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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1899
Page
2
In Chicago era terms a local notice urges readers in Cicero to vote against annexation by April 25 while noting anticipated annexation effects. The piece reports on the city government campaign and a projected Lake Street elevated railway completion by April 15. It argues residents should remain independent of Chicago.
A great revival is set for May in Austin led by Chas Reign Scoville. A mammoth tabernacle will be erected and thousands are expected to attend the gathering.
Weather and plan changes push installation back. testing to start early next week with a full express system and modern electrical devices to ensure satisfactory exchange service.
The piece argues on annexation to a model city and asserts residents would gain rights but fears leaders Bathhouse John and Hinky Dink would control affairs. It states a city government vote is expected on April 25 and claims strong local representation will end annexation pleas.
A collection of brief notes profiling Henry Hawkins now Lord Brampton, Henry Lloyd of Chicago, Paderewski’s self made arm training apparatus, Spain’s queen regent, and Rothschilds across countries. It also notes the sultan’s prized theater outings, the German emperor’s fortieth birthday, European royal statistics and a young Prince of Wales preferring to solve a mechanical puzzle unaided.
Boston Herald reports Consul John Fowler in Chefoo cites repeated damage to U S goods bound for China due to careless packing. He notes mispacked, broken or soiled merchandise undermines confidence, harming entire American export trade and prompting foreign buyers to turn away.
The Continental Bradshaw outlines an immense rail network from Calais to Port Arthur, tracing a continuous 8000 mile journey with 20 day duration once Trans Manchurian connects to Trans Siberian. It notes 3600 miles in Russian carriages and compares to Canada to Vancouver trips and Halifax to Vera Cruz routes.
The article argues that fashionable women stay young by balancing sleep and meals with artful self care. They embrace science and use Turkish baths and tailored corsets to keep skin rosy and figures fit while dancing all night and waking fresh.
A Philadelphia Bulletin quote notes a couple once seen as devoted were arrested on swindler charges. The remark mocks the idea of their romance masking criminal intent, highlighting public suspicion surrounding the pair.
Local notices detail mail arrivals and departures, staff movements, travel to Champaign and Los Angeles, and upcoming community events. social gatherings include musicales, church meetings, boat christening on Willow avenue, and a long list of residents traveling or visiting Springfield and Florida for vacations.
The Nickel Plate Road offers low rates with through trains to New York and through sleeping cars to Boston. Modern coaches and luxurious sleeping cars ensure passenger comfort, while unexcelled dining cars meet the tastes of the most exacting travelers, making this line popular among travelers seeking convenience and quality service.
Event invites readers to attend the Battle of Manila held at the corner of Wabash Avenue and Hubbard Court.
A Catholic school in Myalajon Lake Tanganyika Africa is evacuated as ants battle inside the room. The Masumbolo ants, large black residents, are attacked by smaller nomadic Silafou ants. The invaders burn their entry points with burning straw and flee as the room is left in turmoil.
Report from Newchwang describes villagers on stilts celebrating festival days while adherents clash with French and English travelers. A mob of about 500 pursued Europeans who numbered around 20, beating several after toppling stilts, with authorities unlikely to intervene.
A plan to establish lectures and demonstrations for artisans and apprentices across trades. Model workshops and tool exhibitions will accompany instruction in bookkeeping and estimating. The first courses cover cabinetmakers locksmiths shoemakers and tailors with broader trades to follow.
Investigations at Upsala Observatory show clouds float higher in summer than in winter. In Sweden, June and July record the greatest cloud elevations, while winter skies appear lower and closer to the earth on cloudy days.
Bacteria in freshly fallen hail are identified as several varieties with two possibly new strains reported by F. C. Harrison of Guelph Ontario. Others appear of terrestrial origin, likely carried into the clouds by wind and ascending air currents.
Boston financier Henry Lee Higginson, asked what he would do if he lost all his money, replied that he would take the first job that offered.
The Nakama Club held a Thursday afternoon Progressive Anagrams program led by Mesdames Hayden Harris and Hatcher. Oak Park Club hosted a Saturday smoker with a program by Mark Lane Sam Davis Richard Salter and Edwin Schneider. Unclaimed Oak Park post office letters listed include Martha Carpenter Lizzie Clark and several others.
County Superintendent Bright visited the schools last week and board member Sellar from Grant follows with regular oversight. District 7 is on vacation week allowing teachers to visit other schools. Nelson Morris et al. obtained an injunction restraining a levy for Morton Park building, likely to be dissolved. March report lists grades and scores for several students.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a life saving cure after doctors failed. He fell near death from illness but after three weeks of Electric Bitters his health markedly improved and he credits the remedy with saving his life. Available for 50 cents at local drug stores Traill & Cool ing and Chas. P. Miller.
Mr J T Robert eminent teacher of parliamentary law will give a free lecture and model lesson in W C T U reading rooms Oak Park on Monday April 3 at 10 o clock a m Preliminary to forming a class All ladies interested are invited to attend whether they enter the class or not.
A devotional passage emphasizes self denial to boost self esteem and warns that outward symbols like white neckties cannot make saints. It urges living for Christ now, uprooting vice, trusting fully to God, and finding strength in small tasks while facing doubt without despair.
Quips span bread gravity jests to polite misnaming of ewers and jugs with Irish slang and piano progress musings. The banter reflects light humor and stage chatter found in Sydney and Melbourne periodicals of the era.
The Vindicator is offered for sale at multiple downtown outlets including Koindo's News Depot in Musonto Building Anatin L. /. Braman's News Depot 203 Park Ave. Austin Onsw & Tompkins Newsdealers and Station Cra 100 6ak Park Avenue Sovles Newsdealer and Confectioner 142 Lake Street.
The Nickel Plate road to New York City and Boston advertises three daily fast express trains each direction with modern coaches, vestibuled sleeping cars, and dining cars. It touts solid through trains Chicago to New York with uniformed porters and urges routing tickets via the Nickel Plate for comfort and safety.
Miss Williams invites customers to inspect new Easter millinery designs offered at modest prices. She notes Miss Glarke assists in design and trimming. Visit at 5641 Lake Street, Austin, NL.
Frightful blunder warns of burns and cuts and praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy to kill pain and heal promptly. Claims cures for old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions with a 25 cent box and guaranteed results from Traill & Cooling and Chas P Miller.
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