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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1894
Page
8
Fragments reveal a political tone with a subdued critique of candidates and attire, hinting at a public discourse shaped by media phrases and campaign imagery. The text suggests a routine pattern of punditry entwined with personal style signals.
The article lists vest varieties and textile prints for dresses including Balbringan Vests Fashionyite Ribbed Veats and Finest Egyptian Yara Goasamer Veats. It highlights gingham prints, Swivel Sik and Shepherd's Cheeks patterns with a range of solid colors, stripes and plaids.
A dense local ad touts improvements and perfection in apparel items. It lists corsets fabrics laces bindings threads and sewing notions from silk twist to shoe buttons inviting shoppers to trade at the store for well priced fashionable garments and accessories.
Tramps on Monroe Avenue argue hunger and betrayal as one man recalls ten years of wandering with a former partner who traded food for ten cents and now starves with his companion. The Rochester Democrat notes the scene of shared poverty and distrust at dusk.
A New York Sun tale recalls Colonel Calliper's remark about a Vermont horse that started as a $100 trotter, then grew valuable until its kicking ruined the profit. The owner, Mud, used the horse for breaking wool but stopped when the animal ceased to kick, selling it as a plain trotter rather than chase higher returns.
Arch bald Burgess Dork and dotin Gilroy were dining at Koete e pond on Savarlay Mise Janis Melisse of Cemetery Street in mick. The bridge on Monroe street is closed by the street commissioner for travel and will be repaired immediately. The St Thomas Catholic Society outing at Sylvan Park on May 4 is described as a major event with diversions and many features promised. The borough council met with President Lane presiding. several payments were approved and a dispute over Sunday police appointments was referred to the winter meeting. Dr Van Doren reported on health board tithes and permit fees. a committee was formed to study pension and permit ideas for council consideration.
Judge John Lynch ruled in Pittston Borough tax collector dispute that McDowell's three year tenure is constitutional and the act extending terms to three years is valid. The decision addresses the constitutionality of acts from 1585, 1801, and 1871, and cites Quinn v. Cumberland. The county and defendants were ordered to pay costs.
Local youths open stands on Main and Seventh streets selling crackers and fireworks. Philadelphia visitors include Miss Katie Hurlbert and Miss Laura Doty staying with Mr. A Gaylord, while a party led by Mrs. Lincoln Median enjoys a Whisonville day of eating and fishing. The town schedules a Old Folkla concert at the Methodist Episcopal chapel and a Lake Acid picnic with races and large prize money.
An advertised remedy offers trial bottles free at Matthess Bros drug store for coughs colds and chest throat lung troubles. If no benefit the buyer may return the bottle and get a refund on the large size product.
Everything prepared for a grand Fourth of July parade and flag raising with music by Excelsior band and multiple speakers. A separate note reports an electric car accident killing a cow owned by Polunder and a retriever dog belonging to W W Williams, with the Stora of Priceburg challenging the Dashers of Old Vorge to a game on the grounds July 4. Daniel Farrell captain requests an answer via Tie Tripons.
The village records Dora Ohnmacht funeral at Jermyn cemetery. Mire H BD Swick and daughter Mary with Miss Dana Rytner return from a three week vacation at the new shore. Eugene Avery reports a pretty residence. Mrs Witoney dies in Valley Park. Mrs Phinney remembered in Dunedaff. John McCarty builds iron fence on lower Main Street. George Suallacomb announces marriage in Hyde Park. Mr and Mrs Suallacomb reside at Mullen’s house on Scott Street.
The Rosebnda and Adwina baseball club will crow bats on the Fourth for a purse of five dollars on Crowns grounds. Shert Lynen has returned home from Millersville State Normal School for summer vacation. Mrs L Berry and wife came home Saturday from New York City. Miss Alice Howered of Gerrvan Ridge visiting Wersieter. Miss Kite How ered of Duntiora atrrat. Miss Mary Hall of Factoryville at her hall on the West Side. Locals attended the Fall of Babylon in Scranton. Miss Gertie Dearie clerking at North and Mitchell's. Mrs Jennie Voyle and son Dive will visit her brother in Newburg, New York.
Mrs Charles Carrier visits El Mira as townspeople recall the funeral of Mrs Barnes who died Tuesday. Rev N Ives conducted rites at the Barnet residence with pallbearers Peter Fortena David McMorag George Adime N L G Tyler Nelson Coon and John Anwtin. Burial followed at Roan Hil cemetery.
The piece discusses possible origins of the expression By Hook or Crook with references to the Boston News Letter and Wilsons Origin of Familiar Words and Phrases. It recounts a tale of judges Hook and Crook and a London fire arbitration that allegedly gave rise to the saying.
Kenyon recalls Landor's strained domestic life and a dramatic farewell. Landor said there was no quarrel but he resolved to leave his home after the Honeymoon incident in Florence. He asked to borrow Mrs. Landor's earrings to catch the first stage out of Florence.
In Harlem on Fifth Avenue a pair of roosters battle in a neighbor’s yard as Mande and Maude observe. The girl urges intervention while their mother comments on the spectacle and its potential lack of harmony. The scene is recounted with local color and curiosity.
The reader recalls a mother’s care giving Castoria for Daly when she was a child and continuing to rely on the remedy as she grows. The verse suggests long familiarity with Castoria in family life.
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