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Newspaper
Oak Park Reporter Argus
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1905
Page
3
A historical account describes interactions on streetcars and benches in St Louis, noting women and men swapping seats and signaling conductors. It reflects polite conduct, gender roles, and anecdotes about passengers, plus a detailed contrast with brakemen training and pay scales for freight and passenger brakemen.
The piece by P F Conley notes the dangers and rough beginnings for young men starting railroad work. It describes early entry, risks from uneven cars and overhanging structures, and the tough probation period before advancement to roles like conductor or yardmaster.
Charles Ulrich urges enterprising men to move to frontier towns in the Dakotas Nebraska Kansas Wyoming Colorado and New Mexico. He argues wealth often starts with nothing and grows by seizing opportunities in trade farming and labor, with village life offering rising profits and affordability.
The piece argues that divorce stems from selfishness and dishonesty. It expands the idea to compare spousal desertion with refusing to meet business or gambling debts. The author questions the honesty of repudiating domestic liabilities while paying other obligations.
A Footlight favorite Moira Croyus returns to the London stage after years away, drawing cheers from audiences. Her husband Dick welcomes her back, confessing his pride and claiming he wants her by his side more than theater applause.
The Arkansas defendant Wright faces federal court for the murder of Slaterley, a Hobart area farmer. Wright recounts alleged coercion during a three day preliminary hearing, denies any involvement, and claims he bought a wagon from Slaterley and was never repaid.
Henry Irving II appeared as the Prince of Denmark in a recent Adelphi Theatre London staging of Ptamilet. The performance drew heightened public interest as Irving undertook a new role that promises to shift critical attention and public perception of his career.
A narrative thread follows Mr. Irving and family details with Hamlet in provinces and a cautious railway journey. Mrs. Mercer fears travel while Jamie’s absence leaves her to fetch weekly supplies. The scene blends reflections on advice and everyday life with a touch of whimsy as passengers ride on.
The article discusses whether secret or unjust discriminatory practices in freight rates should be abolished. President Samuel Spencer argues that distinguishing just versus unjust discrimination is essential to avoid paralyzing industries, while the Inter national Railway Congress supports commercial principles to ensure fair, nonpredatory rates for all shippers under uniform conditions.
A damaged OCR text fragment shows garbled phrases and unreadable names. The legible parts reference a local ledger item or notice with unclear dates and parties. No concrete event, location, or outcome is discernible.
A reader recounts relief from two years of severe itching and hair loss after using Cuticur soap and Cutieursa remedies. Sores spread to scalp, but few applications ended torment, sores disappeared, and hair grew thick and healthy again. Message from New York City.
Fragmented OCR style notes show garbled phrases about dairy issues and policies. No clear人物, events, places, dates, or organizations emerge for a concise summary.
James H. Watkins of 73 Westerlo Street Albany describes a four year onset of knee stiffness and unsteady walk. After six boxes of Williams Pink Pills his circulation, strength, and leg control improved, with full recovery in seven to eight months and occasional calf twitches remaining. Pills available at drug stores.
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