29 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1898
Page
1
A collection of satirical lines on politics war and culture referencing Dewey Weyler Spain Cuba and public figures like Hamilton Fish. The remarks contrast ambition marriage heirs and honor while noting attitudes toward defeat and class in early 20th century discourse.
The piece notes the Civil War cost eight billion dollars plus ongoing pension and interest payments after thirty three years. It cites John Albion Andrew of Massachusetts, recalling his disciplined Maine farm upbringing and a strict household rule set. An anecdote about a mislaid cap shows parental precision and orderliness.
Leslie's Popular Monthly recounts Tennessee Governor Taylor's pardoning habit and a story where a begging wife pleads for her hungry husband, explaining their need after stealing a ham. The governor questions the severity of the crime before granting clemency.
Lucille promotes a four day luxury lake excursion on the Goodrich steamer Sheboygan from Chicago to Milwaukee Manitowoc Sturgeon Bay Green Bay Marinette Menominee with meals and state rooms included. The total cost for the trip is one dollar, with longer options available for thirteen dollars including similar inclusions.
A historical primer outlines causes of sprained ankles and emphasizes early care. It discusses adhesive plaster supports from ankle to knee, timing before swelling, and alternatives like massage and gentle rubbing with antiseptic preparation to reduce pain and swelling.
A collection of short maxims on human behavior and social norms. It comments on insults to the hungry, crying women, selling farms versus pianos, aging bodies, kissing, and champagne preferences, reflecting period tone and moral observations.
The article describes Santiago Cuba as the second city after Havana with two square miles of area and lies at the eastern end of the great bay. It notes the Grand Cathedral as a centerpiece, the alameda waterfront, and the fort guarded roads to nearby towns and copper mines. It discusses climate myths, urban growth, and a social scene including the Casino and American clubhouse.
The article notes the Chenab Irrigation Canal in Northwest Provinces of India as possibly the largest canal with a 200 foot breadth and a main channel about 450 miles long. It describes principal branches totaling 2,000 miles and village branches planned to extend 4,000 more. It also compares to a vast China to St Petersburg canal at 4,472 miles and mentions the Bengal Canal at 900 miles, with India totaling 14,000 miles of canals irrigating 8 million acres.
A catalog of streets and landmarks in Santiago de Cuba including fort, customs house, old cemetery, Dolores Church, Santa Lucia Church, Dolores Square, Military Square, cathedral, Bank of Spain branch, militia government offices, prison, Church of St Francis, Trinity and Thomas churches, alms house, copper entrance, slaughterhouse, highway, railroad depot and shed, park, bull ring, and road to Castle Aierro.
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