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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1892
Page
2
A garbled stream of 19th century musings covers Prohibition talk, war ethics, royal curiosity, and social reflections. It references Melville, Parkhurst, Spain, Rome, and Queen Victoria while lampooning busybodies, fashion, and public culture with fragmented observations and editorials.
A blaze at Wesfield damaged five barns owned by Patrick Traynor and L. E. Hart, with a dwelling also badly damaged. Plainfield firemen aided, hose lines burst, total losses around five thousand dollars with limited insurance and possible half coverage for Hart. Origin of the fire remains unknown. Welsh Brothers painters’ barn first struck.
The Arlingtons defeated the Resolutes 31 to 6 on Park Avenue grounds Saturday morning. Arlington hitters exploded for 13 runs in one inning and held the Resolutes to limited offense. Notable moments included a Smith three-base hit by Sutphen and early warning of a wipeout from the Resolute pitcher who learned the Arlingtons’ power after the second inning.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union invites the public to a May Flower Pestival at their Crescent building home on May 17 and 18. Patroneuses listed include Mrs. Alexander Gilbert, Mrs. Charles Hyde, Mrs. W. Pon, Mrs. Charles Potter, Mrs. Charles E. Ryder, Mrs. L. Randolph, Mrs. W. Samera, Mrs. AL Shepard, Mrs. W. Troadway, Mrs. P. Hubbard, Mrs. Jacob Kirkor, and Mrs. J. W. Johnson.
Charles W. Serton and family of Westfield were riding with a spirited team when their front wagon axle snapped at about 7 30 pm. The body dropped and the travelers were thrown out but escaped injury. A North Avenue livery vehicle carried them home. Later the wrecked wagon was moved to Westfield. The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad’s 250 candle power locomotive headlight No 570, in use for two weeks, has been shelved after dazzling oncoming engineers.
Have Bo Equa ALLcock's Poros Plastens enjoy worldwide fame for rapid safe action. Promoted as best external remedy for weak back running coughs sore throat stomach ailments kidney issues and muscle strains. Warns buyers to avoid substitutes and seek Atiwoce's with clear claims and testimonials.
An early 20th century ad promotes Dr Howes AraMan Mood Tonic as a cure for weakness exhaustion loss of appetite disturbed sleep and poor digestion. It claims the tonic will refresh the liver stomach and kidneys and make readers feel like a new man.
The Manchester claims Prince Georges of Wales is engaged to May of Teck, the intended bride of the Princess. The report, cited as good authority, suggests a match between the Crown Prince and his son will proceed, with connections to the Countess of Flanders and King Leopold.
Emperor William of Germany forwarded 300 to the Lifeboat Institute of Great Britain for lifesaving crews who rescued passengers from the stranded Eider. He sent thanks to Coast Guard officers and Lifeboat coxswains, with a photograph bearing his inscription.
Foreign trade data shows twelve months of sizable import and export totals with rises over the prior year. The report notes specific values for exports and imports and mentions overall net trade gains across the period.
A garbled late 19th or early 20th century clip reports musician M Lalo dead in Paris, Senator Hoar planning Europe travel for May 14 treatment, creditors offered 25 cents by Joseph G Proctor Jr in Gloucester, and Asbilities at 55000. Other items note immi grants to New York, Polk County convention delegations, Bavaria at Chicago World’s Fair hype, and a New York funeral for E Jaffrey aged 76. Absent dates and clear structure, the piece mixes obituaries, finances, elections, and social events with many OCR errors.
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