Theron's and Heron's Grocery Ad Card Poem
An OCR fragment shows Theron and other local grocers advertising offerings at low prices. It mentions cash grocery stores on Lake Street with items like teas butter cheese spices canned goods dried fruits vegetables confections and home staples. The text blends poetic rhythm with product listings and prices.
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Theron’s
Alb
Albin
Tlerom
Spot Cash
Eren
Ld Miller’s
Undertaker and Furniture Dealer Display Notes at Lake Street
A fragment describes a shop on Lake Street featuring undertaker items, furniture, and household wares. It mentions displays of carpets, carpets, mattresses, washing stands, and various furnishings. The text reads as a garbled market scene with references to prices and customers, but lacks coherent events or clear names beyond the business types.
Delightful Savory Goods At Albert Burg Bakery
The ad promotes a bakery offering cream and nut treats, angel food, graham or wheaten breads, and fine textured loaves. It claims biscuits for sodas, tea snacks, and fresh, pure baking from Albert Burg as store name.
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Albert Burg
The Era of the Bicycle Advertisement Speaks Loud
An old advertisement from Oak Park touts bicycles and sundries by Oppo ste Co and N W Station. It extols the modern bike as compact and durable, promises cash purchases with easy payments, and urges shoppers to buy for speed and profit.
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Opposte Co
N. W
Oak Park
Aonan
Alan Phas
Ali
Kannenberg and Miller Leading Local Shops in Town
The article touts Kannenberg s extensive stock of dress goods shoes and children s wear at low prices and highlights Mabler s butcher shop daily meals fresh stock and premier meats. It also mentions Miller as head of a wood industry and notes his standing in town.
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Kannenberg
Mabler
Hanel
Scales & Goodman Store Offers Wide School and Gift Goods
Blank Books and stationery retailer Scales & Goodman at 142 Lake St advertises deworbed stock of papers books and school supplies for children teachers cooks and households. The shop features newspapers ink erasers Spencerian pens albums tablets and popular notions with a broad affordable stock praised as surprisingly cheap.
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Scales & Goodman's
Scales & Goodman
Johnston and Wrapp Wagons and Stables in Oak Park
An old advertisement extols WS Johnston for wagons built strong with quality timber and reliable work. A. A. Knapp runs a horse boarding line with wholesome care, A. A. Wrapp promotes carriage and harness services, and a new brick barn by A. A. Ruapple adds to an honest, faithful shop scene in Oak Park.
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Johnston
Benar
Walston Audi
North Boulevard
Oak Park
Mum
Ian
Knapp
A. A
Midler's elrug store offers decoratives and prescriptions
An old advertisement fragment lists a wide range of goods and services from a drugstore at 123 Lake Street Wor to cosmetics, wallpapers, paints, oils, glass, and stationary. It highlightsPrescription compounding, attractive wall decorations, and artful designs by a craftsman named Leon, promising affordable prices and daily service.
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Midler
Elrug
Niel
Lake Street
Advert for plumbing goods at Mrs Walters store
An old regional advertisement promotes plumbing supplies from Sha Schweiler Irving and Mrs Walters store. It touts water closets baths pipes and fittings in copper brass and rubber, claiming latest fashions and wholesale prices with emphasis on cash deals and customer satisfaction.
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Wales
Wilder
Park House Promotes Comfort and Modern Furnishings
J. J. Myers proclaims Park House on Marion Street near the depot as a popular lodging with elegant furniture, spotless linens, and affordable bed and board. Trustee Barrett commutes daily to the Board of Trade in sixty minutes, favoring swift roadster travel along the boulevards.
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Tlouse
J. J. Myers
Elatir
Straucor
Barrett
Board of Trade
Austin Laundry and Pilitazer's Shoe Store Ad
Fragmented advertisement reveals Austin Laundry offering shirt, collar, underwear, and garment cleaning at ten cents per item with Home items and ladies wear. A related pitch promotes Pilitazer's store on North Park Avenue selling Boots, shoes, and men’s and women’s footwear with various styles and bargain options.
