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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1900
Page
6
The store disposes of its entire stock of Boots, Shoes and Slippers purchased from Morris Bros to make room for brand new stock. No greater money-saving sale ever occurred in Scranton. Come while the assortment is large.
In Scranton the Green Ridge Women’s Club held an elegant banquet at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church. Eighty six young women attended, tables were stylishly decorated with lavender accents and electric lights. President Mrs Lansing and guest speakers delivered witty, thoughtful toasts reflecting contemporary social themes.
Alfred Hood writes that a city council move to strip the library board of its authority undermines trust, checks on funds, and the library’s independent management. He outlines the 1887 donor conditions, board structure, annual reporting, and careful purchase controls, arguing the proposed measure risks public welfare and the library’s integrity.
The snippet notes a display and sale at Gerson's Millinery located at 41 Lackawanna Avenue with a mention of smoke from Pocony cigar. A terse card-style item indicating a local merchant and nearby tobacco product reference.
Sale of California oranges announced with prices 0c 15c and 20c per fering to be available this spring.
The Lackawanna Railway plans to offer cheaper round trip tickets between all stations except Buffalo and New York. The new fares will cut the one way price in half and be valid for one day after sale and up to thirty days for return travel. Tickets will allow continuous passage in each direction only, with agents first receiving division fares before inter division rates.
A long time Neptune Engine Co. No. 2 member and Republican, born in Germany 45 years ago and active in Chicago’s German community, seeks the recorder of deeds nomination. He emphasizes thrift, labor, civic service, and loyalty, noting 25 years as a fireman and leadership in his society.
Tariffs will be printed and posted in railway stations for public inspection as soon as ready, with tickets available through all agents. The process ensures transparency and accessible pricing information for travelers.
Tat B Cake and Ella June Meade Cake gave an enjoyable evening in Guernsey hall for Grace Lutheran church. The Cakes showcased versatility with long entertainment and Mr Cakes impersonating Bill Nye while Mrs Cake impersonated a Mormon wife about to greet her husband’s twenty-first spouse and twentieth companion in a misery.
A reader lauds the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway for its flawless roadbed and well balanced cars, claiming jetting is minimal and passengers can relax without eye strain during travel. The writer asserts overall perfection in travel on the line.
Thursday evenings start April 26 in Guernsey hall. Edward Howard Griggs will present five lectures. Course tickets priced two dollars are on sale at Foote & Fuller’s and Guernsey hall.
Promoters tout Gerson Hats as unequaled while imitators flood the market. The line promises authentic style and quality that competitors cannot replicate.
An early 20th century classified ad promotes steam heating and plumbing by P. F. & M. T. Howley at 2d Wyoming Ave. It also touts Beerhung's Pills as a constipation remedy and urges smoking The Perono cigar.
F M Francis announces bid for Republican nomination as recorder of deeds subject to primary election voters.
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