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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1899
Page
3
A humorous sketch introduces Doc the gander and Spot the coachdog owned by Fred Hard of Sioux City Iowa. Doc enjoys pranks with Spot, dodges saloon temptations, and entertains local children while the piece blends in notes on winds and liberty as living forces.
A historical note explains summer heat dangers for active youths who swim after overheating. It cautions that rapid cold exposure can paralyze skin pores, trapping waste in the body and potentially causing harmful effects beyond a simple twinge.
Scientists report the primra fish in the Mediterranean secretes silk like silkworm and spider. The shellfish attaches to rocks, deposits silk in large quantities, is gathered by fishermen, dried and spun into golden brown thread used in Sicily for fabrics and garments.
The article describes a German method to make bread directly from wheat husk. After cleaning, wheat is soaked, mashed into paste, shaped, and baked into brown antispire loaves. It is claimed to stay fresh longer and be more nourishing and digestible than standard white bread.
The wild rose of Europe claimed as the world’s oldest, about a thousand years old, in Hildesheim Germany. Despite sections dying and new trunks forming over centuries, the ancient stem persists feeding generations of roses. The stem stood nearly twenty seven feet tall with branches spanning thirty two feet.
The British Museum in London displays the first envelope ever made. It is a crude handmade example, showing early lines of envelope construction. Until mid the 19th century modern envelopes were unknown, with correspondents folding sheets into squares and sealing with wax on the back.
In a clipped chatter from the Kansas City Independent, talk centers on the Belmonts possibly going to Turkey. The dialogue hints at wartime or diplomatic angles with casual slang about "the faithful" shaping the tone.
The New York Herald reports Killarney lakes and surrounding lands totaling about 18 000 acres may be sold for 150 000 dollars risking private ownership. Irish Americans discuss funding a national park preserving the lakes and historic sites to benefit future visitors.
The umbrella, ancient in origin, spread from the East to Italy Spain and France before reaching England. Joseph Hanway popularized its use in England, ending prejudice against rain protection. Paris exports umbrellas to Turkey and England ships thousands to Burma, while Indian bats measure six feet across.
The Taj Mahal in Agra, erected by Shah Jahan for his favorite queen, is described as the world’s most magnificent tomb. It is octagonal, built of white marble with jasper carnelian turquoise and gems, produced by 22,000 workers over twenty years at an estimated cost of 16.5 million dollars.
The article praises Colorado mountain parks as ideal cool escapes from heat, describing vast Alison lakes and trout streams, wildlife, and pristine scenery. It extols the Union Pacific lines to Colorado, noting the Overland route and modern train equipment, urging readers to consult Union Pacific agents for tickets.
In a dramatic exchange, Mrs. Fleecem states the client was acquitted on insanity grounds after threatening to kill, while Lawyer Fleecem argues he proved insanity to the jury. The jurors were shown the defendant’s response when asked about annexing the Philippines, saying he did not know.
The article explains Manila hemp from the Philippina Islands is not true hemp but fiber from a plantain-family plant. Three-year trees yield about two-thirds of a pound per tree, with 270-pound bales representing roughly 100 trees. Deering twine mills in Chicago use a vast amount, producing one-third of America's binder twine.
A boxing match prompts debate as one fighter boasted about exceptional fitness, prompting the rival to question whether the rival’s claim points to a hidden tactic or new preparation. The exchange hints at heightened tension ahead of the bout.
Missouri Pacific and Rock Island offer a named sleeping car from St Louis at 9 am arriving in Denver at 11 next morning. W C Hayes named Locomotive Superintendent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad signals a overhaul of locomotive supervision with traveling engineers reporting to Mt. Clare. System divided into sub divisions with a traveling engineer for each, aiming to cut costs and improve service. The note closes with a philosophical line on premeditation and liberty.
An advertisement extols staying power as key to success. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best friend the blood ever had, claiming it cleanses blood and gives health and strength. The copy emphasizes lasting effort and vitality through a tonic.
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