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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1897
Page
2
The Columbus Star lists advertising rates for daily and weekly editions dated July 1 1897. Rates include one inch ads at various frequencies and local matter charges, with special terms for contracts and ongoing notices.
A favorable week for pension bills and improved business contrasts with last year. Wheat prices advance from 52c to 65c per bushel as the new market opens in the city next Monday, with expectations of further gains. Political notes mention a tough Indiana four way contest and Populist campaign efforts led by Marion Butler and W Vincent supporting Browder.
The piece argues Brown County residents exemplify self-reliance and mutual aid. It rebuts condescending views, praising honest industry, practical sympathy, and solidarity among neighbors, noting women’s resilience and a culture of shared fortunes despite hardship.
Person seeks a six or seven room house to rent near the city business area and asks interested parties to call at the Star office to find a good renter. Address 2322.
A bustling city ad page touts a vast selection of shirts underwear and outing wear from a major menswear retailer. It highlights bicycles livery and repair shops and urges shoppers to avoid substitutes while noting July 4 events and local political mentions.
William Jarboe aged twenty was arrested this evening for attempting to cash a forged $35 check in the name of his guardian Floyd Granam at the Zeller and Riddell bank. Jarboe has served terms in Plainfield reform school and was recently released. New York murder mystery deepens with little hope of early resolution.
The Indiana Sentinel Company urges Totuana readers to subscribe to The Sentinel with vast coverage including state government under Republicans, foreign dispatches, and abundant annual and weekly editions. The Weekly Sentinel partners with The Indianapolis Star to offer combined weekly editions at $1.25 per year.
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