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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1897
Page
3
A vivid note on kerosene and refinery byproducts near Chicago at Whiting Indiana. It explains wax from crude oil, coke fuel from residue, and uses in lamps and industry, plus a shift to electric power in Switzerland and a lighthearted, observational tone on aging and touch abilities.
Classified items include a late model phaeton for sale in fair condition with quick sale asked. Insurance tips warn of wind storms in Columbus and promote Kinney Kinney policies. Also ads for Cascara pills refunds and odorless vault cleaning. Elks reunion in Minneapolis July 6 to 10 with Big Four Route low rates.
The notice advertises fixed pricing for printing jobs with emphasis on using the best material and guaranteeing satisfaction. It invites all work with assurance of high quality and reliable results.
The Twice-a-week Courier Journal and the Weekly Star join with Columbus Morning Star for a one year subscription price of $1.25. Renew or new subscribers paying in advance receive the deal. Sample copies of Courier Journal sent free on application. Subscriptions sent to Columbus Morning Star, Columbus, Ind. Kinney & Turpin.
The Big Four Route offers package travel to Toronto Ontario for the Epworth League convention July 14 to 18 with special rates and through connections from major cities. Niagara Falls Toronto Thousand Islands trips are advertised with round trips and side trips, five to ten day options, parlor and sleeping cars, and guided service by Big Four representatives. Tickets and full information available from Big Four ticket agent J. S. Smith.
The Big 4 runs a special round trip from Columbus Indiana to Cincinnati Ohio on Sunday July first for one dollar. The 8 a.m. departure from Columbus and 7 p.m. return from Cincinnati are listed by agent Bota J. S. Smivu.
A local listing notes flour priced at 2.60 dollars per 100 pounds under Brand 100 pound. This brief item states the cost for bulk baking needs and cites a per 100 pound rate.
San Francisco hosts a July convention with the Y P and C E line offering special low fares via Chicago St Louis or Peoria. Big Four through trains connect New York Boston Buffalo to St Louis Veolia and Cincinnati to Chicago with One Fare round trips within 200 miles and a July 6 1897 return limit.
Special low rates apply to Putin Bay Islands of Lake Erie Lake Chautauqua Niagara Falls Thousand Islands St. Lawrence River Adirondacks Lake George New England Resorts New York and Boston. Rates and schedules available from any agent vin Four Rows or E. O. McCormick Big Four Route Passenger Traffic Manager Aug 31.
Mrs. Andy Efinger advertises ice cream by the dish, quart, or gallon, promising the best cream in the market and delivery anywhere in the city.
The Bie Four Route will name Special Low Rates to teachers and their heads for the annual Milwaukee meeting. The Big Four Line offers travel between Cincinnati Indianapolis Dayton Springfield Columbus and Chicago with best facilities. Full information and applications available from any Bie Four Route agent.
The Y P U of America holds its annual convention in Chattanooga Tennessee from July 15 to 18. Turbie Four Route offers a one fare round trip from all points on its system with through trains via Cincinnati and direct connections at Central Union Depot.
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