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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1897
Page
3
An emperor exposes the pretender Li Fa- tai landed as advisor with claimed English skill. Li answers in English, Meiji style, prompting the Taotai to stammer. The emperor denounces the breach of credibility and orders continued study with an English book for three years to merit the role.
An old South Park officer laments birds sidelined by cycling crowds. He recalls parks once alive with orioles, thrushes, robins, warblers, and nests in summer, now overrun by people and bicycles with sparrows the only birds left in sight.
The long running dispute between Duluth Minnesota and Superior Wisconsin over a St. Louis River bridge reaches Congress. Delaware steel material lies at the site and senators push or oppose the bill delaying construction as the rival towns fear domination.
Phrygian cap and the knocke span a note on Russian exiles taken by trance. The French republic, aided by new alliance, seeks to destabilize soil for those fleeing tyranny. Russians in Zurich and Geneva reportedly infiltrated as alleged Lady Students. England hosts proscribed Russians but frets over public opinion and reform actions. Steps by Stepniak and other dissidents have faded amid parliamentary calm. Free Russia shows tempered demands. An emperor's policies and uniformed activism await possible new introduces.
Rates list for daily and weekly ads show horizontal pricing by column inch and duration. Local notices charge one cent per word first insertion and one half cent per word additional insertions with black letter runs at two cents. Special rates apply to local contracts of five hundred lines or more and yearly contracts not carried to expiration are billed at monthly rates listed above.
Notice urges Columbus residents to consider Kinney & Kinney windstorm and tornado policy warning of potential severe weather and emphasizing affordable cost as a precaution for storm season.
An advertisement offers Carter's Cascara Pills to cure sick headache with a money refund if they fail. Drugstore proprietor M C Dunnington promises satisfaction or refund and urges consumers to avoid inferior products.
The Star Job Print Co advertises fixed prices for reliable work using the best materials. All print jobs are solicited and guaranteed to satisfy customers with top quality results and a satisfaction guarantee.
The Columbus Morning Star announces a clubbing offer with the Twice-a-Week Courier Journal and the Weekly Star. New or renewing subscribers who pay in advance receive both papers for 1.25 dollars for one year, with free sample copies of the Courier Journal on application.
Nashville Tenn May Istatre reports growing interest in the Great Southern Exposition. Applicants seek best travel routes to reach Nashville with through trains to Cincinnati and connections via Q and C Route and L N Ry. Details available on request.
Dealer claims only top quality Dry Handle Factory wood and Leadus Genuine Dongolia coat and ton shoe in all sizes are available at a $1 price. He asserts he can prove his claims and promises fair dealing to buyers.
A fragmentary timetable lists mixed train arrivals and departures at Greensburg and nearby stops. It shows westbound and eastbound times, with multiple station names such as Cint's Ar, Hartsville Crossing, Burney's, and Lambert's, along with various minutes past or to the hour.
A vein of natural coke has been discovered about 140 miles south of Salt Lake City within 15 miles of a railroad. The five foot wide body, with 25 to 30 foot tunnel exposure, is claimed to be pure and sulfur free, superior to manufactured coke with minimal ash. Owned by ex Mayor R N Baskin and partners, 640 acres located nearby.
A Chicago Times-Herald report notes a man leaves a State Street bookshop with purchases and a dollar, then protests for change when he is handed back the unused portion. Clerks say many forgetful customers rarely return for change, a practice that funds charity at year end.
Pop ular Science News notes the Esquiman as a native American who eats until full yet remains satisfied, even digesting walrus skin and fat with minimal digestion issues. It describes his eating method, habit of eating raw strips, and compares his teeth to American children chewing apples.
A small street gamin rescues a young woman’s dropped pocketbook in a muddy crossing. He retrieves coins and a penny from under a stone, gets no thanks, and keeps the penny hidden as he walks away.
A brief notice promises affordable rates and dependable service with work guaranteed. The message emphasizes consistent delivery when called for and completed tasks at the workplace.
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