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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1900
Page
5
A dimly published weekly feature from The Tribune Funnehing Company at Pitty Conta prints short letters from readers on current topics. Writers must sign with their real names. unsigned pieces are not accepted.
Fragmentary item notes discussions by school directors and officials, referencing policy matters and recent prophetic statements. The incomplete text hints at governance, reforms, and public interest themes but lacks clear events or outcomes.
The letter to the editor argues the city government faces higher expenses from sewer, street, and police needs while revenues lag. It calls for prudent budgeting, condemns waste and costly departments, and urges electing capable council members to curb taxes and fund essential public works.
The Ridge Woman's club featured Dr Jacob Helmer presenting The Stanton of Our City's Milk Supply, stressing practical science and strict milk safety. A scientist suggested storing sunlight rays for heating and power, highlighting ongoing food safety concerns and potential experiments.
In a murky report the Count is said to refuse praction wae wort and perpetual motion claims. Thonhee remains an impregnable case as Heuriethe Parle press notes fever gambled and stock speculation allegedly none.
A report summarizes recent conferences led by Colonel Bryan with Democratic leaders proposing a platform. Key points include reforms for trusts, a strengthened form of government, and enhanced revenue disclosures similar to national banks. The piece notes Republicans avoid responsibility and avoid hurried legislation amid a Democratic minority.
In a school scene a teacher assigns each pupil to write down slang they know and translate it into readable English. The surprising depth of student work emerges as pages of slang are produced and then transposed into proper language under the teacher’s scrutiny. A disruption during a speech interrupts a lecturer, as a man claims calm before a restorative response.
An old farmer dislikes bargains and recalls past bids while a comedian in a theater triggers an awkward accident. The piece notes a buyer’s stubbornness and a stage mishap provoking sympathy as the crowd reacts to the fall and error.
The piece sketches Tommy reading war news and asking his mother about origins while a nearby boy questions a passerby about a penny. The dialogue hints at miscommunication and social scenes amid wartime reporting in Colliers Weekly.
Letters to the Tribune argue against placing a prominent monument in Beranton’s city square. The writer contends the site would disrupt balance, and suggests alternative placement in Nog Ang Park near the entrance, while urging careful consideration of the surroundings.
The article notes German health measures including a law requiring beer drinkers of a certain age to seek care for sickness and old age. It mentions sanatoriums funded by insurance companies and a memorial in Vealnburgh honoring a Civil War figure, plus a mention of a German wreath and enamel painted bridges. It references various wartime themes and European social programs.
Fragmentary text mentions Eiren von Windholm visiting counties for poll method study, General Joulerva and campaign matters, Milan theater scenes, a German naval exchange praised at Bastowy, a royal wedding at the Tower of London, a railway service launch, gifts to the poor by James Kydes Flow, a bridge engineer tale, and a German chemist factory claim with malaria inoculation incident.
A fragment discusses women's clubs in Scranton and their social duties, noting four main charities and the strain of service on workers. It mentions faces like Miss Hertha Gallind and a lighthearted tale about a future "HUMED GIRL" welcoming her home, hinting at social expectations and romance.
A playful exchange from the Washington Star features a financier describing a deal as a feathered joke and a wife's hat as part of the pun. The lines mix whimsy with business satire in a light, cartoonish tone.
Chronicle skim reports confused quotation about thefts affecting a group described as fellows. The item cites a news note from Philadelphia North American noting many are being rifled.
A surplus of dress goods is offered with aggressive price reductions to move stock immediately. Every piece is seasonable and the assortment is expected to sell quickly due to the low prices.
Prices for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday only for mixed fancy fabrics were 25 pieces at 14c for wool cheviot homespun suiting 46 inches wide 48c reduced to 25c English cheviot covert mixtures 75c reduced to 50c.
A large assortment of plaids venetians and mixed suitings offered at one third off regular prices.
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