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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
4
A Freeland Pennsylvania post office entry records that all money orders checks and similar payments are payable to the Tribune Printing Company Limited Freeland PA with a date stamp of May 8 1903 and a note on second class matter designation.
A World article traces playing cards from a stick game in a remote country to ivory and later cardboard cards. It notes how players divided sticks, borrowed Asian ideas, and shifted from carved counters to era-specific artwork. It closes with a note about Pacific coast Indians sharing similar sticks.
The article traces the coinage of starvation by Viscount Dundas in 1775 during the Anguican debate, noting its adoption as a political nickname and its later oral and written spread. It discusses its linguistic formation from Old English starve plus the Latin suffix ation, and mentions initial opposition and absence from dictionaries until 1809.
Great forests of seaweed blanket the ocean floor hosting vast life from worms to crabs and starfish. Deep sea explorers find none brought up alive, yet the depth hides immeasurable treasures for future human use and development.
An 1910s guidance notes improper drying methods for wet boots. Do not place boots on heaters or hot surfaces as leather cracks and spoils. Avoid standing on soles. instead air dry soles upward near a fire, allowing air to reach the wet leather first.
The Colossus of Rhodes stood 105 feet tall and was crafted by Cheius with the help of many workers over twelve years. It stood at the harbor for sixty years before an earthquake toppled it in 224 BC, and four years later it was sold for old metal, yielding about 720000 pounds of bronze to a Jewish buyer via nine hundred expert loads.
J. W. Bennett in Arena argues that American democracy and industrial autocracy cannot coexist. He warns that industrial centralization grants power over livelihoods, threatening political liberty and creating dual allegiance. Without harmonizing freedoms, the nation may drift toward industrial autocracy unless citizens demand both industrial and political liberty.
Council discussed extending three streets and a nine hour workday for street employees with ten hours pay. A plan to readjust valuations and to hire an ordinance was proposed. Bids for a stairway, repairs to the Fourth ward fire house, and removing the old fire bell were reviewed. The fire and water committee and Fourth Ward Fire Company prepared for a test of the engine this Saturday. Police chief’s report and salaries were approved. Expenditures for streets and janitor costs were approved, and several bills from Tribune Printing, W R Flad, P J Boyle, and others were approved. An ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure appeared within the meeting notes.
William Boyle and George Robinson of McAdoo were convicted of assault and battery and highway robbery in Pottsville. They allegedly threw Sophie Oshar to the ground, robbed her of $8, cash, and a valise with merchandise. Sentences: four years six months in county jail on robbery, separate confinement, plus fines and costs. assault and battery fines and six months. Judge Shay called the offense serious and found the defendants guilty despite their denial of the charges.
A promotional note for DeWitt's Little Barly Risers claims the pills cure constipation biliousness and sliver troubles by stimulating secretions and gently moving the bowels. The ad asserts lasting relief with continued use and mentions Grover’s City drug store as the seller.
Schuylkill county grand jury indicted Nicholas Murray James Boyle Daniel Gallagher John Donohue and Richard McGee school directors for alleged bribe acceptance from teachers. James Hughes named as conspirator. Also thirty two Kilne township voters indicted for fraudulent voting. Jury reports began probing eight homicides from the past six weeks amid perceived inaction.
A young Doctor Frankly tells a convalescent that a timely phone call came at the right moment. The patient recalls being near broke and grateful for the financial help the call enabled.
A Dr David Kennedy Corporation in Rondout New York receives a flood of postal cards offering trials of Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy claimed to cure kidney bladder liver blood rheumatism dyspepsia and chronic constipation. The ad promotes a one cent postal card to obtain a trial bottle and asserts cures with continued use. It also extols Atlantic City as a seaside resort with hotels beaches piers and entertainment within three hours of New York via New Jersey Central.
Public notices list Balaklava Social Club ball on May 20 at Creli's hall and a May 30 picnic and field day under Piers Athletic Club at the Public Park, with health advice on digestion and a Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promotion sold by Grover's City drug store.
An advertisement extols Kodol as a universal digestant that enables consuming any food without rumbling. It claims complete restoration of digestion and assimilation into blood and tissue, touts tonic and reconstructive properties, and asserts curing indigestion and dyspepsia. Price details and distributor info follow.
Brigh Traction Company Freeland schedule notes first car from Harleton to Freeland at 41 am and every half hour thereafter with Sunday 6 00 am service. Pivot car from Freeland to Hazleton at 49 m and 45 minutes past the hour after. First Sunday car 645 am. Hazleton to Freeland service at 600 pm with other daily and Sunday patterns. Hazleton to Humboldt road Onetin and Sheppron at 600 and 0800 am and 400 am daily, 700 and 600 pm Sundays. Train connections with Delaware and Hudson routes at Hazleton Junction. daily except Sunday with 30 am and 4 pm Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton for various points. M. Maikle General Manager. Central Railroad of New Jersey notice dated November 16, 1902.
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