Cicero Politicking and Local Honors Highlight 1900s Notes
The piece notes a pending elevated stricture project and an order for iron, cites Cicero’s first 50 year franchise under Allen provisions, and mentions a machine convention in Austin. It highlights Emerson, Carolin, and the first precinct as key players in political advancement and notes T A Snow’s defeat for assessor and possible chief clerk appointment. It also references Lorimer defending the Allen law and presses public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Allen
Honest John Humphrey Wins Seventh District Nomination
The Republican convention backed John Humphrey for the seventh senatorial district amid claims of unfairness and machine politics. Critics say the Cicero delegation and Mr. Carolan pushed for the nomination through questionable tactics while condemning the Allen law and Stumphrey stripe as part of broader political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Humphrey
United States
Cicero
Carolan
Stumphrey
Foreigners as British Consuls Debate
Surgeon-Lieutenant-General MacGregor reports traveling in French Indo China and seeking consular help in Saigon. He found the consul was American and the assisting official sent to pursue justice was a Pondicherry Eurasian, reflecting tensions about British consular representation abroad.
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Civis Britannicus
MacGregor
Saigon
Pondicherry
London Times
Austin News Highlights and Local Notices
News items from Austin include mail schedules, lightning damage to the Baptist church, business openings and ads, social notes on residents traveling, new products at Trail and Cooling, a marriage announcement, and a minor accident at Cicero mills. The column also lists overdue letters, upcoming club events, and depot roof repairs.
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Baptist Church
Local business notes from Austin and Cicero area updates
Norling in Austin finishes many houses while C H Merehler on Chi enzo avenue thrives on prompt service. A Lowey property on North Park avenue to host a three unit grocery market, Newberry Ice Cream Co struggles then adapts, Hugh Goin reports strong spring trade with lawn tools, Trail Cooling boosts soda sales, Dor Arthur Lowey rents four stores amid vacant North Park rooms, Chas Drechsler revamps furniture stock and showroom to match city prices.
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Lowey
North Park Avenue
Austin
Dor
Arthur Lowey
Monopoly Policies Hit Contraband Wax Lights
An English traveler paid 500 francs at Boulogne for a box of wax lights worth nine cents, fined under Irance’s strict state monopoly on matches and import controls.
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Irance
Boulogne
Custom House
Local business shifts and promotions on North Park avenue
W A Mykroutz shifts from the news depot and cigar store to Cape Well Horse Nail Co after five years in Austin. A H Loomis relocates to the Abbott block on North Park, boasting a large store room and expanded stock to meet rising demand. J C Lassen invites visits to inspect milk and cream quality at 222 North Park avenue.
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W. A. Mykroutz
News Depot
North Park Avenue
Capewell Horse Nail Co
A. HH. Loomis
Abbott
Austin
J. C. Lassen
Adv
Don Rosado
Ohio Street
Pointed Paragraphs and Humorous Sayings From a Chicago News Column
A packed excerpt of satirical quips on marriage, vanity, money, and social norms. The column humorously contrasts wit and folly from a New York preacher’s wedding-fee note and various lighthearted observations about love, virtue, and daily life.
Royal lifestyles and family plans amid delays in gifts
The Austrian emperor rejects presents for his jubilee while Empress Frederick away in Homburg for September nuptials. Queen Victoria travels in rain with sympathy for health issues, and royal fare among cycling lessons and impromptu rides at Stuttgart.
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Frederick
Germany
Victoria
England
Friedrichshof
Homburg
Feodore
Saxe-Meiningen
Prince Henry
Reuss
Pauline of
Wurtemberg
Royal Castle
Charlotte
Wilhelm
Stuttgart
Ironical IFS and the Law of Smiles
A playful tirade links ironic conditions to social norms. It suggests sailors of fate, where encouragement fades into obscurity, marriage invites legal meddling, and beauty pressures keep a woman striving to meet a pose. A physician’s warning about oysters is turned into a prescription joke.
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Uncle Sam
Oak Park Advertisements and Unclaimed Letters List
Oak Park notices advertise products from Miller's drug store including moth balls camphor and insect powder and tomato plants at 306 Keystone Ave River Forest. Also unclaimed Oak Park post office letters dated June 6 1898 for residents and others listed.
