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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1897
Page
2
The notice lists ad rates for inches and words with contract terms and discounts. It references upcoming Cuba related news and urges a grand Fourth of July in Columbus with parades fireworks and speeches. It also mentions Washington statue unveiling in Fairmount Park Philadelphia and praises a Virginian president's speech as masterful and clear.
The piece argues that greed and bullying in Europe echo individual vice and will backfire over time. It reflects on how national conduct shapes international standing and outcomes, warning against aggressive isolationist strategies.
A New Yorker in London notes English middle class norms contrast with American views. He observes clergy and women betting on card games at English homes, with small stakes when women participate. He argues American clergy would be judged harshly for fun gambling.
An 19th century account details the bagno, a cruel Venice punishment where a prisoner sits in a water vat as tides fill it. A scoop is used to bale water, delaying immersion while enduring escalating physical and mental torment until exhaustion ends the struggle.
An extraordinary South African tale from the Transvaal Cape Town report claims a native in Sekukuniland wrestled a 47 foot boa that had swallowed a young buck with horns protruding. The serpent was pinned, the buck pulled free inch by inch, then the snake consumed the rescuer. The Transvaal vouches for the truth.
A home care tip touts Stahlhuths Varnish Stain to refresh worn furniture with a single coat. The ad urges readers cleaning their house to treat furniture for a refreshed look and improved finish.
The Columbus Tron Manufacturing Company quotes an 18¢ grade hose at 122 cents with cheaper grades in proportion, indicating a price ladder among hose products. This reflects pricing tiers within the firm’s catalog and suggests competitive offerings across quality levels.
An old newspaper item advertises Stahlituth varnish for cabinet woods and a sale at J A Newton offering economical footwear. It touts gloss, scratch covering, and imitation wood finishes while listing low prices on ladies slippers and boys tennis shoes.
The Philadelphia Record reports postal delays between Langhorne Bristol and Philadelphia with letters traveling long routes. A Bristol to Bristol address mixup arrived after three years. A Jacksonville broker defends a client in a mock trial, aided by a judge amid a comic misreading of law. F. W. Laing of the Royal Geographical Society notes carved rock inscriptions on Great Central Lake. Prof Fischer and Prof Tafel report a sugar production method at the University of Würzburg.
An ad promoting Stahlhuth Varnish Stain claims to refresh old furniture at lower cost than buying new pieces. It emphasizes restoration and value without citing specific prices or dates.
A fragmentary urban directory lists intersections and places including Seend and Jackson, Kule and Brown, Fifth and Washington, Seventh and Jackson, Third and Washington, Nooney n Cannery, and Starch Works. Addresses appear as short entries without dates or events.
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