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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1897
Page
2
Local advertisement rates and policy details for the Columbus Daily and Weekly editions list pricing per inch and per month, with discounts for longer runs. The notice outlines columnar charges for locals, word counts, and contract terms for five hundred lines or more, including continuation of rates beyond expiration.
In the southwest part of the state, interest leaned toward the bicycle wheel contest more than politics yesterday. With a little over one month until the election, residents were reminded that moving after the 10th will cost them their vote in their ward.
Extreme heat grips the nation with scorching conditions from coast to coast and reports of several heat related deaths in Chicago. Authorities urge residents to stay hydrated seek shade and limit outdoor activity as temperatures soar.
In Kentucky last week several Building and Loan associations failed amid Supreme Court decisions and member withdrawals. The debate centers on whether President Kinley will send a currency message to Congress as a remedy. The Star notes withdrawals rise, competition among leading ladies in a wheel contest, and local printing efforts continuing despite partial sellouts.
Ad copy proclaims a large stock of men garments with wide variety and latest styles. It promises colored shirts underwear bicycle and lighting goods and urges shoppers to choose from a wide range of high quality items at affordable prices.
Grain men who traveled the county report the wheat crop looks promising. Earlier prospects were weak, but favorable conditions since then suggest a good yield. Local notices mention a new baby boy, a fatal shock to a mother and a dangerous coal miners strike order affecting unions, plus various town happenings and weather reports.
State auditor reports heavy withdrawals from 480 building and loan associations as new law takes effect. Seven associations report compliance while four have closed and three filled forms. Previous year saw 505 associations report. A Nashville Populist conference draws a thousand delegates after Reform Press Association meeting.
The Indianapolis Daily Sentinel offers extensive coverage of McKinley’s cabinet and administration policies plus Indiana state government news. The paper touts foreign news, dispatches from abroad, and a growing circulation as the state’s leading weekly and daily summaries. Subscribers are urged to remit to The Indianapolis Sentinel Company.
The excerpt notes low wages for day laborers at two shillings a day and debt imprisonment as common. It mentions no public library, a copper mint prison in Connecticut, a single cooked hat factory, and books priced high at 15 74. It also cites objections to crockery plates, a fifth of the nation’s white population in Virginia, crude goods labeled as men art ists or women stuffs, a fined city rider, stove absence, cooking before an opera fireplace, and a six day NYC to Boston journey.
On Monday July 7th everything in the ticket will be found on the table with chicken fresh fish and meats of all kind available at Fashion Testaur opposite the post office.
Brown County Democrat reports the Sevens family near Belmont is gravely ill after two children died. Mrs. Stevens near death, and Drs Lyon, Rogers, and Gerffith will examine Belmont water. Rumor spreads of poisoning as officials investigate the water source.
Thomas Rogers was today compelled to shave his foot amputated as the result of an X ray examination.
Readable OCR lists a multi‑city rail excursion operated by the Big Four. Trip options include Niagara Falls to Toronto round trips for eight dollars, with add‑on fares to Thousand Islands and other stops. Five to eight day itineraries include parlor and sleeping cars, personally conducted tours, and return validity.
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