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Newspaper
Oak Park Vindicator
Location
Oak Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
8
A poem by A Foote in the Georgetown College Journal extols the value of honest toil and nature’s gifts over material wealth. It laments rulers harmed by loud displays, praising a voice that grows stronger as injustice is challenged.
In a twilight drawing room, Jessie Pallama begs shelter and work from Mrs Button, who rents her a woolen dress to disguise her. Jessie becomes a trusted reader in the house, while Milton Arlington, a poor preacher, confesses love for Jessie. A marriage twist erupts when Jessie learns Jacob Jackson wed last night, prompting Jessie to flee in disguise to Mrs Button’s, seeking refuge and a plan.
In Waverley Magazine a girl confesses to Mrs Button that she fears rejection yet is saved by the generous lady who counsels on love and sacrifice. Jessie reveals she must marry Jacob, Milton erupts with joy, and Mrs Button prods them toward rational dinner talk.
Indian scout Pierce reveals a dramatic 20 year old account of the Bender family killings near Cherryvale. He recounts a posse trapping the family, the ambush at a creek, the burning of bodies, and the removal of camp gear, casting doubt on Kate Bender’s later links to Deadwood.
A nostalgic note praises outdoor sport and the inevitability of sprains. It extols St. Jacob’s Oil as the reliable remedy, claiming quick relief from light to severe sprains and restoration to comfort, urging athletes to keep it handy for use.
A young theological student doubts his future as a minister as his sermons spark laughter from a village church audience. He was invited to fill a temporary vacancy and chose a text about turning a sinner from his ways, but the line ends with a pun about shaving shoulders and covering shins, causing smiles rather than solemnity.
Augustus Hare recounts a friend famed for absentmindedness. In one encounter he greets, learns of the father’s death, apologizes, and a year later repeats the same exchange, forgetting the prior update and hearing the same sad news anew. The anecdote underscores memory slips and comic repetition.
A leather goods buyer advised polishing patent leather with olive oil on a canton flannel cloth to rejuvenate and brighten the belt surface. The tip comes from insights shared while discussing care methods with a major city retailer.
Sidney Cooper, the veteran English painter from Canterbury, traveled to Windsor to receive a decoration from King Edward. Despite critics ridiculing his work, four of his paintings were shown at the Royal Academy this year and three sold for 5875 dollars.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as making tight or new shoes easy and curing swollen hot sweaty feet ingrown nails and corns on bunions. It sells for 2e per package with a free mail offer and lists Allen S. Olmsted of LeRoy NY as the address. Also notes on other period items and local mentions.
A New York Press quotation recounts three views on civilization. A wise man ranking art and music as markers of culture is contrasted with a Darwinian philosopher and a neighbor criticizing domestic noise. The third speaker argues true civility lies in ordinary life and considerate household habits that quiet Sunday afternoons.
New York and Pennsylvania pay members of the legislature 1500 dollars yearly while Maine offers 150 dollars. An Atlanta doctor advertises free dropsy treatment with Bons. A German man named Henry fil. is described as very dark complexioned. Wizard Oil promises relief for frost bite chilblains and stiff joints. The note adds quips about single life and short-sightedness.
A Methodist bishop and pastors vouch for Peruna ub due to widespread fame. Letters cite relief from catarrh and chills after using Peruna. Rev. E G Smith of Greensboro Ga reports boy’s catarrh improved after two bottles. Rev I G Smith and Rev A S Vaughn of Eureka Springs Ark describe recovery after five bottles and renewed health. Readers urged to write Dr Hartman for free advice at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus.
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