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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1895
Page
4
Busy days among the new dress materials with fresh invoices this morning. A grip on low prices for 36 inch all wool serge in a beautiful assortment of spring shades. Price dropped from 5c to 25c per yard.
Trimmed and untrimmed hats and bonnets offered by expert milliners, with trimmed hats and bon nets priced from five and a half to fifteen dollars. Exquisite artistic productions shown, appealing to shoppers seeking quality millinery.
A stylish display features short capes with the latest full sweep ribbon collars and trimming effects. Prices listed are 3.05, 5.50 and 7.50, highlighting up-to-date fashion items for the season.
Price focused notice advertising dress linings with lowest town prices and choice styles and best qualities for customers seeking affordable fabrics and garment components.
April release of model and fabrics now ready and distributed to all who request it. The offer invites designers and tailors to obtain the April model and fabric patterns by calling to request.
R C Joiner of Allen Michigan Hillsdale County reports that nothing gave quicker relief from rheumatism than Dr Thomas electric oil, praising its fast action and soothing effects as a proven remedy.
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Tunkhannock April 12 W H Richmond remains on the stand as the Wall murder case unfolds. Testimony details a confession discussion during a ride toward LaGrange and cross examination reveals efforts to implicate multiple suspects. Evidence describes location by the coal chutes and the wall, with witnesses recounting remarks about bribes and possible payments to influence proceedings.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as building pure blood and curing diseases permanently, citing Olive Carl’s long documented recovery and a mother’s letter. It asserts the remedy strengthens blood, boosts appetite, and treats nervous dyspepsia, contrasting with temporary stimulants and opiates.
Mrs. J. A. Cari of Reynoldsville Pennsylvania reports her eight year old daughter Makes Pure Olive suffered with whooping cough measles and severe joint pain before doctors diagnosed constitutional scrofula. After using Hood's Sarsaparilla the child recovered, prompting praise for the blood purifier and a testimonial photograph.
A fragment from a testimonial advertisement reports better health after drinking multiple bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla. The speaker notes improved appetite, sleep, and energy, claiming a “different person” after six bottles, with mentions of locations including Ruggles Pennsylvania and Somerville Masa.
The Dunmore Faster exercises at No 4 school showcased a full afternoon program with songs recitations and readings by students led by teachers. Notable items included "Bijah's Story" "Two Magpies" "The Unfinished Prayer" and a final "Hear the First Clear Song" encore before J C Leacock's departure.
Empire Dry Goods Co of 516 Lackawanna Avenue announces a one week opening sale with a fine shirt selection and low prices. The ad lists Cheviot shirts, 29 cents per dozen 3.65 per shirt, 39 cents for a 36 inch stitched shirt, boys waists from 15 cents, underwear sets at 25 cents, Balbriggan shirts at 43 cents, ladies ribbed vests from 5 to 15 cents, and 500 dozen child ribbed underwear at 2 cents each. Prices emphasize affordability for current times.
A 1805 Scranton missive to Silas discusses Easter visiting, cheaper prices for clothing at The Bell store on Lackawanna Avenue, and offers to buy goods for Silas and family. Ruben mentions the store’s prices, asks what to purchase, and sends love to Lydia, Ruben, John, and Silas.
Tell the boys that with every knee pants suit sold at the Bell store, each boy is entitled to a chance on a bicycle to be drawn for July 5. Do not miss this promotion.
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