06 May 1902
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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1902
Page
1
An elderly narrator recalls a wild experience in a cabin near Folke where a landslide destroys the home and his wife survives. He recounts fear, crying, and crass humor, while neighbors Zeb and Mrs Meekton discuss cremation and moving on. The tale blends rugged frontier dialogue with vivid, chaotic events.
A fragile frontier tale of a couple living in a hillside cabin for three years when heavy spring rains saturate ground. A landslide threatens their home as the man urges escape while the woman fears the danger and clings to the cabin, until a dramatic moment tests their resolve.
A jumble of outdated notes recalls veterans, dignitaries, and political figures. Mentions Mere Meniar Bradley and Alfred Austin, Roosevelt’s pardon, Frank Sargent, and rail work at Pheats Arizona. Also cites Richard Croker buying Wantage Manor, and activities of Otis A Walker and Charles Abbot amid Philippine War memories. Clemenceau and Dreyfus era journalism noted for its historical context.
A clipped collection notes critics in New York politics and social reform, contrasting water cures failing to improve the Raines law impact with quibbles over statistics. Mentions Oll Sago and large church counts, plus Brooklyn wealth authorities allowing hens but banning roosters.
An ornate testimonial given by Rev W B Arde of Birmingham praises Paige's Celery Compound as a cure for indigestion heartburn and neuralgia. The piece warns of spring dangers to health urging readers to start the regimen, claiming dramatic personal benefits and urging broad trust in the medicine.
Fragmented OCR suggests a claim about a remedy named Perce’s Golden Medical Discovery and its supposed digestive and nutritional benefits. Mentions of ingredients entering the body and supposed blood enrichment appear amid garbled text describing health tonics and restorers.
Prince and Princess Asere of Bel visit Torquay England quietly. King Edward plans to give a memorial glass cup to the London poor on coronation day. Prince Waldemar of Pross is in a sanatorium wearing porous clothing and sleeping on a horsehair mattress in a warm room. In Goslar the crown prince of Germany is mobbed by school children and girls offering sweets.
A fragmented farm note advises that a varied diet is essential for hens in small yards and that eggs hatch similarly whether under hens or in incubators. It highlights hardy, wide ranging birds with clean limbs and strong combs as desirable. When facing bowel disease, it suggests adjusting food and grit for a day or two, and emphasizes mature cocks over two years with proper feathers for better hatching.
The New York Tribune and New York papers discuss J Pierpont Morgan and the steamship trust pooling control of ocean tonnage. Observers note English worry as American capital appears to dominate sea lanes. A brief mention of the era's financial power and its global reach is presented.
A vintage medical alert promotes Vinol as a post illness tonic claiming quick recovery and strengthened energy. The letter cites patient Mr Jean Champion of Hosaya their speedy improvement after fever and weakness, with a guarantee and refund promise to ensure satisfaction.
Fragmentary OCR describes Pennsylvania Railroad Munhusey Division and Connies. Mentions express runs to Chicago, a general Burt Gon Pass, and an assistant Sarna. Notes Pittsburgh area railway operations and a New York connection within the Munhusey Division.
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