County Politics and Local Events Highlight Chicago Suburban Region
County officials foresee a 25000 vote Democratic tilt in Cook County this fall while town leaders push for real estate assessor changes and track improvements on 52d avenue. Harper Harlem racing begins, and Oak Park backs O. D. Allen to secure Republican turnout. Also noted is the death of William E. Gladstone, hailed as a leading statesman and humanitarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Allen
Oak Park
South End
Austin
Chamberlain Address Shapes War’s Outcome in Britain
The Birmingham address by Mr. Chamberlain is seen as crucial to preventing European intervention in the war. It signals Anglo Saxon unity and a potential US alignment against foreign influence, arguing that a closer Britain United States bond could deter rivals and promote progress and civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chamberlain
Birmingham
Spain
United States
County Assessor Candidate Praised as Public Spirited
The County Assessor candidate T. A. Snow is highlighted as a public spirited man with a strong real estate background. The notice asserts his qualification and suitability for the position, urging support from Cleero and western towns, reflecting countywide interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Snow
Cleero
County Commissioner Nomination Draws Local Critique
A local editorial attacks Joseph Carolan as lacking ties to Austin business and local enterprise. It accuses him of seeking support via Chicago connections and claims the sheriff’s post was won by political favor. The piece urges voters to back capable candidates in the June 7 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Carolan
Austin
Chicago
Deep sea fish crawl with fins as legs claim
Several fish varieties cannot swim as they dwell deep in the sea. They crawl among rocks using tails and fins as legs. Proofreaders are practical type fighters.
Crescent bicycles sold by Austin agents and local trades
J P Garner Co in Austin reports strong spring sales of Crescent bicycles. M Peterson backs Maywood’s 16000 foot cement walk contract. Bedard Morency Mill Company shows excellent spring trade with full capacity production and much ornamental stair work.
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J. P. Garner & Co
Austin
Crescent
M. Peterson
Maywood
Bedard & Morency Mill
Abbott block cement walk praised as fine Austin work
The new cement walk on North Park avenue for the Abbott block is hailed as one of the finest cement jobs in Austin. The Austin firm Goodman & Scully of South Walnut avenue built it and already has thousands of feet laid this spring in Cicero with more contracts ahead. Their work on the Austin high school addition set a high standard and boosted their contracting prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
North Park Avenue
Austin
Goodman & Scully
South Walnut Avenue
Cicero
Austin High School
Ady
Newberry Ice Cream Ad Promises Daily Delivery
W H Newberry and Co advertises price parity with Chicago brick and bulk ice cream and offers delivery twice daily to Austin Ridgeland Oak Park River Forest Maywood Harlem and Melrose Park. The Cicero based firm claims superior flavor and richness and asserts it will stay despite competitor chatter.
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W. H. Newberry & Co
Chicago
Cicero
Austin
Ridgeland
Oak Park
River Forest
Maywood
Harlem
Melrose Park
Eoochal
Was Euclid a good man and other odd tales
A teacher questions if Euclid was honorable and the tutor admits ignorance. A Scotsman in London hosts two fellows at a dinner, serving champagne as they complain of fatigue from mineral waters. A woman defends being respectable as a tailor for Mr Newton, and a Wellington joke ends with Major Britches recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Sheridan
Euclid
Seotchman
London
Jim
Newton
Duke of Wellington
What the Law Decides on Bills of Lading and Liability
Exemptions for accidents to boilers and machinery in a bill of lading are insufficient to cover a broken car axle. Delivery to a consignee without a bill of lading can discharge railroad liability if no notice of transfer existed. A steamboat owner is liable for a passenger’s negligent use of a loaded gun harming another passenger if it would alarm a prudent person and the owner failed to take utmost vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbank
Cincinnati
N. C
T. Pla. Co
C. C
Memorial Day Observance Call By Kilpatrick Post
Kilpatrick Post No 276 in Austin calls all members to Memorial Day ceremonies May 28. Members will meet at the Post Room at 8 o clock sharp, travel to Waldheim Cemetery by suburban electric cars, then proceed to church services at First Congregational and First Presbyterian churches. All posts urged to attend to show patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of the Grant Army of the Republic
Waldheim
Hall
Lrst
W. Thomas
First Presbyterian Church
Kilpatrick Post
Ous
Jim Tyagi
Sh. EL Maren
Fred T. Petllips
Recent Inventions Show Dustless Roads and Electric Fixtures
A roundup of new devices includes a dustless road material of fine earth or minerals with heavy oil, adaptable lighting supports with spring drums, Paris bicycle forks made of multiple tubes, candle to oil lamp adapters, a German liquid carrier with an elastic air sack, fountain pens with a revolving ink ball, tall footwear assists, electric bowling pin indicators, umbrella drip preventers, and a patented fire escape with braking system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Laxative Bromo Quinine Promises Quick Cold Cure
An old advertisement claims TO CURE COLDS IN ONE DAY using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states all druggists refund the money if it fails to cure and price is 2 cents.
