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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1895
Page
6
A fashion survey describes the spring silk crepon surge with lizard and chrysanthemum weaves, dark silks and moire, printed chiffons, lace borders, and waterproof crapes. It notes cheviots, serges, and Grenadines as dominant fabrics and highlights wedding gowns, basques, jabots, and beaded stocks.
Paul J Sorg of Ohio’s Third District became the nation’s wealthiest congressman by manufacturing plug tobacco. Born in 1840 in Wheeling, his family moved to Cincinnati twelve years after arriving from Germany. He lives quietly in Middletown with an annual income near one million dollars and rents expensive Washington hotel apartments to display wealth.
The article profiles John Heard a Missouri native born in Pettis County in 1840 who rose from the state legislature to the Senate and then the U S House. It notes his legal work to settle long pending state war claims and that he served in Congress until the recent election landslide. It also mentions Colombia’s political turmoil and geography including Bogota Cartagena and the Panama isthmus.
The piece describes Colombia's civil war and notes parallels to the United States, detailing its independence history since 1781, influences from U S institutions, and implications for American readers amid the South North political divide.
Senator John L Wilson of Spokane Washington, a slender 125 pound figure, gained a reputation for fearless clashes in legislative halls. He sparked incidents in Indiana in the 1880s and in the U S House in 1900, calling colleagues liars and foes fools. Born Crawfordsville Indiana August 7 1850, he studied at Wabash, served in the Indiana legislature, moved to Spokane, and held federal posts before election to the Fifty first through Fifty third Congresses.
Two Australian prospectors Mills and Dawson near Lake Lefroy in Western Australia found a rich gold reef called Londonderry. News of the bonanza sparked a rush as dozens joined to mine the vein, with early output valued at about $86,000 in six weeks. The article places Western Australia among the world’s major gold regions, noting vast unfolds of new fields and the U S leading in production followed by Australia and South Africa.
Francois Coppée, noted French poet and novelist born in 1842 Paris, is described as an old bachelor devoted to cats with a 14-cat household. The piece traces his poverty as a youth, rise in Paris literary circles, and fame after works in letters and theater, including Le Passant and a connection to Sarah Bernhardt.
Pliny notes oatmeal as a German favorite. Light showers help stature as small flower bunches under hats trend upward, giving women an impression of added height.
A 12 year old Baxter Georgia hotel keeper's daughter keeps a pet hen that sings to piano accompaniment. She fetches the bird to the parlor and the hen sits dignified as the girl plays lively tunes. Georgia leads in poultry and more, the Atlanta Constitution notes. Rubbing the scalp with the hand lifts clouded hair to the surface and relieves headaches while adding strength.
The new Russian chancellor Baron de Staal, a half century in diplomacy, succeeds the late M. de Giers. Born in Revel 72 years ago and tied to the Gortehakof and Romanoff lineages, he is praised for dignity and tact. His marriage linked him to the ruling family, boosting his career and support from the czarina.
Shakespeare bangles captivate fashion minded women who seek to display quotable pieces from the bard. The trend aims to showcase a wide range of quotes representing many plays and eras.
According to The Publishers' Circular, England published 6,300 new books and 1,180 new editions in 1894, an increase of about 200 over the previous year.
Twenty four years ago electricity as a mechanical power was unknown. Now 100000000 is invested in various kinds of electrical machinery.
In a Children's Column tale, Benne and friends buy oranges for Aunt Tilda and Marcus, sharing a playful raid on their home. The scene ends with oranges rolled into the dim cottage as the poor pair are cheered by the generosity of local boys.
The passage recalls Bayard Taylor at fourteen forging study in languages and books, a Quaker boy from Kennett Square rising from a farmer’s son to a celebrated writer. it contrasts his ambition with the need for guidance, and includes commentary on boyish conduct and character. It closes with notes on jackals and wolves, their craft and training.
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