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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1899
Page
7
Scrambled OCR shows a political slate with positions such as Treasurer and Directors. Names include GROOKE, WIMAYER, BITES, and PONER. The text hints at a February election and a platform to align party operations for the next three years.
The piece surveys campaigns in the city including a Republican nomination fight for Whi and the candidacy of Thomas B. Brooks, arguing for integrity in public life. It discusses woman suffrage views, party unity, and the influence of labor, business, and civic leaders on the political climate and upcoming elections.
Ajacchus the Tribune astrologer presents a brief forecast for February first. It warns readers against following grand schemes and urges cautious steps, noting the old inhabitants and common lines for guidance.
Fragmentary text discusses U S canal policy involving purchases from Costa Rica and Nicaragua, constitutional limits, and political battles. It references President, House investigations, and public opinion shaping the fate of a maritime canal amid pressures from European railroad interests and advocacy for state action.
An analysis argues that nutrition science predates modern dating, asserting its development from earlier ideas. It critiques writers who claim the field is only fifty years old and emphasizes the ongoing refinement of theories about carbohydrates fats and proteins. The piece stresses individual physiology and cautions against overreliance on chemistry alone, noting vegetarians and meat eaters vary in value and risk.
The text discusses relative emphasis on two branches of an unnamed field, prioritizing preparation of funds and public welfare. It argues this approach preserves community welfare, reduces expense, and concentrates resources on preventing disease and conserving vital force.
An imperfect transcription recounts a sailor's impressions of Admiral Dewey and the Manila campaign. It describes tense moments aboard the Olympiad and notes Dewey's modest bearing, health, and leadership while interacting with officials and observers during the war’s early phase.
The piece argues that dominant manufacturers and trusts push protective duties to curb competition, while wages and prices threaten to fall. It contends that reducing protection will remove the threat, stabilize wages, and allow competition to thrive.
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