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Austin Post Office
G. F. Bassett
John Th Baker
Mry Chase
Fred Cross
Hi. AL Mstell
Mineley Couric
H. R. Goodnuz
N. Goslee
Tl. A. Hartwell
G. HH. Leach
Annie Lovejoy
Chas. Mitchell
James Robinson
Miro
Schaefer
J. Smith
Harry J. Walker
Howard Robertson
P.M
Miller’s Drug Store
Keystone Avenue
River Forest
Adav
Oak Park
Kittie Addler
C. J. Beacham
A. C. Benson
Wm. W. Bent
James Brown
D. B. Buchanan
M. C. Clarey
Johannes Cook
BE. L. Davidson
Frank Ehner
Robert G. Hale
I. P. Hansen
Sam P. Hansen
Augusta Johanson
T. S. Johnson
C. McGovern Mills
Mellie Moeller
Neal Palmer
Edward W. Platt
Miss Irma Smith
Landon Thomas
Housekeepers Alphabet From Old Advice Note
A humorous list pairing household tips with alphabetic prompts. It includes care for ants, brooms, coffee, dishwashing, storage, ink stains, jars, accounting, and more, ending with notes on youth and zinc sinks. The tone reflects practical domestic guidance with quaint formulations.
Don’t Let Nonsense Shape Your Views and Trusts
A collection of maxims advising caution in judging others and expecting reliability. The speaker warns against shallow judgments by appearance or position and urges skepticism toward public rhetoric, urging practical assessment over flattering talk.
Electric Bitters Save Philadelphia Man from Grave
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness improved after three weeks of Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with saving his life and says his recovery began after trying the tonic. Available at Lovett's & Trail's Drug store in Austin for 20 cents per bottle.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
Lovett’s & Trail’s
Austin
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Practically Cures Various Ailments
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Promises satisfaction or money refunded. 25 cents per box sold by Lovett & Traill, Austin.
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Lovett & Traill
Austin
Universal Cure Ad Excerpt for Cold Relief
An ad promotes a universal cold cure claiming instant throat relief and catarrh cure with a 50 price. It targets general misery and urges readers to send for a Cushman Drug Co. book from Vidoennes in the U S A.
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Cushman Drug Co
Vidoennes
U.S. A
Cicero Seeks Bids for Water Service Pipes Project
Sealed proposals for installing 29 water service pipes on Ohio Street from Waller to Austin, Cicero, are invited by the Board of Local Improvements. Bids due 7:30 p m June 20 1898. 10 percent certified check required. project subject to confirmation. board may reject all bids.
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Board of Local Improvements
Ohio Street
Waller Avenue
Austin Avenue
Cicero
H. A. Emerson
R. A. Carpenter
J. Linden
Franklin Avenue
River Forest
Board Room
Waterworks
Srranklin Avenue
Madison Street
Robert
Williams
la Salle Street
Chicago
A M. Jackson
W. Juergens
R. H. Williams
Board of Art Improvements
River Forest, Lll
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Young Men’s Republican Club
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T. A. Snow
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Camimen & Witeher
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Barnhoft
Chas
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Quik
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S.C. Postlewalt
Cicero Gas Co
Oak Paris
News OF the Town
Pantoffice
TacMa
L. H. O'Conor
P. M
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IX. H. Zander
North Park Ave
First Baptist Church
Stmmer
Cicero and Proviso Ice Company
Lake Geneva
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Harlem Avenue
South Boulevard
J. J. Rennenger
J. C. Blair
Andy
Trail & Cooling
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George W. Childs
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Capadura
A. Fl. Loomis
N. Park Avenue
Alice
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Hartville
J. J. Makens
A. S. Geddes
Aberdeen
N. C
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South Park Avenue
Traill & Cooling
Thomas Whitlock Tateh
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Henry King Smith
Fae Washington Boulevard
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Orange Phosphate
Dr. Burney
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Lonaire Nats
A. Hi. Loomis
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Robert KE. Jenkins
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Chas. Drechsler
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Miller’s
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Wumphrey Ave
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South Park Ave
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S. Prairti Ave
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N. Central Ave
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Lake St
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