Coal Donations and Labor Union Views Stir Public Discourse
A NY charity coal donor J Morgan pledges 60 000 tons of Welsh coal to avert famine among the metropolis poor. Professor Gray reports on labor unions and production while noting England's vs America's union dynamics and internal discontent. Gas demand soars in Baltimore Philadelphia and New York amid a coal famine, with rising anthracite orders and gas range sales. West Hazleton teachers oppose standard exams in favor of more practical educator evaluations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patian Replet
New York
J. Morgan
Ragland
Carroll
Gray
England
America
Midlands
Aft
Trish
Ger ‘Mate
Magariana
Daltimore
Philadelpha
Golden Anniversary of Benesch Stores Celebrated
The piece marks Isaac Benesch founding a Baltimore shop in 1882 and recounts fifty years of expansion to the largest and most complete stores in the South. It highlights a liberal selling policy and an upcoming anniversary week with notable buying advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiffe
Isaac Benesch
N. Gay Street
Baltimore
South
Opening of Fall and Winter Season 1902 1003 At Store
Announcing the formal opening of the Fall and Winter seasons for 1902 1003 the store will feature elaborate floral decorations and a brilliant display. The vast exhibit spans Furniture Carpets Rugs and House furnishing lines with artistic creations from skilled artisans across every floor. Visitors are invited to enjoy the attractive layout and comprehensive assortment.
Five Acres of Stock in Our Sales Room Exhibit
A sweeping display showcases vast stock from noted factories and our own carpet mills. The colossal assortment features distinctive original goods and hundreds of handwoven productions not limited to a single sales room.
Benesch Stores Expand in Wilkes-Barre Offer Wide Stock
Warehouses behind the post office are packed from basement to attic with reserved and duplicate stocks. The shipping department is precise and prompt with local deliveries across Wilkes-Barre and surrounding suburbs. Benesch Stores emphasize greater capacity and expanded offerings to meet customer needs in their lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Benesch
Anniversary Autumn Opening for Home Goods Sale
Fifty year celebration marks a weekly autumn event offering wide selection of home goods. Bargains cover parlor and bedroom furniture, carpets, curtains, draperies, pictures, blankets, china, glassware, kitchen utensils, oil heaters, gas and gasoline stoves, ranges, and cooking appliances.
Rare Week for Bargains at Wilkes-Barre Furniture Store
The notice traces the growth of a famed Wilkes-Barre furniture business from its 1901 start at 32 Public Square to a large annex, rapid expansions, and storage upgrades. It mentions store capacity, new rear additions, and adjoins sheds, with vague references to local roads and political figures like Governor Pennypacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wikes-Barre
Public Square
Scotch, Woolen Mills Co
Bennett
Shep
Cty
Wilkesstart
Towisen Wil
Luzerne
Over The Tea Cups And- Bachelors Tax Tales
A London Graphite correspondent recalls a Naples bet where diners promise to finish a plate of macaroni beef and fruit with wine, despite losing none of the utensils. A jesting tale follows of a lawyer and writer mocked by a hotel host for his enormous boots. The Bishop Williams of Connecticut is noted in a tax joke about bachelorhood. A rustic quip about the village and a traveler’s guide food aid finishes with Dr Fowler’s Extend of Wild Strawberry promoting relief for seasickness and diarrhea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Welmmers
Naples
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Dittston
Taton
Lazerne
William Joseph Peck
Wyoming
He Gazette
Theo, Hart
W. Pennypacker
Philadelph
Lieutenaneuove
Illiam M. Brown
Isaac B. Brown
County
YW. Palmers
Williambon
John M Thomas
Representeative Secon
Jt Ross
Attar
Eabar
Plymouth
Lewis Smith
Pittston
West Hazleton
Lune
Lst
Modern
Neste
Purniturs
Brenet
Plesea
Ular
Bede
Janie Presegroon
Hest
Beeen
Sane
Carly Birch
Reniers
Draveern
Tebien
Bledseye
Reylar
Sean Zo
Tae Eguiar
Flee Reece
Esuiar
Rowth
Public ‘Square
Ilkes- Barre
Benesch & Sons
Moore
Pennypacker
Hite
Pennnslvania
China
Bookcaae
Eular
Aoncarta
Garett
Smyrna
Brueets
Conti Is
Hoskern
Cottingham
Tals
Bishop Williams
Connecticut
Episcopal Church
Bachelor
West
Weil Sata
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