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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1897
Page
3
Indianapolis manufacturers report a brighter period with strong demand in paint and varnish, paper boxes, and linseed oil as a large wheat crop lifts prices. Drought threatens farmers and tomatoes, with frost timing and rain seen as decisive for packers. Foreseeable gains rely on crop yields and economic momentum across industries.
Mrs Henry Bruns of Grand Junction Iowa credits Dr Miles Nervine with relief from sleeplessness nervousness headaches and irregular menstruation after trying many remedies. The ad notes a money back guarantee on the first bottle and offers free booklets from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
B. Cones & Son report improved business and good collections with representatives active in over twenty five states. Indianapolis firms expand production and export to sustain demand as the Vera street fair tents and upcoming state fair needs are addressed. A J Hartman moves into Gent Flouring Mill property selling produce. Tennessee Centennial attendance nears 100,000 with 40,000 on Nashville day. Nebraska fusion party shows fractures, Lincoln talks separate ticket. Southern Congressmen push for a government armor plant in Birmingham Alabama.
The Star reports vote totals for the gold watch contest with participants Miss Mary Rush Miss Emma Ping Miss Susie Wilson and others listed. Also noted is a freight wreck on the Iron Mountain road at Hanson Indian Territory with seven killed and six injured. City notices invite terms on property sale and travel routes to the great southern exposition with connections via the Big Four line to Cincinnati and through routes from major eastern and midwestern cities.
The notice promises delivery at work with reasonable prices and a guaranteed service. It emphasizes dependable performance and customer assurance for completed tasks.
An old advertisement touts a laxative Bromo Quinine tablet claim to cure a cold in one day. Druggists promise refunds if it fails to cure. Priced at 25 cents.
September 6 7 2021 round trip fare plus 2.00 to multiple states including Alabama Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Mexico North South Dakota North South Carolina Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Tickets available via any Big Four ticket agent or by contacting Warren J Lynch Assistant General Passenger and Ticket Agent E O McCormick Passenger Traffic Manager Cincinnati Ohio September 20.
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