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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1899

Page

4

Scranton Tribune Ad Details and Local Campaign Note

The Scranton Tribune lists publishing details for Nally and Sundar with rates and office info in New York and Scranton. It names local officials Mayor James Motta, Treasurer Thomas Brooks, Controller P J Widmayer, and school directors John Courier Morris George H Bates, along with election day February 2. The piece notes citizen Ed mund J Robinson opposing the sewer project and facing local voters.

James Motla Thomare R, Brooks P. J. Widmayer S School John Courier Morris Omorge H BITES Asveevors Gwilym Jones Philip Rinsland Powler

Campaign rhetoric contrasts personal aims with public duty

The piece argues that municipal election discourse lacks public policy debate and centers on personal appeals. It claims voters care more about private gain than effective governance, praising Republican nominees for aligning with popular will and promising competent, worthy leadership for city needs.

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Vote for Fred Widmer the best candidate Scranton ever

A fragmented campaign note urges readers to vote for Fred Widmer as the best choice in Scranton elections. The message highlights Widmer as a top contender and appeals to voters seeking strong local leadership.

Fred A. Widmer Scranton

Reform and Punishment Debate Stirs State Legislature

The text argues for prison reform, criticizes death penalty and harsh punishments, and urges closer scrutiny of poor boards and public education. It notes Morris and Shires as progressives and mentions Cuban taxation concerns with a call for consultation before U S policy on taxation and franchises.

Fev Iuider Wales Legielitum Pennsylvania Mewsville Ninhenethy Commonwealth

Milanion's proposal on Cuban representation in a commission

The text argues that Cubans should be represented on the commission as art and national interests align with Cuba rather than the United States. It suggests selecting trusted Cubans for recognition by the government and acknowledges existing force behind the suggestion.

Colonial Commission War United States Washington Cuba Com Milanion Thera

Scranton Heads Toward Industrial Growth and Diversification

The Manufactures committee report to the Board of Trade urges Scranton to diversify beyond coal and iron. It warns that reliance on one or two industries risks decline, urges financing new diversified ventures, and notes local capital and banks must support home industries to sustain prosperity.

Manufactures Committee Board of Trade Scranton Beranton Facor Tne Filzo

Municipal administration monograph praised for city governance study

Reform club committee announces a quarterly monograph series led by Milo Roy Matthie Ph.D. detailing municipal socialism from 150 American and 350 foreign cities. The 200 page volume covers protective functions charities education recreation street facilities and future city trends.

Reform Club of New York Milo Roy Matthie

Daily Tforoscope from The Tribune Astrologer

The 4.05 a. m. forecast for Tuesday February 21, 1590 notes poetic truths about a hungry soul, changing seasons, and social lines. It teases romance, divorce, political vibes, and public perception, with playful quips on elections and city affairs and a tongue in cheek tone.

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Paraphrased Prose Clip From Chicago News

A mosaic of quirky maxims and aphorisms contrasts gender, wealth, humor, and prudence. Wry observations touch on conversation, eligibility for husbands, poverty’s lessons, social tastes, and the use of machinery and electricity in sheep shearing and stock exchanges.

Australia

Kicking In The Morning A Chronicle Teaser

A Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph quirk verse depicts a chronic kicker causing daily woes. The piece riffs on constant grumbling and fault finding from morning to night, ending with a ponder if the habit lasts after death.

Pittsburg

The Greater Republic Vision by Belatur-elect Haveridge

A spirited 1900s manifesto argues that the United States must extend civil government overseas. It claims America will lead world progress, defend liberty, and build markets in Puerto Rico Cuba the Philippines and beyond under a vast republic. The piece defends imperial duties as humane and necessary for civilization and condemns retreat as betrayal.

America Republic Wierty Porto Rico Cuba Joerson Philippines England Egypt Goi Amalmildo Igainat Phillippines Holland Java New Zealand Cape Althia Goones Australia Africa Kattirs Aulua Hottenote India Tropics Greater Marshall Aguinaldo Republic of Piracy Earth Arma Pacific Omdurman

Baby Image Sparks Family Tension On Henry Street

A Detroit Free Press quote captures a tense exchange between a hippie mother and her husband on Henry Street. The mother notes the baby resembles her, while the husband responds with relief that the baby has not spoken, after an initial fear that she had seen something significant.

Henry Street John Datroit Free Press

Always Busy Sale Promises Easy Footwear Prices

Local ad urges shoppers to visit Our Shires store for the two percent days sale. It touts quality shoes that are easy on the foot and budget, inviting customers to shop the promotion.

Ars remedy Tabules ease nerves and aid sleep for stenographer

A Boston law firm stenographer shares how one Ars Tabule after dinner and another before bed calmed nervous strain from work. She began sleeping through the night and waking rested after starting the Tabules. The employer advised the remedy for anxiety and sleeplessness.

Boston

Finley’s Annual Linen Sale Opens With Many Values

A newspaper snippet promotes Finley’s Linen Sale highlighting numerous values for shoppers. The notice emphasizes bargain linens and inviting customers to visit the store for favorable prices during the event.

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