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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1897

Page

2

Pro prietors aid rates and local advertising note

The notice lists daily and weekly newspaper ad rates for Columbus Indiana with line and word pricing, discounts for durations, and special local ad terms. It notes the Daily Silver organ of the Northwest suspended due to lack of patronage, while ex Representative Towne pushes the 16to-1 theory.

Silver Organ Northwest Minneapolis

Farmers to gain five million more for wheat this year

Iowa Ohio and Indiana farmers will receive about five million dollars more for their wheat crop this year than in 1896. Tom Watson mocks a party that serves another for a consideration and argues no gentleman should stay in the People's party if Populism and Hessianism become synonymous terms.

Reform proposal to change US monetary system to be presented to Congress

The article notes anxious commenters expect a carefully framed reform proposal. It will be presented to Congress either during the special session or at the next regular session in December, with every Republican expected to vote in favor of some measure of this character.

Democrats Split Over Silver Candidate Support

The passage notes that some Democrats who opposed Bryan previously will oppose silver candidates again, while others hoped tariff battles would polarize gold Democrats against Republicans. It suggests broad opposition to silver across factions this fall.

Democrats Warn On Free-Silver Issue Across States

Several leading Democrat papers urge party leaders in Ohio and Iowa to drop the free-silver push or risk harming their own prospects and the party, citing the Macon Telegraph warning the party toward destruction if it does not reject the policy.

Demagogues Thrive in Turbulent Times

A critical editorial laments rising demagogic rhetoric and its failure to address real or imagined grievances. It argues demagoguery misleads the public while offering no real solutions to suffering or injustice. The tone warns readers to seek measured leadership over hype.

Criticism of Socialism and Political Reform Ideals

The speaker rails against socialism and social democracy, denouncing support for court disrespect and class legislation. He warns against the idea that wealth can be seized by fiat, and criticizes attention to cranks and political adventurers who undermine society.

Turkiye Defies Thessaly as Powers Waver

The Turkish Sultan’s stance in Thessaly unsettles Europe. Russia could force removal, but unclear terms and loyalties leave many unsure. Meanwhile, the Turk resumes savage tactics with village sackings and expulsions into the mountains as Christian powers debate the true strength behind the Sultan.

No substitutes in ads says buyer beware

The notice urges readers to demand the exact advertised goods and not accept substitutes, warning against misrepresentation in newspaper ads.

Prince Kaiser Attacks Painter Over Portrait Mishap

In a vivid anecdote from Mr Frith’s reminiscences the future Kaiser reacts furiously as colors stain his face during a portrait. He screams in pain when turpentine irritates a scratch and assaults the painter with his fists before hiding under a table.

Frith Kaiser Mr. Frith

Sure of Alfine Funeral Men of Lubec Maine Provide Hearse

Citizens of Lubec Maine raise funds for a municipal hearse after visiting neighboring towns. A mass meeting approved voluntary subscriptions with a rebate for stockholders if the hearse is used within years. One resident remarks he will get a first class funeral and his money back when he dies.

Lubec Lewiston Journal

Indianapolis Sentinel Promotes Weekly Subscriptions

The Indianapolis Sentinel urges readers to subscribe, praising McKinley era administration and Republican state government. It touts the Weekly Sentinel edition of twelve pages and promises abundant news for Indiana subscribers with timely remittance to the Sentinel Company in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Pay Sunday Sentinel McKinley Sentinel Republican ‘Party Foreign Weekly Weekly Sentinel Indianapolis Sentinel The Indiana State Sentinel

Final "A"TM bad for ships and fate of hoodoo names

The San Francisco Examiner notes a pattern of wrecks ending with the hoodoo letter A. British ships Andresa and Oreatia are cited among losses. other vessels Villanta Wallapa Dora Colima Columbia Umatilla are referenced as recent perils along coasts, with drownings and beachings reported.

San Francisco Examiner Andresa Liverpool Oreatia Victoria Freemantle Wallapa Dora Alaska Colima Columbia Umatilla

Frog Aids Owner in Unlikely Frog Hunt Tale

A sporting man recalls a Cortol lake encounter where an Irish setter, without a gun, helped locate frogs. The dog watched his master spear frogs in the grass and began locating the green prey on its own. The scene shows surprising training and animal instinct.

Cutol? Lake

Summer Goods to Be Slaughtered at Meyer & Fiegenbaum

Summer goods to be slaughtered at Meyer and Fiegenbaum's 2372 Sunday School at 9315 am Augsburg League at 7 00 pm Morning and evening worship at 10 30 and 7 45 Preaching by the pastor Rev William S Sigmond Morning theme Unenjoyed Privileges Evening theme The Chief Christian Work Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 80

Meyer & Fiegenbaum Augsburg League Wm. S Sigmond

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