Oddities and a Money Fire Purge in Midwest News
A collection of curious facts and anecdotes notes varied topics from a California to Oklahoma cast, including a prominent Indian lawyer, misdirected measles notes, a Paris department store kitchen, grasshopper soap, and Madrid soapmaker claims. It also mentions theft fear leading Porter Kennedy to burn $5000 after hiding it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
United States
London
Laura Lykins
Oklahoma City
Madrid
Spain
England
Porter H. Kennedy
Center Point
Ind
Austin Post Office Mail Schedule and Local Notices
Mails arrive from the East at 7:00 a.m. 4:35 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 6:15 p.m. 11:00 a.m. From the West at 7:00 a.m. 1:40 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:35 p.m. Mails close for the East at 7:46 a.m. 1:15 p.m. 9:40 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Mails close for the West at 7:00 a.m. 4:10 p.m. 10:20 a.m. 6:40 p.m. Howard Robertson P. M. Local notices include Dr. R C Scott opening an Austin office, Mrs. Winslow visiting Cuba, N.Y., young people attending a cinch party in Chicago, advertised letters, sleigh ride gathering on North Side, Cinch Social Club events, and a notice for The Great Sinners of the Bible in Library Hall March 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Robertson
Siemens-Halske Electric Company
R. C. Scott
Kenosha
Wis
E. E. Prescott
South Boulevard
H. G. Winslow
C. G. Seymour
South 53d
Cuba
N. Y
Austin
Masonic Temple
Chicago
B. C. Westwood
Fred Francis
North Central Avenue
Dr. Rud
Cinch
J. P. Sarner
Robert McCullock
H. N. Norton
Linn
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Norton Brothers
Maywood
Forrest Avenue
Oak Park
Norton
Tobacco and Art Classes and Bruess Co Apothecary Ad
Business personals advertise wholesale and retail tobaccos at F W Schulz corner Park Avenue and Ontario Street. Miss Hoggins offers Wednesday art classes 2 4 p m with painting studios on South Central Avenue. Bruess Co promotes their medicine as a trusted large apothecary with testimonials claiming rheumatism relief and other cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Schulz
Corner Park Avenue
Ontario Street
Miller's Drug Store Ad Promotes Goods and Services
An advertisement for Miller's drug store lists Choice candies Lazell's Choice perfumes Original Allegrett chocolates and prescription filling services. It also promotes Choice perfumery in bottles, cigarettes including Key West and domestic cigars, and regular brands at popular prices. Charles P. Millet, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller's
Lazell
Miller’s Drug Store
Miller's Drug Store
Key West
Charles P. Millet
Methodist Notes Point to New Austin Church
Pastor White starts a sermon series on The Great Sinners of the Bible Sunday March 11 at Library Hall. Miss Nettie Jones wins favor as organist among twelve applicants. a parsonage decision moves to the Board of Trustees. Rev Dr Moore of Cincinnati will oversee dedication finances. decorators and new windows enhance the church’s progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Moore
Cincinnati
Ohio
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Remarkable Cures for Rheumatism Reported
The Vindicator editor testifies to two cures of rheumatism with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He describes relief from shoulder pain after two applications and instant relief from thigh joint rheumatism with two applications at night. Sold by J P Garner & Co Austin Geo Koeh Co Moreland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Vindicator
Chamberlain
Haiment
J. P. Garner & Co
Austin
Geo.Koeh& Co
Moreland
Republican Ticks on Meter System and Transit Franchises
A Chicago public water issue is argued as the fair option to install a complete meter system. The piece opposes further street railway grants beyond a 5 cent fare with adequate service to the business district. It also decries sewer subversion for steam from a power-house and calls for abatement as a public health nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Highty
Lake Street
Cuyier Avenue
Malond and Williams Named Town Political Nominees
The article profiles Edwin T. Malond a Cleveland born businessman active in quarrying and real estate with Chicago ties and leadership roles in multiple trade organizations. It also outlines Fred M. Williams a Republican nominee for four year town trustee and his law career politics and civic involvement in Berwyn Oak Park and Chicago clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin T. Malond
