03 Jun 1878
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Newspaper
Daily Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1878
Page
1
Local notices mix with town events and anecdotes from the Daily Star. City Hall, county commissioners, and public notices blend with personal items about clothing, theater, and a wood-house fire with damage described.
In Cincinnati's Breakfast Table chatter a granger visiting Music Hall reacts to the orange concert, noting the building would make a fine barn. A sun move prompts a patent awning and double action fan purchase as a joke. A child asks why flowers exist, answering patterns for artificial blooms. A six ton stone toppled from Lansing Capitol remains quiet. A distressed boy shares a tale of misery amid strolling street life.
A child speaks to a doll Polly asking why she does not grow or speak. The verse notes Polly remains small while flowers grow around and a parrot talks, contrasting growth with quiet dolls. The piece ends with a short ad for Fahey & Son selling glassware.
A fragment from a Marion advertisement touts numerous goods and low prices aimed at attracting customers. The text praises Marion's merchants as offering fair value and tempting choices that outshine competitors.
A short note recalls a small shop opening years ago offering a limited selection of goods at around 75 cents. The memory highlights modest beginnings and restrained inventory in a bygone era.
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