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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1898
Page
4
An odd blend of an old patent medicine ad praising a laxative tonic and a fashion excerpt describes Easter gowns with soft skirts and invisible fastenings. It also notes Emma Tyndale as toastmistress at Michigan law freshman banquet and cites praise from local papers.
In Boston a well known citizen compliments a woman wearing a short skirt as rain begins to fall. The dialogue prompts talk of the garment’s future and women’s emancipation within home and family norms.
Dispatch from Havana reports renewed excitement and threats against Americans. Consul General Lee says life is in danger and urges U S citizens to leave. Captain Sampson could be ordered to act without Washington approval if Lee requests aid. Havana panics amid looming steamship crowding and Spanish hostility.
Advertises home seekers excursion dates April 4 5 18 19 with Big Four Route one fare plus 2 00 to various states including Alabama Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Arizona Arkansas Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Also notes special rates to Minneapolis Minnesota for April 26 28 1898 and solicitations from J S Smith agent Warren J Lynch and E O McCormick. Mentions Ha den Comedy Co Bloomington IL and Southern Railway Queen & Crescent route vestibule trains to Florida fastest 25 hours Cincinnati Louisville to Jacksonville with excursion tickets and maps.
An advertising text touts Bicola Pills to feed nerves boost brain power and health, citing J. E. Buckey of the National Hotel Washington as a testimonial. It also mentions Turners Liver Turners and a small note about the Republicans of the Second Ward planning a meeting on April 4 to nominate a councilman Jas Lacy and C W Moong.
Davidson Henderson furniture promises finest rockers and savings. George Winans peddles Armour Star ham. Henry VonFange grocering at Sycamore hub offers prompt deliveries. Mrs Fellows runs Up To Date Restaurant with 20 cent meals. Griser Tailor proclaims nobbiest fits. Noblitt Druggist features dolls, albums, books and cases.
The notice from Pral and Dennison urges patients not to extract teeth without consulting the dentist. It emphasizes professional crown and bridge work and cautions against handling dental issues independently.
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