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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1897
Page
4
An American writer cites European royal intermarriage as a source of face deformities and insanity, noting a degeneration in royal families. The piece argues that constant adulation and social equality ruin intellectual vigor, comparing it to the loss of physical tails through disuse.
Hartford Courier reports stray cattle roam woods around West Hartford Farmington Windsor and nearby towns. Three yearling heifers near Pipe Swamp were shot and killed from a distance after becoming emaciated. Officials consider them likely summer pasture strays wandering into settled areas seeking food.
A London Dial notice notes active literary work in Japan amid concerns over periodical dominance and youth critics. It cites native regrets about vernaculars in Chinese, the commercial spread of fiction, and English versus German literary preferences. It also mentions a government-led five year project with 59,000 yen to write a recent war history of China and an Imperial University committee of 16 scholars compiling material for an exhaustive national history.
A dialogue recounts an official caller who charged Chinese individuals 50 cents while demanding one dollar, arguing that foreigners should pay more. The instance highlights prejudice and coercive tactics used to claim higher fees, with references to a China minister and implied entitlement.
Dr John G Paton notes a South Sea bride's inaugural church attire a dramatic mix of a drab greatcoat vest and tight pants over grass skirts a red turban like head wrap and winging shirts creating a striking moving mass of fabric amid heat and spectacle. The tale contrasts colonial fashion with local custom and features a humorous aside from Youth Companion and other clippings.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation with prices at 10¢ and 25¢ and a note that druggists refund money if not satisfied. The copy emphasizes a lifelong solution and youthful health.
Open day and night bicycle riding school announced with competent trainers in charge. Contact J. A. Georges at 509 Washington St for details and enrollment.
The report notes new bicycle livery at J A Ganrg3s 509 Washington St and a river voyage on the Mabel Champion in Indianapolis. It mentions GE excursion tickets to Madison, Ezra Imlay in John G Lay's chair, and local visits by several residents including Miss Maud Moore and Ode Sandefur.
The Columbus Morning Star lists votes for a bicycle contest with several names and results. It notes a Two weekly Courier-Journal club offer, valid through May 1897, and announces a new hotel under construction at French Lick with 47 sleeping rooms.
Readable fragments show a contractor offering reasonable prices and delivery of all work. The note emphasizes calling for estimates and completion of tasks. No specific names or locations are identified in the surviving text.
Standings show Detroit 9 Columbus 15, with team records ordered by wins and losses. Key totals include St Paul .138, Minneapolis .14 8 6 and Grand Rapids .12 2 10 167, reflecting league positions and performance.
The Miss Thompson residing with Mrs Kieth in Maple Grove is improving from diphtheria. Hon Dr W T Newton was in the city yesterday.
A new restaurant, The Fashion, established near Gus Fehring's drug store, is rapidly building a large, first class trade. Patrons are urged to try one meal and return for more.
Qosn LDonthyeur describes a simple daily routine from dawn to dusk centered on garden strolls, pony-drawn forest drives, and long painting sessions. He details morning work, midday breaks, and evening reading, with a lifelong commitment to study and truth in art.
The Big 4 runs a special train from Columbus to Cincinnati on May 16 at one dollar for the trip. Depart Columbus at 8 a m and return from Cincinnati at 7 7 p m. Tickets valid only for that date and train with stops at League Park for Louisville vs Cincinnati Reds, Lagoon and Zoological Garden among others. J S Surry Agent.
New York May 8 Ex Vice Press Adna Stevenson Gen A J Peine and U S Senator E O Wolcott were named by President McKinley to a commission to discuss an international bimetallic conference. They sailed for Havre aboard La Touraine and will visit Paris London Berlin Vienna and other capitals to seek agreement on holding a conference.
An ad notes Cascarets Candy Cathartic offered by Kellar & Co with 9¢ hose and 165114 PA Che wa paca a cover. If Cascarets fail to cure, druggists refund money.
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