Saloon Licenses, School Trustee and Local Hallmarks
The April 14, 1899 issue reports Hawthorne Co. saloon license refusals by the town board as Cicero fixes sidewalk policy and moves police quarters to the Austin station. Blandin elected Cicero school trustee. River Forest votes on Oak Park and Maywood districts amid Chicago and Austin home rule debates.
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Chicago
Greater Chicago
Austin
River Forest
Oak Park
Maywood
Special train proposed for first Lake Street loop run
Citizens of Cicero praise the rapid Lake Street Elevated extension progress and suggest a special train composed of prominent people to ride the first train around the loop.
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Cicero
Lake Street
Lantz Opposes Greater Chicago Bill Amid House Vote
The Greater Chicago bill failed to pass the House. Representative Mr. Lantz voted and campaigned against it, asserting that annexation should be decided by the people affected. He had supported a similar proposition two weeks earlier.
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Greater Chicago
House of Representatives
Lantz
Town Board Planning With 178000 Appropriation
The document notes an appropriation of 178000 for the current town board. It suggests tracking salaries by printing the amount of each warrant and recipient to show how funds are used. The matter was referred to the committee as a whole for consideration.
New Telephones Begin in Austin Then Free West Reach
The Chicago Telephone Co. has begun installing new phones in Austin allowing any subscriber west of 52d Street to converse freely with users as far west as River Forest including Harlem Berwyn and Clyde.
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Chicago Telephone Co
Austin
River Forest
Harlem
Berwyn and
Clyde
Nernst’s Magnesia Lamp Aims To Replace Vacuum Bulb
Interest in Germany and the United States centers on Prof Nernst of Gottingen who has invented an incandescent lamp using magnesia instead of a carbon filament and a vacuum bulb. The lamp glows when magnesium is heated to high temperature by a small current, but cheap heat for magnesia remains a challenge. Current method concentrates heat with a platinum spiral and reflector to reach incandescence.
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Germany
Nernst
Gottingen
A Sis Foot Princess Crowned Heir of Denmark
The crown princess of Denmark is six feet two and Europe’s tallest royal woman. Her grandmother was Mile Desiree Clary, daughter of a Marseilles stockbroker. She jilted Napoleon to marry Bernadotte, who became King of Sweden and Norway. The crown prince is richest and tallest, inheriting $25,000,000 from her maternal grandfather Prince Frederick of the Netherlands, plus her father’s fortune.
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Denmark
Europe
Mile
Desiree Clary
Marseilles
Napoleon Bonaparte
Bernadotte
Sweden
Norway
Prince Frederick
Netherlands
Old Method for Drying Wet Shoes Suggested
A shoe dealer endorses drying wet footwear by stuffing shoes with dry cat litter to absorb moisture. He notes that laced or buttoned shoes filled with dry cats swell and dry overnight, restoring them as good as new rather than shrinking and stiffening.
One Cow's Milk
A mother seeks a doctor’s guidance insisting her baby drink one cow’s milk daily. The family doctor agrees with a half‑joking assurance, yet the mother questions how the infant would hold so much milk.
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Docsor
Kiss Cost A Month Defends Kiss On Woman In Parlor
A Baltimore salesman Robert T. Jones 40, kissed Katherine Armpriester in her home at 1838 Montrose Street after showing lambrequin borders. Jones claimed it was a tribute to her beauty. Justice Smith jailed him 30 days and fined $25 after the witness stood firm. Jones admitted no fault and faced the magistrate with mixed appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Jones
Mia
Katherine Armpriester
Baltimore Democrat
Atu Priester
Jones
Justice Smith
Riordan
Puzzles of Lewis Carroll Inspire Debate on Day Beginnings
The article recounts Carroll style brain teasers about when a day starts and a rope and monkey problem. It notes mathematicians' varying conclusions and the social amusement at parties while pondering these paradoxes.
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Lewis Carroll
A Bhort Sermon From Ruskin's Early Mock Sermon
A boyish Ruskin, later a famed author, overheard his parents debating his path to ministry. He set a red cushion on a chair, preached from behind it with a mock pulpit, and proclaimed the single line People, be good. The playful scene foreshadows his future voice.
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Mr. Ruskin
Pleymautes
Algeria Surpasses Humans with More Horses Than People
A striking demographic note highlights Algeria as the only country where horses outnumber human residents. The claim references persistent livestock and equine presence amid population figures, underscoring unusual animal to people ratios in the region.
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Algeria
Lenten gowns and hospital dress spark charity work
The New York Commercial Advertiser notes modest Lenten frocks in purple and soft fabrics worn by a conscientious woman visiting and aiding missions. Her “hospital dress” comforts wards, readings, and lectures, while her daughters donate time sewing and teaching. The piece praises dress as morale for patients and volunteers.
