Matrimonial Alliances Stir Casual Observations Across Nations
Max O'Rell notes that the French woman gains liberty while the English woman loses it and the American woman does as she pleases. Rumors persist about the Princess of Wales after the Duke of Clarence’s death. St Paul school board ends sex based salary distinctions for teachers and equalizes pay. The Montreal Gazette mocks Americanism in U S policy. Ravachol’s conviction and death sentence ends his anarchist crimes amid expected demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max O'Rell
London
Princess of Wales
Duke of Clarence
Toe School Board of
St. Paul, Minn
The World’s Fair and National Holiday Notes
Thrifty Americans weigh plans to visit Chicago for the World’s Fair as road conditions improve for farmers after heavy rains. Congress backs a national holiday October 21 to commemorate America’s discovery with school and public events. News covers exiled Palacio, railway disaster near Harrisburg with one telegraph operator blamed, and critiques Russia’s exiles and U S penal and charitable institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Merey Riot School and the new grand building
The article recalls the 1887 Lloyd property purchase and 1890 vote authorizing a new school, funded by 12300 in bonds. It notes the Lloyd site chosen after a three-site contest, the tax bonds issued April 1 1891, and a November 2 dedication led by Prof Cross. It highlights design by Wechselberger Reeves, brick and Joliet stone, 3 stories, 10 rooms, library, and steam heating, plus the 400-seat capacity and staff lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Lloyd
First National Bank of
Bloomington
College
Wirt Street
Wechselberger & Reeves
Peoria
Joliet
Ehra M'f” Co
H Andrews & Co
Chicago
Hattle Allen
Elsie Helper
Sadie Albertson
Stella Motter
Lucy Mateer
Kelle Worley
Ella Worley
Prof P K Cross
K. Booth
Supt’ Cross
Maud Smith
Sth
Olime Ramsey
Nellie McCuneth
Etella Motter
Prof Cross
G G Guyer
G. G Guyer
E. F Hanter
John Wherry
W P Hoyle
Robt. Jones
H. Vogelsang
I. V. Smith
Mothers Mistake and Local Building Finances Highlight 1891 Page
A Fort Wayne reader recounts a child’s severe cough, resolved by Ballard’s Horehound Syrup after other treatments failed. The text also lists 1891 revenue and expenditures from sale of buildings, grounds, materials, and taxes, plus bond items and land purchases in a local district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. K. Cross
Henry Schools
Duane Een
Fort Wayne
Ind
Ballard
Powell
Henry city adopts Kilpatrick electric franchise ordinance
The Henry city council approves Ordinance No. 104 granting H J Kilpatrick a ten year electric franchise to erect poles and string wires within city limits. The agreement covers twenty arc lamps and up to 2000 candela power with monthly rates and conditions, including maintenance, safety standards, and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H . Kilpatrick
Henry
City of
J Kilpatrick
Envy
HJ Kipatriak
Areca
Eald City
Illinois
Ho J Kilpatrick
Anid
HJ Kilpatrick
Council of Sald
Streota
Bec
Hjpatrick
H J Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick Street Plant Contract and Rights Provisions
The ordinance grants H J Kilpatrick and assigns rights to install operate and maintain a street wiring plant. The city may revoke if duties fail. Poles wires tree trimming must minimize public nuisance and respect property. Five year term with successor binding. ordinance to be enforced after passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H J Kilpatrick
H J Kilpatric
Eliado
AJ Kilpatrick
Jos
N. Kronz
C.H Moas
Ordinance 106 Appropriates Funds for City Street Lighting
Henry city council approves an additional appropriation of 850 dollars from current or incoming funds to illuminate city streets with electro light. The ordinance takes effect after passage and publication, signed by Mayor Joseph N Kronz and Clerk C H Moss pro tem, passed July 14 1802 and published July 21 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Henry
Joseph N. Kronz
C. H. Moss
Lighthouse Keepers Daughter Healed by New Discovery
Loren and Mrs Trescott caretakers at Gov Lighthouse Sand Beach Michigan describe their four year old daughter’s measles and severe cough. After Dr King's New Discovery and two and a half bottles she fully recovered. Free trial bottle offered at Dr Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qiri
Loren Trescott
Gov
Sand Beach
Mich
Detroit
Dr King
Dr Powell
Women and Fiddler Changing Role of Women Violinists
From Demorest's Magazine August issue the piece notes how women moved from rare violin performances to becoming leading violinists and cellists. It cites Camilla Urso Maud Powell and Signorina Teresina Tua as examples and recalls early reactions to women playing publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Joachim
Joachim
Camilla Urso
Miss Maud Powell
Signorina Teresina
Tua
Old ‘Philharmonic Orchestra
Boston Theatre
Mandelasot
Demorest
Mumily
Electric Bitters Promoted for Health and Strength
An old advertisement promotes Electra Bitters as a remedy for weakness from a flu and general ailments. It claims the tonic acts on the liver stomach and kidneys aiding their function and promises quick relief from headaches. Large bottles priced at 10 cents at Dr Powell's drugstore.
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Cratched
EL Wourr
Upper
Marlboro
SWIFT
Ian Oon
Blus W. Kimkpatrick
Johnson City
Tenn,el
Swift Sraciic Co
Atlanta
Gal
Richard Mellow
Worl
Fifth Street
City Hall
Ilyaott Dacom
Ied
COE & Disosway
Heary, Ill
Henry and
Lacon
Spring Bay
Chillicothe
Heorla
Henry Iw
SOL York
G. A. Bangs
Illiner
Hites
Lady Reader
The
Republican
A.S- Jones
der Dy Powell
Hiram Hunter
Nada
Walter Griffith
Clear Creek
P.O
HE Kielahont
Andy Edward
Joseph Horry
Edward Sara
Kietubens
J. Watercott & Co
Loton Deacon Hill
B. Turner
Batee County
Bureau
Marshall
Hayden. & Holmes
Ayers and
Thraka
Mallee
Seenay Payan
Tte
Qaees
Aspet Amen Co
Gzorce Burr
Epior
Persia
United States
England
Montreal
Can.) Gazette
Ravachol
Palacio
Europe
Harrisburg
Russia
Siberia
Merey Riot School
Taxca
Bonda
Niblock, Jr
Wirt Stroot
John Doth
Wirt
Wm H Worley
Comets
Ce Acess Soseernss
Theo. Bickerman
Sass
Uil
Sra Mrg ‘Co
Eclipse
East Randolph St
Chicaco
Ti. P
Thin
Ely
Caatarre
Dru
Iets
Warren & Bee
My York
Am Old Phyalalan
Medicire
Pond
Fisher Block
Or . A Powall
J. W. Nicao
Druggiata
Junoo Ly
Edward A. Wilson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Destriet
Tubuar Wells
WM. Dwyer
Henry Jtl
Ae Aie
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