership

The Indiana based Sentinel touts wide circulation and thorough coverage of national state and foreign news. It promises abundant updates from McKinley era administration and Indianapolis government while urging subscriptions to theWeekly Sentinel edition and advertising a laxative product Cascarets Candy Cathartic with health claims.

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Florida Excursion Rates On Sale Via Southern Railway

Excursion tickets to Florida and other Southern resorts are now on sale through Louisville and Cincinnati in connection with the Queen and Crescent Route. Best routes and schedules January 98. Cure constipation forever. Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. If not cured, druggists refund money.

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City marshal and county clerk candidates announced

City Marshal Vincent Thompson announces his candidacy for Citizens Marshal subject to the Republican primary convention. David Hillips also announces. County Clerk James Burk announces his candidacy for county clerk subject to the Republican nominating convention.

Vincent Thompson Cits Marshal James Burk

To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Lexative Bromo Quinine

Advertising copy states Lexative Bromo Quinine tablets cure a cold in one day with 25 cent price. It promises refunds if no cure and marks genuine tablets by L. B. Q. on each tablet.

Classified travel and rail line list with ticket offer

A long advertisement lists railroads and routes including Cincinnati Enquirer Big Four lines and multiple named carriers. It promotes a one year periodical subscription deal for $1.25 with newspapers and offers railroad tickets from Indianapolis to various points by phone.

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Christmas coal and dry fuel marketed for holiday warmth

The notice urges buyers to secure coal and dry beach block stove wood for the holiday season as rumors point to rising prices. It promotes cheerful, thorough warmth and comfort in Christmas rooms.

Wightman and Wightman Mechanic 8t Bet 3d and 4th

A notice lists Wightman and Wightman as mechanics and positions them between the third and fourth intervals. The terse item records shifts or bets related to the role in an unidentified event.

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