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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
4
A humorous piece on mustaches linking facial hair to personality. It claims men grow or train mustaches to reveal confidence or hide flaws, with descriptions of styles from fine curls to bristling stubble. It notes color interplay with hair and how expressions appear beneath the mustache.
A former Chicago baseball player, Seth Stratton, underwent surgery at Battle Creek Hospital to remove a second stomach and fix an esophageal contraction. An X-ray showed a retained esophagus above the diaphragm, effectively creating a second stomach since boyhood. Stratton, now an inspector for a Chicago gas company, is believed to be recovering.
A Chicago Tribune style line conveys a daughter’s doubt about Freddy Yungapore’s professed love. The mother urges caution while the daughter recalls his seaside call claiming greater joy than catching a six pound trout.
A harsh critique denounces William McKinley’s benevolent assimilation in the Philippines, the national budget rise, and Wall Street's grip on policy. It questions the ethics of pensions for Spanish War veterans, accuses McKinley of hypocrisy, and warns against the single gold standard as a betrayal of the people.
Dr Silas C Swallow rails at William McKinley accusing him of flouting church discipline on drink. He cites bishops statements, charges him with alcohol ties from Canton to Manila, and asks if the church’s standard still holds. Swallow demands church guidance from Methodists.
Readers debate McKinley's foreign policy and war taxes while urging adherence to constitutional rights. Audience voices from New York Sun, Philadelphia Press, and New York World condemn ballot box stuffing, discuss Roberts, polygamy, and imperial costs, and urge safeguarding representation amid national controversy.
A concise note praises a large, complete stock of goods noted as elegant and suitable for Gift Making. It emphasizes that practical utility and serviceability are highly valued, suggesting a catalog focus on durable, usable items. The text highlights the importance of quality and usefulness in available goods.
The advertisement touts a broad holiday line with ties from 10c to 75c, mufflers, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, gloves, shirts, suspenders, underwear, collars, Hosiery, boys knicker pants, overalls, coats, hats, boots and mining shoes. It emphasizes low prices, wide selection, and durability across multiple item categories. Strong entities include Lion and Anchor brands, Freeland and Sweet Orr makes, and mining footwear.
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