17 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1897
Page
1
The Oak Park Vindicator lists its business manager O Barras and publishing office at 194-198 South Clinton Street Chicago with a branch at 147 North Park Avenue. It notes Austin is a town of 10 000 inhabitants in Cicero Township adjoining western units of Chicago.
The Kansas City Star notes crowds of Chicago girls flocking to view a Brazilian anaconda that hugged a pony to death. It contrasts with other quirky items about poets crossing the Atlantic in pneumatic boots and a Connecticut girl’s disordered behavior. It also cites a Treasury census showing D C’s nine appointments versus 305 officials and hints at political patronage in Washington.
A prominent Icelandic delegate at the Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention in Toronto said there are no tramps in Iceland. She attributed this to Icelanders being of an intensive disposition, noting that a tramp abhors intensity and finds it wearying.
Wheat production in Argentina over six years shows 1892 34 million, 1898 68 million, 1894 84 million, 1895 60 million, 1896 44 million, 1897 28 million bushels in the period. Exports to Europe follow with 1892 16.8 million, 1893 33.6 million, 1894 66 million, 1897 37.6 million, 1896 18 million, and 1897 estimate 2 million bushels.
The plan in San Francisco on Vines aims to mirror the Philadelphia museum to bring Asian Pacific markets closer to the United States. John Barrett, U S minister at Bangkok, cites US trade opportunities along a 4000 mile coast with 600 million people.
The piece cites ex President Cleveland at a Princeton commemoration and argues that the self-made man rises not from lack of education but in spite of it. It suggests that with more intellectual training, such a person could have reached even higher eminence.
The article extols lemons as a versatile remedy for many ailments. It cites lemon juice as anti-scorbatic, preventive, and helpful for skin, dental, neuralgia, warts, dandruff, and fevers, with daily sailor use and suggestions for preparation.
A missionary in the far west taught Indian boys to braid corn husks into hats inspired by braided palmetto hats seen by her in Louisiana. The hats sold, and one boy noted they would never need to buy more, establishing a new Indian craft industry by applying a childhood skill to an unexpected resource and proving usefulness begets future value.
League magnates rule two umpires per game to boost on field officiating and crowd interest. The description notes fans near left field fence might hurl bottles or missiles but lack accuracy to reach the home plate.
Abdul Hamid says he bears no responsibility for Ao missions destruction. The article suggests that if the Turkish government follows Austria’s example in the Mersina affair, Abdul Hamid might reconsider his stance.
Misa Edna Whitney of Chillicothe Missouri, famed as Interopeka corn festival queen, tours festivals as labor queen. At the Home Products Show chrysanthemum exhibit in Kansas City she greets visitors, stands beside a flag draped booth, and hands out flowers for a fee, drawing crowds with her poised, commanding presence.
Holliston farmer Miss Mary E. Cutler is celebrated as one of Massachusetts’s most successful agriculturists. Thirteen years after taking charge she can travel freely, confident that Winthrop Gardens runs smoothly in her absence. She bought out her brothers, trusted longtime staff, and steadily expanded by mastering land and markets.
Rev. Nestor Dmytron of the Greek-Roman church tours the region to promote Gallician settlement in the northwest. He forecasts many Gallicians leaving the United States, especially Pennsylvania, for spring emigration. He argues their success depends on fulfilling agricultural roles and government support.
A reminiscence recalls Marshal Saxe evading royal orders at a French frontier gate. An officer questions a barrel of tobacco under the marshal’s feet, who calmly calls it his tobacco box. The official accepts the explanation and closes the carriage door.
A dialogue questions the uncle's sanity over a flying machine and the will. One character notes charity inheritance while asserting no court would deem him sound minded for tampering with aviation.
A well known New England lecturer recalls a woman who approached after a lecture in a New Hampshire town. She exulted in a "flow of language" and a "perfect flow of language" with no further comment, capturing a moment of verbal appreciation.
The piece surveys a New Orleans scare from manager Pearson during Lafitte in La Fitte, recalls Lole Fuller’s Parisian acclaim, and notes Judith Beralde’s return to acting alongside aging star Mrs Baker. It covers Coghlan’s Washington debut, Wilson’s La Poupe, Lulu Glaser’s return, Frohman’s Hammerstein deals, and Hope’s new drama rights.
The piece recalls social tricks in a theater scene with Peargon and Lafitte, noting Jerry's wink after a tease. It highlights Maxine Ellicott as a rising leading woman with a notable career across BE, WIlford, Daly, and Goodwin companies, and mentions Loie Fuller's dazzling Parisian dance and Varied theater plans.
Chief Judge Parker, a protege of Dave Hill, has surged onto the political horizon by carrying New York for chief justice of the court of appeals in the recent election. Born in Cortland and trained in Albany Law School, he rose from teacher to surrogate, state supreme judge, and a political figure tied to the Dave Hill faction.
Justin McCarthy, noted Irish writer and politician, rose from reporter to House of Commons member. He edited the London Morning Star foreign desk before a U S tour in 1868. Renowned for A History of Our Own Times and History of the Four Georges, he also wrote Life of Sir Robert Peel and Prime Ministers of Victoria.
Mrs Newlywed dismisses the idea of a diamond wedding celebration after seventy five years of marriage. She argues for prioritizing the diamond ceremony first and suggests aging makes attending social events impractical, reflecting social reform ideas from Harper's Bazar.
Aunt Samantha and Uncle Josh discuss a health office report noting the term total used to describe deaths from a disease. They remark the condition seems newly named and compare it to other illnesses. The piece uses folksy dialogue to reflect public health commentary.
The piece cites The Woman's Home Companion on how puberty reshapes youth. It notes boys seek broader ideals at thirteen while girls shed infantile docility, sparking parental anxieties. It warns that premature independence risks selfishness and societal harm if lines aren’t drawn.
William M. Chase, noted American artist and former president of the Society of Artists, recently closed his New York studio after a long career shaping American art. He planned a winter tour with students and engaged by Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts to teach, continuing his efforts to elevate art in America.
A garbled dialogue sketches an indoor scene amid a windy city. The exchange hints at a loud blast and a discussion of the moon and silver imagery, creating mood without clear action or participants.
Professor John Rhys, noted Celtic scholar, received wide acclaim abroad and in Britain. He held honorary positions at Jesus College Oxford and was named per menber of several learned societies. Rhys gave lectures on Celt ic history and religion while contributing to linguistic studies and archaeology.
The Florida Times describes a large yellow spider that weaves a broad web between twigs along a path. When approached it vanishes in a blur, then multiple spiders appear, as the creature uses rapid vibrations to cloak its retreat.
A report cites Mall Gazette on anti Noosrani sentiment in Egypt as an English traveler is spared by villagers who mistake him for a Noosrani. The piece contrasts trust in English visitors with distrust of Europeans. A Manx oath admonishes impartial law enforcement on the island. A Rhode Island man receives nine months in jail for assaulting a Nar ragansett tribal leader.
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