News of the Town Austin Mail Arrivals and Local Picks
Shipping notices list mail arrivals from the east and west with respective times and closings. Local notices promote loans, visits, parties, magazines, products and services. A review praises Edwin J. Barker’s Library Hall monologue under Royal Arcanum auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Edwin JL. Barker
Peaceful Valley
Library Hall
Royal Arcanum
Golden Fish and Fads Across the World
The piece traces goldfish origins from China to Oldenburg Germany with 300000 fish yearly to market and notes large demand. It mentions care, feeding habits, cowardice among goldfish, and historical spread via Portuguese sailors to Europe and America. It closes with a string of humorous social quips from Chicago News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldenburg
Germany
Salors
Orient
China
Europe
United States
Buckeln's Arnica Salve advertised in Austin
Buckeln's Arnica Salve praised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Lovett and Traill in Austin.
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Lovett & Traill
Austin
Local ads note toothpaste and dentifrice specials at Miller’s drug store
The page lists multiple Miller’s drug store advertisements for Boro Thymol Dentine 25 cents, gum camphor, Persian insect powder, and tooth brushes with emphasis on dental care. It also mentions W A Robertson’s healthful trip to Scotland and Mrs Elizabeth Porter Furbeck attending the Pioneers of Chicago reunion at the Sherman House with an essay on early settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Porter Furbeck
River Forest
Chicago
Sherman House
Oak Park
Definitions and paradoxes in a Chicago News wordplay list
The Chicago News article presents a satirical glossary of terms with ironic definitions for money tears intuition hash and more. It ends with a quip about woman and moral superiority in a noted social tone.
Globe Lights On War Time Fashion and Patriotism
In an Atchison Globe column the writer mocks wartime sentiment and fashion trends as spectators misread patriotism. A playful critique notes women’s summer travel plans, parental limits, and how prosperity changes appearances, illustrating social pressures during wartime excitement.
All Mr James Jones credits Dr Kings New Discovery
The statement from All James Jones of Jones and Son Cowden NL notes his wife suffered a severe grip and threatened consumption last winter. After using Dr Kings New Discovery from his store she improved from the first dose and a few six dollar bottles cured her. Free trials at Levellis and Traills drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jones
Jones & Son
Cowden, NL
Dr. King
la Grippe
Cowden
Pana
Ocean wave heights and colonial tobacco note curiosities
The report states Cape Horn waves reach 46 feet high and 765 feet long while North Atlantic waves rise 3 feet. German ocean waves do not exceed 1314 feet and Mediterranean waves 1445 feet. It also notes tobacco served as legal tender in colonial days.
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Cape Horn
North Atlantic
German Ocean
Mediterranean
World Records Quiz From Odd Facts Column
A collection of remarkable claims and superlatives including the world’s largest sheep ranch in Texas, the longest English word, the hottest region in Persia, deepest sea depth, and a petrified tree bridge in Arizona. It concludes with quips about common sense and breathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Dimmit
Texas
Eness
Persia
Gulf
South Atlantic Ocean
Tristan de Cunha
Rio de la Plata
Arizona
Quaker Bridge
Kitchhawan
N. Y
Croton
New York City
Conquera Catarrh Relief Offered by Cushman Drug Co
Advertisement notes instant relief for catarrh with a price of 50 and no stomach nostrum. It urges readers to send for a Cushman Drug Co medical book from Vidconnes U.S. VA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cushman Drug Co
U.S. Va
Classified Ads Notice in The Vindicator
Advertisements under this head cost 1 cent a word for the first insertion with special rates for longer runs. Notices of help wanted or situation wanted are free for one insertion. The Vindicator is sold at Don Rosado's News Depot, Loomis' News Depot, Oak & Tompkins, and Mrs. Scales in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Don Rosado’s
Ohio Street
Austin
Loomis
Park Avenue
Oak & Tompkins
Oak Park Avenue
For Rent New Stores on North Park Avenue
Small storefronts available at 220 222 and 224 North Park Avenue in Arthur Loewy complex. Apply at 109 South Pine Ave Nue Austin. Tenant inquiries contact ARTHUR LOEWY for details and leasing terms.
