Local notes mix taxes transit and town growth in Cicero
A Chicago era news note page reports 1900 tax estimates in the 35th ward and Cicero figures. It mentions an anticipated annexation vote to Chicago next spring if transport improves, requests for city water access on 52d street, and a plan to flood Merrick park for a skating pond. It notes Cicero Yargan Co incorporation and Evanston plant observations, plus a petition by Grant residents urging favorable transportation legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Chicago
Cicero
Ward 35 1901 park and paving appropriations proposed
Alderman Frank L. Race proposes 1901 appropriations for Holden Town Hall Park Merrick Park and Austin Park totaling 2000 with paving of Park Ave from Lake to Ohio at 2750 and sewers at 10000 plus a forward fund of 25000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Race
Holden Town Hall
Merrick Park
Austin Park
Park Ave
Lake Street
Ohio Street
Cicero Trustees Vote to Disconnect Hawthorne Slants Toward Race Track Agenda
The Cicero trustees faced criticism for backing Hawthorne’s disconnection, seen as bowing to race track interests. Opponents note the board previously rejected a public vote, then swung between licensing and police presence, amid fears of annexation to Chicago.
Truth About Alcohol Warns Against Use
A fragmented health note argues alcohol oxidizes quickly, is not stored, and should be avoided. It cautions that alcohol acts like other narcotics, degrades food, harms the developing youth, and urges abstinence for safe consumption. Atwater's, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alco
Atwater’s
Chicago
Mixed World Notes From Various Regions
A compilation of brief items covering global topics including forest reserves acreage, postal profits, Bible printing efforts, Japanese dikes costs, an Oxford Bible note, Florida orange yields, an Emporia rider accident, plant anatomy in dry air, military manpower totals, Paris exposition tourism, cotton crop profits, Antwerp rat control, Indian famine relief fundraising, New York polling places versus states, Alabama capitol and mansion status, and U S street railway mileage with horse operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iverpool
Florida
Emporia
Kangasa City
Berlin
Antwerp
London Salvation Army
India
New York City
Nebraska
North Carolina
Alabama
United States
Indianapolisa News
Wit and Wisdom Cartoon Quotes
A collection of wry aphorisms on work, ambition, and society. Jokes target undertakers, politicians, students, and labor reform, with quips about genius, perception, and human folly. The tone is witty, observational, and satirical.
Quotations and Wit Fragments From Classic Authors
A collection of brief quotes on virtue pleasure argument and truth from Goldsmith Washington Star Carlyle and Colton. The passages reflect humorous and reflective observations on speech folly and wisdom.
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Goldsmith
Uncle Bhben
Washington Star
Colton
Fragments of Wit and Banter From Ragged Robberies
A collage of humorous exchanges and slang from various papers. Quick quips about art, courage, golf, and temperance feedings surface in characterful, wry snippets. Readers are treated to comic mishearings and lively banter across urban life.
Woman Hermit of Kentucky Mill Faces Quiet End
The tale centers on Winifred Holloway Bailey known as the woman hermit who owned a small water mill on Cartwrights Creek near Frederickstown Kentucky. Her husband Stephen Letton was accused of murder and Bailey received a life sentence though years later a deathbed confession alleged Letton framed him.
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Bardstown
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Kentucky
Winifred Bailey
Bailey
Cartwright's Creek
Rolling Fork
Frederickstown
Minifred
Holloway
Letton
Winifred
Winifrad
West Virginia
Stephen Letton
Vis
Winifred Holloway
Winfred
Thomas Bailey
Holoways
Boyle County
Danville
Boyd County
Agsaasin
Law
Springfield
San Francisco
Abandoned Tide Mill In Siddlesham Coastal Change
In Siddlesham, England a century old mill once fed by tidal flows stands inland over a mile from the sea as retreating tides left arched flood gates high and dry. The site preserves the memory of a fishing village once thriving, now replaced by farm practices and shoreline movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Siddlesham
Finger Nails as Marks of Gentility in Asia and China
The New York Sun notes that long finger nails signify leisure and aristocracy in Chin Jong and Annam. In Indo China and the Chinese empire, nails stretching up to eight inches or more denote extreme gentility. Some Annnamese nobles reportedly never cut nails from birth, creating dependence on servants for daily tasks.
