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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1897
Page
2
The page lists advertising pricing for various durations and formats including weekly daily and local ads. Rates show one inch ads priced by time frame such as one year six months and three months with per word charges for locals and game matter and notes special rates for large contracts.
The speaker urges Columbus to organize a substantial Fourth of July event this year and motivate nearby towns to match or surpass Columbus in festivities.
After a long Kentucky legislative campaign W. J. Deboe won the United States Senate seat on the 112th ballot with 71 votes to 12 for Martin and 50 for Stoner Blackburn. The Silver Democrats battled hard but failed, and Deboe will depart for Washington to be sworn in as Senator.
The Star states it would support W. W. Lambert for Congress if Mr. Sulzer does not accept the nomination. It questions Lambert's chances and notes it would gladly give him support from start to finish.
The piece urges Republicans to read the Times of April 28 noting 85 percent of its subscribers are Republican. It cites the editor’s views on ex President Harrison and ex US Marshal Dudley, describing him as “Blocks of five Notoriety,” and questions how the paper can claim neutrality.
An advertisement urges readers to “Give the Grass a Chance” by using Kellar & Co.'s hose to water lawns. The short notice mentions a price tag 165tl4 and promotes lawn growth with a practical gardening product.
Kinney and Turpin announce a one year Twice-a-Week Courier-Journal and their paper for 1.25 paid in advance. New or renewing subscribers can get both papers at this price with prepaid subscriptions. Sample copies available upon request. Offer valid until May 15, 1897. Mail to Columbus Morning Star, Columbus, Indiana.
Wm. Herron returns from India napolis last Friday. Sam Dearmond of Seymour on business Monday. Wm. H. Scott building a new fence. Mrs. Geo Emrick improving. Dell Pettree of Burnsville visits Pearl Jones. Elmer Holland opens a blacksmith shop with top smiths. Wom Davis nets a three pound bass last Saturday. Arch Covert plans future home near Martinsville. John McCallie Jr. of Burnsville visits. Tom Rominger of Hartsville transacts business. M E church services at 10 and Christian church Saturday night and Sunday. Morgan Hook ill with bowels and stomach trouble. A J Hunter builds a new house. Wm Bradley canvasses for school enrollment. W H Scott and wife visit Greensburg today.
Old papers are selling quickly at Hill Brothers 1220 Union Street. Only 10 cents per hundred, while a few hundred copies remain for purchase.
The annual commencement of the German township schools will be held at Taylorsville on Saturday evening May 1 at 8 o'clock. Schnur's orchestra will provide music. Knights of Pythias are asked to attend the funeral of brother Almond Brooks at Castle Hall this afternoon at 1 30.
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