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North Park Avenue
Bit
Arthur Loewy
South Pine Avenue
Austin
Lost Commutation Ticket on Chicago & Great Western R R
Lost last Saturday a commutation ticket No 1059 on Chicago and Great Western Railway between Harlem and Austin. Suitable reward. Call A M Berning at 15d Madison St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & Great Western R. R
Harlem
Austin
A. M. Berning
Madison St
Lost Item Reward Offered in Austin Area
A lost item notice states a reward is offered for the return of an item found in the Austin area. The notice directs inquiries to the office and provides partial contact clues for where to reclaim or discuss the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Soamavon
Cicero Sealed Bids Sought for Scavenger Service
The Town of Cicero invites duplicate proposals for district scavenger service. Bidders must show dumping ground plans and provide bonds and certified checks. Bids due May 31, 1898. payment from Police and Sanitary Fund. Board may reject all bids.
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Cicero
Board of Trustees
J. R. Drent
Police and
Austin
Ill
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the Vindicator
Vindicator
Lake Street
South Clinton Street
McKinley
Cook County
Our
Yerkes
West Side
Evanston
Harlem Race Track
Hacker
FF. Schwadler
Oul Park
Mr. Gladstone
America
England
J.P. Garner
Austin Oo
Starrett & Robertson
Austin Blacksmiths
W. 8. Smith
Oal Park
Neshelroth
Austin Gas Fixtures
I. Bargett
Ico
M. Burns
Austin Graham
Iros
Predot
Pilase
Tdpeland
Berwytt
Hluch Gair
Guide Paar
Kinmeth & Bro
Clyde
J. Duntee & Co
Moore & Co
Rbureky & Mihin
Minnetel
Oak
Albert Duress
Oh Newberry & Co
Jas
W. Carter
Jewelers
Dresehler
Gookins & Wilsnach
Cor
LaMenua
Chas. Toeliedt
Karlem
Jno
Price
Austin Strintons
SS. B. Wait
Coadman & Senily
Austin W. Peterson
Broad Gal
Attistin Thos
Gale, Chilewapooo
WOW
Senne & Co
Tanase & Con Chiena Rug Manefacturers
Camron & Witeher
Avpenst Ternenk & Co
Ok Mark Sash
Doors, Bounds
PPC
Drecorid & Moreney MI Co
Undertparkers
Dreselder
Wamp San
Usd
O.oo
S.C. Pestlewart
Vance
Civero
Austin, Tih
News OF the Town
H. O'Conor
I. H. Zander
North Park Ave
Frank Coates
Dubuque, Towa
Chester Parsons
The
Oaks Club
Florida
Traill and Cooling
Ladies’ Home Journal
Puritan
St. Nicholas
Godey's
Cosmopolitan
Metropolitan
Scribner's
Harper's
Black Cat
Strand
Ainsle’s
George W. Childs
Gen. Wilson
Capadura
Dandruff
J. E. Eakens
N. Park Ave
Cicero and Proviso Ice Company
Lake Geneva
Oak Park Telephone 110
Harlem Avenue
South Boulevard
N, Polk Avenue
J. J. Rennenge
D. C. Blair
Adv
Col. Ingersoll
Chicago News
Buckeln
Arnica
Suydam
John D. Suydam
Miller's Drug Store
Chas. P. Miller
Miller’s
Miller’s Drug Store
W.A. Robertson
Scotland
Polce Court
Globe Lights
Atchison Globe
Chicago Daily News
Austin—South Side
Willow Avenue
Frink Street
A. L
Vindicator Office
Waller Ave
St. Catherine’s Church
Rob
R. J. Kerr
Elmwood Ave
Chivirto
Ibotoo
Old Presbyterian of
W. C. Clize
C.r.lamena
Town Hall
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