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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1901
Page
11
The Tribune outlines flat rate terms for classified ads with a table noting costs and guidance on condolence and similar notices as advertising. It specifies a six cent charge for certain classified applications and describes how ads are billed.
The Twenty one issue notes the Christmas buyer consults advertising columns before shopping, highlighting the habit of perusing ads to plan purchases. The item underscores how readers rely on newspaper listings to locate deals and spread holiday budget.
The piece argues for or against promoting Admiral Sampson and two captains, praising Captain Clark for a celebrated ocean voyage and recounting the influence of promotions on naval morale. It condemns political interference and warns that granting promotions could end public controversy and restore harmony in naval leadership.
The United States Steel corporation contemplates a general profit sharing plan for its 150000 employees in the lake steamship division, starting with 100 workers and expanding to about 2000, then to the entire workforce. The move aims to improve services, morale, and cordial relations amid industrial strife and talk of broader corporate partnerships.
A historical analysis argues that the nation should refine industrial policy to benefit workers through trusts rather than narrow conflict with small employers. It contends pension and profit sharing schemes arise from business necessity, urging labor to cooperate to accelerate advancement and avoid needless strikes or boycotts. General Chaffee’s review notes strategic advantage in long range observation.
Justice Jerome, soon to be district attorney, denounces Sunday liquor sales in New York City. He cites 18 000 saloons with 7 007 open on Sunday and 140 000 voters who demand a drink, arguing enforcement would require politics and corruption. He highlights hotel practices and the difficulty of enforcing the closing law while urging a enforceable reform without revenue compromise.
The discussion contrasts enforcing a Sunday opening law in New York City with the broader harms of prohibition. Advocates cite urban practicality and daylight safety, while critics warn enforcement challenges and puritan resistance. A note on street lighting and local taxes follows, with Kingston residents winning four prizes at the New York show.
The passage presents a dated horoscope style reading with fragmented, surreal phrasing and names, suggesting a theater or cultural theme. It references Ajaccus the Tribune astrologer and contains anthropomorphic musings on fate, timing, and opportunity amid shifting celestial guidance.
Consular notes from Ametriae describe a gon market in Southern Avatria with strong demand for screws wires and cotton wares mostly supplied by England and Germany. Local inland units cannot fully match European prices while Americans face import constraints. engineers warn of continued quality concerns and shipping delays affecting trade through Newport News and Muppellion.
In a public gathering the citizens urged clocks to improve themselves while leaders warned of rising charges. The crowd denounced the old ways and vowed to reform as the town slept, leaving the clocks to their station and work.
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