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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1896
Page
2
Ernest Stahlhuth & Co. Druggists advertise Stahlhuth's Lotion as the only toilet preparation with antizmodic properties that cures pimples and other imperfections. The product promises a clear, smooth, elastic complexion and is sold only in 25 cent bottles in Columbus, Indiana, warning customers to avoid imitations.
The piece discusses the upcoming legislature convening January 7 for a sixty day term. It highlights electing a United States Senator and the apportionment bill as priorities, critiques past Republicans, and critiques free trade and silver positions. It also compares views in The Herald and Cincinnati Enquirer and reflects on religious icons and symbolism.
Senator Teller states Silver Republicans will not be bound by the Republican caucus and expresses confidence that no tariff legislation will be attempted this session or the next. He intimates opposition to tariff agitation and signals independence from party lines.
George F. Parker notes surprising British parks. Every park offers cricket and football fields, picnics, croquet, tennis, bowling, and concerts funded by local subscriptions. Parks vary in size, yet the wellto do often have gardens, reducing demand for large parks.
A Philadelphia Times summary reports that over one third of women who kill themselves are under 25, with poisons preferred by women and shooting by men. It notes poverty and illness are not the majority factors and cites doctors describing crises after age 25, including monotony and various so‑called disorders.
A reader from East St. Louis asks if a run through a mile long hole would let a 100 pound ball fall to the center and stop. The answer explains gravity weakens toward the center and the ball would have no weight at the core, suspending there.
A postwar scene shows a couple debating their son Tom’s letters and finances. The husband protests his son’s spending while the wife defends him. He vows to cut Tom’s allowance, and storms to the office.
A tourist notes Rome’s scarce number 13 houses with 12b and 14a substitutes while a Berlin merchant seeks to change No 13 to 12b but Berlin magistrates refuse. Frankfort allows changes. A Dublin anecdote recalls a drowning man missing an edition, and George Du Maurier’s portrait of himself appears with winged angel features. Heraldry lists nine crown varieties including imperial civic naval and rebel crowns.
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