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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1897
Page
4
The article notes Indiana's indeterminate sentence law, in use for a short time, abating habitual criminals by directing parole focus. It asserts reforms reduce reoffending and redefine imprisonment lengths by offender behavior, shaping parole decisions and social impact.
A lyric meditation contrasts home warmth with gold mining dreams. A mother’s love and a child’s laughter anchor the narrator’s life, declaring he is a love millionaire beyond any Klondyke wealth. A Delphi anecdote about a tramp ends with a humorous liquidated bottle incident.
The report cites a man raising funds to $10 with thirteen altered bills found in his pocket. Lintner fled the city after companions were jailed last May for the same crime. The Hirth mentioned is a brother of M S Hirth, and John Newcomb asserts his feed business offers the lowest prices and invites calls.
Thomas A. Clifton sells the Covington Republican to Clarence Case of Attica News. The paper’s political stance will remain the same. Clifton’s future plans are undecided. The coroner calls for a physician after John M. Haag fails to summon care during diphtheria illness, resulting in a child’s death and another’s serious condition.
The petition for the pardon of J C Dean, a former attorney imprisoned for three years for embezzling 100 from client Mrs Adaline Newton, has been sent to Governor Mount. In Wayne Indiana on November 15, Governor Mount will join the corner stone ceremony of the new courthouse, leading a staff parade.
An early Turners Philadelphia advertisement claims Bicola Pills cure nervous and blood troubles and restore heart lungs and nerves by “waking the blood right.” It markets the pills as a female regulator and flagship remedy from Hauser & Parker, with reference to Turners Infant’s Friend and Turners Little Liver pills. The copy stresses health, strength, and suitability for invalids and children.
A vivid description extols a brilliant shirt line, lauding its royal color and majestic appeal. The narrator promises a splendid assortment of finest goods and urges readers to view the vivid hues and striking fabrics showcased.
The Columbus Fuel and Ice Company touts high grade Pittsburg coal for range furnace or open fires, claiming it never fails to satisfy even the most demanding customers with superior quality and service.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a permanent cure for constipation. It emphasizes ease of use and dramatic results, mentioning doctors and pharmacists in its persuasive copy.
The funeral was held from the family residence at two o’clock this afternoon. Services were conducted by Rev. G. L. Curtis with interment in the city cemetery. Pallbearers included Wam. Henderson Ed Green G. L Winans Harry Way Ji 08 Condon.
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