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New York
Hester Street
Pollle
Nell
Teresa Giovanetti
Thought He Was Satan at Center Market Illusion
The New York Press recalls a Washington visit by Hermann the magician who, in cloak and painted beard, frightened freed Virginia and Maryland era colored people at Center Market. Locals, poor and old ex slaves, watched him produce rabbits, coins, and pockets items, then fled as mobs feared the entertainer.
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Washington
Hermann
Satan
Center Market
Virginia
Maryland
Mephistophelian
New York Press
Standing on Her Dignity Cleric recalls wedding quip
A clergyman recounts a wedding moment where after the ceremony he offered congratulations to the bride, who then pointed to the groom and quipped that he deserved the praise. The anecdote highlights a witty exchange about the couple and marital roles.
Arrival and departure of mails and town notices
News of the Town reports mail arrivals and closings for east and west routes with schedules. It lists a South Side Euchre Club gathering, upcoming weddings including Clara C. Create to Dr. T. H. Williams, and social events at the Oaks Culture Club and various homes. Includes musical announcements and church weddings, plus local club activities and a high school baseball result against Northwestern University.
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South Side
Euchre Club
W., T. Tevnan
Erle Street
Ryan
South Pine Avenue
Clara C. Create
T. H. Williams
South Boulevard
Joseph T Kretzinger
South Park Avenue
Kretzinger
George R. Bentley
Lincoln
Ill
Mesdames’ Bentley, Templeton
McAuley, Sullivan, Lyon, Mudd and Dillon
Oak Park
Northwestern University
Sheppard Field
Evanston
Northwesterns
Lovett
Oak Parks
Northwestern
Austin Woman's Club Sets April 24 Meeting With Elections
The Austin Woman's Club will hold its regular meeting Monday April 24 at 10 30. Reports from chairmen and standing committees will be read and lunch served before the afternoon session and officer elections for the coming year. Department heads for Music Art and Literature and Civics Sociology and History and Travel were re elected. The directors met Thursday morning.
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Austin Woman's Club
F. H. Alden
BE. F. Abbott
C. H. Burras
Mary O. Page
C. Gibson
Abbie Carr Ag
Carrie Head
Austin Annexed and Home Industry Prices Promoted
A. V. Turner advertises Austin annexation to the city and promises lower prices on goods sold and handled locally. The notice lists wallpaper designs, floor varnishes, paints, stains, glass, brushes, and the agent for Muresco wall tint, urging customers to buy leads, oils, turpentine, and related items at city prices from 149 North Park Avenue, Austin.
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Muresco
A. V. Turner
North Park Avenue
Austin
Telephone
Cicero
Frightful Blunder Warns Of Burn Healing Salve
An old-time ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns, cuts, bruises, and various skin ailments. It claims fast pain relief, cures for sores and boils, and a 25 cent box with a cure guarantee, sold by Trail & Cooling and Chas. P. Miller, druggists.
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Bucklen
Trail
Chas
P. Miller
That Throbbing Headache Relief Claim
An old time sale notes Dr. King's New Life Pills to ease headaches and nerve issues. It boasts stronger nerves and better health, claims quick relief, and lists Traill & Cooling and Chas P Miller as druggists selling the product for 25 cents with a money back guarantee not offered.
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Dr. King
Rick
Traill & Cooling
Chas. P. Miller
Best in the World Cough Remedy Endorsed by Herald
Local readers report severe cold and troublesome cough cured after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy purchased from Traill and Cooling Druggists. Advertisement quotes praise from The Herald in Andersonville Indiana.
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Chamberlain
the Herald
Andersonville
Ind
Traill & Cooling
Cushion Shoe Promises Comfort for Tender Feet
An Oak Park ad promotes Dr. A. Reed's cushion shoe featuring a cushioned inner sole for easy, comfortable support. Sold by G. R. Weed at 111 Marion Street.
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Dr. A. Reed
G. R. Weed
Marion Street
Oak Park
Remarkable Cure of Rheumatism in West Virginia
A West Virginia couple story from Kenna Jackson Co. recounts a severe rheumatism attack that left a wife bedridden and unable to walk. After using Chamberlains Pain Balm, she rose and walked to breakfast the next morning and has not suffered another attack since. Sold by Traill & Cooling, Druggists.
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Kenna, Jackson Co
W. Va
A. B. Parsons
Traill & Cooling
Refund Promise on Tar Syrup and Cough Remedy
An advertisement from Trail & Cooling of Austin promises a refund on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold, plus a 25 cent bottle guaranteed to prove satisfactory or money back. It also promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, claiming many neighbors credit it with saving lives and urging purchase from Trail & Cooling, Druggists.
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Chamberlain
Trail & Cooling
Nickel Plate Road Travel Offer Promises Comfort and Convenience
Offered via the Nickel Plate Road with through trains to New York and through sleeping cars to Boston travelers enjoy a popular low-rate line. Modern coaches and luxurious sleeping cars add comfort while unexcelled dining cars cater to the tastes of the most exacting passengers.
