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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1898
Page
4
A young man in a New York haberdashery bets to buy a pair of ladies gloves for a party to win a wager made by a companion who would not mind losing. The clerk teases him as he explains the ruse and his plan to avoid gambling.
Mrs Harkins reveals Mr Hannaford complimented her husband John Harkins on his excellent taste. He jokes about daily praise, asks who spoke, guesses names in turn, and leaves to ponder the remark. The exchange unfolds with light humor and domestic ease.
A Norfolk squire laments rising poaching and challenges the notorious Richards. Richards claims to obtain game freely, prompting the squire to offer a guinea for a hare. The next day the poacher returns with a live hare from the squire’s estate, admitting no license and provoking the squire’s fury.
New York letter notes a shift from evening fans on gold chains to strings of imitation pearls. If affordable, seven foot strings are worn to imitate real jewels, with shopkeepers claiming wealthy wearers cannot tell the difference. Prices range from 3.50 to 25 dollars, and the style frames necklines with a layered, dog collar look.
In Belgium, a curious event saw 4 drones and 8 flour-dusted bees released with pigeons from Rhynem toward Hamm. A drone finished four seconds before the first pigeon, while the remaining drones and a pigeon tied, and the eight bees arrived just ahead of ten pigeons.
Daisy accuses Uncle Sam of being short of postage as she explains Jack sends “bushels of kisses” in a letter. Mazie notes Jack will approve, a playful exchange from a New York World comic. The piece also notes China’s Tsing Pao and The King Pan claim as ancient pioneer papers.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows 11 year old Tommy questioning why he must be vaccinated again. His mother explains the body changes every seven years and notes earlier vaccinations, while Tommy recalls his baptism as a child and wonders if that “ran out” too.
Plans and specifications for proposed street paving draw many applicants. Barbour Asphalt Co. Ayers Paying Co. Phoenix Construction Co. Schullenger Bros. Abbott Gamble Co. Alcatraz Paying Co. N Y & Bermudez Co. Neuchatel Asphalt Co. New York and other firms have requested copies. Fancy and white shirts at Vienberger's.
A Pall Mall Gazette excerpt praises the Canary Islands for their climate and notable cleanliness. It describes Grand Canary Las Palmas Orotava and Tenerife flora, the dry, fresh air, and a pervasive cleansing dust that keeps residents remarkably tidy.
A fashion writer advises women to choose footwear carefully as feet are prominent in evening attire. Slippers vary from single or double strap styles to laced low shoes in black satin with embroidery. Bronze house slippers are popular and inexpensive, while oversized feet favor dark options. accessorizing with buckles and ornaments is discouraged for larger sizes. The column ends with a personal anecdote about a finger injury from years ago and a whimsical note on its current use for teething babies.
A rough draft of notices and ads describes a three room house for sale on Ninth street with trade potential valued under $4500, plus a tornado report from Fort Smith Arkansas detailing widespread destruction, fatalities and relief efforts by citizens, railroads, and a relief committee.
A committee met Saturday to apportion delegates to the congressional district convention in Greensburg on February 1. Delegates come from districts including Clay Clifty Flatrock Hartsville Hope Harrison Union Nineveh Ohio Rock Creek Wayne and Jackson with a total of 16 delegates. Primary conventions are set for Saturday January 22 to select delegates and county central committee members before a mass convention to join the Republican state central committee.
The Indianapolis Daily and Week Sentinel touts its large circulation and thorough service for state and foreign news. It promotes McKinley era coverage and Republican state government as current, urging subscribers to join Indianapolis Sentinel readers.
Local ad for Wightman and Wightman offering repairing of carriages and wagons, horse shoeing, blacksmithing, painting and mechanic services on 3d and 4th streets in Bey.
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