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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1897
Page
6
Violinist and amateur luthier Kindle in Kansas City reveals a self made instrument from a single maple and Cypress log. He ages the back and sides from one wood piece, shaping top and bottom separately. The result reportedly yields a sweet tone despite unconventional construction baffling standard violin theory.
The readable fragments hint at a dramatic line exchange about status and perception. Names and clear facts are scarce, with garbled phrases suggesting social satire and intrigue in a grand household setting.
A long read celebrates the planned opening of a lavish department store in Scranton. The piece highlights L Holden of New York as designer, Conrad Schron der as general contractor, and a full roster of specialized firms. It notes two grand entrances, a basement restaurant, electric lighting, and new machinery for comfort and efficiency, promising low prices and generous customer service.
A weather and economic forecast warns of twenty high flood days and downs in the market this month. It predicts epidemics and disease waves, urging caution for those born under Mars and detailing impacts on livestock and commerce across regions. The piece claims planetary influence on coins, stocks, and merchandise.
A chaotic forecast warns of a massive tidal wave sweeping the country as magnetic currents run northward then reverse. It mentions widespread earthquakes along the coast and strange sky phenomena with meteors appearing, labeled as beautiful yet unprecedented. The message cites alarming predictions with dubious credibility.
The article forecasts apocalyptic weather and social upheaval with references to forces of good and evil. It warns of floods, fires, riots, and disease while predicting celestial signs and Hemispheric storms. Names like Kingston and Peifeeeepon Cle Kingston appear as publication markers.
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