12 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1897
Page
1
The mode in summer frocks shows a fluffy lamp shade look with vivid greens and magentas in parasols. Violet shades dominate corsets and violet silk or satin outfits, while jabbed fabrics like dotted crinkled effects appear in petticoats. Silk gloves gain favor with cotton bodices, and belts remain silk or kid with simple buckles.
G W Stevens recalls Pharsala and Volo as war’s moments of intense living beyond battles. He describes hunger, cold, and improvised comforts with Charlie and a Greek groom, cooking lamb in a ruined barn, and enduring sleepless nights. He notes chaotic headquarters, rain, and a stark contrast between romance and hardship.
A collage of local items from Columbus and vicinity notes Mrs Hulda Jones recovering from a critical illness and mentions long lived family members. Nashville death counts and upcoming bicycle races spark civic chatter. Colum bus society enjoys summer water fairs with garden hose humor before warm weather remedies.
The paper announces Roy Jones of Franklin Indiana will assume foremanship today. He is an accomplished printer, married with a family moving to Columbus within weeks.Officials invite a cordial welcome to Jones and family. When requesting advertised goods insist on the right item. Don’t accept substitutes.
Local personals list residents visiting Indianapolis and nearby cities yesterday and this morning. The report also covers bicycle and tandem races held Saturday with winners Ralph Ellis and the Drake Behrman pair achieving fast times, plus a Franklin Star quip on swelling egos.
In Rasaville Gus Vonfange and his fiancee left Saturday for Nashville Tennessee to attend the exposition and plans indicate a wedding upon arrival. Friends expect the ceremony soon after and the couple may return as Mr and Mrs Vonfange. B S Ruddick plans July 31 1997 bicycle races with large premiums. full details promised tomorrow.
An editor plans to write on city governance rot while offering the city printing at half rate. The piece mocks Marsh and his supposed hypocrisy as a city critic. A neighborly gossip note mentions a young couple on Union Street engaging in public displays of affection drawing disapproval.
Advertisement touts C. M. Kellar motor fans for keeping homes and businesses habitable during extreme heat. Includes product line and model hint with location reference 23917.
The article notes the Grand Army of the Republic reaching peak membership years after the Civil War and thinning due to death. In Indiana reports say annual deaths and new enlistees balance, with about 200 veterans dying each year. Headquarters received the annual reports from about 200 of 420 posts.
Ad copy promotes Cascarets candy Cathartie as a cure for constipation with a promise of lasting relief and a money refund if not satisfied. It targets druggists with a 25 cent price and claims of consumer benefit.
Bargain prices advertised for fishing tackle hammocks and croquet sets at Geo H Cummins store. Items promoted as low price deals in a period-appropriate sales notice.
A Columbus Dispatch item notes a woman just sentenced to the workhouse told the Police Judge he was not the whole lake since he had water on his brain. The piece questions whether the court erred and suggests recalling her for a stricter sentence. An excursion offer to Dayton from Columbus is also mentioned with a July date and $1.50 fare.
The item lists travel tickets to Indianapolis and a constipation remedy. It notes weather changing, Martin Cutsinger in Columbus, and Edinburg Cal Carpets offering discounts before moving to a new carpet room at the White House. Mentions Frank Crump and a printer leaving the STAR for a Morning Howler position.
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