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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1897
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune lists subscription prices at pa cents a month and $1.00 a year with publication from Fort Office at Noranton PA. The item notes second-class mail and August 90 1807 dating.
State Treasurer B Beacom of Woastmoreand and Auditor General Leve G McAuley of Cheater announce election day on November. The piece notes widespread optimism with “good times” appearing in Steelton and beyond, reflecting a contemporary but cautious mood.
The piece argues that European need for imported wheat, rye, and corn will boost U S grain exports, potentially lifting prices to dollar or more per bushel. It notes a growing domestic demand and shrinking excess supply, suggesting American farmers will set terms as Europe competes for grain. It also mentions Pennsylvania alien tax and references to Bryce and Canadian sentiment on national independence.
Professor James Bryce argues that jingoes exist in all nations but stresses the core mass of level headed citizens in Britain United States and Canada who desire peace and stability. He warns against noisy voices that push states toward conflict while urging responsible public opinion to restrain war talk.
The Nebraska senator announced he will not seek reelection or any other public post. He states no improper motive, praises Republican support, and cites family and finances as reasons. The piece uses Thurston as a cautionary example of public service facing private income pressures.
The piece discusses state funds used for legislative salaries with bonds valued at seventy thousand dollars and unopposed losses. It cites a Woolworth address critiquing utopian egalitarianism and praising enterprise. A Philadelphia Sun correspondent hints FP A Widener may become Pennsylvania governor with Penrose in the Senate.
An editorial notes J H H Montgomery Budd is fired for soliciting subscriptions and misusing funds while a party reports Sam the prospector led to his downfall after a necktie party. Ike Robbins for camp treasurer is ridiculed with past misdeeds, and the editorsdecline support, pledging independence for their own candidacy.
Governor Griegs condemns proliferating lawmaking across parliaments and state legislatures. He cites Massachusetts New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Illinois statistics showing thousands of bills with only a fraction becoming law, arguing excessive legislative activity burdens citizens and business.
The author argues that modern civilization relies on skilled engineers and professionals to design and manage infrastructure while laws lack similar expert oversight. He calls for more educated lawmakers and business leaders in legislatures to grant laws the same careful, scientific foundation seen in engineering projects and public works.
The article lauds the growth of Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska and the Dakotas, noting population rise from under ten thousand at Buchanan’s era to about six million, with eightfold grain gains and fourfold meat production. It credits peaceful conquest of land, expanding wealth and literacy, urging continued public education to match prosperity.
Fragmented OCR poem recounts Whitcome Riley sharing a life with a violin and a song. It recalls summers, hedges, and robins, wandering farmers, and a simple, shared joy that endured beyond youth. The verse laments craving wealth while love endured through music.
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