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Jane
Scott
Brooklyn
Robert
Mike
New York. Weekly
Chins
Annam
Indo- China
Siam
Burmah
Cambodia
Laos
Shan States
New York Sun
Gasoline Vehicles Barred on Ferries Around New York
The Pennsylvania railroad ferry boats are the sole vessels enforcing the gasoline vehicle ban near New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Description of Kaffir kraal housing and climate in Caffraria
The piece describes Kaffir huts as mushroom shaped circles with thatched hemispherical roofs shining like glazed tile. Each hut centers a fireplace with no chimney, illustrating stark indoor outdoor contrast. It notes mild winters and perpetual summer climate, leading to lightly built huts and scant clothing.
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Caffraria
Mali
Classified ads seek art, German lessons, dress making
Classified items list requests for pen and ink drawings at reasonable prices by Warl R Blair at 689 North Central Avenue. Mrs Leggatt offers German lessons in Oak Park River Forest at 25 cents per lesson, address 183 Lake Street River Forest. Dress making and repairs for children's clothing sought at 6422 Rice Street second flat. Mortgage loans discussed by F Pray at 107 North Park Avenue Aus-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warl R. Blair
North Central Avenue
Oak Park
Leggatt
River Forest
Lake Street
Rice Street
For Rent Three Rooms and More at Lake Street and North Park
Real estate brief listing assorted rental notices. One room with bath and utilities at 1176 Lake Street, another steam heated front room near Lombard Avenue Elevated station at 1311 Lake Street, plus two large unfurnished rooms with modern conveniences at 342 North Park Avenue, second floor.
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Morrig A. Peterson
Lake Street
Lombard Avenue
North Park Avenue
For Sale and Exchange Listings in Austin and Maywood
For sale or exchange an improved Austin property comprising a house and lot priced at 2500. Also a desirable corner La Grange lot on Ohio Street S H 5435. For sale or rent a seven room house with gas and bath near Chicago Avenue Park. Call 529 North Central Avenue Austin. For sale a strictly modern eight room home with oak trim Flemish dining room French art windows waxed floors colonial porch hall seat sideboard bookcases. Excellent location priced 3800. Contact A D Orvis 405 North Fourth Avenue Maywood.
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Austin
la Grange
S. H
Ohio Street
Chicago Avenue
Park
North Central Avenue
Cail
A. D. Orvis
North Fourth Avenue
Maywood
Lost lace valued seven dollars in Marshall Field’s charge ticket
Missing item lace valued at seven dollars seeks return to Miss F Wiills at 106 South Park Avenue Austin. Reward offered for recovery and safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Fields& Co
F. Wiills
South Park Avenue
Austin
Dressmaker Seeks Work for $1.50 Daily Rate
Competent dressmaker offers family sewing services at a rate of one dollar fifty cents per day. Contact Miss A Sorensen at 105 Austin Avenue, Oak Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missa Sorensen
Austin Avenue
Oak Ark
Youth's Companion previews 1901 volume and story lineup
The Youth's Companion outlines a rich 1901 volume with groups like Old Settlers Day Tales four Inland Seas adventures and four True Tales from the Zoos. It offers free illustrated announcements and sample copies to new subscribers, with a year of weekly issues and a 1901 calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Companion
Great Lakes
Boston
Mass
Swiss cabinet conalats funding eight hundred eighty per year
The Swiss cabinet comprises seven members each drawing £480 per annum. The arrangement outlines their annual stipends and collective fiscal allocation.
Women should women proposing in marriage debate
A masculine essay asks if women should propose and cites Queen Victoria and Shakespeare heroines as examples. It notes Irish and other women using bold lines to coax engagements, with playful quips cited about names, proposals, and marriage plans.
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Queen Victoria
Washington Post
Jack
Helena
Bertram
Desdemona
Mirandada
Legman
Olivia
Sebastian
Juliet
Romeo
How to Spot Forged Bank Notes by Watermark Test
The article describes simple tests to detect fake bank notes. It explains that genuine notes show a clear watermark when dampened with a sponge, while a counterfeit may cause the watermark to fade or disappear under pressure.
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South Boulevard
Adsein Otation
Ile
Vindicator Publishing CO
MM. Pierce
Plymouth Place
Waanen Ormioes
Tate Strook
Oak
Ong Fort
Will Haffner
Sherman House
Mr. Utley
Jones
Race
City Law Department
52D
Cicero Yargan Co
Evanston
Fin
Hawthorne
Bcrays
Oxford
Japan
Netherlands
WIT and Wisdom
Birdie
Darwin
Ife
Little Classics
Nesselroth
Europe
America
I. Nesselroth
N. Park Ave
Austin, Ill
Telephona
Cicero Cas Company
N. Oak Park Ave
F. Z Pray
Stories IN the Youth's Companion
Carmichael
Meeks
Genevens Restaurant
Oak Park, Ill
Geo. B. Burns
S. Prairie Ave
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