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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1895
Page
7
Local ad lists Luce Bros. Cash Stores offerings including Best Pot Flour at 3.65 for 24 pounds, Granulated Sugar 30 pounds, Sugar Cured Hams at 9 1/2 cents, Stower’s Bacon 7 1/2 cents, Forey butter, Pure Leaf Lard, Clark & Snower Tobacco, Choice Tea at 22 to 10 cents, and other staples. Prices reflect period catalog style and multiple items with quoted per unit costs.
The West Side board of trade met at Bt. David's hall on North Main. Officers were elected and discussions covered a tapestry factory, branch post office needs, an Oxford street extension to Platroad avenue, and a proposed drive way with the Delaware Lackawanna and Western. The Bellevue Mine fund report and Franklin Engine company officers were also noted.
Mrs. Henrietta Button of Janvier New Mexico praises Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure for rapid relief from stomach troubles after using the Guide to Health. The ad claims the remedy cures indigestion and related heart and digestion symptoms. priced at 25 cents per bottle.
The article notes eleven men, 80 percent of the company, and lists newly elected officers including President Frank Hutchison and Trustee Thomas H. Allen. It also covers a funeral, injuries at a mine, and various local notices and advertisements.
The council met and took no action on the paid fire department ordinance. Finance estimates total 391 973 75 with a 10 mill tax and diverse revenue lines. An ordinance forbidding cement sidewalks passed first and second readings amid protests from Wagner. The railway franchise ordinance faced delays and amendments. next meeting set for January 17.
William Davis of Wayne avenue suffered severe hand injuries while working in Storrs shaft No 2. He had two fingers amputated at joints after his hand caught a rail wagon, then was taken home for care.
Vintage ad copy recalls Castoria as a remedy across generations from infant illness to motherhood. The jingling slogan emphasizes trust and repetition, noting each stage of a child’s life ending with continued use by the mother.
Chronic rheumatism gout and related diseases are claimed to be cured by Dr Potter's Rheumatic Pills. The ad asserts the pills act on blood and kidneys to eliminate uric acid, promising cures and noting a price of $1 per box with sales by Matthew Bros in Scranton, Pa.
Double berth in Tourist Sleeping Car from Chicago to California priced at 56.00 with trips Tuesdays via Port Worth and I Paso and Thursdays via Scenic Route. For particulars contact A. Phillips & Co. Philadelphia. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup claims faster cough and cold relief with pine lung medicine blend. Sold by dealers with satisfaction guarantee.
An advertisement claims Bovinine, a raw food extract, builds strength and nourishes muscles bones and blood. It asserts physicians endorse the product and that it aids invalids convalescents and the overworked by providing vitality with minimal quantity.
Mercereau and Connell announce their largest jewelry display for the holidays with a wide variety of Grace in Gold Silver and Gold Filled pieces. They claim lowered prices on top watches and jewelry due to concessions and pre tariff increase purchases. The shop offers brooches rings earrings studs scarfs and many other items in thousands of shapes from cake baskets to toothpicks and promises satisfaction on price and quality.
A brilliant display of cut glass contrasts with low labor costs and refined machinergy. The article highlights affordable pricing and high quality, noting the impact on consumer value and market appeal.
Local shop advertises hundreds of stone rings, opera glasses, chains, lockets, charms, and banquet lamps with onyx top tables. New tariff era brings porcelain, onyx, marble, and gilt items. Marble clocks attract attention with American jeweled movements. claim prices are very low. Public invited to view regardless of purchase.
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