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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1899
Page
8
Lenten dullness ends as Easter week brings church events, dances, and social gatherings. Pratt Institute Library School visitors tour Albright Memorial Library and attend receptions, with events at Green Ridge Presbyterian church and St Luke's parish hall.
In New York, Hoeh Borke of Dunmore returns from Europe. David Moles and Vial Welles are spending time here. Mae Harker is involved in a spinning project called Bester wok. movemts of individuals noted this week.
A 19th century advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier. It claims ground health parallels sowing grain for harvest, with testimonials from multiple individuals praising cures for erysipelas, catarrh, scrofula, and general weakness. The piece urges purification of the blood to improve health and vitality.
Jamon Whitcomb Riley endures stubborn baggage rules on a Philadelphia to Wilkes-Barre trip. He argues to ship a trunk with his dress suit and hopes for a fortunate reuniting, while noting Kipling and his stories. A crowd of reporters later joins as Riley celebrates theatre, music and local arts events in Wilkes-Barre.
A reader notes selfish behavior in society highlighting telephone etiquette and household rights. She recalls a woman at a friend's house waiting forty minutes on the telephone and various others focusing on hats and personal conveniences. The piece ends urging consideration for others as a valued civic virtue.
Musical gossip details the famed pianist Hosenthal and his acclaim in London and New York. Reports describe sold out box office and audiences of four thousand at Carnegie Hall, with advance ticket sales and a prestigious Conservatory of Music festival set for May 1.
A dubious April forecast warns of cosmic influences and worldly turmoil. It links Jupiter and Mars with Earth to predict earthquakes floods fires and plagues, with dates for danger in mid and late April and advice on protective measures for cities and farmers.
Uniondale reports include teachers preparing graded calendar exercises, Mr Murphy the evangelist returning from Hinghamton after a month of efforts, and the Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs J G Thomas. Other items mention Mrs Ed Morgan’s health caregiver, Miss Certrude Tucker assisting, and various local residents changing jobs or residences.
A historical note lauds Supt M J Doherty of Chicago for consolidating street departments and advancing street and highway works. It cites his expertise in sanitation, garbage collection, and public health, and extols Paine's celery compound as a notable remedy endorsed by medical and academic figures of the era.
An 1809 notice from Kilitor Storms and Signs Kingeston advises farmers on proper timing for clover and grain planting. It warns against certain applications between the harvest dates and suggests spreading effects between specified days to avoid harming crops. The ad promises full pages of planting directions in separate Storms and Signs issues.
Rev Mr Button will deliver an Easter sermon in the Baptist hall Sunday evening. Easter exercises will be given tomorrow in the M E church replacing the morning service. The funeral of the late Harry Pease will be held in the Baptist church.
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