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Newspaper
Columbus Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1897
Page
2
Wea Cities Fall styles ready Better than ever. We have secured markets and gathered the best modern science and skilled workmen can produce. We are confident we can show you the Newest, slightest and most fashionable clothing for Men and Boys. The rise in new take laws will not interfere with our prices. We quote the lowest prices on clothing hats and furnishings in any community. We ask your inspection whether you buy or not.
Columbus Fuel and Ice Co urges customers to stock coal and wood ahead of winter. They advertise Pittsburg or Jackson lump coal, anthracite coal, coke, dry beech block, stove wood, factory wood and kindling as high grade fuels for grates and stoves to ensure a warm breakfast on cool mornings.
A Columbus Indiana post office note warns that uniting anti-Tammany and reform factions is essential to saving the New York Brooklyn consolidation from Tamany control. It urges Law and straight Republican allies to unite on a single candidate to avert a broader political threat. The Franklin Star mocks Columbus over its streets.
The speaker predicts a major street improvement effort in Columbus after spring, with 82 blocks of asphalt to start and more paving planned next year. They claim Columbus will outpace Franklin in street work, and promise a surprising development in 1898.
A crowd at a Republican meeting recalls Hazleton unrest as deputies under the sheriff fired on striking miners, killing over twenty. The sheriff and his deputies face indictment with bond set for trial. authorities insist there were no injunctions in Garleton or nearby areas.
The article discusses an effort for the President to direct the Treasury Department to collect discriminating duties under Section 22 of the new tariff act despite an attorney general opinion nullifying the section. It notes the President can act despite the AG's view, citing precedent and court review limits, and states the law is enforceable though the President may adopt a different construction.
The Columb ia Spectator reports C C Jones of Adair County who for decades backed Democrats and voted for Bryan last fall now declares loyalty to the Republican ticket. He says Republicans promised better times under a gold standard and prosperity has arrived, convincing him to change allegiance.
The report notes wheat supply will exceed market demand next year, limiting price drops to modest levels. It cites larger home consumption due to better times and higher bread quality, predicting a surplus sufficient to influence prices while expecting continued low wheat in the near term. It also mentions possible Bryan disappointment if prices fail to fall.
Early Edwards and a family moved back from Little Rock Arkansas. Mrs Wim Beatty and daughter relocated to Columbus. Peter Doyle stays busy making molasses. Minnie Beatty attends school in Columbus. Larue preached a farewell sermon at the M church. Dr W J Carmichael visited Indianapolis. R Swartwood improves after an injury at Sweeney’s saw mill. Frank Viercefield returns from Seymour. Rev Helm preached at the Baptist Church Saturday to Monday. Mrs Max Cellius visits Knox County for her daughter Anna’s wedding. Trustee M W Jewell holds first township teachers institute of the year.
Lockman reports from our correspondent in Brown as Seymour men chase gold in Brown county. Ben Chambers with Addie Wilson and Bruce’s wife dined with Wilson Wednesday. A Kelp Saturday picnic drew a peaceful, well attended crowd. James McKinney’s fine sheep were killed by dogs, two canines shot dead. Jo Geéelaspy the limber dealer contracts for fine timber this week.
The message asserts that Mr. Bryan forecast wheat prices will fall next year due to famine in India and poor crops in Europe and Argentina. It notes this as one of the few facts he has grasped and implies a connection to ongoing market conditions.
Advert shows Dr Miles Restorative Nervine claims relief for sleeplessness nervousness headaches and menstrual irregularities. Refund offered if first bottle fails with a long list of local Iowa dealership addresses and druggists.
A man who claimed to be a drummer failed in his task and was ordered to sell his samples. Irwin Moore of Story was caught in a clover huller feeding apparatus and badly injured as the machine tore his clothing and cut him with spikes.
For sale or trade two story dwelling with ten acres in Hartsville at 600 dollars. Down payment 100 and 100 yearly. Orinoco dwelling at 150 down and yearly payments. One house on 16th street near street car stable at 350 with half cash. Ninth street house barn and lot at 450 with purchaser friendly terms. Also fire and accident insurance available from Kinney and Kinney 436 Fourth St Columbus Ind.
A vintage ad promises a guaranteed tobacco habit cure labeled No-To-atac for fifty cents. It touts a “wet even strong brood pure” claim and references “Geoggists” in a brief promotional snippet.
A listing of one thousand mile tickets from multiple railroads to be honored for exchange. The compilation includes operators such as Ann Arbor Railroad, Baltimore & Ohio, Chicago & Eastern Winds, Cleveland & Marietta, Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, Michigan Central, Ohio Central Lines, and others across the Midwest and South. The document notes exchanges between major routes including Louisville, Cincinnati, St Louis, Evansville, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Chicago networks.
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