Local notices and political chatter from a Chicago suburb
A jumbled mix mentions Plymouth Place and Lake Street Oak Park with postal note, John Price as a justice of the peace candidate in the 35th ward, Alderman Race seen at 49th and Chicago Aves, Cicero trustees platform and a stray anecdote about a door hole. Other items reference Dutton Cicero terriers planning a Republican convention, La Mena preparations for Mexico, a La Oxquania plantation sale, and Col. J W Bennett seeking the 35th ward justice of the peace role.
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Plymouth Place
Basros Orrroms
Lake Street
Oak Park
Chicago
John Price
Col
J. W. Bennett
Justice of the Peace
Col. Bennett
Incorporated Republican Club
Young Men Lead New York Charities Conference
The New York state conference of charities and correction highlighted many young men who stand out in the field. Leaders from college settlements and other charities showcased workers bringing vitality and strength to humanity.
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New York
Troublesome Town Board Bizarre Tower Plan
A humorous tale describes a town board debating grass on a village square tower. One member proposes pulling down the tower. another suggests using a cow to eat the grass, which the crowd approves. The winner becomes a “Grand Mule” with a brass collar for life.
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Cicero
Gamsters
South America poised to challenge US beef exports
The New York Press notes rising South American cattle power as Argentina Paraguay and Uruguay expand on the pampas and opening of Paraguay’s Chaco. With cheap land and labor in Paraguay and faster transport via rail and river, beef could rival the United States, attracting investors despite lower wages and large ranches.
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South America
United States
New York
Argentine
Paraguay
Uruguay
Chaco
Interior Republic
Matto Grosso
Just
Texas
Camera hunting gains popularity as amateur photographers
A New York photographer recounts turning hunting trips into profitable projects by taking several cameras on a Maine and British provinces trip. He sold bird and animal images to writers and Boston publishers, proving the era favors still hunting and photo profits over gunplay.
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Nfe
Lower Broadway
New York Times
Maine
British Provinces
Boston
Seton Thompson
Rotary hand fan with collapsible guard and spring action
A six inch three blade hand fan operates by pressing handles together to wind the fan via a simple gearing and spring. It folds into a small form for storage and can be used for dusting, drying hair, and other tasks.
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New York Sun
Up-to-Date Empress Champions Women’s Rights in Europe
The Russian czarina is portrayed as a leading advocate for female suffrage and higher education. She supports women’s clubs and professional entry and urges reports on women’s societies for her review, signaling strong imperial backing for reform movements.
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Russia
Europe
Czarina
Czar
Minister’s Sermon Sparks Moral Scrutiny in Congregation
New York press notes a sermon on social extravagance provoking mixed reactions as women in the pews restrain smiles and bite lips in apparent mortification during the service.
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New York Press
Obituary notices from Oak Park memorial column
Grace Chase 93 dies at daughter’s Oak Park home. Born in Devonshire England she lived 40 years in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Survives two daughters Mrs Barlow Oak Park and Mrs Fernald Davenport Iowa. Four generations together at Christmas. Body to be taken to Portsmouth.
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Grace Chase
Barlow
North Harvey Avenue
Oak Park
Wilson
Chase
Devonshire
England
Portsmort
N. H
Fernald
Davenport
Iowa
Harvey Avenue
Death of an Old Resident of Austin
Austin mourns Zina J. Frost a longtime resident who died January 4 1901 after a brief illness. He was born January 15 1828 in Mantua Ohio married to Sarah Ruth Butler in 1867 and survived by their son and siblings. Funeral rites were held at his Austin home officiated by Rev Abel M White with music by Lola Maude Galley Chace.
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WM. C. Crafts
C. E. Crafts
Denver
Austin
Forest Home
Mary L. Patrick
N. Central Avenue
Wheaton
Ill
Zina J. Frost
South Central Seine
Chicago
Mantua
Ohio
Sarah Ruth Butler
Aurora
Frost & Mann
Austin Real Estate
Frost
Abel M. White
Lola Maude Galley Chace
Jesus
Mattoon
Classified ads seek help housing work and rental requests
A series of classifieds lists seeks a girl for general house work at 2258 53d avenue, a middle aged lady wants board and heated room at 5624 Ontario St for four dollars weekly, a family offers rough dry washing and buys a gasoline stove and carpet, a piano to rent near Austin or Oak Park, and a 7 or 8 room house near Austin depot with cottage part payment.
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North Willow Ave
Austin
Oak Park
Austin Depot
Dreckman
North
Forty-eighth Avenue
For Brent to Rent and Furnished Rooms Listings
Several rental notices list flats and rooms for rent. Morris A. Peterson advertises a 5 room flat with utilities at 1115 Lake Street. R8 Tuthill seeks two 6 room rentals at 422 North Central Avenue Austin. Mrs Baryker offers furnished rooms with board at 111 Baird. An ad for X42 Vindicator seeks room for two refined ladies in a private family. Mrs S C Stearns invites inquiries for a 409 South Willow Avenue second flat for a single person or couple after 2 PM.
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Morris A. Peterson
Lake Street
Tuthill
North Central Avenue
Austin
South Willow Avenue
S. C. Stearns
Excursion Tickets Offered by Chicago Milwaukee Train Line
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway lists round trip excursion tickets on select January to April dates. Tickets are valid 21 days and cover many points across South and North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota and the Penins ula of Michigan at one fare plus 2 dollars. For rates and farm land information contact F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Old Colony Building, Chicago.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & S J. Paul Railway
North Dakota
Iowa
Minnesota
Peninsula of Michigan
F. A. Miller
Old Colony Building
Chicago
Buogklem's Armigca Salve promotes global cures
World renowned Buogklem's Armigca Salve claims superiority for cuts corns burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands skin eruptions and piles. Cure guaranteed at Traill and Cooling Austin and Chas P Miller Oak Park for 25 cents.
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Buogklem
Traill & Cooling
Austin
Chas
P. Miller
Oak Park
For Sale Notice From Austin Area Vendors
For sale notices advertise a cheap safe business in Austin Oak Park and River Forest clearing 2000 annually. A Maywood 7room house is offered at bargain terms with part payments monthly. Addresses: Hug 435 Vindicator office Austin Mr. Y-20 Vindicator office for details.
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Austin
Oak Park
River Forest
Hug
Vindicator Office
Austin, I
Maywood
Y-20
Vindicator
Will Open Physical Culture Class at Austin News Club
Mies Helen Hollingworth will start a physical culture class at the Austin News Club rooms. The sessions meet Saturdays at 10 40 a m and a special price is offered for children under 16.
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Mies Helen
BH. Hollingworth
Austin We ‘S Club Rooms
Chicago Woman Spaa ky Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Prof Roza Tyler of Chicago vice president Illinois Woman's Alliance testifies to Chamberlains Cough Remedy for a severe cold that threatened pneumonia. She says it was pleasant to take, relieved her at once, saved a doctor’s time and suffering, and she would not be without it again. Availability by J P Garner Co Austin and Geo Koch Co Moreland.
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Roza Tyler
Chicago
Illinois Woman's Alliance
Chamberlain
J. P. Garner & Co
Austin
Geo, Koch &Co
Moreland
For Sale Two Flat Building in Evanston
For sale two-flat building in Evanston with eight rooms, brick foundation, modern improvements, fifty foot lot and shade trees. Willing to trade for Austin property. Contact C. M. Burdick at 209 North Park.
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Evanston
Austin
C. M. Burdick
North Park Avenue
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America
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Addeees
N. Waller Ave
Cicero Gas Company
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Gaknes
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