Random Musings and Global Snippets From a Bygone Era
A collage of scattered notes mentions road improvements in Maine, wheat costs in Massachusetts, water abundance in Florida style regions, and court rumors in Maine. It also cites 1898 Boston exposition plans, New York City deaths in 1896, fossil beds in Colorado, and Spallanzani on swallow speed, interspersed with fragmented dialogue and odd local curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Massachusetts
Miorida
Diver
Supreme Court
Vanger
Maines
Cook—Tinwan
Boston
Milwaukee
Babylon
New York City
Colorado
Pleasant Surprise Marks 80th Birthday Party
Mr Jesse W Smith of Oak Park celebrated his eightieth birthday with a family gathering that brought twelve children and grandchildren to his Forest avenue home. His son H D Smith of Denver and daughter Mrs Rev W T Strobridge of Chicago led the festivities including a dinner, a gold headed cane, and fourteen roses for grandchildren, living and dead. A family portrait was taken at Arnold's gallery as relatives staged a first-time all together reunion during the week of celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse W. Smith
Forest Avenue
Carter
Hi. D. Smith
Denver
Colo
WT. R. Strobridge
Chicago
Wm. T. Smith
Jesse C. Strobridge
Have BPhey Vanished From Cicero League Roundup
The weekly Cicero Municipal League and the McCarthy outfit have not appeared this week prompting concern over their status and whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero Municipal League
McCarthy Outfit
Lace and Ribbons Trend in Early Fall Fashion
A survey of costume styles notes ribbons in blue and white scrolls with stripes, lace trimming on sleeves and tops, and revival skirts showing contrasting fabrics. Piece lace coats underwear accents, and Mme Roland caps with lace forepart gain popularity as evening wear uses lace flounces. Rich ribbons, antique finishes, and moire effects drive season demand amid rising prices.
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Mme
Roland Capote
Therapeutic powders for temper control proposed in medical notes
A medical journal suggests that temper explosions arise from a buildup of small irritations. It proposes avout grains of Divarbolate of potash with bromide as temper powders to be taken when irritability flares, aiming to help patients suffer no longer from family fretfulness or appetitive disruption.
World News Briefs On Laws And Oddities
World overview notes suffrage steps in New Zealand and education boards in France. A Maine postmaster owes 30 cents. Phoenix imposes a 10 dollar fine for sidewalk spitting. A Kansas township keeps the same trustee for 24 years. European peasantry fears a walnut dream. London caterer Agostino Gatti dies a millionaire, yet lived peasant life. Wisconsin redefines newspaper square to one inch depth. Fragmented bits of social chatter and a curious envelope sponge patent. Wyoming soda plant plans signal regional industry growth.
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New Zealand
France
Maine
Sam
George
London
Figaro
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Green River
Wyoming
Church News Reflects Broad Clergy Moves and Milestones
The Church Militant notes many clergy changes across denominations, including Rev. Dr. Horace G. Day ending a fifty year pastorate at Ae gist, Rev. G W Perryman moving to Cincinnati, and Rev. Dr Charles Goodell succeeding at Brooklyn. It cites First Congregational Grand Rapids benevolences, Rev Lou Meyer aiding revival efforts in New York and Boston, and St Mark's Philadelphia mission led by Rev. Austin Reginald Carew Cocks. The Old South church in Newburyport marks 150 years, paralleling Princeton University’s age, with origins linked to George Whitefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Meyer
London
Ugland
Alex Moody
New York
Boston
Meyer
Austin Reginald Carew Cocks
England
St. Mark’s Church
Philadelpha
Lord Salisbury
St. Bartholomew's Church
Brighton
First Presbyterian Church
Newbureport
Mase
Old South’ Church
Princeton University
George Whitefield
Wesleys
Random Facts Scattered Incomplete Almanac Tone
A jumble of figures and quirky notes includes London housing estimates of about 48,300, a week of 20 sliprelated accidents in Atchison Kansas, and claims that English rail travelers mostly ride third class. The text also mentions a New Minister and a line about Mrs Martha Cannon in Utah politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Atchison, Kas
England
Yonkers Statesman
United States
Utah
Martha Cannon
Phoepeebey Pay
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Wisconsin Avenue
Oak Park
M. Dale
Lake ST
Shade Goods
Emil Blossy
Thomas St
Hartem
Madison St
August Terneak & CO
Lake Street
George Schrade
Real Estate & Insurance
Hartford of
Hartford
Conn
Scorrisn Union and
National of Edinburgh
Hanover Fire Insurance Co
Prussian National Insurance Co
Stettin
Germany
Desplaines Avenue
Ice
Marion St
Hak Park
Ningis
W.P. Knapp
Sale Stables
Oak Park Exchange
Marion Street
Stewart & Stewart, Veterinary Surgeons
OAK
Mss Gill
Elsom
R. A. Schultz & CO
Lathrop Ave
River Forest, Ill
Cicero Water, Gas and Electric Light
Oak Park, Ill
Oxford Biitz
Gookins
Wilsnach
Opticians
Vak Park
Ocr
Winssach
Chisago Opthalmic College
E. R. Ha
Bank Tuivn
Dearborn Stree
Apecus
I. G. Irving
Jovbing
THE
Zimmerman & Roath
Feed and Commission Co
Austin and Oak Park
Washburn
Hl. Barrenscheen
Zottlerk
Jos. Schlitz’ Brewing Co.'s
Franklin St
Hoariem
Charles Carlson
A. A. Wilder
Aya Prives
the Times
Barnigee Johanson
Woard
J. W.senne. & CO
Nopfaky
Oak Park Avenue
A. A. Knapp
441 North Boulevard
Oak Park, Uldb
W. Mayne
Prps
Geo. W. Shearburn
Sol Forest Avenue
RE. P. Short
H. Rempe
Oxyden Avenue
P. A. Druck
A. Bunge
Bruce & Bunge
Charles Z. Norman
Bil
Rok
OK Pak, Ill
Harlem Avenue
Mrs. Carmichael
R. H, Zilly
Jersey Dairy
Randolph St
Silas McDonald
Charles Hermann
Fifth Avenue
Maywood, Illinois
Gair Brothers
Oak Park, NL
W.os. Satith
ASD
Maywood
Offloes
Dunlop
Dulce Park
Zinemais
Ruath
Pood
Loz Oni Varis Ave
Phompaon
Oruy
Spallanzani
Julia
Jack
Gosling
Wiggins
India
Getil
Phoenix
Arizona
Mitchell County
Kansas
Agostino Gatti
Wisconsin
the Church Militant
Philadelphia
Horace G. Day
Schenectady
N.Y
GW. Perryman
First Baptist Church of
Newport, Il
Cincinnati
Charles Goodell
M. E. Church
Uanson Place
M. E
Brooklyn
N. Y
Louis Albert Banks
First Congregational Church of
Grand Rapids, Mich
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