11 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
1
A mixed page reviews Port Arthur fortifications and battles from the Russo Japanese War era while noting Pennsylvania fiscal commentary. It also reports local population figures for Pittston and nearby boroughs, and cites editorials on state finances and taxation reforms.
Notices from Brooklyn priests marking jubilees in March, and West Scranton pa church pastor twenty-one years service without salary. Jackson Miss bishop to preach Tuskegee commencement May 22. A pope gesture to a Protestant journalist praised. Various ads and medical claims plus travel offers and real estate mentions amid community briefs.
Dr Corydon Richmond Kokomo Ind first mayor celebrated ninety six birthday in fair health though blind for fifteen years. Notes on Senator Frye and Unanimous consent. Obituary of William Hembold once famed swordsman. Medical column extols Chamberlain Cough Remedy and DeWitt Little Early Risers. Wabash railroad plans for World’s Fair station and dispatch. Park Row School proposes Pittsburg branch with six month six dollars tuition. Lackawanna Railroad discontinues several passenger trains on Bloomsburg division.
Very fine Brussels Carpets in best makers designs and colors per yard. Extra fine Brussels Carpets with latest fall shades, never less than 1.00 per yard, sale price 85 cents. Axminster Carpets 1.45 value now 1.15 per yard. Savonierre Carpets newest fall shades fit for a mansion at 1.65 per yard. Bigelow Rugs 30x60 in floral and Oriental effects now 92.95, originally 4.50 tag. Axminster Rugs 9x12 feet at 24.75, regular 92.00. Linoleum patterns good quality 65 cents per yard during sale.
Limited sale lists two mattress styles with reduced prices. A combination mattress with sea moss, cotton bottom and sides features a marked price of 7.25 and sale at 5.90. An elegant husk and cotton two section mattress with ticking is priced at 4.50 and on sale for 3.85. Additional details describe parts and mounting options, though some text is garbled.
An extensive ad promotes lace curtains and portieres at low prices. It highlights Empire Mercerized fabrics, Gobelin tapestry and novelty Mercerized materials, with various sizes and discounts. The copy emphasizes wide availability and high value for stylish home textiles.
In this partial timetable from the Reading System and New Jersey Central railways, multiple daily express and local trains operate between Buffalo, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Wilkes-Barre, Sayre, and Scranton area stops. Indicates connections at L. & B. junction and references Black Diamond service and related schedules.
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