24 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
1
A business manager announces a weekly publication from 104 108 So Clinton in Chicago. The branch office is in Austin, a town of 10 000 in Cicero Township adjoining Chicago’s western malls.
Dean Farrar warns England may create a zone of drunkenness across the empire that harms native races. A naval expert urges torpedo-boats stay in harbor for efficiency, echoing a notorious counsel and its implied impact on the queen's navy.
In a recent address to workingmen the Archbishop of Canterbury quoted a great French preacher from two centuries ago who told the court of France that God judged riches by the people who possessed them.
A man claimed French identity through an uncle who played the French horn, while others declared patriotism via a grandfather in the revolution or a cousin who sings the national anthem. The piece argues that patriotism is personal and cannot be claimed by proxy.
In Louisiana, four men were killed during a feud settlement attempt. The writer argues feuds rarely end cleanly, noting that violence often persists and the feud remains unsettled. The piece suggests avoiding feud confrontations altogether.
Dr Atchison of Illinois told the Pittsburg Methodist church congress that sacred song in some church branches has degenerated into a caricature. He warned that Sunday school music is machine made to meet demand, with few exceptions as bright spots amid blandness.
Reconcentrados are non combatants pressed by Weyler to seek refuge in towns and fairs in Cuba. Housed in Havana and other cities, they face severe privation as Blanco eases some restrictions allowing limited cultivation around towns. Relief committees operate in several provinces under government direction.
Discoverers report a prehistoric lake village near Glastonbury with clay mound dwellings raised above water. A primitive loom framework and many bone needles hint at a possible ancient needle factory. blue glass bead with a dark wave decorates the finds.
The London Statist notes Spain’s financial troubles weigh on the Paris Bourse. French investors hold about £160,000,000 in Spanish securities. a collapse could bring heavy losses for France, already scarred by Africa’s boom bust and the Armenian massacres’ crash.
The passage questions public outrage over seal slaughter near Alaska while campaigns to destroy forests at home receive little attention. It contrasts the value of dwindling forests with the vast numbers of seals being killed and hints at escalating devastation.
An articles claims 53 deaths in Grantsburg Wisconsin from diphtheria within four weeks. It touts Muco-Solvent as a miraculous preventive and cure, reporting rapid drop in deaths after use and urging mothers to buy the remedy, with Chicago Opinion noting possible exclusive agency sales.
The article notes the plague continues to spread in India despite efforts to eradicate it. It compares its persistence to other epidemics, cites historical outbreaks in Russia during 1867 to 1878, and mentions distant appearances in Baghdad and Kurdistan as it moved toward Europe via Caspian routes.
Minols Central replaces the parlor car on its Chicago to St. Louis Daylight Special with a new composite parlor cafe car built at Pullman Shops. The Empire style car features mahogany trim, inlaid wood panels, green plush seating, Pintsch gas chandeliers, a cafe, kitchen, casual dining tables, and a smoking room with a buffet. It aims to serve Hot Springs travelers, offering eight hours to St. Louis and seamless connections at Union Station.
The exchange notes Dusty Doormatt stating the death resulted from self inflicted shooting in a bath tub. Weary Willie adds that the shot occurred in the stomach, implying self harm.
Salzer Seed Co. launches its third annual free exhibition car tour through Wisconsin Illinois and Iowa stopping at principal rural stations. The display features rare seed products by John A. Salzer Seed Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin in a traveling car that draws visitors from miles around.
A dialogue features Aldrich asking about prosperity and Andrews replying he has persuaded his wife that killing birds for feathers and seals for skins is inhumane. The exchange highlights a shift toward compassion influencing actions.
An old advertisement claims Cascarets candy cathartic cleans blood and liver impurities, promising clearer complexions and relief from pimples boils blotches blackheads and bilious skin tone. It urges immediate use and notes druggists carry the product with a 10 cent to 25 cent price range.
A two dollar overcoat proves warmer than a pawn ticket for a fur lined garment, suggesting price and practicality trump pawned fur for warmth and value.
Special letter recounts John Randolph of Roanoke as a towering yet eccentric American character. The piece notes his public life as congressman senator and minister to Russia, his friendship with Francis Scott Key, and a mysterious romance with Maria Ward ending in a sealed package of letters.
A biographical sketch traces John Randolph's rise from youth in politics to Congress in 1799, his lone estate on the Staunton River Roanoke, and his later life advocating states rights. It notes his opposition to many national measures, his role in the Virginia convention of 1829, and his death in 1833.
A gruesome scene describes a triple lead coffin being dragged from the ground by an old oak whose roots tore it open and wrapped around the corpse. The body lay in a tight embrace with the state it had dearly loved, recalling a somber farewell.
A Washington Star report quotes a prominent naval officer noting that retired sailors prefer farms near Washington for space and stock raising, unlike army officers who seek city houses. Admirals on the retired list own large nearby farms, while marine corps officers are tied to speedy horses and racing circles.
The Philadelphia Record notes belief in charms among some Black residents, citing Keeper Manley of the zoo who provides snake skins and parrot feathers for love and combat fetishes. It mentions prize fighters using a tuft of lion tail hair for supposed courage and strength.
The article describes shipwreck photography used in claims between owners and insurers after collisions. It cites the English torpedo boat Electra’s collision with a paddle steamer during high speed trials and the Vancouver’s severe damage, noting the durable steel and inability to clearly distinguish bow from stern in the latter.
Berlin letter to the Pall Mall Gazette notes a doubling of university student numbers from 6,664 in 1870 71 to 13 916 in 1888 89 and 14 742 in 1895 96. It warns of a growing educated proletarian class and cites Danzig's desire for a local university as a reaction to these figures.
The treasury department estimates the national population at Re eillions, signaling a large demographic forecast and significant fiscal implications.
A devotional verse celebrating Christmas night. The speaker envisions angels singing Glory to God and Earth’s goodwill. Shepherds, Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus are described, with themes of faith, sacrifice, and offering gifts of myrrh faith frankincense and gold as acts of devotion.
An essay contrasts wealthy New Yorkers seeking novelty in travel with a call to renewed inner purpose. It imagines a tailor and a milkman finding true new year meaning through love for the poor, service to others, and unselfish duty, transforming their lives.
The article details mistletoe as an evergreen parasite native to Europe with varieties in Normandy and other regions. It notes its late winter berries and cultivation, peasant beliefs, old names like All heal, and myths about its sacred or protective powers. It also touches on mistletoe gathering in Britain and Sweden, plus legends of its wood linked to the Cross.
A reflective piece urges gratitude over wealth, noting how care for loved ones defines manhood and time. It contrasts indolent wealth pursuit with steadfast hearts, honoring heroic endurance and undying family love across generations.
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