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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1896
Page
8
A World reporter describes black stockings with external pockets sewn near the knee meant to hide valuables. The novelty prompts talk of pockets for rolls of cash or jewelry, with elaborate embroidery and contrasting colors for evening wear in Paris and Berlin fashion.
A fragment describes a two foot swamp plant called VPoisonous Plants Swamp sumech, noted as the most dreaded poison. It mentions an antidote named impatiens growing nearby, with a pale yellow flower spotted with brown. The cure is prepared by steeping leaves and blossoms and bathing the poisoned area with tea-exchange.
George Leonard of West Rutland Ve died a few days ago aged 97 years 10 months His wife died three years ago at 99 The couple had four sons and three daughters all living Eldest son nearly 70 The deceased had thirty grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren at the time of his death
Professor Seeley states earthquakes originate about thirty miles deep. Calculations suggest heat sufficient to melt granite could occur at the same depth, indicating geological activity deep underground.
A letter urges landowners to favor quality over price when choosing fencing. It highlights De Kalb Fence Co of De Kalb Indiana with its wide range of smooth wire fences for lawn field hog and poultry use. The ad promotes requesting a free catalogue and emphasizes durable material and lasting value.
A policeman seized Genaro Perez passing through Los Gachu pines with a suspicious bag containing a skinned dog carcass. He was taken to the Demarcacion for examination of his antecedes as the authorities suspect the meat would be used in savory dishes at puestos under the arcades, signaling a Cantonese style practice in Mexican towns.
The Cincinnati advertising firm Alden & Faxon changes its name to Frank H. Alden & Sons Company. Frank II Alden joins with sons Frank Walker Alden and Clarence Hamilton Alden. Terrank H. Alden serves as president. The firm, with Kenyon College education and Mayflower ancestry, promises continued prosperity and strong client ties in the West and South.
The brain governs bodily functions and the mind sets moral and spiritual life. A person is ruled by ideas, with belief acting as master. Even conscience follows intelligence trained by correct ideas, according to Rev. H. P. DeForest.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway will run four home seekers excursions to the West North West and South West on April 7 and 23 and May 5 6 at two dollars above one fare for the round trip Tickets are valid for return on any Tuesday or Friday within twenty one days of sale Rates times and other details available from coupon ticket agents or Geo H Heafford General Passenger and Ticket Agent Chicago Illinois
On April 7 and 21 and May 5 excursion tickets go on sale from northern cities to all points on the Louisville and Nashville railroad across Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Florida and part of Kentucky at a single round trip fare. Return within twenty one days for two dollars paid to the destination agent with freedom to stop over along the southbound trip. Inquiries to C P Atmore or J K Ridgely.
The North Western Limited departs Chicago at 6 30 p m daily with buffet smoking and library cars regular and compartment sleeping cars and a luxurious dining car. It reaches the destination early the next morning. Tickets available from main agents on this popular route.
A description of the Corn Belt illustrated monthly by the Chicago Burlington & Quincy R. A. promoting western farm lands. It invites readers to subscribe for one year at 25 cents, via postage stamps to Adams Street Chicago. Also notes that in 1714 England’s first regular silk mill opened at Derby.
The article explains the sphygmograph, a precise medical device recording heart action via wrist pulse, producing zigzag tracings on paper to show health or disease. It notes future camera-like photographs of anatomy, and mentions advances in photography and a globe model exhibition in Paris demonstrating geographic detail on a 42-foot sphere with an eight-sided iron and glass dome.
A New York Sun report details a novel bicycle handle bar shown at Madison Square Garden that quickly tilts to three positions without tools. It enhances control at speed, adjusts for fatigue, helps hill climbing, and can swing to align with the front of the machine for tight turns. The device also allows easy removal to deter theft and permits standing the bike upright against a wall.
A new discovery in photography promises to revolutionize medicine and surgery by enabling visualization of bones muscles and internal organs within the human body. The advance suggests doctors may diagnose and treat with unprecedented clarity and detail through photographic imaging of the body in motion and at rest.
A lighthearted how to on making real looking eggs filled with sand or shot to perform tricks. It explains puncturing the shell sealing with wax, filling with sand for obedient balance and with shot for mischief, plus how to position and move the eggs safely.
Mrs. Uhl, wife of the new American minister to Germany, is a Michigan native born in Ypsilanti. The Follett family roots trace to New York, with four children majorly educated in Maryland and Washington. The high profile hostess excels in musical direction and has influenced Michigan’s artistic scene.
Inquiry asks if Newgroom secured the mail carrier post and notes twins are involved. The brief confirms the assignment occurred with twins as part of the context.
Samuel Atwater testifies that Dr Williams Pink Pills eased his pain, rebuilt nerves, and increased weight after six months. He praises the medicine as a blood purifier and nerve builder, recommends it to those with various diseases, and notes availability from Dr Williams Medicine Co in Schenectady NY with pricing.
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