Harry Haines Surprise Birthday Party in Wilkesbarre
A large social event honored Harry Haines on his thirtieth birthday at his Bath home. About 40 friends surprised him while he was away, presenting a rocking chair and hosting a celebratory feast before a trip to Wilkesbarre for an oyster supper. The issue also notes a West Pittston fire company meeting and local community notices.
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Harry Haines
Mr. Haines
Bath
Haines
Henry Kusehel
Browent
Peat
Alekiy
Wilkesbarre
ALA
West Dittaton Hose Co
Charles Lilley
Joseph D. Delahunty
John A. Johnson
DAMAN
West Siders
Marty Powell
Agar Probyn
Powell
Mise Anne’ Richards
Corcoran Bros
Clayton Keller
Richards
Seansom
Howard
James Douala
William D. Howarth
Mes
Jon. Peck
Beran
Bir
Thomas Martin
Wyoming Avenue
A.C. Blackwell
Bee Hive Jewelry Co
Wilkestarre
Franklins Street
Howard DeFreda
Walter Snyder
Montgomery Street
Evan Richards
Franklin Breet
Shean Floah
Joseph Langford
Luzerne Avenue
Lasersvente
National Biscuit Co
New York
Presbyterian Thurch
John Clark
Philadelphia Avenue
Newark
Clark
Atlan
William Hendricks
Wyominghue
Mt. Lookout
Wyoming
Political Pointers and the Private Secretary Trick
A compact look at political strategy noting how a clever politician waits for the right moment. It cites the idea that a platform need not perfectly suit a politician, as some supporters arrange private secretaries who later win office. The piece reflects on shifting roles and opportunistic timing in public service.
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Chicago News
Congress
Boston Herald
Christmas Cards Advice for Safer Holidays
The article urges readers to enjoy the present season while warning that Christmas trees stored indoors can become a fire hazard. It notes merchants and households should focus on fire risk from Christinas decorations and emphasizes vigilance during the celebration period.
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St. Louie
Huyler's Candies Promotes Preorder Christmas Gifts
Advertisement urges customers to place advance orders for Huyler's candies to ensure a full selection before Christmas. Limited famous packages will be available the week before. Orders may be left at any store location.
Catarrh Tablets Advertised as a Safe Cure
The article warns readers to verify what is in catarrh remedies and promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a clear, effective choice. It details ingredients and notes their ease of use and quick action while cautioning about other cures and risks of unlisted substances. It mentions pricing, store names, and holiday gift context amid scattered historical notices.
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Stuart
Physic
Drugaiste
Giles's
Smith’s
Luzerne Avenue
Yaseon
Adlrad Sumner
Madame
Chicago
Mayague
Nashville
The
Eagle
Atlana
San Francisco
Ponce
Asthma Cure Claim From Old Medical Note
Fragmentary OCR shows a patient referencing a past asthma cure found four years ago. The text is unclear and mentions fever and a tunnel term, with uncertain names and locations. No verifiable outcomes or sources are present.
Toy showcase from Mr St Nicholas inventions at the Big Basement
The Big Basement overflows with new and novel toys for children and adults. Pleasant staff explain and demonstrate the latest inventions by Mr. St. Nicholas. We are only bold gentlemen's agents.
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Mr. St. Nicholas
Big sale of Cut Glass items by Bilton Ola Co
A large sale offers cut glass pieces including salts pepper shakers toothpick holders and almond dishes. Some items are described as cut overs, perfected but altered in manufacture. The Bilton Ola Company presents a varied selection, with only part of the stock noted as altered.
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Bilton
Christmas Sale Offers Cheap Rag Dolls and Bargains
Fragmentary ad copy mentions "To Each Tot 2-25¢ and so on to 1.50 sack" and "A good chance for in e Xmas Gifts" with references to cheap handmade items. Describes Mandy Jane rag items and inexpensive toys or decorations.
Week of Umbrella Deals and Gloves Featured in Sale
A fragment describes a sale week with umbrellas for men women and children plus various accessories. It highlights a $2.50 item and gloves priced at $1.50 or $1.00, indicating a bargain-filled sale with a range of goods and prices.
Big Ring Sale Headlines Sterling Silver Goods
Sterling Silver Goode iver mountings 25¢ Silver Brushes Combs at dry goods prices All guaranteed 1993 1000 fine Remember the Big Ring Sale Rings from Ye to 4 and each one guaranteed to wear.
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Iver
Gaily Priced Toys and Gifts From Various Makers
The ad touts inexpensive go-garts and travellike toys for pleasant days, with items priced from 2c to 7 dollars. Morris chairs modeled after William Morris promise comfort, and toy steam engines near a foot tall retail for 98 cents. A wide range includes children’s gifts from 1 to 7.50 dollars, with cheaper and pricier options available.
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William Morris
Brown & Co Toys Dolls and Sunset Limited Service
A fragmented ad describes the Washington and Southwestern Limited joining the Sunset Limited with a special Pullman drawing room sleeping car. It notes connections via the Pennsylvania Railroad and Southern Railway from Philadelphia at 6:85 p m, with service between New Orleans Los Angeles and San Francisco. Contact Hopidan District Passenger Agent for details.
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Pacine Coast
Washington and Southwestern’ Limited
Dowel
Pueble Coast
Hopidan
Southern Railway
Chestane St
Philadelphia
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Luzerne Ave
W. Lewis
Laverne and
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M. Hatfield
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C. Bechtold
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Ammurhon
A. B. Davenport
Steine
W. R
Casee Bros
Corcar
Sanderson Oil
Scranton
Jupiter Miner
Pluto
Hercules
George James
Pittston
West Pittston
Sinclair House
Parker's
Blackman
Con. Donnelly
Sweden
Morristown
Lackawannoa
Pall Santon
Ruth Exhleman
Tele Re
West Side News
Political Pointers
Huyler
Farrer, Pege & Roberts
Shealela
Pitteburg
Dee
Allegheny Presbytery
Presbyterian Church
Ima
Zachery
Astha
Toyland
Mandy Jane
Ruffo
Ake
Sterling Silver
Goode
Leek Comet
Ivig Sinter
Toys - Brown & CO. — Dolls
Valery Ranunoap
Tor Kington
Ikea
Ant Bat
Toranmarang
Mtr
Voghe Tea
Imeed
Sunbury
Maven Ue
Baitaorie
Erie
Oxford
Monte Carlo
Castor
Erveyim Castor
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