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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1896
Page
2
The Star notes Ww E Newcoms plans to publish a silver paper soon and criticizes the Populists. It highlights the Courier Journal as a notable read on the money question and offers a combined subscription deal for the Star and Courier Journal.
The piece argues that the public, after strong opposition to school closures and church shutdowns, now objects to paying teachers for time spent in enforced idleness. It suggests consistency would require halting ministers' salaries as well.
The public discusses the impact of trusts on commerce, criticizing free trade arguments and tariff effects. The piece defends press criticism of public officials and highlights Dr. MacCoy’s city service, noting diphtheria concerns. It also rebukes a Times article and asserts commitment to justice.
SLOTION advertises the only toilet preparation with antizimodic properties claiming to cure chapped skin pimples and other imperfections It keeps skin clear smooth and elastic Sold only in 25 cent bottles avoid imitations Ernest Stabbuth & Co Druggists Columbus Ind
The public mind has taken hold of tariff issues beyond protection and revenue. The piece argues for legislation to curb powerful corporations and end their influence, predicting broad political support to abolish these entities.
Congresman James E. Watson departed Denver for Washington to attend to national duties. He expects limited business beyond passing appropriation bills during this term and comments on President Cleveland's Cuban policy. The Courier Journal notes Democratic splits over sound money versus silver positions.
The piece argues the standard handlebar placement is correct with grips at ends and notes riders seldom grip the bars there. It discusses comfort, control on rough surfaces, and the impracticality of adding supplementary grips or covering the bar. It also includes unrelated notes on mail delivery times and a playful quote about a child and horns.
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