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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1897
Page
4
Fragmentary notice cites levee walls and routes from Buffalo to Niagara or Toronto via Toledo and Detroit. It suggests applying for full particulars, indicating an pending transport or engineering update. No concrete dates or entities beyond Buffalo and Detroit appear.
The article notes a proposed route called Lic FOR Route connecting Cincinnati, Louisville, Indianapolis, and surrounding territory with a broader link to Chicago. It highlights support from the local benevolent society and mentions special low rates for members and friends.
The Big Four Routes offer special low rates for teachers and friends attending the annual meeting in Milwaukee. Known as pleasurable summer trips, they connect Cincinnati Indianapolis Dayton Springfield Columbus and intermediate points to Chicago with superior service. Agents list pull information on request.
Nashville town and Mex Ish appeal draw national attention as applications surge for best route to reach the Great Southern city. Through trains from New York Foster Buffalo Cleveland to Cincinnati and from Detroit Toledo and Savannah to Cincinnati Chicago links highlighted with GQ.C. Route and Jfty connections. Further details upon request.
On accession of this great meeting the vie Pour Pours will make Special Low Rates from all points on its system Vie Chicago. From New York Boston Tal alo Cleveland Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis to St Louis and Peoria. Through trains from Cincinnati and Louisville to Chicago. Full information on application to temevrest ti.
The report notes the national encampment events in Buffalo New York with mention of routes and rail service as well as a one cent fare across railway segments. It highlights connections from Peoria Louisville Cincinnati and other cities with full information available from agents.
The Big Four Route to the Baptist Young People's Union of America convention announces a single round trip fare from all system points. Eastbound trains go to Cincinnati with direct connections to Q and C routes and L N depots. North travelers may choose via Cincinnati or Louisville. For rates and details contact a Big Four representative.
The piece discusses eggs and a supposed mycelium spore inside shells affecting hatch rates, noting science now links smudges to mycelium rather than eye condition. It cites experiments, nest straw moisture, and asserts spores can hatch in normal room temperature, advising thorough cleansing.
A Salvation Army campaign uses a graphophone to attract 400 to 1000 people, with bands, 54 records including an address by the commander and consul, and home recording options. The piece notes audience astonishment and the machine’s planned village reach. It also mixes in unrelated anecdotes about time telling with a cat and Edison fluoroscope trials.
A discussion of Wales as a near neighbor to England yet little known abroad. The piece notes preserved superstitions, customs, language, and a distinct atmosphere, contrasting Wales with busy civilization and referencing a Dame Catherine in Dumfries who sent a note to Queen Victoria and received a photograph in reply.
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