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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1898
Page
6
Describes the power and design of a modern battleship, its armor, guns, and machinery, and portrays the crew preparing for combat while detailing the ship’s massive size, protection, and the intensity of onboard operations during an action drill.
The article argues smokeless coal offers strategic naval advantages, detailing enhanced detectability of ships using soft coal and the risks of spontaneous combustion. It notes anthracite’s superior smoke suppression, safer handling, and potential impact on fleet operations, plus a market brief on softer coal demand and early spring pricing.
A Philadelphia Press summary notes a notable victory for civil and religious marriages in Pennsylvania. The article discusses the shift from church controlled unions toward civil recognition, amid political contention and editorial debate.
A poem by W. K. Penney in the New Haven Register depicts a bleak town named Noprotliv ringed by Dewpalr mountains. The speaker urges courage and duty amid a silent watch, contrasting fear with a call to action for its residents.
The opening Millinery Days draw crowds as the store showcases Imported Hats and its own milliners works supervised by Mr Edward Long. Miss Bristol leads a large staff ensuring personal service on the second floor while promising trims to suit every customer. The piece highlights Kid Gloves praised for fit and finish, noting New York City sales in two top dry goods houses and urging the best in Lackawanna county.
Shoppers find a wide range of fabrics and velours for spring outfits with new arrivals in white, colorways, and printed patterns. Prices span affordable to midrange, with velour effects and tailored pieces highlighted, including novelty fabrics and fashion accessories.
The text discusses market strengthening for Jonas Longs Sons in certain sizes, noting uncertain demand and limited hope for prices to stabilize. It cites previous year price failures and output constraints, with expectations that spring dynamics and side demand will influence movements.
The article argues fashion drives the plumage trade and urges society to abandon bird killing for vanity. It cites London auctions selling millions in plumes and the need for royal example to sway English and American elites toward humane restraint.
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