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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1897
Page
3
Fragmentary text hints at a new beverage named iain-0 affecting coffee sales. Notes suggest grocers shifting to distribute through systems, with unclear references to taste and preparation, and a muted description of ware and price signals.
A battle report recounts Cuban forces fighting Spanish troops with General Rabi and General Aldave leading their divisions. Cuban losses include 200 Spaniards dead and 40 wounded. Spanish retreat followed artillery support and ford crossings. Major promotions and strategic moves are noted as the action unfolds near the river and fortifications.
A Havana dispatch reports an insurgent leader offered a bribery to Aronguren via a Havana line of contact through Key West. The plan aimed to betray patriots for payments to secure release or safe passage, with Cuban authorities seeking to capture the alleged conspirator network.
A cryptic sequence of letters forms a puzzle prompting readers to spot a concealed word. The odd letters hint at a thematic pattern while leaving the exact solution to observant readers.
A distorted notice fragment appears to reference “Situations Wanted” ads from a newspaper page. The readable bits are sparse and unclear, offering little concrete detail about any job, person, or location.
A garbled notice lists a man pressured into odd jobs and schemes involving commissions and hotel wares. It mentions Evans and UK Chicago and individuals like Edward J C Fish and a “well known man in every town” linked to solicitations and dietitians.
Mistery classified ad fragment discusses agents wanted and selling dangerous or illicit items. It references names and places with unclear details and mentions selling or distributing dangerous products and a call to agents to contact for opportunities. The legibility is poor.
Fragmented rental notice lists rooms and apartments at 24a Penn Avenue and other addresses. Includes mentions of Wells Commonwealth Building and Spruce Street area with electric and power features. No clear dates or prices given.
A chaotic short item mentions a sale or event in Sowlen township near Heragton, with references to Heat Foatiie DP Spee emeat and a celebration. It notes a seven minute walk to a Senior call and lists local names M. in Clark's Green for inquiries.
Public sale notices issued by the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas detail foreclosure actions on multiple parcels in Scranton and surrounding towns. The listings specify defendants, parcel descriptions, and court judgment numbers with dates and assignees, including names such as P A Loubline, Virginie Lowblenne, and Edward C Dimmick, with associated debt amounts and all properties bearing improvements.
Frank H Clemmons, Sheriff of Boranton Pennsylvania, issues sale terms dated December 1 1697. Purchaser pays fifty dollars cash when property is struck off and the balance immediately after sale. Costs due when struck off. non compliant properties will be resold before adjournment.
Fragmentary notice from a local advertiser lists cleaning and vault services. Vague addresses and misspelled names appear, with references to enclosure, odor absence, and improved materials. The garbled text suggests a small business card for cleaning and sanitary work.
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