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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
1
Washington reports a long sessions day with votes on immigration and liquor provisions. The debate featured sharp exchanges, notable opposition, and a final tally 138 to 120 favoring the amendment package.
A Philippine coast incident describes American led pirates boarding the brig Amariels off Cavite after overpowering its crew. The raiders took about 17000 in cash and fled toward Cavite aboard a sloop as Filipino and Chinese figures in the crew were coerced or detained. Local authorities reported no crew found aboard upon arrival at Manta.
Fragmented OCR notes a 19th century conflict with government and revolutionary troops along a Kathinian railway line. Mentions Colon, interior arrivals, and a public auction of Nickel sen’s Solid Gold Watches including Waltham or Elgin movements priced from 13 to 65 dollars.
Silver plated ware by Rogers offered in new patterns at half the usual price. Aimed at value seekers, the sale emphasizes durable, attractive serving pieces and tableware for home use. Limited quantities available at participating stores.
An old newspaper ad lists sterling silver and plated tableware with prices and engravings. It features watches, spoons, forks, tableware sets, hair brushes, manicure scissors, and other grooming items with varied price ranges and descriptions.
Fragmentary text references prices and items Kaives and Sterling Silver Mountings with amounts shown in parentheses. No clear event or entities beyond potential product mentions and a person or brand name.
The store announces readiness for Christmas trade with every space filled by new holiday goods. It claims superior standards to other local retailers and emphasizes low prices paired with quality. Suburban patrons are urged to save by shopping in Wilkesharre.
Two-piece carvers with ivory and stag handles listed from 1.90 to 2.35 dollars. Additional two-piece game carvers priced 3.50 dollars and up to 17.50 dollars. Includes estimates for various handle materials and blade sets.
An ad lists fall value items in solid gold jewelry including buttons fobs rings necklaces and chains. It highlights price ranges from a few dollars to several hundred with examples like single stone diamond rings and emerald sapphire opal centers and men’s rings.
The ad promises prepaid articles on receipt of price and careful attention for items left to selection. It pledges best service, refunds for unsatisfactory goods, and reliability as a core value, warning it cannot jeopardize its hand earned reputation.
A promotional note touts a 14K gold Water and Chain piece as a perfect Christmas gift. It highlights a lifetime guarantee and an attractive leather case with an Elgin movement, presenting it as a desirable, high quality present option. The text emphasizes value and gift appeal, aiming to attract buyers.
A scrambled OCR finds varied topics from fruit and farming to city politics, coast radio, and ships. It mentions French chestnuts, Turkish terms, miners’ work, plant care, and water needs, plus Salem mayoral results, Portawat wreck tests, and New York fair leadership notes.
The rising coal price drives interest in electricity for heating and cooking. A breakfast could be cooked for about 2 cents, with further savings in laundry and dressing tasks. The text notes convenient uses such as hair curlers and dryers, plate warmers, electric wafile irons, and electric smoothing irons.
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