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North Park Avenue
Austin
Hartless Ds
Cfrihda
Wien
Grain and Feed Dealers Listed at Oak Park and Austin
A fragmentary notice lists grain, flour, and feed dealers at 107 North Oak Park Avenue Oak Park and 638 Ohio Street Austin. The unreadable text references vendors and possible business activity, with scattered phrases about barley, quail feed, and plant operations.
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Oak Park Avenue
Oak Park
Ohio Street
Austin
Austin Dry Goods Co and Biggs & Son Offer Broad Bargains
An early 1900s style notice extols Austin Dry Goods Co selling dry goods, fabrics, lace, and novelties with a grand spring display. It also highlights Biggs & Son real estate offers, low terms, and broad service across the area with emphasis on bargains and easy terms.
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Austin Dry Croods Co
Tate
Ohjene
Margic Sway Wirth
Spofford Bros. Stock and Meat Market Adverts
Spofford Bros. advertise as expert meat sellers offering fresh and salt meats and goods from cattle and sheep. They boast experienced buyers and sellers, claiming to provide high quality stock at low prices and to cater to customers with fast, neat service.
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Antoniyv
Spofford Bros
Excelsior Furnaces and Hardware At Reynolds Co
Tf stoves and ranges you desire. Reynolds & Co offer hardware goods for furnaces and ranges. They stock locks nails screws axes chisels saws vices hinges bolts and wire. Also scissors hammers knives and tableware. The Excelsior Furnace promises home comfort with efficient heating and cooking.
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Einire
TR Reynolds & Co
Ste
Nice lunch stop at Th. C. Scotts pleasant retreat
An old advertisement touts Th. C. Scotts Bakery and Confectionery at 1490 North Park Ave offering nutritious meals for twenty five cents, delicious coffee, and a wide range of breads and pastries. Attendants are courteous and orders are welcomed. Brand cigars and seasonable luxuries also advertised.
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North Park Ave
Th. C. Scott
H.C. Scott
Vienna
Graham
Real Estate Transfers and Subdivisions Listed
A long list of real estate transfers and subdivisions in Oak Park, Berwyn, Maywood, and surrounding areas shows numerous lots, blocks, and additions changing hands. Transactions include specific lots in Salisbury's, Hind Hill, and Grossdale areas with dates in 1890s references. Names such as Andrews, Petterson, and Lyman appear with various ward designations and street addresses.
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Bnow
Austin
Rudolph & C
C Rudolph
Ldbund
Cod Berwyn
Andrews & P
J Andrews
Pow Martins
Salisbury
Hea Munstermann
Hoover
Wenstram
Nelson
Berwyn, Andrews & Patod
Ryan
Waller
Manley
Andrews
Mit Thong
Walker
Amd
Binnett
L K Magrath
Terwyn
Ita
W J Andrews
Alter Nedmond
Oak Park
Wallen
Cremnan
Jan
Petternon
AW Ovenson
Reynolds
Hasland
WB Porsyth
Aw& Churton
Ed Ridgeland
M Pearce
Ban Walker
Groso
H Hogans
Wheeler
Crreendale
Green
Colentin
Sage
Pearse
Voorheef Seards
Harpstio
tHarnatrom
Anderson
Crumpet Alto
Gunderson
J H Bradley
Owen & M
Owen
Chicago
Wo Palmer
Billings
Olson & Co
Wilson
Autinville
Merrick
Wachamush Yeodland
Maatin Chy
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and cake in a New York Letter
In a New York Letter a male reporter recalls Elizabeth Cady Stanton amid domestic cake baking. The suffrage leader, famed for advocacy, is described wearing a flour-dusted apron as she explains her views on enfranchisement, blending reminiscence with culinary curiosity.
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton
New York Papers
New York Letter
The Modern Girl Finds Value in Everyday Labor
The era’s girl combines practicality with artistry in cooking and domestic work, elevating daily tasks to a noble craft. Her shift aims to raise standards across women’s labor and curb professional overcrowding, with reflections on art in ordinary duties. Mime. Carnot has removed ribbons from funeral wreaths and will turn the room into a private chapel.
