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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1897
Page
2
E H Kinney and C A Turpin publish the Columbus Indiana newspaper with Turpin as City Editor. Entered at the Columbus Post Office as Second Class Matter.
Forecast for thirty six hours ends 8 p m calls for warmer cloudy weather with possible rain. J T Park Greenwood hosted about three hundred farmers who contracted for 1000 acres of tomatoes at 15 cents a bushel and 610 acres of sweet corn at $6 per ton plus 6 acres of peas at 26 cents a bushel. Council notes yesterday discuss carbon usage and battery life in cartons referenced in the Star with claims about longer burn times for current carbons versus older variants.
James A. Gary of Baltimore is seen as a likely pick for McKinley’s cabinet and may be nominated for postmaster general. He is a prominent Maryland Republican whose nomination has strong support from the South with few opposing southern members.
The city council approved the new telephone company application, arguing competition benefits outweigh concerns. While future benefits are uncertain, the sole objection cited is that overhead wires could hinder fire-fighting efforts in case of a blaze.
Licenses issued Thursday in Indianapolis to William G. Axt and Miss Catharine Wolfe. Miss Wolfe is a well known local meat market operator. The Star extends congratulations in advance.
Ellen Sherman of Portland Indiana writes to Postmaster Rush asking if a C Randall is known there. She says he consigned money for hand laundry machines but did not deliver. She asks if a local firm owns such a factory with agents selling the devices and seeks immediate response.
J. A. George advertises dry wood while promoting the Big Four Route tied to the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. The line offers Palace Sleeping Cars from St. Louis and Indianapolis, Wagner Sleeping Cars, Buffet Parlor Cars, and Dining Cars on a scenic, historically rich journey via Chicago and many Midwestern cities. Jason Morledge spent Thursday evening visiting acquaintances at Cornbrook.
A supplier states their medicines relieve pain and lists 25 and 50 cent prices. They declare exclusive county rights, warning that only their agency or authorized sub-agents can supply in smaller towns, with the claim that products are unavailable elsewhere.
Davd Moorea, a tramp printer who has worked on the Limes for 80 aetine past, was jailed last night by Policeman Jackson on intoxication charges. Miss Bryan, sister of Wim Jennings Bryan, the late Democratic candidate for president, is expected in the city soon and will stay with Mrs. Fuller Swift. her home is in Centralia, WA.
Harper's Weekly argues the residence of the U S president should grow with the nation. The current White House is dignified but cramped, with insufficient lower-floor guest rooms and awkward entrances. A Dillon plan shows the mansion can be enlarged while preserving its architectural character.
An analysis from the New York Ledger discusses why Argentine mutton fetches higher prices than Argentine meat. It cites three factors: superior New Zealand breed stock, winter forage feeding, and distinct freezing practices. The author argues New Zealand breeders ensure uniform, properly fattened wethers arrive at freezing plants, unlike contractual arrangements in Argentina.
The document lists names of county and city officials including supt J J Wade mayor William Beck clerk John Suverkrupp treasurer James Sibley marshal Schooler and city attorneys Norton. It also details numerous street corner locations for Alora toxes and nearby intersections such as Fifth and Wahiegia Seventh and Jackson Third and Washington and Reeves Pulley Works among others.
Dramatic scene descriptions include a tornado wreck, a rigging scene of six sailors furling a massive sail, and a collision of two ocean liners at full speed. Also noted are a dissecting room in a medical college and Chicago by night with scenic wonders.
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