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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
2
The Pittston Gazette outlines Pittston and surrounding towns with populations near 40 000, mentions a state water supply charter review, and highlights a booming American automobile industry with 75 000 cars in use and 20 million dollars in value, noting Americans surpassed foreign makers.
Wology reports that Science yields a cure for dandruff through Newbro's Herplide, claiming a germ causes the condition and that the preparation targets the root of the problem. The piece touts medical advances as a sign of progress and mentions related health department administration and appointments.
An ongoing feature notes a play titled Duncan Po Hite from Fleming H. Revell Company. The scene unfolds in Ontario's upper region among a mixed law and Lowland Scots community with Miss Keith’s Canadian writing. The text also references a Memorial Day parade in Portsmouth, Virginia with Confederate and Federal veterans, and marines and sailors from the Norfolk Navy Yard participating.
A literary collage from the era mixes a medical anecdote about C. F. Collier seeking relief for kidney disease with endorsements for Electric Bitter and a string of humorous quips. The column weaves ad style notes, light puns, and snippets from jokes and dialogues, ending with a tag line referencing ED Schussler of Luzerne.
Women told surgery was inevitable for ovarian and womb trouble, yet Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped Miss Margret Merkley of 278 Third Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, avoid operation. She reports extreme nervousness and painful monthly periods but notes relief after using the remedy and seeks Mrs. Pinkham’s free advice.
Poem recalling a mother’s bonnet slippers and afternoon strolls as children shout to see their well dressed mamma. The piece reflects affectionate memories of a mother's outfits and social routines, excerpted from William J. Lampton in New York Press.
A dated railroad notice promotes Lehigh Valley service to New York City at 4.85 return and urges a visit in pleasant season. It touts the Hippodrome amusement world at its opening and attractions at Coney Island Dreamland and Brighton.
Historic notices announce special trains and tours hosted by Epworth League and related associations. Details cover Denver travel July 2 to 8 and July 3 departures with itineraries to Canadian Rockies, Yellowstone Park, and Lewis and Clark Exposition, with Pullman service and low round rates for various cities.
Pittston to Wilkesbarre and Scranton schedules effective June 1 1905 show daily departures at 1 25 2 25 3 25 4 26 6 25 a m with Wilkesbarre arrivals 16 minutes later and departures list for Scranton with 24 minute arrivals. Weekday 6 47 a m and every twenty minutes thereafter with Sunday services. ten minute weekday schedules to Wilkesbarre and Scranton 8 45 p m to 1 05 p m and 4 27 p m to 7 27 p m. Limited trains for Wilkesbarre 1 35 a m to 7 36 p m and for Scranton 7 28 a m to 7 38 p m. Frequent service between Scranton Nay Aug Park Petersburg. See folder for baggage cars. FB Wyly Jr manager Serantaor.
Eastward trains run daily from Chicago and Buffalo to New York with multiple express and local services. The notice lists departure times from Waverly Wilkesbarre Buffalo Philadelphia and New York, with connections to Pittsburg and Shamokin, plus ticket agent contact at 44 Public Square Wilkesbarre and names of railway officials.
Corrected timetable from May 14 1905 with vestibuled trains and car changes. Lists departures from Pittston Wilkesbarre and connections to Scranton Hazelton Allentown Bethlehem Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and other points southeast and west. Includes daily 1:46 am and 4:26 pm trains and Sunday adjustments with Pullman and parlor car service.
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