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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
3
The readable fragments discuss women and nature, questioning rights and principles. It references discussions of appearance and social roles with archaic phrasing. No clear event or identifiable entities are present.
Fragmented remarks debate women's appearance and social pressures toward equality. Bodies, modesty, and acceptance surface in a club context with uncertain voices and shifting standards. An attendee recalls past attempts at altering behavior to fit perceived norms.
A reflection on how wealth and elegance do not preclude compassion for the less fortunate. The author questions whether favored women truly grasp pity and asserts that kindness can reside in refined appearances, urging Emancipation from worldly entanglements as a path to sympathy.
A discussion on shirt waists critiques general fit and beauty standards. It argues many women misjudge their appearance and urges better tailoring for those with good figures while noting ill shapes should avoid reinforcing unfitting styles and dress lines.
Secretia B. Hubbell of Norwich Connecticut recalls an Easton Pennsylvania flight witnessed by thousands. The unmarried phrenologist lecturer launched a large silk balloon for pleasure and promotion, shredded the balloon when it burst, yet the balloon fragments formed a parachute and carried her 11 miles to a New Jersey clover field where she escaped unharmed before a large audience that night.
Hauser and Weber, pharmacists, urge customers to trade at Phinix Drug Store for reliably thorough goods and no experimentation, offering confidence in every purchase.
Old P O Building candy kitchen advertises a manufacturer of all kinds of candies made fresh daily. E C Beht is named proprietor and invites readers to place orders for a2eall.
An aged classifieds snippet lists M. J. Hirth Grocery and Bakery at 10th and Mechanfests as a fruit cake hub, John M. Newcomb at 338 Jackson Street offering flour, feed, coal, lime, and wood with a bargain motto, Jos Stobo Blacksmith promoting horse shoeing, and Bruning & Vonstrohe at Sycamore Street with a fresh fruit vegetable line and Baltimore oysters, all inviting calls or visits.
F Donner at 420 Washington St keeps lead in watches clocks jewelry and repairs. Will P Carman at 6th St between Franklin and Mechanic offers boarding stable with weekly or monthly rates. John Hughes at 523 Washington St sells staple groceries with good butter and fresh produce.
T.G. Quick offers coal wood and feed of all kinds at always the best and cheapest prices. Visit or compare for yourself.
Advertisement from Wayland and WFLLS proclaims headquarters for groceries with newest stock in the city and prompt delivery. It guarantees satisfaction and provides Bell phone number 238 and Harrison 179 for contact.
Seed potatoes you can get Triumphs and six weeks two d crop the earniest known varieties and all standard kinds of Northern and Eastern seed potatoes at Georges Grocery 227 2nd street. The Hummer Shoe Store offers 95c cash for this in goods if taken to E E Waddington smith. Leader to fine footwear and low prices.
A fragmented notice urges readers to visit Mrs H Piel’s Go Mine as the best place on earth to buy what they want, promising an unbeatable selection.
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