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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1898
Page
8
In a light exchange Miss Sharpleigh mocks Mr. Wibbleton calling him a Spanish gunner. He retorts asking how she derives the comparison. She counters that his aim misses its mark, prompting further witty jests.
The Monon Route runs four daily trains to Cincinnati at 1 cent a mile. Tickets go on sale Sept 3 4 5 and 6 and are valid for return Sept 6 13 inclusive and extended to Oct 2. Send 4 cents for an illustrated Cincinnati Encampment book to Frank J Reed G P A Chicago and L E Sessions T P A Minneapolis.
Miriam questions Mildred about a mantel photo and a young man. Mildred admits the image belonged to her friend before she took it, implying a tense personal relation.
The third week of July earnings reached 85019.96 dollars, up 4701.74 from the previous year. Since July 1, fiscal year gains total 11552.28 compared with the same period in 1897.
Read an advertisement by Dr. H. J. Green's Sons of Atlanta Georgia claiming to be the greatest dropsy specialists in the world and offering free treatment through their services.
A humorous jumble of lines mocks alimony as prize money in marriage and promotes COSMO BUTTERMILK BOAP soap as a soothing scented bath product sold everywhere. Witty reflections mix relationship satire with consumer hustle.
In 1897 Philippine hemp exports rose to Europe 19 741 bales Australia 2192 bales China 28 bales Japan 2628 bales and the United States 133 896 bales. Over ten years 1897 Philippine hemp exports totaled 6 528 965 bales with 41 percent to the United States. Sugar exports to the United States and Europe for the period reached 1 582 904 tons with 875 150 tons to the United States and 666 391 to Great Britain.
The Castoria makers warn against pirates counterfeit ing the Castoria trade mark and urge buyers to verify the signature of Chas H Fletcher on every bottle. They note the genuine wrapper bears his facsimile signature and that he has supervised production for over thirty years to safeguard children’s health.
A Roumanian manufacturer announces plans to send a pianoforte to the 1900 Paris exposition with such exceptional sonority that its tones will be heard a distance of six miles.
Old advertising blurb promotes No-Po-Bac as a miracle cure to stop tobacco use. Claims to make weak men strong with a 40 cent price and guaranteed cure. Offers booklet and sample free via Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York.
The text lists that air in its pure state consists of 77 percent nitrogen, 21 percent oxygen, and 2 percent other compounds, outlining the historical breakdown of atmospheric composition.
A father from Orrick Missouri testifies that two bottles of Dr Ayer s Sarsaparilla cured his daughter who nearly went blind after measles and a relapse from cold. The ad claims it purifies blood and provides radical cures while contrasting with mere symptom suppression. It invites readers to request the Curebook from J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass.
The Chicago Times Herald notes Shenandoah profits under a per week fee, while Litt secures a two year option hoping war boosts value. Howard presses for a percentage share as Kate Vaught Edna May and Belle of New York anecdotes illustrate stage publicity versus pride. Broadhurst to premier Why Smith Left Home.
Anya Belmont, known for quaint storytelling among friends, is featured in a recent note. A military drama “Fort Mrayne” by Wing Sutherland and Sheridan gains renewed life in San Francisco with strong wartime reception. Maclyn Arbuckle leads in the Smith episode with Annie Yeamans as Queen in the Housemaids. B D Stair to control a new Toledo theater project.
Moville porcelain game plaques in four bird subjects are showcased by J. C. Hubinger Bros Co. and offered free to customers who buy three ten cent packages of Elastic Starch before September 1. Plaques are 40 inches circumference, embossed with gold trim, and not mailed.
A debate centers on a proposed war tax on beer. Myers argues it punishes the poor man, while Gyers suggests a workaround by switching to growlers of champagne to avoid payment.
Allen's Foot-Ease powder claims to cure swollen and burning feet and relieve pain from bunions and sweating. It helps tight and new shoes feel comfortable and offers a trial package free with mail order available for 25 cents in stamps from Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, New York.
A humorous exchange between Mr Spinkum and Mrs Spinkum recalls a beloved family pie. Alfred nods to the sentiment, while Mrs Spinkum notes the contrast with Sam’s reaction. The lines capture affectionate kitchen nostalgia and character dialogue.
A collage of promotional blurbs tout Cascarets Candy Cathartic for cleaning blood and improving complexions, alongside quotes about Admiral Cervera and Schley's men. The page promotes Cosmo, Piermili, and other remedies, claiming satisfaction guaranteed and refunds from doctors.
An advertisement touts 40 cent wheat and high yield samples from Salzer's Red Cross at 80 bushels per acre for winter wheat, rye, oats and clovers with a 4 cent postage farm seed catalogue from JOHN A. BALZER SEED CO of La Crosse Wisconsin. It also includes various health and consumer product lines and testimonials.
A jumble of promotional lines touts Hatls Catarrh Curo and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, with claims of skin softness from Cosmo Buttermilk, teething relief, and pain reduction. It references Cascarets for constipation, and mentions gold value and coin bunion cures in a scattered ad-like text.
Mrs Paxton of Youngtown North Dakota shares a recovery after childbirth using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports relief from leucorrhoea bearing-down pain headaches and dizziness after three bottles and urges other women to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice in Lynn Massachusetts.
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