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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1897
Page
4
Farmers hauling flambeaux claim wells drilled on their land supply gas for heating and warn of shortages in Indiana as gas is pumped into Ohio. The piece notes health harms from sleeplessness to disease and promotes Bicola Pills and Turners products as cures and tonics.
Miss Nellie Butler came down from Clifford this morning. Mrs. Harry Nading of Fiatrock and Mrs. Dr. Kincaid of Taylorsville visited the city today. Anna Jones from Taylorsville attended the Woman's Musical. Mrs. Jas Monroe and baby of Champaign City Ill. visited friends in South Bethany and returned home. Libbie Englebaugh went to Edinburg to spend Sunday with her parents. Mrs. Archie Thompson returned from Seymour. Sherman Swartwood of East Columbus went to Brownstown. Nellie Spragg of Morgantown visits Policeman Harry Jackson and family. Emma Treber went to Seymour. Laura Moore and brother Willie went to Springfield. George Clutch returned from Shelbyville. Amy Brown went to Indianapolis for the day. Mrs. Bixler returned to Mitchell after visiting her daughter Mrs. O M McCracken. Anna Jackson and Carrie Rush of East Columbus went to Brownstown. Mrs. Margaret Edwards of Shelbyville, Junior Vice of the W R C Indiana Department, is in the city.
Walter C Sanger used his bicycle earnings to keep his father Casper M Sanger's life policies in force. With the elder Sanger’s wealth gone, the $200000 in policies was kept alive by Walter until his death. Proceeds will be shared among the family, with the mother receiving the major portion.
An ad notes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets meet druggists’ refund guarantee if they fail to cure. Price listed at 25 cents per package. The copy mentions L. B. Q. marked on each tablet.
A humorous quip from Puck features Mrs Housekeep questioning a new girl about leaving her last job and replying that she never rejects a gift horse, highlighting reluctance to probe past employment.
A vivid description extols a colored shirt as royal in all its splendor. It promises a long and triumphant reign of style with a magnificent assortment. Pictures fail to capture its effect. viewers are urged to see the display firsthand.
Fosdick Hemphill has joined the national guard. Keedick remarks he will make a good soldier while a colleague laughs at the idea. The exchange highlights shifting attitudes toward military service.
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