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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1897
Page
2
The snippet outlines advertising rates for daily and weekly editions including one inch ad pricing across time spans from one month to one year, local rate structures and contract notes. It also mentions police, a fireball fundraiser, court actions, and property debt matters with several named local individuals and firms.
Votes tallied for Columbus Star prize wheel show Susie Coons Low Stadler Emma Moore Anna Tooley Dot Matthews Jessie McLeod Hattie May Kate Rubbottom Hazel Gysie Bertha Lay Ivy Dunlap Maud Belle Jessie Mead and others, with totals listed as of 5 o'clock last evening.
A collage of advertisements shows Kellar Co. hose and Cascara pills with refund offers, low price wheels from Reeves Seward Cycle, a printer's trade call at Star office, and The Fashion Resturant inviting customers. J A Newton promotes affordable shoes while various sale items target men women and youths with varied prices.
Old furniture can be refreshed with one coat of Stadthuths Varnish Stain. It claims to imitate oak mahogany walnut and other woods and resist fading. The ad also promotes Columbus Iron Manufacturing Co cleaning services plumbing repairs and hose products with special 18c grade hose and cheaper options.
Kinney and Turpin offer a limited time deal in Columbus Indiana for a combine subscription of the Columbus Morning Star and the Twice-a-Week Courier Journal at 1.25 dollars for 323 years? and require advance payment. New and renewing subscribers may receive samples on request. Offer valid until May 5 1897.
Advertiser seeks a man in every town to open a small office and handle goods. Respond with stamped reference and mention Columbus. Cincinnati address 222. Rates reasonable and best service guaranteed.
Ten acres of ground two story house barn in Hartsville will trade for Columbus property or farm. Also good dwelling barn and full lot in Columbus will sell cheap animal payment down or on monthly terms inquire of BB Kinnfy.
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