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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1897
Page
4
A family staying six months in an Irish house reports the appearance of an old shawled lady in a sealed long room. A daughter sees the figure in the hall and again at the door, then later a friend confirms the visitor matched two former sisters who died in Geneva.
The Temps notes a weeks long cataleptic episode at Hopital de Pont l Evecque Deauville. A young Parisian Louis P aged 21 awoke in hospital claiming he had never left Paris and worked in Faubourg du Temple. His father sent funds and clothing, Louis returned to Paris.
The article discusses field cooking in army camps noting primitive methods melt into practical needs. It describes improvised stoves trench ovens and basic government issued gear for soldiers. It also highlights improved appetites from outdoor life and adaptable recipes for hard conditions.
The document accuses Ingimteus trivers ie Gaim and Bombay of buying popular liquor brands in original packaging, removing the good liquor, and injecting spurious liquid through a wax-sealed hole in the bottle base. This method preserves the cork and capsule while deceiving buyers.
A local tailor promotes custom menswear with fresh stock. He guarantees the best fit and quality, inviting customers to choose new suits and trousers made to measure.
The Australian government faces a rising rabbit problem destroying crops. Queensland official Pond will lead experiments for mass rabbit destruction on about 2009 acres, divided into inoculation and study plots with secrecy over the virus used.
A garbled update records Reeves and Co. and John Burs with father in law John Carr as they traveled to Indianapolis. Detroit reported a heavy fire loss on Sunday while Miss Kite Gaddis, a compositor, is ill impacting local finances. Storm damage and travels by Nick Bennett and others are noted alongside plans for brick mason Dick Collins heading to Indianapolis and Decatur PL. Philip Hyatt recovered from injuries at Maley's saw mill. A Will case resulted in judgment to set aside the will. Mormon elders were photographed by Walton in town.
A proposed seasickness remedy advises shutting eyes and breathing slowly. The savant Ile claims the method is fallible yet inexpensive and suitable for travelers seeking quick relief at sea.
An 18th or 19th century style summary notes England gold coin circulation hinting most coins post 1379. It recounts Col. Wallace S. Jones, U S general in Rome now visiting, with a tale of witty remarks about Florida, Italy and a court audience. It includes a Boston Traveler anecdote about a nervous minister and a haunted room with bones and skulls as macabre humor.
The column lists votes for Susie Coons Lou Stadler Emma Moore Anna Tooley Dot Matthews Josie McLeod Jane Voris Hattie May Kate Rubbottom Hazel Gysie Bertha Lay Ivy Dunlap Maud Belle Jessie Mead and others with totals 41 53 29 35 and 155 49 in a local prize wheel event. An ad notes a subscription offer from the Columbus Morning Loan with a limited May 6 1897 deadline.
Two youths, KE Noland and Harry Tistler, were struck by lightning near Heat today. Noland died almost instantly, while Tistler suffered severe injuries and is described as a raving maniac.
Unclear results show several city matchups including Indianapolis Columbus Detroit Grand Rapids Milwaukee Kansas City St Paul Minneapolis Cincinnati Louisville Chicago and Sioux City. Standings titled How They Stand for the Western League.
The piece notes the defined unit of heat as the temperature rise needed to turn water to steam and references a government board report on oysters and typhoid. It cites Dr. Duistrode’s study showing risk in some beds near sewage, naming Southend Grimsby Shoreham and the Isle of Wight as problematic, while Whitstable remains safe. The report concludes danger is removable with proper measures.
A Harper's Magazine review argues hypnotism cannot override true character. It notes mind influence yields to individual will and moral strength, showing temperance and modesty resist control. The piece asserts intrinsic virtue defines behavior beyond suggestion or mind over mind.
The Big 4 runs a special train Sunday May 16 from Columbus Indiana to Cincinnati Ohio for one dollar. Depart Columbus 8 a m return from Cincinnati 7 p m. Tickets valid only for that date and train with Day baseball Louisville vs Reds at League Park plus Lagoon and Zoological Garden attractions. Surry, Agent.
Weather signals describe clear or fair conditions with blue flag for rain or snow and white blue for local rains. Black flag indicates temperature, white flag with black center signals cold wave. Found three keys. owner may claim by calling the Star office. 17418.
Classified notice promotes Keller Co hose to grow lawns. Also small help wanted row asks for a girl to learn printers trade at the Star office today.
Fifty feet of three fourth inch three ply rubber hose for $2.50 at C M Kellar and Co. Papers going fast at this office with only a few hundred left. Only 10¢ a hand.
The piece notes that small muff sets are antiquated in favor of warmers, with graced kid gloves replacing suede for durability. Sleeves ending at the wrist signal last season, while plain collars imply antiquity. Damp shoes should be cleaned and oiled with vaseline, then stuffed with oats.
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