09 Sep 1898
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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1898
Page
1
A misc article from the Austin area includes a business note, aphorisms on gender and society, and a provocative police rule about women on wheels. It contrasts Canadian and American views, noting Mr Foster, Cuba openings, and Porto Rico milk practices, closing with a call for decent women’s rights.
Hobson asserts he can raise and save the Cristobal Colon and bring her to harbor at a cost not exceeding 500000 dollars. Spain values the vessel and armament near six million. The ship once named Garibaldi belonged to Italy. Hurricanes threaten her on the reef and may smash her. Sampson says a Spanish ship defeated by his fleet will be floated and towed in. Once the Infanta Maria Teresa is sealed of a small bow leak she will be pumped out and moved to Guantanamo harbor. Two new ships may join the navy soon.
The article notes soaring public debts from wars over centuries. Britain added 904 million pounds in 75 years of war while reducing debt in 120 years of peace. U S debt rose from 87.7 million in 1861 to 2.756 billion in 1865, then fell to 839 million by 1893. France bears heavy interest, with costs borne domestically and abroad. It concludes that national glory is costly.
The London Telegraph notes Mazas Prison near Gare de Lyon will be demolished after long service as the house of cellular confinement. Prisoners are handcuffed and transported daily to Sante. Plans already underway move Parisian inmates to Kesne as Seine prisons shift capacity.
Harper's Bazar notes a trend toward small chain charms worn above the belt with summer dresses. A wearer may display a seal ring, a dinghy keepsake, cornal mascots, crystal hearts, a four leaf clover, lockets set with stones, a mini golf stick, a tennis racket, a cannon ball, and an old gold thimble, all tucked neatly and in tiny size to remain in good taste.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt describes a plan to destroy Spanish warships using a Boston woman's phalanx stationed on a wharf. They would trap sunlight with spee tacles to focus rays on the ships and ignite magazines.
A quotation from the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph quotes Mr. Point Breeze asking if Manila has fallen and Mr. Murray Hill replying that it has not fallen but is leaning with its center of gravity barely within the base.
A playful exchange in the New York Journal features E asking for another round of drinks at a roof garden. Yom replies with a pun about balls being round, presenting a humorous dialogue as a light item.
The Cornfed Philosopher remarks that while respect for gray hairs is good, reverence for bald heads should also be taught. He argues balance in aging wisdom and appearances deserves equal regard in society.
In a New York Herald vignette, a youth presses for a serious tale beyond fairy stories. Grandpa reflects on storytelling as a bridge to life lessons and deeper conversations.
A Missouri paper notes a man named Mr. Clay has married Miss Mud. The item ends with a playful line about mud drying up, reflecting the paper's quaint whimsy.
The National Encampment in Cincinnati discusses opening Grand Army of the Republic ranks to wartime veterans. The constitution restricts membership to those who bore arms for the United States, with no action likely this year. Comrades Shaw Mack and Cole are cited as leading contenders for commander-in-chief.
A barber recounts tallies from fifteen years in the chair counting each forward and return stroke of the razor. He notes averages around 500 to 752 strokes per shave with occasional totals over 800, and estimates a first class shave involves at least 500 strokes.
Omaha reports the Sons of Veterans plan their annual convention starting September 12 during the Exposition. Officers listed include Commander-in-chief Charley K X Darling and Chaplain-in-chief Rev. Thurry E Veazey, with Camp No. 1 organized in Philadelphia on September 20 1871.
The article compares global rail networks by miles and population impact. It notes China with 73 miles, Japan with 2237 miles, the United States nearing half of world total at about 180000 miles, and expresses rail density relative to population and area across nations including Russia Germany the UK Belgium Spain Austria France and regions like Africa and Australasia.
In South America lovers use magnolia petals as a message medium. A man writes a message on white petals with a sharp pencil, sends the flower to the woman, and after a few hours the writing appears where the petal was bruised.
The prettiest girdles shown in jewel lers windows are wide vari colored satin or silk gathered into small silver gold and jeweled clasps. The folds thus made in the back allow the skirt and girdle to be pinned together without the usual unsightly appearance of the belt pin.
The greatest pilgrimages to the Holy Land are undertaken by the Russians with an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 Russians visiting Palestine each year.
The grand salon in Venice’s Doge’s Palace Relates a painting measuring 84 feet wide and 34 feet high as the largest work excluding panoramas and cycloramas. The description notes location and dimensions of this monumental artwork.
The article explains descendants of Civil War veterans join a nationwide network. About two thousand camps hold roughly one hundred thousand members across twenty nine divisions by state. Each camp has its own officers led by a captain, with division chiefs titled commander.
The Grand Canyon of Arizona spans about 200 miles in length with depths near 7000 feet and rim to rim breadths of 10 to 12 miles. The world’s largest room in St Petersburg measures 620 by 150 feet and can host a complete battalion for displays.
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