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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1897
Page
2
The Dingley bill discussion advances as proponents counter market critics who claim silver price changes drove wheat declines. The debate highlights tensions between silver advocates and wheat supporters amid price drift.
The sugar trust braces as the Wilson law impinges on special advantages, while farmers across the United States eye beet sugar production as a new potential. The shift signals tension between policy aims and industry control.
West business leaders rejected Mr. Bryan's manipulation of the Trans-Mississippi Congress aimed at advancing free-silver politics. They had hoped the meeting would benefit business interests nationwide and thwart did not materialize as expected.
The democrats and populists in the Senate will be held responsible by the public for any shortage in the revenue feature of the Dingley law because their delay allowed importers to bring half a year of foreign goods into the country before the bill was completed.
Business leaders favor a government led by a party with business ideas. The Republicans enacted their tariff bill in four months and twenty days after President McKinley's inauguration, while the Democrats required nearly eighteen months to pass theirs.
Citizens must rally to improve Washington street and support paving with brick or asphalt. The spring election will highlight street paving and other city improvements as major issues to make Columbus the best town in the state.
The objection to paving Washington street is limited to a few while most Columbus residents favor progress. If the paving question goes to a public vote, a decisive victory for paved streets is anticipated. Ladies ear cards neatly printed.
Dan Ayres of Waymansville visited the city Friday and Miss Ella Jones returned home from Columbus. Epworth League hosts an ice cream social in Petersville tonight and Columbus residents are urged to attend. Constable Gable pursued Charles Slater in Wayne township yesterday on an assault charge. A good woman is sought for general house work at 1404 Mechanic Street. Citizens argue paving Washington Street for next spring council. Cure constipation with Candy Cathartic 10¢. Jennie Underwood attended the funeral of the Brown infant at Sand Creek yesterday. Bicycle races in the city on August 12 feature crack racers. Dry Handle Factory wood available at Columbus Handle and Tool Company. English Lutheran Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. Augen burg League at 7 p.m. Services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. led by Rev. Wm S. Sigmund.
The article notes higher values for wool, calves, sheep and hogs from a year ago with wool at 3 cents more per pound on average, boosting the total clip value by about 7.5 million dollars. It also hints at overall stock and commodity gains and mentions a Candy Cathartic product with dubious health claims.
The rapid drop in silver over ten days causes panic in Mexico with claims of a new international plot against white metal. Observers say silver advocates seize on occult theories rather than logical explanations, while the Dingley Bill commissioners and financiers appear as suspected targets.
Local residents and visitors move through Waynesville Indianapolis Chicago and Edinburg with notes on guests and returns. Notable items include Lazar Greengard age 104 living in St. Louis with large family, and ongoing local visits to towns such as Noblesville Elizabeth town and Elizabethtown. The Scipio telegraph office has closed.
A notice advertises fresh clean goods at cut prices with specials listed as genuine bar gains and strict value for money. Local shoppers are urged to take advantage of the sale offering substantial savings.
Mr. C. R. Beard prominent young druggist of Cambridge City passes through on his way to Nashville for the Centennial. He plans a side trip to Chattanooga and is a personal friend of Conductor Hull. Money saving sale now on at the White House with every article a positive bargain.
The ad promotes Lo Bac as a life enhancing remedy with a cure guaranteed and free booklets. It lists Sterling Remedy Co as origin and claims druggists sell it for 50c or 81. The text includes a ruse about a tin peddler cheating a farmer’s wife out of small sums and eggs and feathers values in a puzzle-like anecdote.
The Indianapolis Sentinel claims largest state circulation and vows abundant coverage of McKinley’s cabinet and administration, state capitol events, and foreign news. It urges Indiana readers to subscribe for daily weekly and Sunday editions with extensive new s from across the state and abroad.
Sunday afternoon gospel meeting to be held at association rooms at 3:30 with Capt. Bradley of the Salvation Army speaking. Cool rooms fans and ice water promised. Men and boys invited. Terre Haute notes report a small house fire on the Rev Henry Ballance residence and a past suspicious blaze in 1891 on the same site. Strong stock market commentary follows.
An old time price list for LEE LOY at Belvedere Block promotes items like coffee 12 per pound and own roast 15 cents, star soap, pie peaches, tomatoes, beans, bananas, lemons, candy, tobacco, and other staples with nominal values and value equivalents.
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