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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1897
Page
3
A Chicago Tribune excerpt explains kerosene refining from crude oil at Whiting Indiana and nearby Chicago. It outlines sweetening stills compound cylinders steam stills and an agitator removing impurities, producing wax coke and usable byproducts for lamps and industry.
The article surveys Martian signals and alleged intelligent thought, recounting Francis Galton’s experiments with coded light at Lick Observatory, then pivots to dramatic curiosities. It includes a boy keeper’s heroic three week vigil, hunter tricks, and warnings about oyster typhoid risks amid governmental reports.
A brief notice states one and a half cards of dry wood cost $1 at the Handle factory. It instructs customers to leave orders at Winans grocery.
A local ad lists dry handle wood available November 2 at J A George, 509 Washington Street. Cards priced at $1 each accompany the notice.
The article notes Boston women gain social standing from knowledge and ability. It cites spinsters and widows pursuing botany china painting or politics at 60 and beyond. A 70 year old pupil at oratory school earns respect through bold defiance of time.
A circular advertises a free sample and descriptive literature from Romanza Agency at 719 Sycamore St Cincinnati. It offers agents commission of 60 percent on a $1.00 price and mentions 18 inch height and 6 lb weight with a 10 cent postage request. It touts “4() other things” for men and women and invites readers to send for the free sample.
The Big Four Route announces special love rates for a convention and points to its long line from St. Louis to Toronto via Cleveland and Buffalo, including cities such as Peoria Indianapolis Cincinnati Dayton Springfield Columbus and Niagara Falls. Apply for full particulars.
The notice touts the Big Four Route as the preferred path to Buffalo for the 31st National Encampment of the G A R with low one cent per mile fares and through trains from multiple cities. It also advertises special rates for Baptist Young People's Union and National Educational Association events and urges inquiries through local agents.
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