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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1897
Page
3
Publication at the Columbus Indiana postoffice as Second Class Matter shows CHAS A TURPIN is the city editor and entry reflects standard mail notice practice.
Rates for local advertising include one cent per word for first insertion and half a cent per word for each additional insertion. Game matter and locals run in black letters cost two cents per word per insertion. Special rates apply on local advertising contracts of 500 lines or more. Yearly contracts not carried to expiration billed monthly at the above rate.
The Kentucky legislature failed to form a quorum yesterday as Dr. Hunter received fifty six votes while bolting Republicans and Democrats refused to vote. Adjournment was taken and Hunter now has little chance.
Franklin Star reports a dispute in which a long distance line crew attempts to place poles on Wm. Jones property at Herriott and Jackson. Jones objects while marshal Layster is summoned. Jones defends property rights and city authority to middle of the street. pole placement remains unresolved. Mrs. Overbay had a pole moved six feet from her wood shed to avoid damage.
A fragmentary list shows names such as Kanst Staniuium & Co. Druggists in Columbus Indiana and various surnames likely connected to local residents or businesses. The readable portion mentions a Columbus druggist presence with scattered family or firm names.
Beemer and Deemer recall a late night suburb incident as they fled suspected footpads. They both yelled police and reached home shaken. The next day they met with friends and vowed to drop the matter where it stood.
Yarry Middlehouse of Grand Rapids and companion Farwell trapped a four year wild deer in a live encounter near Remus Michigan. Middlehouse seized the buck by the neck after a brief struggle, both men bound its feet, tied it to a tree, then shipped the animal to Grand Rapids for city park display.
A three days dance event in Brighton aims to raise funds for a sick poor dispensary. The New York Journal notes relays of musicians and dancers will sustain three days of waltzes mazurkas and schottisches with a daytime rest interval. Patronesses include the duchess of Teck and countess of Munster among titled attendees. The lord lieutenant of the county heads the affair.
Mr. Vincent L. Tiseera, a Ceylonese worker in Chicago, warns the Indian drought is severe and warns that millions may starve. He blames British policy, notes vegetarian diet worsens famine, and urges American church relief to aid and win converts. He details his background and linguistic talents.
A Pall Mall Gazette note explains how fresh eggs may harbor mycelium and spores that hatch inside eggs and nests. It warns that even clean eggs can be contaminated, advising thorough washing of newly laid eggs before cooking and noting spores can affect hens and humans alike.
The Chicago Tribune notes that in England a physician cannot issue a death certificate unless he has prescribed for the deceased at least 48 hours before death, otherwise undertakers cannot bury the body.
The excerpt discusses the challenges editors face with old ballads and ballad copies. It highlights the need for understanding popular genius and oral traits, praising Prof. Child for his nearly infallible ability to detect genuine ballad tone and distinguish forged pieces.
The Forum notes Boston women gain social standing from knowledge and ability. In the city widows and spinsters pursue vocations at 60 or older, taking up botany painting or economics. A 70 year old oratory pupil earns respect from younger classmates for bravery against age. A Boston man may forgive age if the woman remains bright and engaging.
A bulk advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as the best spring remedy for cleansing blood strengthening nerves and regulating digestion. It claims to cure rheumatism neuralgia headaches sleep issues kidney trouble heart palpitations and liver disorders with endorsements from medical experts and testimonials including Florence H Dangerfield.
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