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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1897
Page
4
An odd educational enterprise where workers are building a small city of their own. Labor is described as a necessary part of the exercise and the project reflects a collective approach in higher education.
The page lists National and Western League club records with wins losses and percentages led by Indianapolis and Columbus. Notable mentions include Josiah Beatty and postmaster Will Stevens with local notes about Waymansville resident Wml Tobrocke and L. T. Brewer visiting the city. A fragment notes a girl seeking employment.
A brief note praises Grump's Theatre for its strong standard attractions and one of the state's best orchestras.
A notice invites a good girl to secure a good place and permanent job by calling on Mrs. Wm. J. Lucas, signaling a local employment service option.
The Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror notes Barnstable jail dominates current courtroom chatter with convicts causing local scandal. E C Knapp, jailed five years for bank fund theft, seen in street garb giving jailer's wife bicycle lessons. Other inmates, Rogers and a Portuguese man Joe, feature in troubling, intertwined personal tales around Barnstable jail.
A historical portrait recalls Queen Olga of Greece as a motherly figure noted for simple tastes and a kind heart. The piece highlights her enduring sorrow over Grand Duchess Paul's death and the royal family's public tears during the princess’s marriage and tragic fate.
A Detroit Free Press note recalls a street gamin aiding a young woman whose purse spilled its contents. He retrieves coins and trinkets, receives no thanks, then finds a penny hidden under a stone for a final touch to the scene.
A historical science piece discusses the Esquimaux diet and digestion, noting their habit of eating until no food remains, their preference for raw fat and blubber, and their durable digestion of walrus meat. It contrasts Esquiman and American eating practices, highlighting hardy constitutions and unusual food preparation.
The Southern Railway offers daily one way and round trip tickets from Louisville to Chattanooga with several validity options. Round trips range from seven to fifteen days beyond sale, with prices from 6.10 to 9.10, plus a 12.23 option limited to November 7. Trains run twice daily, 0:45 am to 7:00 pm and 7:35 pm to 7:40 am, with through sleepers on the evening train. William H. Tayloe, Assistant General Passenger Agent, 216 Fourth Avenue, Louisville, Ky, handles inquiries.
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