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New York
Boston
Battle of Manila in the City Corner Event Ad
Don't miss the Battle of Manila at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Hubbard Court. Local organizers urge attendance for a community battle pageant and activities.
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Manila
Wabash Avenue
Hubbard Court
Spring opening fine millinery at 5641 Lake street
Advertisement by Miss Williams of Austin Illinois invites customers to inspect a spring opening of fine millinery. She notes artistic design and trimming through Miss Glarke and promises modest prices at 5641 Lake street.
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Miss Williams
Lake Street
Austin, Ill
Diet of Cats Boosts Health Says Noted Breeder
One of the most successful English cat breeders urges frequent dietary changes for cats. He approves boneless fish and rice, condensed milk, and in warm weather suggests freely mixing vegetables with meals to benefit the animals.
Enforcing the Rules at Philadelphia Assembly
A fragment from the Philadelphia North American shows a heated exchange as a member accuses another of theft while the speaker is interrupted by the gavel. The ad advises readers to visit River Forest Water Works to buy a Sicyele, with Wrnist Mick lish selling Andra and Rambler models and new 99. styles arriving.
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Philadelphia
Wrnist Micklish
River Forest Water Works
Money to Loan by Austin Building and Loan Association
Money to loan. The association offers conservative management and monthly deposits on two or more shares at fifty cents per share. Pays six percent interest on withdrawals. Encourages all Austin residents to join. George H. Park president, John D. Maclean secretary. City office room 921 184 La Salle Street.
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Raphael
Drott
South Side
Eijah
Austin Presbyterian Church
Taylor
Nevin
Simmons
Fifty-Second
Lake Streets
Koening & Luhrs
Quincy
Ill
F. Myer
Oak Park
Oaks Culture Club
Oaks
L. A. Norton
J. J. McCarthy
R. H. Traill
Fred Schock
Elizabeth Reed Levings
Jessie Day
Mary Potwin
Harry Potwin
South
Oakley Avenue
Chicago
Hardin Gillespie Hard
Bessie May Hawley
George Potwin
Hard
Garfield Avenue
Aurora
Miss Potwin
St. Catherine’s Church
Kate O’hearn
John J. Twohey
John T. Murphy
Holy Ghost College
Pittsburg
Father Cougalin
Austin
Austin Avenue
Twelfth Street
Austin Building and Loan Association
George H. Park
John D. Maclean
la Balle Street
Nickel Plate Fast Express Trains Between Chicago and New York
The Nickel Plate road offers three daily fast express trains in each direction with modern first class day coaches vestibuled sleeping cars between Chicago New York and Boston and unexcelled dining cars. Through trains between Chicago and New York employ uniformed colored porters in day coaches to serve passengers. For comfort, economy and safety ensure your ticket is routed via the Nickel Plate Road.
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New York City
Boston
Chicago
New York
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South Clinton Street
Hawthorne
Co. G. Blandin
Berwyn
Cicero Police Department
Emerson
L. H. Howell
Nernat
Sis-Foot Princess
Kiss
Aiatin Paat Offhce
Howard’ ‘Robertson
AK Park
Nakovia Clb
A. W. Bryant
Charles Willard
E. May
Nakama
Austin Annexed
Train & Cooling
Austin, TL
J. P. Garner & CO
Hig
Rolado
Maronio
Anatin
Braman
Park Ava
Oat & Tomakink
Oak Park Avenue
Mra. Scales
Ania
Tng Tow
Pine Avenue
Ogden, Sheldon & Co
Clark Street
R. S. Tuthill
North Central Avenue
L. and
Waugh
N. Park Avenue
Cicera
Majestic Building
Detroit
Mich
Waller Avenue
Iowa Street
T. E. Pray & Son
Fe, Pray & Son
Walnut Avenue
Ohio St
Austin Ave
Gritman
Ontario Street
Corner Prairie Avenue
South Fifty- Third Street
Taylor A. Snow
South Central Avenue
Washington Boul
J. H. Gunn
North Boulevard
William Goelitz
Walter G. Kraft
Chamber of Commerce Building
Washington St
S E. Cor
John Price
I Sis
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Its
Ofice Stinaens Nee A.m
Hugh Gair
Steves
Tin
Big Lake St
Bll
Magee
Myatie
Gein Raxges
Jewel Vapor Steves
Leaa Pipe and
Furnave
E. E. Prescott
Austin, Illinois
Orince Masonic Hall
Cleeve
P. B. Saur
Tei
Hale
Champlain Building
Cie
Btate & Madleca
Deziens
E. B. Moore & CO
Randolph Street
Chas. Loheit
Dearborn St
W. 77Th St
J. Roath & Co
Ohio Street
August Terneak & CO
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