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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1897
Page
8
A remarkable mud deposit at Indiana Mineral Springs Warren County formed from Magno Lithia waters attracts visitors nationwide. A Civil War veteran’s rheumatism cure sparked a spa fad, with a two acre mud layer ten to twenty feet thick now used in baths at a newly built hotel.
Col Erastus Wheeler a wealthy retired Atlanta merchant faces a possible divorce after shaving his silken whiskers. His wife an advanced woman known in intellectual circles publically denounced him, he pressed charges, she did not appear, and the couple now lives apart as Atlanta society buzzes.
Mr. R. Lindsay Coleman former National Cycle Board of Trade leader and Western Wheel Works president cites the February price cut on Crescent bikes as confirmation of a five year forecast. He notes fixed high quality and guaranteed prices, promising consistency for Crescent buyers and no expected further reductions this year.
Farmer Jones of Wells Vermont urges a change in state game laws to reimburse his crop damage by deer He requests payment from the state treasury and deer management to protect his fields citing ten years of protection for deer under current law The push follows prevalent deer damage reports on his farm and calls for policy action.
A new grain based drink called GRAIN-O is now in grocery stores as a coffee substitute. It is described as easy on delicate stomachs and affordable, with children able to drink it safely. Price listed as ibets and 25 cents per package.
A humorous exchange between Mr Suburb-Well and Mrs Suburb-Well about borrowing a neighbor's lawn mower. They note they already have a new mower and worry Nayberry will borrow theirs if they do not lend first.
East Chicago Indiana resident Andy P Whitmer declines monetary value to obtain the book Dr Kay Home Treatment. The 68 page volume contains 56 recipes and a ten day free offer from Dr B J Kay Medical Co Omaha Nebraska.
The Murray Georgia News notes that some young children, expected to mind chores like feeding chickens and hauling wood, are attempting to smoke or spark illicitly, highlighting parental and community concern about safety.
A wry local saying notes that even the early riser cannot claim the worm as competition rises. The remark reflects playful frustration at scarce rewards in a crowded field.
The nightingale sings beyond night hours in oaks by the road, delighting villagers as it continues for six weeks. The redwing, Norway’s nightingale, shares a brief season. after eggs hatch, the song fades to a grim croak. St. James Gazette.
The article argues six hours can suffice for health and intellect, with eight hours as a general modern standard. It advises early hours, quiet surroundings, and checking bed conditions. It suggests limiting daytime strain before bed, engaging in calming activities, and using tepid baths to aid sleep.
A brief cartoon caption shows a patron demanding a seat and a bland conductor replying that they are not in the curio business, reflecting a light city newspaper humor tone.
A compact collection of aphorisms and reflections from Goethe Penn Scrivener Sigourney Spear Goldsmith Emerson Robert Mackenzie Kingsley and Ruskin. The passages praise simplicity honesty truth growth and the pursuit of knowledge through personal effort and example.
An exploration of rising murders and post crime concealment worries. The piece cites the Luetgert case in Chicago and a New York killing, discussing the difficulty of disposing of bodies, concealed evidence, and the Cronin murder as an example. It reflects on civilization, sensational crime reporting, and unpunished offenders.
A girl accused in multiple train wreck attempts near the station will face a hearing scheduled for July 8. Authorities say several sabotage attempts were investigated, with charges pending depending on the hearing outcome.
A farmer near Union in Centre County, Pennsylvania unearthed a buckskin purse containing just over 209 in coins dated before 1820 beneath a pine stump while clearing ground. Local talk suggests it may be linked to famous robbers Lewis and Connelly who operated in the area seventy years ago, implying there may be more hidden treasure nearby.
A Bradford official, George R. Blakely, a collector for three wards, killed himself after being accused of a $6,100 shortage. His mistress Lillian Spatz survived a similar dose and disclosed the double suicide pact. Police confirmed Blakely’s death occurred about twelve hours earlier after they found both had taken large doses early Thursday.
A review of sensational cases links Webster's Harvard murder to the Luetgert and Carruso crimes, noting how strong circumstantial evidence often unravels killers. The report covers attempts to dispose of bodies, Brakely’s crime entanglements, and Kaiser Jr.’s death sentence for wife Emma Kaiser.
Fannie Taylor, a colored girl, was arrested at Slocumville on a charge of placing obstructions on the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad tracks. The arrest follows an investigation by local authorities.
The Pennsylvania railroad issues an order to carry dogs as passengers baggage. Past excess rates will be collected as part of this change. Food drink and tobacco costs in New York City amount to one million dollars over the day.
South Dakota has paid off about 50 million dollars in debts over four years as crops and low prices ease burdens. Loan agents say farmers gain ability to clear debt, with firms willing to finance farm land loans though demand varies. A Chicago Tribune note urges readers to consider South Dakota land as affordable for homes.
Minnie Brown a Black woman was arrested in Lexington Kentucky for carrying concealed weapons. A razor was found hidden in her hair when a police officer removed her hat revealing the weapon tucked in her curls.
Readers are encouraged to study current ads for interesting bargains as advertisers promise reliable delivery of what is advertised. The publication urges habitual reading to uncover value.
The June bug is said to be dying out since electric light. The arc glow lures the insect and the ardent bug dies by colliding with lamps or by attempting a baptism of fire.
A Burlington Route daily train from Chicago 10 30 p m offers a through sleeping car to Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Denver. The text notes the arrangement appears in an annual report of a major Colorado mining company.
A visitor reports an elephant in Forepaugh and Sell Bros.' circus in Middletown, Connecticut gently lifted a child from the street using its trunk and moved the infant to safety as spectators watched in alarm. The incident occurred when a child wandered toward the elephant herd, and the animal's leader acted to prevent harm.
Careful parents seeking study in the city favor the New Bien Conservatory of Music Boston Mass with its well equipped Home Department. The school promises a safe and delightful home life for young women students of music and a thorough curriculum for broad and musicianly training.
A tense western scene describes 40 wandering Indians provoking a statewide stampede, leaving nerves on edge as authorities assess the unrest and potential consequences across communities.
Lincoln Park visitors may obtain a 96 page Souvenir of Lincoln Park published by the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company. The illustrated book costs twenty five cents and can be ordered from Geo. H. Heatford, general passenger agent, 410 Old Colony Building, Chicago.
The average weight of a dozen eggs is about 2134 ounces. One eighth of this weight is considered nitrogenous and nutritious, a proportion higher than that found in meat or oysters.
The New England Conservatory of Music in Boston Mars is highlighted for its nearly one million dollars invested in buildings and its superior equipment and educational capabilities.
A New York judge disqualified a juror who appeared in court wearing a bicycle costume with a sweater. The incident prompted questions about courtroom decorum and juror conduct during voir dire.
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