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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1897
Page
3
A fragmented page shows tallies labeled total votes to date with misread names and numbers and includes notices urging payment of debts and reminders about services and advertisements. The garbled text lists voters and individuals alongside scattered prices and random phrases from ads and classifieds.
Pine World at this office drafts Dodgers letter heads as part of a local business notice. The brief item lists stationery work and mentions the printer and date for order completion.
An old advertisement promotes Loxative Bromo Quinine laxes with a one day claim. It states druggists refund money if it fails to cure and highlights Cascarets as a remedy for constipation with the same refund offer.
Nashville agents report strong interest in reaching the great southern city for the exposition. The "Big Four" offers through service to Cincinnati from New York Boston Buffalo Cleveland and Columbus and from Detroit Toledo Sandusky to Cincinnati, with direct links to Q and C Route and L&N Ry. Full information available on request.
The Indianapolis Sentinel promises abundant news on McKinley’s administration and state capital affairs. It touts Republican control of state government, extensive foreign and domestic news, and large circulation. Subscriptions highlight daily weekly and Sunday editions.
Readable fragments show a lively Friday sale or contest in a city where housewives bid on a kitchen range. Several participants are named including Mrs. Fred Ulrich Mrs. Charles Jones Mrs. Joe Gysie and Mrs. Thomas among others, with assorted bids and numbers recorded.
In Bartholomew County Circuit Court Indiana plaintiff files for sale of real estate against Richard A Norton. The notice states Norton is not a resident of Indiana and must appear by November 10 1897 or face judgment in absentia. Clerk George Werner signs the notice with attorney MatsiALi Haewer.
Richard D. Doyle discusses aggressive defense of clients in a Southern Magazine piece on law and lawyers. He argues moral courage is needed to advise against suits and notes many successful lawyers rely on zeal over eminent status.
A fragment from a Washington Star piece recalls a treasurer who, before government service, worked as a manager for a lumber company. In an emergency, he sent James Martin from the hills two miles away to help, asking if he was reliable and near.
A Barnesville lawyer in a costly new suit declares he cannot afford shabby clothes. He insists no man should wear shabbiness, arguing it affects respect, speaking of Demosthenes and Cicero as guardrails for appearance and influence.
A compact ad-like notice touts No-Yo-tine with a fifty cent price, claiming it cures tobacco habit. It markets the remedy as a guaranteed aid, mentioning pharmacists and a Friday availability in a period-voiced promotional tone.
A brief notice states they call for and deliver at work with prices described as reasonable and work guaranteed. No specific names or locations are provided.
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