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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1901
Page
7
Farmers this region invested $5,000,000 to build 1600 miles of canals capable of flooding 300,000 acres and spent $1,700,000 on thirty modern rice mills. Net profit figures reach $15 per acre under the new system despite political attacks by unnamed backers.
L. J. Steege solicits continuance of liberal patronage for his drug store items. He invites those in need of pure drugs and first class drug store articles to call. Masonic Hall, Tel. 1043.
Albert Erickson of Western Springs Illinois married Anna Lundquist of Austin at the Swedish Congregational Church on Iowa Street and Franklin Avenue. Bridesmaid Miss Williamson and maid of honor Miss Minnie Lundquist. couple plans to reside in Western Springs after a trip East.
Mr. D. C. Blair charmed ladies by giving a pretty 3-year-old growing palm to each purchaser of 50 cents worth of tea, coffee or spices. Fox and Henry rent the west store room in the Cummings building at 64th avenue for a branch bakery promising proper operation. Edson Haas of Austin Floral Co. left for Pennsylvania and plans to attend the Pan American exposition. His shop will be open at all times with a practical man in attendance. S. Hess travels to Wisconsin resorts for a short rest.
GENTLEMEN S F PAILOR MADE SUITS PANTS cleaning and repairing call E. Samuel Son 102 Lake Street Oak Park Tel 189 Miss Lily Wiltberger will hold sittings for photographs at her home studio 209 Weasley Avenue daily except Sunday and Monday Visitors invited to inspect work W H Robinson liveryman furnished sixteen elegant turnouts recently for a society event described as up-to-date and splendidly managed.
Reduced fares to Buffalo via Nickel Plate and Chicago to New York return. Three through daily trains with vestibuled sleeping cars and dining service on the American club meals plan priced 35 cents to 1.00. Chicago depot at Van Buren street and Pacific avenue on the elevated loop. John Y Calahan general agent 111 Adams street Chicago for information and illustrated folder.
The Iowa anti cigarette tax law is upheld as constitutional and allows attachment of cigarette dealers property and building owners where sales occur to secure payment. The case will be appealed. A London观察 note remarks on the busy fashion set fitting many amusements into a day.
President James Jr. shows keen interest in agriculture and stock raising on his Minnesota farm. He has lectured at the agricultural experiment farm midway between St. Paul and Neapolis, where his herd includes buffalo and a deer park.
J A Kelly of Henderson North Carolina relates a common experience, citing quick relief from dysentery using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He notes he bought a bottle last summer and followed directions with satisfactory results. Available at Avenue Pharmacy Oak Park Sobnitzus in Austin G Hi Harris 79 N 48th Avenue.
The Montreal Star reports women in New York seeking an elevator cure for improved blood circulation. Elevator operators in busy high rise districts note a rising number of people following this idea as the moving lift is linked to better circulation.
A writer notes a household cure for summer complaint using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The piece emphasizes readiness at home, cites a family example, and lists local pharmacies in Iowa for purchase. It advises every family keep a bottle during summer.
John Morley works on a Life of Gladstone, sorting Hawarden papers. He explains progress is slow due to a nearly ninety year life filled to capacity.
Mr. F. H. Wells of Deer Park Long Island endorses Kerlain's Pain Balm as the best liniment for strains. He cites quick relief and cure after a severe lameness from a strain last winter. For sale by The Avenue Pharmacy Oak Park Austin and G. H. Harris 79 N 48th Avenue.
A reader advises installing lightning rods correctly and reasonably to protect property. The note includes a mailing address for further tips: Box 156 Austin 111.
The Chicago Record-Herald claims its readers receive a news service unmatched in range and completeness, drawing on both Chicago papers, The New York Herald, The New York Tribune, and The Associated Press, plus their own features.
A collection of aphoristic observations on virtue, generosity, eloquence, and human nature. It muses on courage, liberal giving, strategic speech, and the quirks of public life. The piece notes Australia’s newspaper abundance, U. S. coffee demand, Los Angeles park area, and Mexico’s rising federal spending over thirty years.
Austin area churches announce regular and summer schedules. St Pauls Episcopal lists services and picnic at Douglas Park. Fifty Second Avenue Presbyterian notes choir leadership and a cornetist. Second Baptist outlines morning and evening sermons and youth programs. Austin Christian Church reports summer services and building fund efforts. First Congregational and First Baptist present sermons, Sunday schedules, and union service plans. Unity Church mentions informal summer talks with resumed services September 1. First Baptist highlights patriotic service and talks by Pastor Lapp.
Local ad announces Timothy and Prairie Hay available at Roath and Robinsons 449 North Blvd Tel 185 Oak Park. The listing notes farm supplies and delivery options suggesting a regional sale event.
Frank Bratt a fish dealer of 908 North Park Avenue organizes regular express expressing to Chicago with daily trips. Orders can be placed by telephone 1514 and arrangements are announced for ongoing service.
On Sunday July 7 the Chicago and Northwestern Ry will run an excursion from Austin at 8 a m with Oak Park and Maywood as stops. Return the same day. Round trip fare is 1 75. The trip includes time on the river aboard the new boat just built.
Local upholsterer announces special summer prices to boost business at 131 Marion Street Oak Park. Call 2848 for details on discounted rates and past customers praise the quality of work.
An Chicago advertisement promotes flesh growth for the body and bust at $2.00 per bottle or three for $5.00. It claims facial cream removes blemishes and whitens, pledges quick wrinkle restoration with blood supply ideas, and offers free advice. Calls for agents nationwide and provides contact details for E. Jones & Co. in the Inter Ocean Building, Chicago.
The latest sign of the Irish language movement shows a Dublin firm producing a typewriter that types in neat Irish characters. Dublin government offices increasingly conduct conversations in Irish as the movement gains ground.
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