Real estate bargains and homes for sale in Columbus
A local real estate ad lists numerous properties for sale or trade in Columbus and Brown counties. It describes cottages, farms, lots, and modern houses with terms, down payments, and monthly payments, urging buyers to stop paying rent and act quickly. It references specific streets, acreage, and nearby towns, plus several numbered lots and houses offered at bargain prices.
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Franklin St
Scins Avenue
Maple Grove
Ninth
Swengel
Add’ Zion
Ohio
Clay County
Texas
Ft. Worth
Henrietta
Alma Station
Ft. Wor
Denver Ry
Bartholomew County
Surprise Birthday on North Pearl Street
A neighborly birthday party was held at Mrs. Fred Shaw’s home on North Pearl Street for her thirty first birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Claud Murray, Mr. and Mrs. John Pence, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Ruddile, Mr. and Mrs. Lige Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Henry of Terra Haute, Mrs. Shaw of Taylorsville, Mr. Pence of Taylorsville, Mrs. Mano, and Herbert Murray.
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Fred. Shaw
North Pearl Street
Claud Murray
John Pence
Lige Murray
Joe Henry
Terra
Mr. Pence
Taylorsville
Mano
Herbert Murray
Meeting at Sea Uncovers Long Lost Uncle and Nephew
Captain Coombs of the American bark Essex encountered Henry Fancy of the British ship Aeronaut, a port reunion after years apart. Fancy, a nephew, surprised Coombs by recognizing him as his sister's son aboard a rescued crew from the storm damaged Aeronaut.
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Stoznge
Capt Coombs
Essex
Philadelphia Press
Aeronaut
Santa Fe
Rio de la Plata
Henry Fancy
Coombs
Capt
Fancy
Washington Street Offers Everything Obtainable Sunday Dinners
Washington Street advertises a wide range of goods with emphasis on Sunday dinners as a key feature. The note highlights that customers can find items of all kinds, inviting shoppers to explore the assortment.
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Washington Street
Wheel found tossed near George's bicycle shop prompts claim
A fine Angus wheel was found in front of John A. George's bicycle store by Merchant Policeman Bradford. The wheel was brought to the Star office after its owner did not appear to claim it. Ownership can be proven to reclaim the wheel. Kinney & Kinney advertise insurance and consumer protection themes.
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Bradford
John A. George
George
Mr. George
Star Office
For Sale in Uaitsville Orchard and Dwelling Trade Offer
Listing offers ten acre property with two story house, barn and large fruit orchard in Uaitsville. Term of sale or trade for property in Columbus. Question to salesman prompts focus on true needs versus sales pitch.
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Maple Avenue
Tenth Street
Grove
Namblea Township
Brown County
Columbus
Uaitsville
The Camel's Experience A Ship of the Desert Reacts
A camel from the Dresden arrives in Hoboken cramped in a large box and sat down in protest for days. After landing, his hind legs were paralyzed until a sling hoisted him to ground level. A clever lift restored movement and the camel learned not to sit again.
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Hoboken
Dresden
New York
English applicant balks at nat uralization form in Jersey City
A British applicant in Jersey City refused to sign the naturalization paper which demanded renouncing allegiance to the queen. He argued forever could not be struck and warned of social judgment if he renounced while abroad. The clerk said there was only one form and signing was required to become American.
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Jersey City
New York Times
Great Britain and Ireland
America
The Noted Inns of China and Their Odd Practices
A literary survey describes Chinese lodging and tea houses with small rooms and smoky passages. Tea saloons employ singers and elocutionists, while some establishments offer dog and cat meat stews, allegedly priced by color for perceived nutrition.
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Lippincott
China
Yeast Of Long Descent Brought From Ireland
Mrs. Barbara Curran of East Orrington Maine preserves a two quart brown earthen crock of yeast on her cellar shelf. She says the yeast and crock came from Ireland in 1846 and has been kept alive through generations since Cromwell’s time. The yeast toured America with her as a girl and traveled via a Boston aunt to Medford then Last Orrington.
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Ireland
Barbara Curran
East
Orrington
New York Sun
America
Boston
Medford
India Shawls Imitations Prized By France Experts
The article explains that France imitates India cashmere shawls closely since Tibet font sparked accuracy in replication. Experts note genuine India shawls show less even weaving and brighter colors, with borders often sewed separately. Genuine softness comes from thread spinning and Tibet goats.
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France
India
Tibet
Chinese liver remedy for rabies causes cautious study
A French missionary in China reported locals claim raw dog liver eaten after a bite prevents hydrophobia. Five bitten Chinese were shown to support the practice, though its efficacy is unproven and warrants investigation. historic references to Plinius note similar advice.
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China
Plinius
Lt Pratenr
Timepieces and a Laughing Assembly of Women
A New Sun report portrays a mixed gathering of women where an informal talk turns to a clock mishap. Each officer claims a timepiece, joking about forgetfulness, until the first vice president checks a watch and confirms nothing is wrong, leaving the room amused.
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Awa Beit
He Had Nerve The Average Drummer Ward
A fragmented recollection recounts a drummer's past with wild antics and brushes with trouble. The speaker recalls a journey west, a marriage, and a tough encounter on a train where a coarse man claimed to be sheriff and threatened to jail another passenger. The tale hints at bold lawless days and a rough traveling life.
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Gall
Tacoma
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