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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1897
Page
3
Vague references describe a meeting of benevolent society members along the Big Four Route between Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis and Chicago. Text notes special low rates to accommodate all members and their friends, with emphasis on the route's experience and regional reach.
The Big Four Route announces special low rates for teachers and their friends for the annual Milwaukee meeting. The line operates between Cincinnati and Chicago via Indianapolis Dayton Springfield Columbus and intermediate points, promising enjoyable summer travel. Information is available from any Bre Four Route agent.
The great southern exposition attracts widespread interest across the nation. The Bic Four offers through train service to Cincinnati from New York and other eastern cities, with direct connections to the L and N routes. Full information available on request.
At the San Francisco convention from July 7 to 12 the Die Four Route announces special low rates from all points via Chicago St Louis or Peoria. The Big Four runs through trains from New York Boston Buffalo Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis to St Louis and Peoria and from Cincinnati and Louisville to Chicago. Full information available from the nearest agent.
The Big Four announces low rate of one cent per mile each way for all National Encampment travel to Buffalo New York. Superior through service from Peoria St Louis Louisville Indianapolis Cincinnati Dayton Springfield Ostrobads and nearby points via Cleveland or via Toledo and Detroit. Agents offer full information.
The Big Four Route announces its convention plan for the Baptist Young People's Union of America. The route will provide One Fare for Round Trip from all points on its system. From the East trains go to Cincinnati with connections to the Q and C Route and L&N. From the North travelers may choose Cincinnati or Louisville. For rates and details, contact any Big Four Route representative.
Fragmentary OCR text lists numerous Ohio towns and individuals such as Columbus, Jarka, Robkcreek, Wayne, and others. It reads like an index or roster with dates and street references but lacks coherent events or actions to confirm a single news item.
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer notes that Count Montebello of France and Prince Racalin of Germany both lost their posts for failing to kiss the imperial hand. The piece warns that missing a courteous moment can ruin careers and urges discretion in seizing such opportunities.
A look at timekeeping without clocks. In Liberia the sun marks the day from six a.m. to six p.m. The South Pacific uses candle-tree kernel timers strung on a paler leaf, burning to signal minutes. Singar residents in the Malay archipelago use dual bottles with sand and a 12-notch line to indicate halves hours.
The article notes that weapons with extreme range require massive powder loads and were impractical after limited firing tests. It cites the 2%ton Armstrong gun with a solid shot able to reach 12 miles and unclear reports of even higher ranges at 13 miles. It highlights quick firing guns and the Maxim gun capable of 600 shots per minute as the modern preference for mobility and fire rate.
Citizens of Hennessey Oklahoma vote 32000 in bonds to erect a monument to Pat Hennessey a government freighter killed nearby twenty two years ago. His grave beside the trail was tended by freighters and local workers and marked with the inscription This grave is consecrated to Hibernian valor.
A Danville Kentucky Advocate note recalls coon hunters in a wood near town becoming fearful when their dogs tracked an old tree. Voices and nerves failed, leading the group to abandon the hunt and head home in alarm. An elderly local later recounted a similar experience from years prior.
The article discusses using mountain streams to power early electric transmission and mentions rail and tramway systems in Montreux Vevey and Chillon. It recalls a traveler's impressions of American warmth and European stoves and hotels highlighting winter comforts and coin costs.
An English ordnance survey party touring southern Scotland clash with a crusty farmer. Amidst protests they claim the right to survey with government papers. The farmer releases a bull which charges the terrified surveyors as they flee, mocking their papers and authority.
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