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Newspaper
Kane Leader
Location
Kane, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1888
Page
3
A narrator recounts a dark night encounter with a blind, lame old man living in a wretched hovel. The man, once a merchant, explains his misfortune arose from not advertising. The scene evokes loneliness and wind driven gloom as the speaker questions fate.
January brings chilly weather notes as Bradford considers officer salary cuts. Bank designation as a public money depository, new building plastering by Miles and Noon, and gas company plans for two more wells are reported. A cock fight at Bradford Eldred events, a plan for a sale by C B Law, and a fire at M N Dean’s planing mill are included. Community notices cover sermons, socials, toboggan views, and railroad director elections with various local figures and firms named.
Titusville and Buffalo figures named as president and vice president in a Republican county committee meeting held in Bradford last week. A resolution endorses adopting the Crawford county direct vote system for congressional nominations, with the chairman tasked to form a cross-county conference. Hood's 1888 calendar praised for its hand-cut look and visual appeal, available via druggists or six cents in stamps to Hood & Co.
The Port land Maine publishing house George Stinson & Co. seeks more agents nationwide. No experience required, women can apply, and work can be done from home or spare moments. Free full particulars by mail. Also notes on local social items and small notices from Bradford and Smethport.
Scientific American describes itself as a weekly authority on science art and manufacturers. It highlights forty years of patent procurement by Munn & Co and invites readers to view copies and subscribe.
Mountain Circle meets with a program on American and Canadian literature themes including Mrs. E R Britton Mrs A A Parsons and Mr Pierce. Debates cover municipal duty for citizens with Dr Kane and Dr Armstrong as leads. The meeting is at Mr J Davis residence on Monday evening Jan 16 with secretary Eliza Dowancy.
List of letters remaining at Kane Pennsylvania post office dated January 7 1888. GENTS include Anderson Andre O B Berg Han Eastman Bert Olson Anders Keeler Jno C Snow Philip Hawkins H W Snyder R8 King B Swanson Andrew Myers Milton Longe A M Kay Jas Wetmore Te LADIES Cronon Katie Tuttle Mrs Julia 2 Shatler Jennie Whtford Lepba O G Alcexts P M. Also includes a block of local advertisements for dry goods groceries and various Kane businesses with mentions of James & Co Crown Acme oil Kane Bakery and hotel listings.
Local ad notes exclusive agency handling for the sale of celebrated Hazeltine flannels. Difficulties reported in obtaining Pennine ditewhaes, hindering inventory. Public notice urges potential buyers and suppliers to contact the agent for details.
Promoters claim Electric Bitters purify blood and cure liver and kidney diseases, pimples, boils, salt rheum, and malaria. The ad guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists price at 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle from J. D. Magowan's drug store.
Careful Observation links sickness in fall winter and spring to neglect of fields. Dr James' Comracin Tar Syrup is described as the doctor's favorite prescription for dangerous throat and lung troubles. It soothes irritated tubes, allays inflammation, and is praised as unequalled by physicians. Sold at J W Griffith & Co. oc27-ly
Nafing recently opened a hardware store at Mt Jewett Pa where a full line of general hardware will be kept. The firm invites inspection of stock and prices and thanks customers for support hoping to secure liberal patronage and mutual advantage.
Subscribers paying one year in advance for the Leaper can get Century Magazine and St Nicholas together for 6.00, Century alone for 3.50, or St Nicholas for 2.50, saving 1.00 on the bundle or 50 cents per title. The combined volumes begin with the November issue.
Curtis rushes in his legs as townsfolk debate sleighing and local services. Harris runs a Curtis and Maxwell shop while Palmer Smith and Co resumes work. Maurice Reedy proclaims his sand claims as Miss Aggie Beam visits kin. A portly man falls on steps, rises with resolve and reboards, claiming he could do it if he tried.
fragmented ad filled page detailing post office hours closing at 8 pm and 9 pm on Saturdays, local merchants including G. P. Fryling, B. F. McConnell, James & Co., Kane Bakery, and others offering goods from nuts to sewing services. mentions dresses, gas fittings, shoes, flour, and electric light flour, plus bread and fish deliveries and an upcoming auction.
Correspondent Cons STOPHEL writes from Toraro Virginia about climate soil and crops in Southern Virginia. He notes low land prices from two to fifteen dollars per acre, a railroad under construction, and a welcoming local populace. The piece mentions light loam soil, red clay subsoil, good water, and common denominations while praising education and prospects for Northern migrants.
Mr C H Morris of Newark Ark says he was deemed incurable and now uses three bottles while overseeing his farm. Jesse Middlewart of Decatur Ohio credits the remedy with saving his life after doctors gave up. Sample bottles free at J D Magowan's drug store.
A state health circular warns heads of families to nurse the sick in clean airy rooms away from children and to disinfect all linens and dishes. It prescribes boiling soiled items, washing with a zinc and salt solution, and cleaning woodwork with the same. Drains should be drenched with a copperas solution. The excerpt ends with advertisements for spinning machines and organs.
A notice states that the author has secured a position in Kane for the Erie steam launch of idler and Shaw. All orders left with the author will receive prompt attention. Gro, WYVEIL.
Three Worcester and three Webster dictionaries valued at 89 dollars and four Dictionary Holders valued at 15.50 dollars are offered as prizes for essays answering why to use a Dictionary Holder. Send inquiries to La Verne W. Noyes at 99 and 101 West Monroe Street Chicago or ask at your local bookstore.
An 19th century classified style advertises Busklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded priced at 25 cents per box and sold by J D Magowan.
A regional notice from a remedies maker advertising seven products including Dennis Blood Liver Kidney Cure, Panacea, Cough Syrup, Laxative Liver Pills, Balm of Gilead Salve, Medicated Soap, and Headache Snuff. Prices per bottle or package are listed and all are warranted. Available at W. Griffith & Co., Kane, and by local druggists.
Crown Acme oil tests illuminate market interest with Sabeby James & Co while a batch arrives at Iften Bakery featuring fresh confectionery and nuts for sale.
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