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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1901
Page
3
The former British prime minister Lord Rosebery suggests the country might benefit if government were run by a few successful businessmen such as Andrew Carnegie or Sir Thomas Lipton, citing past political failures. The piece notes Brazil's coffee policy considerations and U S imports, quoting concerns over duties and trade.
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies voted to raise duties on imported flour in bags while leaving barrel shipments unchanged. Argentine flour enters Brazil in bags and American flour in barrels, creating a bias toward U S products. About two and a half million dollars of flour from the United States reached Brazil in the past year, with shipments previously larger under a reciprocity treaty.
Plans for the 1904 Olympics aim to outshine ancient prowess with diverse events. Contests include five-city company teams police departments sailboats swimming diving water polo and modern games. The display will show broad athletic progress and vigor across nations.
The passage notes Cecil Rhodes as one of General Gordon's intimate friends. Gordon met Rhodes in Basutoland and urged him to become his private secretary, a role Rhodes hesitated to accept and ultimately declined.
A. J. Montague is Virginia's new governor elect, aged under forty, moving from attorney general to the executive mansion. The narrative covers his family background, education at William and Mary and UVA, early career, 1896 attorney general nomination win, contested gubernatorial campaign with C. A. Swanson, marriage and children, and his nickname the Red Fox.
Congress may authorize a new star for Oklahoma on the U S flag as residents of Oklahoma Territory pursue statehood. The article notes a 1900 population base and racial composition and shows local efforts addressing objections to statehood with cautious optimism.
Hugene Dupuy of Detroit is described as the sole surviving man who helped organize the American Pharmaceutical Association in 1851, marking a long history in the profession.
Public eye notes lively discussion in Democratic papers over who should succeed Senator Jamles Jones as chairman of the anal committee. Possible candidates include Arthur Pue Gorman of Maryland, ex Gov Stone of Missouri, ex Gov Francis of Missouri, and John P Hopkins of Chicago. Jones may resign at the national committee meeting in February, though he has shown no intent to leave before his term ends in 1904. He remains a central figure in Arkansas politics amid a tense re election bid.
The New York Evening Post marks its hundredth issue anniversary with a centennial edition. It contrasts current journalism with the 1801 launch, presenting a condensed history from Bryant to White and others, including Goodwin Bigelow and Schurz.
A Berlin music critic lectured on the American invasion of Europe and predicted within twenty years the United States will teach Europe music. He said America stands on the threshold of a great musical career, native composition will mature, and German Italian and French influence wanes as Americans may educate themselves at home. Sousa's stirring works are seen as enduring.
Secretary Long in his annual report notes energy gains from heavier weapons but warns further increases in weight and size may be imprudent. He says future efficiency must come from heavier projectiles and powders with higher ballistic properties.
A Kanakakee dispatch notes high priced farming land in Illinois. The Manteno area in Kankakee county is cited as selling at about 112.50 per acre, described as typical rather than exceptional in the local market over the past year.
The Chicago Tribune reports on a man named Luzinck who watching a corpse for two strangers was robbed when the corpse drew a revolver. The incident warns readers to heed criminal news and to resist undue generosity toward strangers, noting evolving scams and the need for vigilance.
The article lauds electric lighting as the century’s marvel and credits Thomas A. Edison with modernizing civilization. It notes early skepticism after the Centennial Exposition, arc lighting in 1877, and the Pearl Street station debut on Sept. 4, 1882, marking practical use of the Edison incandescent lamp.
A portrait accompanies the report on mayor elect Schmitz of San Francisco. He was chosen in the recent elections with a landslide plurality, backed by labor unions against those who opposed the idea including many Americans.
A column notes about 30,000 colored voters in Alabama meet current educational and property qualifications. It predicts that within three years the majority of colored men will satisfy the franchise limits, easing concerns among more educated Black residents.
A farmer speaker argues against the raw sugar duty, claiming it raises costs for beet growers and consumers. He urges repeal to lower prices, boost general prosperity, and asks Congress to kill the tax now.
A snippet ad filled page highlights House Beautiful as America’s sole magazine for good home taste with interior decor tips. It also spoofs mottoes and lists a medley of product claims and old time marketing lines for remedies and household items.
A jumble of old time cures and short quips appears with lines about Piso's Cure for consumption and Dr Kane's nerve restorer. Tiny blurbs promote Laxative Bromo Quinine and Mrs. Austins Pancake Flour while proverbs urge money saved is earned and work proves love.
The advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for female troubles including uterine disorders, bearing down, and nervous debility. It claims cures for backache leucorrhea and menstrual irregularities, with emphasis on safety and widespread endorsements.
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