Local annexation campaign urges Cicero progress
The M R Parlane letter of November 22 1898 commends an anti annexation movement in Cicero urging residents to unite beyond partisanship. It lists prominent Austin signers and campaign committee members calling for superior municipal government through broad public spirit and ingenuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Geo
H. Park
George J. Hulseberg
G. Charles Grifiths
W. C. Cline
G. B. Coffin
W. W. Mc
J. A. Norton
Harvey Strickler
T. M. Tlunter
J. G. Thorndyke
A. P. Mullin
Nelson Hallgren
Robert Linn, Jr
J. J. Whitehead
F.C. Hunsinger
Alb. Christensen
D. R. McAuley
Heb, Frink
M. Davis
C. Fl. Burras
M’r Parlane
Austin, TL
Out of the mouths of babes humorous vignettes
A collection of juvenile quips and misreadings from children. Jokes cover topics from fans and family to oxen, oysters, and biblical stories, with a light domestic tone and playful misunderstandings.
Inventions Include Wind Motor Bicycle Propulsion and Sign Gilder
A German patent describes a wind motor attachment for bicycles with a winged wheel geared to the front hub. A new brush applies gilding foil from a reel. An insulating caster with glass wheel provides a table electric switch connection. A hands free umbrella carrier uses a belt mounted rod with end clasps and hooks.
Health and Beauty Advice on Nails and Arms
A feature gives household tips on breakfast before long trips, warm drinks, and avoiding hot drinks after cold exposure. It prescribes a nightly nail treatment with lanoline vaseline and olive oil, warm hand washing, and nail polishing. It also describes an ideal woman’s upper arm, forearm shape, and a dimpled elbow, noting expression and graceful slow movement as desirable.
Imposter in Mexico Nearly Marries Heiress of Capital
A handsome Mexican youth posed as a deceased fiancé to win a wealthy City of Mexico heiress. He gained access by exploiting frontier family documents, but was exposed by friends and fled to the United States. The father declined prosecution to protect the daughter's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
San Luis Potosi
United States
Mineralogy lesson sparks three mineral names
A local teacher asks a class to name minerals. After prompting, a young student misnames three minerals as Apollinaris, Vichy and seltzer, highlighting a humorous moment during the mineralogy lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Apollinaris
Vichy
Seltzer
Thoughts of Home at the Front in a Soldier’s Memoir
A short exchange captures longing during wartime. The Soldier recalls thinking of a loved one whenever the call to arms echoed, reflecting emotional strain of separation and duty in a New York Journal context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
Diamonds Dominant South Africa Output Shapes Global Market
The article explains Cecil Rhodes controls most diamond supply from South African fields, with rough stones routed to London where a syndicate sets world prices. It notes New York hosts about 400 cutters, Amsterdam’s decline, and three cutting classes. It warns poor past cuts reduced value of famous stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Rhodes
London
Warner
New York City
New York
Brooklyn
Amsterdam
Harlem Village Water Meter Ordinance Enacted 1898
The Village of Harlem passes an ordinance requiring water meters on all service lines after November 1 1898. Meters must be standard, placed as directed, and inspected. If the water taker fails to provide a meter site within ten days the village may provide it and add the cost to the water rate. Rates are ten cents per thousand gallons with May and November due dates. Delinquent rents trigger shutoff and reactivation fees. Violations carry penalties up to one hundred dollars. Passed November 19 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
Board of Trustees
Henry C. Muer
George Schrade
Mckinley Ancestry Claims Stir Debate on Origins
A fragmentary report notes Erin Ancient presenting the claim that scotch are Irish descendants and that both nations originate from Spain, sparking discussion on lineage and heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Hand Traits and Kinship Beliefs Stir Washington Debate
A protracted discussion in Washington centers on President McKinley ancestry with Rev Ralph E MacDuff arguing for Scottish origins while tracing McKinley lineage through Ireland and America. The article details generations from John McKinley born 1645 to William McKinley born 1807 and notes disputes over Scotch Irish identity and paralleled Irish and Scottish roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Ralph E. MacDuff
House of Deputies
Episcopal Convention
Antrim
Ireland
Mr. MacDuff
Clan MacDuff
Macintosh
Farquharson
Clan MacKinlay
Scotland
America
John MacKinlay
Annie
Donald
James
John
MacKinlay
James McKinley
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Kentucky
Ohio
Eleanor Wiles Goodwin
Warren County
David McKinley
York County
Chanceford
McCaskey
Ross, Laird, Reed, Halderbaum
Skymaker
Robe
Huarnahan
Henry Lee
Paulus Hook
Congress
Maj. Lee
Brandywine
Germantown
Monmouth
Crawford County
Westmoreland County
Sarah Gray
Milesius
Spain
Heremen
Harmon
Connaught
Hereston
W. J. Bryan
Nancy Allison
United States
Northern Ireland
South Ireland
North Ireland
Heirloom Joke Book Passes From Father to Son
The dying minstrel tells his eldest son he cannot leave money but bequeaths a worn joke book as the family heirloom. He explains it will make him a living, as it did for his father and himself, then dies holding the book.
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Austin
Austin and Oak Park
FF Telephone
A. Hill
Suite
Monroe St
Chicago
Williams Compound
Marco Williams
Lake Street
Fair Oaks Nursery
Hardy Roses
North Oak Park Ave
Thomas Street
Oak Park, Ill
J. Dunfee & CO
Franklin Street
Conrad Kampp
Jos, P. Kampp
C. Kampp & Son
North Park Avenue
North 48Th Avenue
Rob
T. J. Ward
iNenur Park Ave
Ethel
Margie
Manmima
Johnny
Harry
Tommy
Samson
Noah
Pye
Charlie
Manana
Samuel
Health and Beauty
Diamonds
Village of
M’kinley
Erin
Wall
November
Ladies Home Journal
Dolphile
Oxford
la Salle
D. G. Vanderwolff
le Titan
N. Park AV
Austin, Vo. Mo
E. Jackson Street
Harrison
Pacific AV
Carmichael
Fables
Oak Park
Park Ave
Belt
Co. B. Patrick
N. Park Avenue
Abbot Block
China
B. McCann
Austin, Ill
Chicago Ave
Poplar
E. E. Prescott
Austin, Illinois
Masonic Hall
Wena
Cashman
Ant Sipe
Cashman Drag Co
Vincennes
Ind UA
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