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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
4
A terse OCR fragment mentions a place sustaining damage described as an act that struck at its heart. Names, dates, and details are unreadable, but the phrase implies a deliberate or notable incident affecting a central location. Further readable facts are not present.
A town hall meeting of Good Roads League members in West Pittston discussed funding for a new 12 ton Buffalo Pitts road roller to lay macadam pavement on Lat Zone Avenue. Subscriptions rose to about 2,000 with 30 more pledged during the session as officers proposed issuing bonds and beginning pavement work when weather allows.
Anthony Seti of Exeter faced $200 bail after an incident tied to a past mine matter. Victor and Peter Kenosh alleged a link, with authorities learning of detention or arrest dates. Co. Armory hosts a Dance for Starving, while ads promote Kodol Dyspensia Cure with testimonials from local businesses.
In a mix of travel ads and notices, the piece advertises low rater to California, and routes via Washington and Miladelphia to Los Angeles and San Francisco with through sleepers. It mentions departures from Washington and seasonal features on Southern Railway sleepers, plus service notes, local mews ads, and Easter flowers. It contains miscellaneous local business lines from a dentist and a cab service, and a testimonial for Electric Bitters claiming health benefits for digestion and vitality.
A dental slanted ad style claim touts Deen's Ointment as a universal cure for skin itch and hemorrhoids. It cites widespread use, urging immediate application and suggesting availability through a New York agent and a street address.
A damaged clipping describes a dent tapestry motif at Prisers Hall with references to aunt stair patterns and sewing. Readable fragments suggest handmade textile work and potential exhibit details, but core facts are unclear. Further text needed for a solid record.
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