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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1894
Page
2
An old advertisement extols Johann Hoff Malt Extract as a strong tonic to build energy, improve digestion, and stimulate appetites for all ages. It warns buyers to insist on the genuine product bearing Johann Hoff’s signature, with EISNER & MENDELSON agents listed in New York.
A Philadelphia shipper condemns bituminous coal efforts to push into markets and urges hard coal producers to regain footing. Reports cover mining labor, railway schemes from Wilkes-Barre to Boston, and potential line builds to link anthracite fields with New England.
The Chicago Gas warrants case prompted a strong market response with 6 000 shares sold at open, 14 000 traded later, and overall higher demand at close. Representatives for the company defend the attorney general's charges, predicting they can be disproved.
Market notes show quiet to unsettled trading for wheat and corn with firm closes on some futures. Prices list No 2 red and No 1 northern varied, options mixed, while VORN firmer with several futures quoted—values reflect afloat and elevator activity and parched conditions in Western and white varieties.
Philadelphia area tallow prices rise with firmer demand. Prime city and country tallow sell around four to four and a half cents per pound, with dark tallow and grease at lower rates. The market notes steady to firm demand across regions including Pennsylvania and the western states.
Fragmented OCR lists numerous baseball games with city names such as Philadelphia Boston Chicago New York Washington Cleveland Cincinnati St Louis and others. It outlines matchups and potential scores in a broad schedule style without coherent results.
The notice recalls Mr Parcell as a flawed figure whose attempts to defend his reputation failed. It criticizes his conduct and suggests his actions did not sway public opinion or alter the outcome of his standing.
A garbled note from a local leader questions the mix of Venango and Cheater counties and references the river flow and regional importance, portraying a concern over how geography is presented and cited. The piece highlights the perception of neglect toward a local area as an afterthought in broader terms.
City officials stress street cleaning as essential to public health and sanitation. They warn neglect invites disease and urge strict, efficient enforcement to prevent outbreaks and protect residents.
New York advertiser promotes a health salve claiming cures for sores ulcers boils chapped hands chilblains corn and eruptions. Urges readers to buy with money back guarantee and satisfaction promise. Sold by Matthews Bros.
A jumbled nursery rhyme styled note references Castoria products and visits by a caregiver. The text suggests a recurring phrase about giving Castoria to a child and mentions Astoria and related miscommunications or misprints. No clear dates or organizations are identified.
A fragmented medical advertisement claims blood cleansing restores strength and treats eruptions ulcers and scrofula. It asserts a liver or tea impurity cause and promotes a remedy named Bi Erzamem 7d Sonar of Bidney with testimonial praise and strong claims of guaranteed results.
Multiple fragmented classified ads seek help including a tutor, elevator operator, farm and factory work. Entries request experience, age ranges, and basic duties. some items mention wages, hours, and addresses, though text is garbled and difficult to verify.
Nominations for local offices urged by Palid secretary with April filing dates. Notices refer to special and regular business sessions, urging residents to submit proposals and papers by the stated deadline. The ad lists candidates and procedures for the nomination process and voting.
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