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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1897
Page
2
Rates for daily and weekly ads shown with prices per inch for various durations. Local notices outline word charges and contract terms, followed by editorial comment questioning publishing trial dates and case details.
A Friday night blaze in Tipton destroyed property valued at 8000 dollars. The Star notes the incident alongside a mix of local commentary and varied notices reflecting its era.
Reports suggest a Frankfort grand jury will indict Dr Hunter the Republican candidate for the U S Senate on bribery and perjury charges. The piece urges Republicans to reconvene a caucus to decide the proper course and elect a Republican if Hunter is unsuitable.
A 19th century maritime code assigns wage penalties for quarrelling carrying a sheath knife bringing spirits smoking neglecting lights sleeping over dinner or clock and failing to appear clean on Sabbaths. Severe fines include up to a month’s wages for smuggling tea tobacco or rum.
A Star-Washington summary notes advise keeping tender plants indoors after frost risk and outlines current popular blooms. Orchids, roses, violets, and bridal bouquets are highlighted for decorative use with prices rising as social events approach.
A brief note states wheat cannot grow in a country where mean temperatures are below sixty degrees.
A garbled OCR listing many place names, streets, intersections, and possible officials across multiple towns including Columbus, Nineveh, Rockcreek, J. A. Wade, and Moore. The text reads like a directory of locales and cross streets with no cohesive event or narrative.
Fragmentary reminiscence describes riding through pine lands in Virginia as hounds bay and foxes howl. A cavalry-like charge surge follows a stricken trail and scattered quips from various quoted sources showcase midwestern and eastern humor.
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