This article was published in the daily newspaper The Daily Journal, Battle Creek, Michigan, Friday, April 16, 1897.
Warning: the airship stories must not be taken at face value as "UFO sightings." Evaluation of such stories is under way here.
Brevities — Some wag sent up a paper balloon last night, which floated over the city and attracted general attention. It had nothing the appearance of the aerial wonder that was seen on previous evenings however.
causes as much stir as it takes to make a batch of bread from gold medal flour.
