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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
3
A local retailer advertises ongoing special prices throughout 1902, claiming to stretch value for customers and indicating plans to sustain aggressive promotions all year. The message emphasizes maximized savings and continued marketing effort.
The text argues against starvation as a cure for indigestion and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the proper aid to digest food. It cites digestion relief, nourishment of the body, and endorsements from readers, with references to Dr. Redwell and several local sellers and testimonials. It also touts other remedies like Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart and Dean's Ointment.
Flooding and storms affect Wilkesbarre area with mines idle and the lower city without light after a damaged dynamo. Homes and churches flooded, fires and closures reported. public events postponed, schools and trains disrupted, and local notices including a court case and a real estate ad. Catherine Maloney and William Collett obituary notes. Dr King New Discovery ad references.
Fragmentary notes discuss Spain and Europe during the Spanish American War era. Mentions Turkey, intervention, and an unresolved question about a buried liner, with scattered place names like Milwaukee and Chicago Record-Herald.
An old newspaper fragment notes William Stethun urging men to retire by age forty five rather than sixty, with references to political figures and local commentary. It promotes Kemp's Balms and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as remedies, citing a testimonial about stomach trouble relief before using the product.
Several local items in the Scranton region: Joseph Jermyn reports his father John Jermyn, a wet coal operator, is seriously ill in California. John Scheuer of South Scranton plans a Republican re nomination for the Second Lackawanna District seat. The Natalie colliery strikers press for semi monthly pay amid wage guarantees. A plan to dredge the Lackawanna river to prevent repeats of last week’s floods gains unanimous council support. Nottingham collier dispute with two discharged workers resolved, clearing risk of a broader fire. An ice gorge in the Delaware river near Milford disrupts river channels.
Fragmentary ad copy describes top carpet grades and patterns from leading mills. Mentions color varieties and designs with emphasis on selection and sales. The text hints at loom testing and months of experience guiding choices for customers.
Advertises white wash goods and cotton fabrics with bright prints for summer use. Highlights India Linens, Persian Lawns, French Organdies, Dress Swiss and Dimities with prices from 8e to 88e a yard. Encourages early buyers to choose from fresh stock as newest patterns arrive.
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