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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
4
The piece attacks Quayism and praises Pattison and Guthrie, urging voters to back the Democratic ticket. It claims machine tactics, calls for honest government, and stresses Pattison’s labor record and campaign vigor with large public attendance. It urges turnout, polling-place staffing, and a decisive victory for Pennsylvania voters.
A historic ad promotes a medical patent remedy by Dr David for kidney, stomach, and liver troubles. It touts universal wellness benefits and limited prices, urging readers to seek relief through the advertised product.
H C Lea an established writer and businessman argues in a letter to Secretary George S Mapes that independent voters should support Pattison or align with Ballot Reform or Democratic columns. He warns not a vote should be lost to end the machine's dominance and asserts Pattison would serve the community better than his opponent amid local state issues.
State Chairman Hicks of the Union party issues a formal address urging Union voters to back the Ballot Reform state ticket Pattison Guthrie Nolan and to favor Union column in counties with Union tickets. He promotes voting Ballot Reform or Democratic nominees where no Union column exists and supports Republicans for congress while denouncing Quayism and the Republican machine in Pennsylvania.
Chairman Woodruff pressed gubernatorial candidates Pennypacker and Pattison on ballot reform and personal registration. Pennypacker offered a brief reply saying the bill’s drafting is in a committee’s hands, while Pattison restated his long held support for ballot reform and personal registration referencing his 1891 inaugural address and four-year messages to the legislature.
The twenty six year old turfman known as Boots Durnell has built a varied career across the United States England and France. He has worked as a stable boy jockey and trainer with Scoggan Bros McCafferty Wishard and Emil Herz and now aims to form a strong stable with jockeys Buchanan and Treanor as he considers racing in California or New Orleans.
Baseball figures tell of Rube Waddell, famed for eccentric bargains, as he chased upfront cash. A manager offered a $500 check to sign, but Waddell preferred cash. While the first manager hunted a blank check, a rival flashed $100 in hand and won him away, leaving the original deal null.
Smathers challenges to race Lord Derby against any trotter for 25000, likely unanswered for Cresceus. Ketcham declines racing Cresceus this season due to packed schedule and profitable engagements, open to next year. Yale Rush Line features four players over 200 pounds, signaling strong formation play for the season.
Major Taylor says he may quit the cycb racing game. The remarkable rider has struggled with enmity since rising to prominence and is heartily tired of the whole sport.
Former lightweight champion Kid Lavigne will depart soon for Europe to take a long delayed rest. He aims to recharge before returning to competition as details of his schedule remain undisclosed.
Practical tips for caring for infants in warm weather and handling routines. Advice includes feeding with sugar, dressing on a bed, bathing with a binder first month, and using small furniture like low tables and little chairs. Emphasizes motherly influence and the link between sleep and later health.
A reader recounts using a homemade facial mask from two worn linen towels, oatmeal, and buttermilk to treat clogged pores. After a week the skin reportedly became softer and fairer, prompting continued daily use. The piece extols oatmeal and dairy as cleansing and smoothing for the skin.
An old home tip warns that rubbing grease spreads the stain and causes rings. It prescribes using benzine gasoline turpentine or ether to moisten a large ring, then placing blotting papers above and below and pressing with a weight to absorb the dissolved grease.
An enterprising housekeeper finds that ordinary hardwood floor oil removes tarnish from silver. Apply with a flannel, rub briskly, then wipe. Candlesticks and ornate pieces with beading and crevices respond well, avoiding harsh pastes and powders.
The piece notes many conscientious fathers and mothers misspend on youths by overreacting to childish foibles. A healthy child amuses himself with simple acts, and a mother who joins in with humor becomes a cherished partner. Her responses soften rebuke and avoid pride and anger.
A fern filled dish makes an inexpensive, attractive dining room centerpiece. Such dishes are widely available in china and silver settings, and inexpensive shallow Japanese dishes also work well. With little care these living green pieces provide constant charm for the table.
The article advises choosing evening dress with lighting in mind, noting day light electric light gas and candle light alter color appearance. Gas light hides flaws while electric light reveals insecurities and mismatched tones that the French say bite.
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