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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
5
The letter describes choosing eye examinations in a dark room with artificial light for accuracy. Daylight is said to alter results, so tests are planned in controlled lighting. The optician L McDougall commits to thorough, reliable service and will confirm appointment details by call.
The advertisement pledges consistent special prices year round and promises customers the best value for money as the store intends to sustain aggressive pricing through 1902.
A short promotional note from Armstrong and Sanders at Water and Cron Streets Pittston urges buying high quality inst tunes and avoiding cheap options. The piece emphasizes long term value and best life policy as a financial approach.
Fragmentary notice describes fire alarm boxes and streets in West Pittston including Main at Laibert, Market, Swallow, Vine, Parke, and Delaware avenues. References to fire companies Niagara Hose Co Ewing, and a call to fight fire with extenders and keys. Ends with shop ads and repair notes for engines and machinery.
In Wilkes Barre last night the Ninth regiment defeated Pottaville in a lively basket pail contest at the armory. The report notes other local items: Luzerne County lists 28,419 men liable for military duties aged 21 to 43, a fire at Mosser Tanning Co in Noxen ships hides, and political shifts with Fred Underwood facing another rejection for Luzerne borough presidency. Also mentioned are school director races in Plymouth, a missing Scranton plaster artist George P Lindsay, and public notices about streetcar incidents and local quarantines.
Evans of Tunkhannock and Ruddy of Scranton die after brief illnesses. West Scranton’s John Thomas dies of pneumonia. Lackawanna line resumes ten new engines from Schenectady shops. Edward Shimer, former Adentown mayor, dies at 86. Lewistown shipowner Albert B. Long dies. Glenwood colliery boiler house saved from fire. Lackawanna river rises five feet affecting Scranton lowlands. Scranton Railway detectives probe red cat arson at Minooka. Ringleaders of mob to be pursued. Several local deaths from accidents and injuries. train wrecks and strike updates. Excursion plans for Mountain Park and Park events outlined with improvements and dates. Shipments and railroad news fill the recap.
An early 20th century notice promotes oneway rail tickets across West and Northwest routes including San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Oregon Washington and nearby states with sales in March April and May. It lists prices from 31 to 12 dollars and mentions offices for more information. Also contains testimonials on a tonic for rheumatism and various advertisements for rail magazines and health products.
An Open Letter from Pittston Cut Glass dated March 6 1902 at Pittston Pennsylvania to Slosser Brown Co notes acceptance of inferior goods at low prices due to move to a new factory. The letter asks the buyers to sell the items publicly and expresses trust they will do well, claiming no duplicates at the price level.
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