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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1896
Page
6
An account recounts a Northwest city opera house debate with interruptions from a hostile audience member. The speaker, Charles Jenkins of Ohio, recalls questions, interruptions, and a staged handshaking moment ending with authorities ejecting the disruptor.
A column critiques money influence in early American politics, tracing figures like Biddle and Morgan, and comparing then and now. It cites Jefferson era embargos, the national bank, and the graft surrounding finance and governance, arguing money’s role remains central through revolutions and reforms.
The piece endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal cure for indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims improved digestion, flesh, blood quality, nerves, and complexion, with the tablet’s regular use and availability from druggists.
The excerpt laments political spin and exaggeration while recalling Horace Greeley’s regret after a defeated campaign. It contrasts the value of money in politics with past events and critiques present rhetoric and bias.
Frank Pixley recalls a legendary Ottumwa brass band that outshone Gilmore and Sousa. He recounts how the orchestra helped his theater survive a cash shortage by performing three selections for free, and how the crowd passed instruments through the doorway, swelling the band to an unprecedented size.
In Washington during the winter Mrs. Blaine entertains Gail Hamilton and Miss Dodge. A western clergyman visits for a glimpse of the city and a chance to meet Hamilton. He mistakes Miss Dodge for Hamilton, enjoys her conversation, and praises her vast knowledge.
A mysterious remedy called Mystic Cure claims rapid relief from rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. It supposedly removes the cause and makes the disease disappear, with notable first day benefits. Sold by Carl Loreng at 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, for 75 cents.
Inventory reduction campaign promotes remainder of holiday merchandise at more than 50 percent discount. Limited quantities remain across departments, urging shoppers to act quickly for deep savings on seasonal items.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers annual California tours from New York, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with five weeks in California on three routes through scenic spots like Glenwood Springs and the Garden of the Gods. Prices range from 210 to 310 dollars round trip with various return routes and durations. Also advertisement for Mr Winslow's Soothing Syrup touting teething relief and wind colic treatment priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
A dense directory of physicians surgeons and specialists with office hours and addresses across Scranton include DR. MARY A. SHEPHERD and DR. ANNA LAW at Wyoming Avenue DR. W E ALLEN and DR. C L FREAS listing rupture and fat reduction services. Attorneys and firms named include FRANK FE BOYLE EDWARD W THAYER JEFFREY S RUDDY JESSUP & JESSUP WALTER ARCHITECTS and others with office locations on Spruce Street Lackawanna Avenue and Coal Exchange.
Railway schedule highlights for Scranton and connections list departure times to New York and points west and north. Includes accommodations to Williamsport Harrisburg Baltimore and Washington with connections at Northumberland and Nanticoke, plus Pullman service and ticket offices.
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