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Newspaper

Columbus Star

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1897

Page

2

Local Drugstore Ad Lists Wide Expectorant Brands

An advertisement lists numerous brands and varieties of expectorants and related products. The copy names Blue Expectorant and many others including Allen, Hall, Harter, Jaynes, Boschee, Piso, Kilmer, English and more. It reads like a medicinal aisles catalog from a drugstore.

Allens Halls Harters Jaynes Boschees Pisos Kilmers Geran Smiths Browns Whites Goldens Sellers Balls Drakes Soms Chamberlains Scotts Crooks Anglers Warners Ackers Primleys Hierces Phillips Moellers

Reverting Rates and Advertising Terms

Rates for advertising shown, including one inch one year and six months options. Local and special rates quoted on contracts, with cent and word charges, and monthly adjustments for non-expiring yearly contracts.

Atavia I Hn

Severe spring storms hit Texas near Jiallas and Plaine

Severe storms swept the Texas south Thursday with a cyclone near Jiallas injuring several people at Plaine and causing damage.

Texas Jiallas Plaine

McWinley In The Chair After Two Weeks Of Governing

Two weeks have passed since McWinley assumed executive leadership and prosperity is still unseen. The silver weekly questions if the republican party can rebuild swiftly, contrasting with the democrat party’s four years of prior damage.

McWinley Silver Weekly Republican Party Democrat Party

Kentucky Senate Battle Promises a Heated Contest

Report suggests a tight race for the Kentucky senate seat as Dr Jiunter gains caucus support and Republicans unite behind him. The piece notes a possible cross party alliance of free silver Democrats with bolting Republicans to back Governor Bradley.

Kentucky Jiunter Bradley

Silver Weekly Folds Replaced by Weekly Democrat

The Silver Weekly ends publication and a new Weekly Democrat begins featuring different editorial stance. Readers note Newcomb drops the old name and the freed silver issue from the masthead, while critics urge abandoning the free silver position.

Prudential Insurance Meeting Highlights District Event

A district meeting of the Prudential Insurance Company of America was held in the city last night. Henry Gohl of Columbus Ohio spoke as Supt. of Agencies for Ohio and Indiana, with other local and regional representatives attending. The firm reported leading Indiana in written business last year and aims to surpass that record this year. Also noted were the birth of a fine girl to Mr and Mrs E Bonham on Thursday and a rapid progress update on the Bruning robbery case. A Young Men’s Christian Association rally is set for 3:30 this afternoon with Mrs Swengel speaking and solo singing by a local artist.

Prudential Insurance Company of America Henry Gohl Columbus Ohio Indiana F. W-S. Brooks New Albany Ind H. 8. Kendall H. Schroer Budford Ind D. A. Sutherland Madison

Paine's celery compound praised as spring tonic remedy

The ad extols Paine's Celery Compound as the premier spring remedy, claiming it purifies blood, strengthens nerves, boosts appetite, aids digestion, and quickly banishes sleeplessness and rheumatic symptoms. It cites Dr Pratt Edwards Phelps and widespread use across cities, urging use in March, April and May for best results.

Paine Prof Phelps Univ

Disappearance of Willie Piper from 635 Union St

Willie Piper aged, son of Frank Piper, residing at 635 Union Street, disappeared from his home yesterday morning about 73 and has not been seen since. He reportedly went to the meat market and returned with meat then left again with a small dog. A boy saw him at about 4 near the railroad by the can itarium headed home.

Willie Piper Vesson Frank Viper Union St Canitarium

Feattered Egos Dash Through Town in Egg Debacle

Katehuick arrives from the country with eggs for the market. She ties her horse to a tree on California street near ibert Roland's residence. The horse bolts, scattering eggs along the street as it runs.

Katehuick Ibert Roland California Street Leeovaing

Postmasters Appointed in Hope and Elizabethtown

Senator Fairbanks recommends Philip Spaugh for Hope postmaster and John W. Boller for Elizabethtown. Both cited as good men and the appointments noted as generally satisfactory. The Madison train brought six traveling men to the city yesterday. Link Schnur will visit Franklin next Wednesday to play for Eddie Loy Co. Crete blockade by the Powers to start Sunday. Mrs Smiley Boaz of Haw Patch bought a Brooks incubator. Ex-US Marshal D. J. Burchett of Louisa, Ky. seeks consulship at Rio Janeiro. Walton's cabinets priced at $1.50 per dozen. Pleasant Valley school under E. A. Stuckey will hold an old fashioned exhibition at Taylorsville hall tonight. Red Men entertainment at Taylorsville hall draws large crowd despite bad weather. Edinburg Red Men assist. Rev. Sweeney's lecture Paris and France, Friday night at the Tabernacle, featured 60 illustrations and drew fair attendance. E. G. Elord died at home yesterday afternoon. funeral to be held Sunday at the M E Church conducted by Rev. J. D. Curren of Hope.

E.G. Elord M E J. D.curren Hope Sun

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