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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1898
Page
3
Shell Wilden resists company while Robert Champley debates duty and protection for her and the children. He plans a stern talk at Oakford, fearing her isolation as he reflects on her enigmatic, self contained nature and the danger of leaving her alone near the moor.
In the wakeful glimmer of a summer night at the Wilderness hall Robert Champley is haunted by Shell’s vision. After breakfast the brothers discuss the day as they smoke under the rose veranda at Champley House. Robert abruptly asks Ted to join a morning trip to the Wilderness.
The article notes wrought iron's adaptability in interior decor, praising its bold yet unobtrusive look. It suggests uses from door hardware and stair fittings to lamp fittings, archways, and iron fire-frames, highlighting durability, ventilation ideas, and stylish combinations with velvet drapes.
Rev. W Gladden proclaims the enduring word of Christ as a divine bond uniting people across divisions. The sermon stresses that heaven and earth may pass yet Christ's message remains, offering peace and welfare through brotherhood and recognition.
A line from Queen Victoria’s descendants lists four sovereigns and nine heirs apparent among fifty seven living descendants. The statement highlights the enduring imperial connection and future potential rulers tracing back to Victoria.
The Lily Dale spiritualist community in Chau tauqua county New York draws steady income from mediums during summer and winter engagements. The article notes high daily take for prominent mediums, extensive advertising, and controversial spirit photography and materializing seances.
The article surveys medium types from slate writing to trumpet and etherealizing, noting fake practitioners at Lily Dale. It describes testing with photographs of materialized spirits, fraud investigations, and the disparity between living subjects and alleged spirit images, highlighting disputes among spiritualists.
In late 19th and early 20th century country schools, finger-stocks sat beside the birch on desks. Children placed hands behind, fingers in holes, as lessons proceeded, leaving them helpless under the old dame’s disposition.
Describes finger stocks used as a punishment where children stand with hands fixed for an hour or more. The illustration shows stocks slightly larger than the picture, noted as evidence for the inquiry into their efficacy.
Mrs. Clink of Pennsylvania and a man named William Smith escaped from Wyoming county jail at Tunkhannock while awaiting trial for a Meshoppen store robbery. They traveled through the region living Bohemian style and were later captured after police found a camp with feathers matching those from a stolen wagon. A manuscript found in their gear hints at writing talent and ties to the Meshoppen burglary.
Seven hundred Italian workmen at Croton Dam New York watched two wild cats fight on the high wall above the chasm. The larger, black-marked cat bit the other in the throat and tossed it 200 feet to the bottom. The quarrymen and boys stoned the survivor to death to end the carnage.
Red setter Bob owned by Farmer Bradford of Brookdale New York acts as guardian to the barnyard after a hen hawk carries off a chick. He chases and captures the hawk near the barn, choking it to death despite a beating from the hawk's wings.
Huntsville Ohio resident Ed Travers was attempting to break a horse when he drove it close to a passing train last Saturday. The horse panicked and died instantly, the incident leaving Travers shaken and the event reported locally.
An optimistic young man recalls his soldier experience with real happiness. He admits hardships, but happiness at going to war and returning home leaves him grateful and appreciative. Washington Star quotes emphasize positive wartime perspective.
A new grain based drink Grain-O is advertised as a coffee replacement. Marketed as gentle on delicate stomachs and cheaper, it is presented as suitable for children and adults, with price points of 15 and 25 cents per package.
A humorous dialogue shows Mrs Murray insisting on ham that has never been desazed while the grocer offers sugar cured ham in a playful courtroom style exchange.
A playful exchange among relatives features Uncle Hiram and Aunt Hannah debating the sun never setting on the British empire while highlighting local admiration for sunsets and shared humor.
Question about travel to Florida offering rates maps routes and time cards. Address given for more information H. W. Sparks 234 Clark Street Chicago. Proverb about a stitch in time and sewing machine adds casual note.
An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a money back guarantee if the remedy fails and marks genuine tablets with L. F. Q. on each pill.
An old clipping cites a testimonial from Cherry Valley Illinois dated November 23 1895 claiming Piso’s Cure for Consumption saved a life. The note appears in a wastebasket editorial context typical of period advertisements and consumer claims.
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