Brower Described as Quiet Yet Enigmatic Local Patron
The piece portrays Brower as a reserved apprentice in the art department with a modest salary who drinks with friends at a downtown venue. It recounts his limited public interaction, interest in sketches of a dog in twenty seven positions, and favorable notes from a restaurant waitress who found him a polite customer.
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Brower
Faryas
Paraxrauher
Tie Selebony
Shadrach
Menhich
Abednego
Klin
Broney
Golding Sisters
Ducain
Misa Mamie Gray Norton Warhiod
Mixa Mamie Lov
Ward
van Hensselaer
Frawer
Europe
Paris
Tragedy and Trial End a Night of Pursuit
Brower, a vigilant figure in a city chase, aids a double murder case after following masked killers from a saloon to a mansion. He survives a brutal ambush but the assailants escape, prompting a police pursuit and a dramatic twist in the aftermath.
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Brower
Dolxon
Annie
Chpmin
Hrower
Etreeia
Purify Blood and Strengthen Lungs Warned by Doctor
A medical advertisement argues that many heart and lung concerns stem from digestive issues and blood weakness. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as effective for coughs bronchitis and early consumption and offers a free Common Sense Medical Adviser in exchange for stamps.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
W. A. Condeve
Mey
Hern, Mason Co
W. Ve
Fecha
Dr. RB
V. Pierce
Buffalo
Advertising Pays When Small Stores Publish Fresh Copy
Scranton merchants are urged to use small ads more effectively. The Tribune offers to help by sending a rep to craft and refresh 1 to 6 inch ads, arguing steady, changeable, sincere advertising builds trust and boosts sales more than large but static campaigns.
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Scranton
the Tribune
Advertising as a Tool to Drive Customers
The piece argues that ads alone do not guarantee sales. A well written, neatly displayed advertisement draws shoppers, but merchants must convert the visitor into a buyer. It cautions against overpromised quality and urges accurate representation in ads.
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Alore
Stormington Barnes laments duty neglect over lost prompts
In a Washington Star excerpt, Stormington Barnes says he was obliged to take a portion of grave neglect of duty and discharged the property min, while Orestes Van Hamm notes carelessness and a missed prompt book, with the company leaving without its round map.
Saturday Bargain Muslin Underwear Sale Listing
An old catalog notes a big bargain day in Muslin Underwear with items such as CORSET COVERS round or square necks embroided trimmed at 23¢. CHEMISE good quality muslin trimmed with narrow ruffles 23¢. GOWNS Empire style trimmed with ruffles and embroidery 29¢. DRAWERS trimmed with deep embroidery finish with four tucks 33¢. SKIRTS two ruffled lace edged styles. GOWNS Empire style with inserting and embroidery around wrists.
SUSPENDERS AND NECKWEAR AT CUT PRICES IN MEN'S FURNISHINGS
A retailer advertises very fine Web Suspenders with patent buckles at 19 cents Saturday. Silk neck wear includes fifty dozen Silk Band Bows and Club House Ties once 25 cents now offered at 12 to 2 cents. Natural wool and camel hair shirts and drawers once 75 cents now 8 cents. Peyser collars, equal to any, now five cents.
Boys Clothing sale offers knee pants and suits priced low
In Boys' Clothing a selection includes knee pants in drab corduroy for ages 3 to 15 with strong waist band and taped seams at 75 cents. VeSTEe suits in line Cheviot for 3 to 8 years with trimmed vest and matching bow and buckle pants at 2.50, Saturday 1.69. Suits for boys 8 to 15 years double breasted and well trimmed in five patterns at 3.50, Saturday 2.25.
Hosiery Sale Ad Highlights Children and Men’s Hosiery
In Good Hosiery ad offers CHILDREN'S SCHOOL HOSE sizes 6 to 94 percent extra fine cotton full 3 thread seamless foot none better under 5c. On Saturday 10 MEN'S HOSE seamless feet double toes and heels colors black or tan 17c per pair.
Scranton Firms by Trade and Supplier Guide
A ready reference listing Scranton area firms by trade including banks and lenders, wholesalers, hardware and lumber, meats, fruits, jewelry, wines, insurance, law, bicycles, clothing, dry goods, and funeral services with street addresses and business names such as Scranton Savings Bank, West Side Bank, Kelly & Co, Wegman Fruit Co, Protheroe & Co, Mercereau & Connell, Northwestern Mutual Life, and Fagley Brothers.
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Howley, P. F
M. T
Wyoming
Krits
G. W
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Hardware Co
Lacka
Scranton
Leonard
Thos. F
Finn & Phillips
Protheroe & Co
Washington
Analey, Joseph & Son
Mercereau & Connell
Carr, T. BE. & Son
Nat. Biscuit Co
Scran
Simrell
V. A
1908 Congressional Quip About Dictionary and Tutor
A 1908 scene shows a congressman asking his wife if she placed a Spanish dictionary in his handbag while she holds his overcoat. He confirms with a playful misquote about a Hawaiian tutor and a pamphlet on scene verbs, reflecting a light domestic moment amid political life.
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Capitol
congressman prepares to address finance question
A Chicago Record excerpt hints at a congressman debating readiness to speak on finance. He references language, memory, and a moment at the door as he contemplates addressing Congress.
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USA
Congress
Chicago Record
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Mys
Anni
Sinek
Em Brower
Ile
Eleave
Mr. Brown
Pirower
Renants
Tate
Hurreing
THE
Proprie
Small Pointe
United States
Bates
Printers
Trade Register
Porsion
Chicago Dry Goods
Paul Point
Fountain Head
Erie Medical Co
Buffalo,w.y
Jonas Long's
Jonas Long
Laura Jean Libbey
Charlotte M. Braeme
Charles Garvice
PIOTO
Griffin Art Studio
BANKS
Willams, J. D. & Dro
Wegman Fruit Co
Gkrocers
Kelly, T. J. & Co
Tuckawanna
Hunt & Connell Co
Uthman Paper Co
Stevens, F. D. & Co
the Weuton Mill Co
Lackawanna Ave
Cassese Bros
Levy
Pasterle & Co
Franklin
Babcock, M. F., & Co
Phillips, Geo. & Co
Coal Exchange
Casey Gros
Florey & Brooks
FTC
Harris
Penn Ave
Maloney Oil Mfg. Co
Meridian
Prendergast & Gespel
Fagpe
B. Main
Jack Price
William
Main
McCann, P. J
N. Main
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Pilsner
Sion
Wyoming Avenue “Coal Exchange
Woreha of
Beranton
Pater Matthews Brow
McGarraa & Thomas
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