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Carnot
Influence of women education and home duties
A discussion on the value of women’s independence and education stressing that educated women can guide homes, support public spirit, and balance family life. It argues that home care and child education are the highest opportunities for women, shaping a capable future generation and society.
Woman’s early influence on women entering business
The speaker recalls a German shoemaker who preferred daughters for their thrift and earnings. He notes this hinted at the commercial rise of women’s independence, a change that made girl babies more welcome than a century ago. A newsdealer later echoed pride in having seven daughters.
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Uae
General Merritt’s 35 Years of Service and Rise
Wesley C Merritt after 35 years active duty faces potential rise to lieutenant general or election as president. Born in 1836 in New York City he graduated West Point in 1860 and advanced rapidly in the Civil War. He later led cavalry in Sheridan’s campaigns, fought at Gettysburg Five Forks and Appomattox, and served as superintendent of West Point before 1900.
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Wesley C. Merritt
Sretiek
United States Army
Congress
Navy
Merritt
New York City
West Point
Second Dragoons
Second Cavalry
Stoneman
Richmond
Gettysburg
Army of the Potomac
Sheridan
Coro
Nel
Yellowavern
Hawes’ Shop
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Fisher's Hill
Petersburg
Appomattox
Five Forks
Ninth Cavalry
Custer
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Chus
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Albert Burgess
Schoening
CL P. Kannenberg
Bake Street
Meat Market
Lake St
Harlem Avenue
A. A. Knapp
M. Dale
Tleon
Scineeder & Irving
Owas Des Rane
Sehweiler & Irving Welbean Iba
AL A. Wilder
Lake Sureet
Park House
Marion Street
Depot
Austin Laundry
Bartress
H. Pillinger
Bune Footwear
Nue
Javier
I. Pilitazer
Steve
Austin Dry Goods CO
Rh. HW. Burke
South Boulevard
N.W
Biggs & Son
Tan
Arelan Puditte
Spopfold Bros
H. Reynolds & CO
Reynolds & Co
H. ©. Scorn
Cieerw
Proveca
Grossdale
Srd
Grosy
Alto
Kreuger
Johnson
C Ducuna
Pace
Dee Eelere Edwege
Bert Ded Tae Nee
Grosedale
M D Buchholz
H Niether
la Grange
Small
W Kruenger
Gate & B
Chenoweth
Maywood
J Ok Dunlop
M Kennnedy
J H Baethke
W A Blame
PH Burnett
Smi
Harlem
Marley
H Mundt
Arneke
Melrose
HL Ronalds
C A Goodwin
Madison
Add
Ape
Adaing
M Kleegan
R Shadd
Sonia
EPA
Gonedinger
Tadian Highlands
Erickson
Chitrat
England
Theo Mehtar
Chitral
the Ahkoond of
Sweat
Arora Khan
Sher Afzal
Divera
Kashgar
Peshawar
Swat Valley
Kafiristan
Dora Pass
India
Asia
Afghanistan
Low
Theo Mineer
Russia
Penjdeh
Mehtar
Yaghistan
Swat
Bajaur
Dir
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Nizam-ul-Mulk
Sher Afzul
Umra Khan
Lumsden
Guide Corps
Little Corps
Battye
Mgr
Robertson
George S. Lanigan
Practical Woman
Mme. Carnot
New York World
Wesley Merritt
General Wesley C. Merritt
Consult
Troy
Clark St
Cor. Madison
Atwood’s
Telephone
Boston
J. Dunfee & CO
Franklin St
Kindo
Dillon Streets
James Meehan
36Th St
Brighton Park
America
Caienco
J. A. Corrigan
Undertaker
West Lake ST
Telephone West 1097
Brighton Park Sash and Door Co
John Beshel
Lockport ST
Archer Avenue
Chicago, Ill
Brett
Nelsons
Chicago and Moreland Express
Trunks
Central Park
Moreland
Linden Park
Mandell
General Teaming
W. Lake and
48Th Sts
Lee
E. R. Haase
Dearborn Street
Aetna Fire Insurance Co
Lea Mee
John Dolese
J. H. Shepard
Washington St
Underwriters Association
Cicero Water, Gas and Electric Light CO
Oak Park, Ill
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