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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1901
Page
7
The Scranton Tribune published daily except Sunday by The Tribune Publishing Company in Scranton Pa. Editors Livy & Richard. business manager F. Byrne. Foreign advertising agents report circulation and submission rules require real names for letters and editorial revision prior to acceptance.
The article announces a weekly series on science by a writer with a long record in research. It invites advanced public school pupils to inquire within the department, promising prompt, satisfactory answers to their questions.
The council endorses amendments to new railway sites and vows public welfare safe guards. Franchises must protect public interests while avoiding continued poor Scranton Railway service. Citizens urged to file written complaints with specifics to General Manager Silliman. The Tritanfe will forward proper complaints. An error in yesterday’s heading misnamed the committee on municipal affairs.
The piece questions the value of restraints on doctors and ministers who advertise their services. It argues that results justify public informing, challenging antiquated norms. It cites a discussion prompted by Reverend Dr Whitaker’s remarks on advertising.
An Ashinbula Ohio pastor uses full-page newspaper notices to promote weekday sermons drawing criticism from some for unchurchly methods. Proponents say ads broaden reach, filling meetings and preaching to nonhabitual churchgoers while papers publish free notices as a business model.
Allegheny advocates push back as Harrisburg accepts Scranton changes that elect city treasurer and controller. The Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette argues executive appointment safeguards against fraud while supporters warn elective offices dilute accountability. The piece urges broader representation and a unified Scranton charter approach to curb ward-based log-rolling.
The Tribune asks for reader opinions on the flat rate for ads and publishes letters from advertisers nationwide. Scranton managers and publishers endorse one price based on production cost, arguing it fair to all and promotes honesty about circulation and space used.
The Tribune astrologer Ajacchus presents a Feb 14 forecast noting a child’s awareness of liberty and mobility, and jokes on digestion, politics, and confidence. It includes reflections on leadership, invention, and the value of generosity.
A discussion on the history of asphalt pavement in the United States contrasts American and European roadwork. It notes William W Averell's 1870s asphalt experiments, material varieties, climate challenges, and California and New England issues. It includes anecdotes on oil-based street treatment, costs, and a mayor praising oil pavement benefits and maintenance.
The text notes eight cents per running foot with four cents paid by property owners. It cites New Jersey and Connecticut as pioneers in state aid for town roads, with many states considering similar laws. Connecticut has spent about half a million dollars on road improvements, with 150 of 168 towns adopting aid and 109 miles of macadam laid in two years at about $4678 per mile. If continued ten years, Connecticut’s main roads may become among the best built in the country.
John White of Philadelphia condemns Dr McLeod sermonistic attacks on Christian Science. He argues Christian Science, founded by Mary Baker Eddy, reveals healing through the Bible and cites figures of adherents, text-book sales, and global growth while defending Mrs Eddy and the religion’s validity.
A dense list of 19th century classified notices offering housing, employment and business opportunities. Ads include help wanted male positions, salesmen, a practical plummer or tinsmith seeking partnership, and managers for public institutions. Names and addresses appear with offer details and compensation hints.
City items list multiple rental rooms offices stores barns and flats in Price Building Spruce Street Court House area. Includes apartments homes and rooms for rent near Jefferson Avenue and Main Street. Also farm and country property offers with specifics like acreage orchards and outbuildings near Georgetown Waymart.
Finley’s offers high art fabric prints and weaves with Satin Liberties Plaid and striped Mousseline de Sole Satin Batistes and French foulards. Anderson Scotch Ginghams in latest stripes and plaids Iish Dimities Galateas for boys waists Piques and a full line of white goods priced at 2 cents for special lines.
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