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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1900
Page
3
In Shepherdstown and nearby areas a Southern West Virginia potluck soup custom thrives. Guests bring dressed chickens while hosts supply vegetables for large kettles cooked over open fires. A playful spooning game leads to kisses and lively skirmishes before the soup is served.
In Stray Stories a singer recalls her rich uncle and asks if he remembered her in his will. Mr. Law replies bluntly that he did not leave her anything.
Nutmeg, a common kitchen spice, can be a deadly poison when misused. Children and some adults have been poisoned by free consumption, unlike other condiments where small amounts warn of danger. The article notes nutmeg contains a poisonous principle and may cause fatal outcomes.
There in a class of people who are injured by coffee. A new preparation called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, is placed in grocery stores as a substitute for coffee. It agrees with delicate stomachs and costs much less. Children may drink it with apparent benefit, priced at 16 cents and 2h cents per package. Ask for GRAIN-O.
The Pennsylvania railroad orders four 105,000 tons of steel rails at 383 dollars per ton, with deliveries begun. Gold prices for iron rails were 153.75 dollars per ton in 1864 and 218.53 dollars per ton for steel rails in 1863, marking the maximum rates paid in the country for rails.
One thousand dollars reward offered for any case of catarrh cured by Hulls Cata rrh Cure. To Cheney & Co Toledo we endorse POS Cheney as honorable and able to fulfill obligations. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best. cure claimed internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Free testimonials and price per bottle. Wholesale druggists cited.
The New York assembly approved a measure making it a misdemeanor to publish letters or private papers found with a person who died or acted in self harm unless the coroner deems publication necessary. The rule targets documents among effects of the wounded or deceased.
Washington reports describe Porter James McCumber of North Dakota as the quiet observer in the Senate gallery. He sits in the rear, notes furiously, and never speaks. His serious, attentive manner stands out when others idle, making him a notable but silent presence in sessions.
The article describes a shift from traditional whaling boats to small steam craft using a powerful gun that fires an iron harpoon with crossarms. The exploding head pierces the whale, causing gas to keep the carcass afloat while a rope restrains the fighting animal. A second shot may be required if the first misses.
Theodora Nelson, homeless and seeking work as a governess, forms a bond with Curtis Granger in a settled home for his daughter Lora. Granger offers her marriage after a veiled social obstacle looms, and Theodora finally confesses love, choosing to stay and wed.
A column discusses North Carolina Bellamy’s claim that Croatan descendants in several counties have Raleigh’s legacy and blue eyes. It praises their potential, noting education, entrepreneurship, and political success among descendants. The piece also retells a piano anecdote and offers Scribner's Magazine’s nocturnal city meditation.
Description of the Kimberley gardens with vivid plant names. A man walking home is pursued by a stranger who claims to lead him to Mr. Browns house, ending in a conversation about following the right person and a reflection by Joubert.
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