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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1898
Page
2
A plant in Assam Gymnema sylvestre is noted for temporarily dulling sweet flavors when chewed while sour and saline remain. The Bindoos claim it cures snake bites. Historical references discuss 17th and 18th century theatre bene fits and gate receipts at Covent Garden and Drury Lane with a notable £1700 record.
At Guantanamo Bay on June 13 Spanish guerrillas continued a fierce ambush forcing Lieut. Col. Huntington to move his headquarters to the foot of the hill near the original landing. Two Americans died Sergt Maj. Henry Goode and Private Tallman while seven were wounded. The Marblehead Panther and Abarenda pounded positions with shells as scouting parties detected enemy disguises using green leaves. The battle raged from sunset to dawn with constant firing and searchlight illuminations.
In Sir Grant Duff's Diaries a Lewes discussion mocks tragedy writing with Herbert Spencer and Huxley quipping about an induction killed by a fact. Lord Malmesbury's patriotic dispatch triggers Cowley to conceal it, Walewski presses for the document, and the exchange ends with the dispatch altered before presentation.
The Courier Journal emphasizes its commitment to comprehensive war reporting surpassing other papers in the South and West. It states that all other issues are set aside to focus on war news and offers the Twice a Week edition at 50 cents yearly with a bundled deal including the Weekly Star.
For sale a five foot glass showcase. Inquire at Parker and Hauser's drug store or at the STAR office.
An advertisement touts Dr. Davis anti headache remedy promising cure in 15 minutes. It claims all drug stores stock the product and urges readers to try it for rapid relief.
An advertisement claims No-To-Tab helps quit tobacco easily and forever with a guarantee. The Sterling Remedy Co offers a booklet and sample for 50 cents, with druggists selling the product in Chicago and New York.
Colorado invites travelers with invigorating climate and grand scenery. The state offers seclusion in the Rockies and canyons, drawing visitors this season. New fast routes and low Tourist Tickets make Colorado closer and affordable, with details via Pennsylvania Lines agents or W. W. Richardson in Indianapolis.
The Southern Railway offers on first and third Tuesdays monthly low rate tickets to eight southern states including Kentucky Tennessee Virginia North and South Carolina Georgia Alabama and Mississippi. A Sunday Rushville excursion is advertised as a one dollar round trip with a special train from Calamby and a note about Catholic Church services.
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