Grump's Theatre Showcases State’s Best Orchestra
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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1897
Page
4
Suits that fit and please at Lienberger store
An advertising broadside extols Ow suits as more than fashion they become a part of the wearer with perfect fit symmetry and dressiness. It promises pleasing harmony of lines and complete satisfaction with price.
Signs in London That Baffle American Visitors
An American visitor in London notes peculiar signs seen last summer. Doors bear Do Not Ring the Bell Unless an Answer Is Required, and a letter drop opens beneath. A blue window sign proclaims Yankie Cy der Is Sold Here, and a hairdresser promises Lair Neatly Trimmed While You Wait. London signs are odd and memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York Mail and Express
Strand
Bank of England
Richly Promising Natural Coke Vein Found Near Salt Lake
A new natural coke deposit near Salt Lake City, about 140 miles south of the city and near a railroad, spans 25 to 30 feet of surface with a five foot coke body. Tests claim purity and superiority to manufactured coke with no smoke or extra ash, controlled by ex Mayor R N Baski and partners over 640 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Richmond
Salt Lake
R. N. Baski
Change Misers At A Chicago Book Store
A Chicago Times-Herald report recalls a man who left a book shop with purchases and his change unclaimed. The clerk chased him, returning the best portion of a dollar, noting many customers never seek their change and the store donates unclaimed funds to charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Chicago Times-Herald
Pays Sur Cascarets Candy Catharine Promotion
A garbled old advert promotes Cascarets as a health aid claiming cleansing effects on kidneys liver and bowels, relief from headaches fever and biliousness, and urges readers to buy C C C today at 10 25 50 cents with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IC. C. C
Door Bells Decline as Push Button Era Eases Door Dares
A New York Sun reminiscence notes how traditional door knocking and bell pulls once created noisy playful scenes. It laments push button doors dulling the thrill of announcing visitors and fears the old slam and rattle will fade as modern entry systems quiet the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Steggleton
New York Sun
Melting Metal by Electricity Warned Possible
Prof Euhn Thopson an eminent authority on electric metal working argues that melting through thick masses of iron and steel is feasible given time and sufficient current. He says the burglar would face heavy equipment, long time, and high discovery risk making the operation unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euhn Thopson
Notable Figures and Anecdotes From Far Afield
Adelina Patti is granted the freedom of Brecon for bereavements to neighbors. Marquis de Merinville, newlywed to Gwen Caldwell, heads a French noble family with Limousin estates since the thirteenth century. Mentions bicycle memory aid and General Mellon Prior’s war record. Maximilian Damm, a German-born Mexican businessman, built a mine yielding $700,008 annual income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean de Monstiers
Marquis de Merinville
Gwendolen Caldwell
Washington
Limousin
Mellon Prior
Menico
Maximilian Damm
Mexico
Aee Slerk
Germany
Bia
Constipation Cure Ad and Local Notices From The Court
An old Cincinnati advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for constipation with refund guarantees if not effective. The clipping mentions real estate actions, including Joseph Steinbarger versus William Pence to correct a description and quiet title, plus notes about local merchants and melon dealers amid sale at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Steinbarger
EB. Pence
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JOS. Villa & CO
Gil
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Ponhams Crystal
Fifth Street
Bell Harrison
John Orn
People OF the World
Adelina Patti
Brecon
Wales
West Virginia
Sion
Big Tom
E. O. McCormack
Tratlie
Mgr
Warren J. Lynch
Ags
Gen. Pass
Tkt Agt
Cincinnati
Ohio
Danily
C.C. C
Puy
Kinney
S Court House
F. Dain
Indianapolis
Via
Agt
RE. O. McCormick
Trattic Mgr
Avaty
Caray Denegis Ae
al & Bv
Furnitre Department
J. G. Schwartzkopt & Son
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