25 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1897
Page
1
Jesse W. Weik will speak at Crum's Theatre on October 27, lecturing on the boyhood and early manhood of Lincoln. Admission 25 and 35 cents, proceeds to benefit the Grand Army encampment. Press notices praise his vivid biography and use of original manuscripts and letters to present Lincoln beyond the familiar image.
Oscar Vonstrohe of Waymansville rode to the city on Sunday, completing the trip in one hour. He was celebrated for the swift crossing and credited with notable endurance on a solo bike journey.
Advertisement notes silk safes and cloaks at Meyer and Fiegenbaum with store openings this week. It lists sale bundles from The Weekly Star and Weekly Courier Journal at combined prices and offers. A police report mentions a family quarrel at Seventh and Wilson with no arrests. Meier & Fiegenbaum are promoted as leaders in cloak retail with styling advice.
A man who visits the post office eleven times daily hoping for mail remains as cheerful as those who carry away armfuls, illustrating resilient mood despite unfulfilled expectations.
The Americas Machinist reports 100000 more men now employed by U S railroads than a year ago signaling rising prosperity in the industry and broader economic recovery.
The notice advertises a furnished room for rent at 5th and Chestnut streets with inquiries directed to this office. It also reports train delays on Sunday with the 9 30 morning train late and the Chicago mail in the afternoon running about one hour behind schedule.
A newspaper note quotes Senator Turpie resisting retirement to aid fellow Democrats while predicting a Republican succession. The item mentions Rep A Vavana and mocks Spanish honor rhetoric in the event of war with Spain, referencing the Cuban conflict and a commentary from the Chicago Inter Ocean.
An assortment of items including a subscription offer for the Star and Indianapolis papers, a grand sale at Meyer & Fiegenbaum, and a notice that evening post delivery will be cut back starting Oct 25 with extended carrier hours. Also funeral for Wm Hamblen at Union Street and K P lodge involvement, plus ads for printing services at Kinney & Turpin.
Policemen McCalip and Ferguson jailed George Snyder and one of the feather renovating men for drunken conduct. The incident involved police action and a local worker's arrest following a disturbance at the scene.
A fragmented local column notes ad prompts and personal notices. It mentions placing winter trade ads, a man sought for hustling, and various social notes about visits and funerals in Seymour and Indianapolis. Local businesses promote materials, insurance, cloaks, dresses, and wood type for posters.
Mr and Mrs Roy Jones hosted a birthday dinner at their Fourth Street home for daughter Ethel on her fifteenth birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Peter Brown Miss Anna Head of Franklin Misses Nona Anderson and Josephine Kinney. A splendid dinner and many fire presents marked the celebration. Elwood Catholics plan a $50000 cathedral next summer with $10000 already raised.
The Brown County Democrat notes political candidates keep their distance as mudslinging rises. it hints at Dr. Miles Pain Pitts cure Neuraigia as a side note.
Use a small deep dish filled halfway with gasoline to wash the gloves as if in water. Replace gasoline when it becomes colored and rinse the gloves. Shake dry and hang in the air to avoid stiffening or shrinking.
The Augusta Chronicle notes a “burning question” about Gov McLaurin eating greens with his knife. It jokes that Dr Johnson favored a London cellar dining with fingers and hat on, wiping hands on a Newfoundland dog, suggesting a compromise with chopsticks for McLaurin.
The Inter Ocean notes Henry George warns Richard Croker that if he gains power he could face consequences akin to Boss Tweed. It asserts Croker’s legal fate is uncertain but implies no current danger unless George achieves political strength.
The Brown City Standard shares a whimsical remedy instructing Charley to make small cards reading Please keep your darned old hens at Home and attach them to grain with strings to lure hens away from the garden. The plan ends with hens following the string to their yard. The piece invites reader feedback on its effectiveness.
Commissioners seek to drop mint references as obstacle in monetary conference with France. The piece argues blame would lie with France if reopening Indian mints stalls negotiations, while listing one thousand mile tickets for Big Four rail exchanges with price and rebate details. Warren J. Lynch signs as assistant general passenger agent.
A humorous exchange from the Indianapolis Journal features banter about limburger cheese imported from Germany. Charles requests a bite while Uncle Josh mocks the idea with playful travel and wrapping details.
The Sentinel proclaims it has the largest circulation in the state and will provide extensive coverage of McKinley’s cabinet, state government, and foreign news. It urges readers in Indiana to subscribe to daily, weekly, and Sunday editions and notes the paper’s growth and dispatch network.
Nashville Town May 1 to Nov 1 the great southern exposition arouses countrywide interest with applications for best routes to reach the city. Bra Four offers through service from New York Boston Buffalo Cleveland Columbus to Cincinnati with connections to Q. and C. Route and L. and N. Ry. Full information available on request.
Short note seeking a trustworthy man to solicit subscriptions for an office in the country. Likely a recruitment advertisement calling for a reliable person to handle subscription collection and outreach duties in a rural area.
Practical kitchen tips on bread crusts horseradish sauce custard timing and keeping peppers green methods for cleaning stove glass and keeping windows spotless. Includes advice on conversation as a dish and storage ideas for midwinter vegetables.
The Detroit Free Press recalls a backwoods North Carolina squire court where jurors adjourned to a barn. A jackleg defense and a jokey foreman led to confusion as the jury admitted they did not know if a verdict existed and joked about what the war earned.
A recent census shows Americans comprise under three percent of Hawaii’s population and just over two percent of males. Despite being the ruling group since Queen Liliuokalani’s deposition, they fear loss of power if annexation proceeds, amid the administration's push for closer ties with the United States.
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