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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
1
A long report notes Pennsylvania’s display plans for the St Louis exposition highlighting industrial progress and climate of the state. It discusses liquor licensing, court actions against saloonkeepers, and urges strict adherence to law amid ongoing license day expectations.
An article highlights Hampton Institute needing eighty thousand dollars yearly to educate 1200 on campus and 3000 to 4000 under its care. It argues the payoff is vast for Black Americans, citing Booker T Washington’s autobiography and the broader impact of educating the race. It also advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a winter precaution and mentions endorsements by Gov. Athineon.
An OCR fragment shows drug ad copy for Ulsen's Foot Base promising cooling and relief from swollen, sore feet and corns alongside lines about Dr King's New Discoveries for consumption and a Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The text includes pricing, trial offers, and multiple store names like Allen 8, LeRoy NY, W. Price pharmacy, and Ash's shop.
Pittston rail service noted in the guide with regional connections including New York Washington and nearby lines. Partial text shows timetables and station mentions for Delaware Lackawanna and Western routes and local terminologies.
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