The Harlem Post was a local weekly newspaper printed in German for the local German population. Its first edition was published on Sept. 12, 1895. The paper’s April 1899 edition contained the following news:
The general mood among politicians in Austin is sorrow. That’s because in Tuesday’s election, Austin was annexed to Chicago with a majority of 182 votes.
We heard that the architect H.G. Fiddelke is working on a plan for a $3,000 home for Mr. von der Lehr in River Forest; also for a home for C. Ingalls in Austin.
A number of children in River Forest are currently sick with scarlet fever.
Also: L. Zimmermann, located at N. 34 Franklin Street in Harlem advertised “Modern Spring Hats for Ladies and Girls.”
Translated by Uli Lieb