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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1898
Page
4
Mrs Harriet T Coogan widow of Pittsfield late postmaster is named acting postmaster by bondsmen. First woman of western Massachusetts to hold such a large office. Petition seeks authority for her to serve until her late husband’s term ends March 1899.
New York Post notes a fresh fashion push with blouse bodices slashed from waist upward to reveal green satin under a fawn gown. The design features a fournine inch reveal, green and gold striped satin, brown fur edging, short puff sleeves, and a low rounded neck.
A fashion note argues the left shoulder bow on evening wear completes a toilet with a matching finer bow in the coiffure. Bows must match color and material, differ in size, and only one shoulder should bear a bow. Velvet remains common, but lace, net, or tulle bows with wiring are used.
A city report highlights the Cramp power house as a premier equipped electrical station in the state. The list of fire alarm locations spans streets and landmarks, and markets show little change from last week with Charles Gysi of Garden City selling new rhubarb.
Paris fashion sketches describe plaited materials used in gowns with violet accents and tunic over gold moire skirts, silk shawl collars, and lace caps. A report notes Mrs Jefferson Davis and Beauvoir residents moving to New York for better literary income markets. Anecdote recalls a boy at tea who later becomes a great politician.
A jumpy mixed-item column touts Utah Kidney Beans as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble with testimonials from E. B. Samuels, county clerk, and others. Also mentions Liver Turners laxative pills, bank installation in Columbus, fresh floods in 1897, and local news items about court depositions and a horse sale at Churchill Downs.
The Republican state committee shifts its meeting date from March 8 to March 9. Secretary Spooner says early campaign indicators look favorable for Republican prospects this fall, with letters from the committee showing broad statewide enthusiasm and minor conventions already underway.
The resort announces that several hotels will open this winter, including the Arlington closed, Park opening February 6, and Eastman January 25, with fifty hotels and five hundred boarding houses offering affordable accommodations. It is the only health and pleasure resort under direct government control and its hot waters are vouched for by the Surgeon General. Descriptive literature and reduced excursion rates to J. S. Smith, agent Big Four, are available through E. O. McCormick, Pass. Traffic Mgr.
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