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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1898
Page
3
A Chicago Times-Herald report describes William F. Simons goldfish pair, age four, trained to leap through a suspended ring and execute quadrille movements in a natatorium. It notes a home weather barometer activity using alcohol, camphor, caltpeter, and ammonia salts to predict conditions.
The article recalls how boys with constant outdoor play tests the patience of mothers as they chase after games and adventures during pleasant days outside and about town.
A brief sketch portrays Johnny a Kanaka from Nawiliwili Kauai. Once a duck thief he dove under the birds to grab them and hid their corpses in a shore bag. Now he reforms and works as guide or lobster catcher diving into unseen caves until presumed dead, then resurfaces with a smile.
Dr Hepworth argues in the New York Herald that Turkey's degraded state stems from a civilization without female influence. He asserts the sultanate is a man’s world where women are not a factor or considered, implying harm to the nation’s condition.
A Columbus fuel firm promotes anthracite coal as the best fuel and offers wood burn options. It cites coal grades and through ticket information, inviting inquiries for time cards fares and baggage details from the company office.
Henry von Fange operates a general grocery at corner 11 and Sycamore offering fresh eggs canned goods apples butter and dry fruits with prompt home delivery and order solicitation.
Local dental practitioners Pratl and Dennison advertise crown and bridge solutions, urging patients to consult before tooth extraction. They emphasize non extraction options and emphasize professional care for dental restorations.
Several Washington Street shops post promotions from war millinery to custom suits from M. Born & Co in Chicago and Mrs C Reynolds City Cafe. Watches jewelry and repairs offered by F Donner at 420 Washington. Grocers J Hughes and M J Hirth highlight fresh produce and fruit cakes. L C Moore Shoe Co conducts a large ownership sale.
The advertisement page promotes The Hummer shoe store with low prices and cash deals, CHAS DANFORTH offering repairs, Mrs H Pradel managing Go Mine store, L Rosenbush & Co One Price Clothiers, and T G Quick supplying coal wood and feed. It urges readers to visit to compare prices and quality.
Bruning and Vonstrohe announce a fresh and complete line of fruit and vegetables plus Baltimore oysters and country meat. They guarantee satisfaction and invite calls to Tel 194 72 at Sycamore Street.
Fragmentary retail line appears to promote White Lilly products from Schaefer Co Patent Rolla. The brief ad invites customers to buy and try, claiming reliability and satisfaction with the brand.
An older advertisement for Candy Kitchen by B C Becht promotes a wide range of daily fresh candies and invites customers to call for service or delivery.
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