06 Dec 1900
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Newspaper
The Joliet Daily Republican
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
1
A fragment notes an unusual line about inability and avoidance near a Busy Clothing Corner, with no clear events or named entities to anchor a fuller report. Further readable context is needed to identify people, places, or actions.
A fragment lists suits overcoats and numerous clothing accessories including hats gloves caps neckwear shirts and handkerchiefs. The text appears as an inventory or advertisement fragment with many misspellings and unlikely item groupings.
A sale ad highlights Boys' Skates priced from 55 cents to 2 dollars and 75 cents with multiple sizes and styles. Girls' Skates range from 85 cents to 3 dollars. Ankle supports are also advertised.
After the state convention, Joliet letter carriers join the national association with renewed energy. The union has secured the forty eight hour law and the Joliet branch remains a member of the national body.
President Gompers faces a pivotal re election at the AFL gathering in Louisville. John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers leads a bid with potential cross union support to topple the long serving leader. Backers include Mark Hanna and outside influences as Mitchell runs a stealthy vote pursuit.
Arrangements completed for an organ recital at Christ Church on Saturday evening December 15. Albert Hindle will be organist with Ross Cox of Chicago to sing several vocal solos. Cox is noted for a strong baritone, and the program will suit the venue. No admission charge. voluntary offering collected.
The W C T U meeting at the Y M C A urged Superintendent Brown to remove the novel Quo Vadis from high school reading. Mrs G L Vance was named to press the protest, while librarian Mrs Henderson backed selective circulation and expurgated editions for younger readers.
Colonel John Lambert pledges an additional 500 toward a 1000 gift to Silver Cross hospital if supporters raise 3000 by January first. Officials note the first 500 has been sent and urge donors to contribute, with sugar or coal donations also welcome at Werden Buck's Store on Chicago street.
500 bushels of strictly extra choice potatoes offered at per bushel cash by W M Warks & Co located at 423 Cass Street. Telephone 1604 287 21.
Milk dealers in Brooklyn clash as one seller cuts milk to four cents a quart while others push to keep six cents. Despite the association's plan to raise prices, two recalcitrant dealers operate independently, sparking a market war that may affect winter pricing and consumer milk supply.
An old classified style ad for HABANA SMOKERS distributed by White Bros Distributors promises smoke, taste, and value to buyers. The brief notice highlights product availability and supplier branding for consumers.
The Steel Works Club on North Collins Street announces an electricity class taught by Prof. Chas. Freeman of the Armour Institute, with a four dollar term for twelve lectures. G. M. Sturgess of Illinois Steel Co. chairs, and enrollment is via Sturgess or the club superintendent. Classes meet Fridays, likely starting December 14, with additional meetings for club events and a children’s chorus portrait session planned for Thursday. A push for more algebra class members and club participation is noted, plus a dancing class reception. Also advertised are Malt-Nutrine dietary tonics sold by Fleischer & Co and Anheuser-Busch.
The saying suggests pride spares one the sting of a declined request, contrasting pride with the disappointment of rejection. It frames pride as a shield against social rebuff and emphasizes personal dignity in refusals.
City officials face possible injunctions over the Bluff street loop dispute delaying the Exchange Street bridge. General Manager Fisher warns west side car service could halt if the river crossing awaits the loop, with talks expected to settle matters within days.
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