Central Union and Long Distance Telephony expansion news
Columbus area notes announce Central Union Telephone Company plans and cooperation with New York Pittsburg Philadelphia and other cities to offer copper metallic circuits and long distance service Subscriptions available via manager Trains schedule changes list routes to Indianapolis Lovisville Madison and Cambridge City with seasonal timing Farmers market prices show local staples including wheat corn hay and butter plus a brief note on scams in Calcutta Bombay a seasickness remedy and a remark on English gold coin dating
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Location of Fire Alarm Boxes Listed by Intersections
A compiled street list shows fire alarm boxes at multiple city intersections and landmarks including Second and Jackson, Fifth and Brown, Fifth and Washington, Seventh and Jackson, Third and Washington, Mooney’s Variety, Franklin intersections, Isleventh and Franklin, Franklin crossroads, Mechanic, Pearl, Sycamore, Chestnut, Wilton, Union, Reeves Pulley Works, Hutchins Avenue, California, and Orinoco Avenue. The document records box placements by block and cross street for quick emergency response.
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Twice-a-Week Courier-Journal Adopts New Schedule
The Courier Journal announces changes beginning January 1 1897 to a twice-a-week edition on Wednesday and Saturday. Each issue expands to six or twelve pages weekly, with prices remaining at 1 4 per year for the twice-a-week format and 6 00 for daily options. Henry Watterson will contribute editorials on politics and current topics.
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Witch A Wee for Each One Year
An advertisement promotes a subscription offer titled Witch A Wee offering one year of access for the price of 1.50. The copy emphasizes value and limited time availability. The text presents a simple sales pitch for readers to subscribe.
Mars civilization shown by telegraph like signals and canals
Mars observers report Galton deciphering a Martian telegraph like code with three signals and long spacing that form words and paragraphs. They describe vast artificial canals irrigation a moving cycle of snow melt and crops advancing toward the equator signaling a high civilization.
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Will Dine the McKinleys Before Inauguration
A New York Times Washington report says President and Mrs. Cleveland will dine with Mr. and Mrs. McKinley the day before the inauguration. Maj McKinley will arrive March 2 and stay at the Ebbitt House before moving to the executive mansion. The Clevelands plan to travel to New York March 4 and Princeton, New Jersey, home repairs delay occupancy. Cleveland may return to New York law practice after leaving office.
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Pulitzer Buys Jekyll Island Home For Winters
Joseph Pulitzer owner of the New York World buys the Furness cottage on Jekyll Island for 45000 dollars in cash and plans to spend winters there while wiring telegraph lines to stay in touch with the world. He negotiates a temporary halt to a dredge near the property by offering 100 dollars a day.
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