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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
1
An expert can tell forged items from genuine antiques. Porcelain marks mislead. a cup plate or vase bearing a maker’s mark may not prove authenticity. The article offers hints to help readers distinguish genuine pieces from forgeries.
The article explains how to identify valuable dinner wares by marks. It describes Crown Derby with a capital D over which are crossed swords and a crown, and Dresden ware marked with crossed swords and a single instrument between the handles. It cites prices from £80 to £2,000+.
A fragment discusses a weekly polishing mixture for a decorative table and hints at a simple remedy for tempering tan and epg with spirits of wine and rosemary. It also notes Cuba allowing Japanese immigrants and reports on an international dreammaking competition in London where Caucasus entrants won the grand prize for an elaborate gown.
A collage of puzzles and wordplay notes from a historical page listing numbers 254 through 260 with clues on acrostics hidden names and anagrams. Entries include references to Socrates two ships and various word challenges.
A fragmented historical note references Pind presenting a pictare that explores continents and regions including Africa Europe America and the Atlantic Ocean. The text mentions Answers Tomorrow and hints at a travel or exploration theme across countries and seas.
General Manager Corman selects five days for Luzerne county fair with Monday Miners day Tuesday Warmers day Wednesday Carnival day and festive night, Thursday Scranton day with special excursions between Scranton and Wilkesbarre, Friday Wilkesbarre day aiming to extend into Saturday, plus confetti on order and inducements for masqueraders. Also anecdote touting Electric Bitters as a cure for multiple ailments with local pharmacy endorsements.
Postal Inspector Cortelyou aided by Secret Service agents seized about 2,000 Royal Havana and Honduras lottery tickets. Martin F. Struble, owner of an antique shop, and Sigfried Rose were arrested and held on bail for further hearing. Authorities alleged three years in lottery trade for Struble and twenty years for Rose, with agents pursuing the print plant location.
After eight months of stoppage, Jermyn No 1 mine in Old Forge returns to operation yesterday. Settlement reached ending strike, with 600 workers back on the job amid town joy as the daily whistling resumed.
Joseph Leyden of Thompson drowned in Weighter's Lake yesterday while out in a rowboat with a companion. The boat’s bottom reportedly fell out and Leyden, aged 20, sank immediately as his companion clung to the vessel until rescue.
Attorneys Schnorr and Taylor arrived in Scranton armed to serve notice arguing the Schmidt commitment was defective. Schmidt, jailed for carrying concealed weapons after a $50 fine, faced six months in jail. The incident centers on Becker of Lackawanna County and Our Forge officials. A later note mentions Dr King’s Life Pills and M Delcasse’s planned U S visit.
The Painters' union district council covering Carbondale to Nanticoke will hold a meeting in this city early next month to discuss conditions in the two valleys. No strikes are threatened, and routine business is expected. Also noted are notices of stockholder meetings for consolidation talks among Tioga and Clinton Railroad, Suquehanna Central, and Pittsburg Bing hamton and Baxter. The Interstate Commerce Commission plans to hire Prof H Adams for a uniform railroad bookkeeping system, with a two year university leave.
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