Ohio
Cleveland
Chicago
Malone Stone Company
Rea
Houghton
Mid
Portage Entry Quarries Company
Quarry Owners’ Association of Chicago
National
Quarry Owners’ Association
Builders and Traders’ Exchange of Chicago
Malcone
Friends’ Publishing Association
Malone
South
Oak Park Avenue
Fred M. Williams
Old Bay State
Rochester
N. Y
Massachusetts
Williams
Union College of Law
Abbott, Oliver & Schowalter
George S. Willits
Charles J. Brooke
Willits
Williams & Kraft
Atwood
Berwyn
Hamilton Club
Berwyn-La Vergne
Republican Club
F. Hafner
Prescott
Wis
Galena
Illinois
Oak Park
Oak Park High School
State University
Champaign
Smith & Rothermel
Royal League, Red Men
Harlem Lodge
Henry Lumbard
Hafner
Cicero
J. E. Tristram
New Canaap
Conn
Wells, French & Company
N. WK. Fairbanks & Company
H. M. Kinsey
Tristram
Public Election Notice on Cicero Lyons Annexation Vote
Official notice announces a public election on April 3 1900 in Cicero and Lyons towns Cook County Illinois to decide disconnection of part of Cicero area and annexation to Lyons under a County Board resolution dated March 9 1900. Election hours 6 am to 4 pm. County Clerk Philip Knopf signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Cook
Illinois
Ogden Ave
Cook County
Lyons
Board of County Commissioners of
Cook County Court House
Chicago
Board of Commissioners
Carolan
Yeas—Burke
Dahlgren
Devine
Happel
Hoffman
Lindsten
Mack
Petrie
Struckman
van Steenberg
Wright
Irwin
Burke
Philip Knopf
Board of Cook County Commissioners
Self Healed by Arnica Salve Ends Rectal Fistula Tale
Renlek Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months from a rectal fistula and was told he would die without a costly operation. He reportedly cured himself using Bucklen Arnica Salve sold at Traill & Cooling and Chas. P. Miller drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renlek Hamilton
West Jefferson
Ohio
Bucklen
Putnam Clothing House New Owner at Clark Street
Mr. C. M. Babbett, longtime manager of Putnam Clothing Company, becomes sole owner and moves to 127 and 129 South Clark Street. A La Grange resident, he enjoys local esteem and invites customers to call on him for men and youth clothes hats and gent’s furnishings promising best goods at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Babbett
Putnam Clothing Company
South Clark Street
Babbett
la Grange
Thoughts from Ruskin on heart, taste, and character
The text asserts that purposes must engage the heart to guide actions. It argues that personal likes shape identity and that teaching taste is essential to forming character. It emphasizes intrinsic motivation over external duty.
Money as a Means and End in Human Affairs
The passage argues money as the principal object harms both acquisition and expenditure, while when money is not the main goal other pursuits are well gained and spent. It contrasts outcomes of money centered motives with broader aims guiding actions.
What’s Your Face Worth A Cure Ad
An old time drugstore advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a cure for liver trouble and skin blemishes. It promises clear skin rosy cheeks and a rich complexion and lists Traill & Cooling’s and Chan P Miller’s drug stores as sellers for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Traill & Cooling’s
Chan
P. Miller's
Also Mentioned on This Page
E.alblain
Blair
North Park Avenue
Es. J. Roath
C. H. Zimmerman
North Boulevard
Austin Telephone
P.N
Re and
Canindods
CANN
N. Park Avey
W. S.smith & CO
Oak Park and
Dunlop Bros.’ Bank
Offree
Park Ave
ER. Moore
Randolph Street
August Terneak & CO
Ill
Chicago Dispatch
Schmitz
News OF the Town
Aus
Tin Post Office
M. J. Adams
Kate J. Andrews
Mary Shetton Carey
Robt. Daniels
Eva Gustaveson
O. Gunderson
Haam
Mosher
Mary O'Neil
Carl Petersen
Bert Perkins
Business Personals
OAK
Methodist Notes
Rutherfordton
N.C
Tion
Buell B. Dutton
Racine
Kelley, Mays & Co
Mr. Dutton
Morton Park
William W. Waters
Clyde
Mr. Waters
Springville
University of Wisconsin At Madison
College of Pharmacy
Polk Street
Center Avenue
Waters
Emerson Ingalls
Reem
Oak Parke, Ft
Tel
West
Groth & Klapperich
Cicero Gas Company
Oak Park Ave
52Nd Avenue
Kennard Barradell
Austin Women’s Club Rooms
Abbott Block
Fiji Islands
Washington, D. C
Putnam Clothing House
Ruskin
Geo. B. Burns
S. Prairie Ave
Annewalt
Austin and Vicinity
Borth Park Avenue
F.page
Garner's Dro Store
Central Ave
P. B. Saur
M. Champlain Bnilding
Mala
Admen
John Price
Justice of the Peace and Notary Public Collections
W% Surance
Fifty Second St
Lake
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