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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1897
Page
2
The notice records the Columbus Indiana post office being entered as second class matter on August 1 1897 marking its mailing status for the period.
MAJOR CHARLES W. LET. The last desperate efforts of the op ponents of the Republican party to cast discredit on the Dingley tariff bill proved a failure. Their false and malicious charges about the sugar trust have been disproven, and the Dingley bill is less advantageous to trusts than any recent measure. The Voice is questioned for supposed conquests in prohibition and the writer asks for named counties that gave big Prohibition majorities, noting the prohibitionists often opposed anti liquor movements. Verily the cheek of the Voice sounds metallic.
The article argues that nature has provided better crops and prices in recent months, while gold production from old and new mines increases. This, it says, challenges the belief that monetary policy alone drives national prosperity and suggests a broader set of forces at work.
After rising farm prices, farmers pay down mortgages in many states. The Chicago Times-Herald and New York Sun surveys show a large reduction in mortgage debt, totaling hundreds of millions of dollars nationwide.
The article notes Republican unity in Congress behind President McKinley contrasted with a split opposition. The Populist party has split into two factions, while the Democratic party remains divided between gold standard and silver wings. Gold Democrats resist cooperation with silver and the tariff-focused protection wing gains strength, highlighted by Mr Bally's stand on free wool tariff.
The silver wing of the party rapidly gains influence as sound-money organizations in each state set to campaign this fall. They plan substantial aid, including speakers, and expect fighting intensity to match last year's levels.
A editorial note urges coal miners striking over working conditions to press for adoption of the uniformity agreement by operators rather than seek specific wage increases. The piece frames the stance as a unified bargaining approach to improve overall conditions.
The article notes strong advocacy arguing the Dingley law did not take effect until after three more shiploads of merchandise had reached New York, suggesting zeal to delay or reinterpret the tariff for revenue only.
A 1892 coal operator notes that while factories ran and coal sold well, three years of unprofitable output forced wage cuts and irregular pay, claiming the industry only recently regained profit potential.
Ex Sheriff William Davis says rain was heaviest in years in his area and advises Hope travelers to use the Hartsville pike and cross the bridge south of Petersburg. A new farm swindle involves tramps posing as linemen who stay with farmers and demand pay on fictitious company orders. In Dunseith, North Dakota, July 31, prosperity grows with building and crops rising, while nearby St Marys, Kansas notes no manufacturing and steady agricultural advance.
Reports from St Paris, Thurerville, Passaic and Eureka on July 31 1897 show improved farming prices for wheat and wool, and strong manufacturing activity. Road vehicle maker expands output as orders rise in the United States and abroad. Bankers lend more, wages and employment rise, with mills like Botany Worsted, Manhattan Satinet, Dundee Woolen back to full operation and over time. Merchants see better business and payments.
The store advertises legible price cuts on mens shoes with substantial discounts. Men’s black vice shoes drop from 3.00 to 2.50 while black and tan pairs move from 3.50 to 3.00. All items described as fresh clean goods and bar gains.
The Indianapolis Sentinel touts its wide circulation and extensive coverage of McKinley's cabinet and administration, state government, foreign news, and dispatches. It urges readers to subscribe for a year or week and emphasizes its large, twelve page weekly edition and statewide reach.
A severe electrical storm with heavy thunder and record rainfall flooded streets and damaged roads and culverts across the county. A hot wave is forecast between August 1 and 4. The piece also notes social snobbery toward frugal living and cites L T Brewer reporting excellent corn prospects from Spraytown to Medora and surrounding areas.
Lee Loy lists items at The New Grocer Belvedere Block with shelf prices and suggested values including Lion coffee 12 per pound Our own roast 15¢ 25 value Star Gloss Big 4 soap 8c 5c pie peaches 3 lb 7c 10c Besthorn 5¢ 16c tomatoes 7c 10c Luc tea ring beans 5 Be 10c bananas 10c per dozen lemon prices 20¢ per dozen 80e
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