Summer Attire Reminds of Sun and Pneumonia in Dread
A brief note contrasts PPSHE dread of pneumonia with Old Sol as a reminder that summer attire is needed. The piece hints at seasonal health concerns and clothing readiness as warmer days approach.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1894
Page
8
A brief note contrasts PPSHE dread of pneumonia with Old Sol as a reminder that summer attire is needed. The piece hints at seasonal health concerns and clothing readiness as warmer days approach.
A broad catalog showcases Lisle thread vests, ginghams, Egyptian yarns, silk trims, laces, and sewing notions. The listing emphasizes quality at manufacturer prices, with varied fabrics and trimmings for dresses and draperies, plus a wide range of sewing supplies and notions.
A vintage store ad urges readers to trade at the shop for stylish attire and to save money by shopping there first, promising fashionable options and value.
Mrs William Kifer of Tankhanock hosts visitors A H Schoonover and wife and John Ingraham and wife return from a western trip Reverend James Long to preach at the Baptist church for two months until regular pastor arrives Ex Judge J B Storm heads to Asbury Park NJ with wife and son for health Hon J J Blair of Blairstown recovering from illness Rail and road updates include DL&W adding an extra train for fruit shippers at Portland Wilkes-Barre and Eastern Rail director K H Killiner elected Thomas Kitson buys three lots on Columbia avenue planning brick row Frank Coulbaugh buys two lots on Hume Street Austraw ride by Tuscarora Social Club to Shawnee Gap View House dinner room grand opening at Prospect House East Stroudsburg with decorations fashion and guests Miss Etta Bogert and John W Poole wed in Friends ceremony Switch work on DL&W tracks near Avenue Street crossing and Manunka Chouk line level with DL&W depot
A humorous exchange features a young lady considered pretty by Charley and a talk about blood eruptions cured by a course of PP P. The governor suffers from severe rheumatism and is described as athletic after trying the remedy. The dialogue ends noting that all drug stores sell it.
Superintendent Gibson reports monthly hospital finances show steady donations from many individuals. A Moose Hall entertainment yields unsettled bills while total donations, food, and supplies flow in for patient care. Counterfeit reports and local events pepper the day as county race results and transit notes fill the page.
Minooka notes report a well attended opening entertainment by the St Joseph Cadet corps at Temperance hall. Additional items include the Madtown Rise Ball club social set for July 23 at Temperance hall, and various local activities such as races, ball games, and a basket picnic near Greenwo. Mary A Toole of New York visits her brother Frank Toole in Greenwood. Fred Hollenback leaves for a fishing trip to Wayne county and will return Thursday.
The borough council with County Surveyor Dunnings inspected streets in poor condition. An excursion to Purview by Calvary church is set for July 17. Burgess Griffiths moved his office to a new store room near T G Thomas oboe store. The school directors are touring school property as part of an inspection. Two boys, sons of W E Johva and Thomas Nich, are mentioned in a fragment of local items.
Wallice Lambert and Russell Dim Mick started a fishing trip yesterday from Marrowabury to fish down the Delaware. Rev. J J Doherty awaited Europs Monday. Otto L Sehweller sent paper balloons with $5 shoe coupons. Tonight two more balloons will be launched. John Gow and wife visiting Honesdale. A reception for Rev and Mrs John N Lewis by Mr and Mrs J A Rogasell hosted discussions with the Grae church rector and wife. Out-of-town guests included Rev and Mrs Frank Schell Bailentine Green Ridge Archdelion Cox Alden A D Holland Wo EL Wilkinson Bernston Ada Waite Clara Wellett Lawrence Atkingon Hawley and John Gow. Dr not Mrs FP B Peterson are parents of a baby boy. George Meyer visiting Scranton. Louis Nielsen returned from Curley Brook vacation. Epworth leagues excursion to Honesdale July 12. Mrs Max Levi and children visiting in Tracayville. Fred La Point visiting friends in Binghamton. Miss Rena Spencer of Yonkers visiting her parents.
The Epworth League plans a strawberry festival at the Metho dist Episcopal church parlor this evening. The school board re appointed most teachers while Miss Winter did not apply for a normal school. Dana Rymer is hired and many applicants remain for future vacancies. A lawn social adjourns to the St James grounds. Mayflower Lodge of St Gaerzo hosted Scranton visitors in fraternal visit with refreshments. Dre 4 D Divis visited Scranton professionally. Races in Scranton today draw crowds. others plan for Fairview or the St Thomas picnic in Sylvan Grove. all stores will close.
The Elmhurst column lists a weekly Baptist prayer meeting at Rev. F A Matteson home, new coal pockets for Erie and Wyoming Valley tracks, Mrs J C Bitenan's Wayne county visit, typhoid illness relief for Francis Snyder, Mr Dishop in charge of track work, Mr Bannell of Scranton visiting CB Edwards, Charles Whitney builds a new east side home, B D Coop er ice cream parlors open, tobacco cigars and fruit stocked, Mrs Benjamin Butterfield visiting son B F Butterfield, Dorrance Fuller joining Delaware and Hudson at Providence Scranton, J Knickerbocker Sr building new houses, Hotel Kimborat opening for summer under Mrs L Vetreen Watkins, fishing trip to Kifer's pond, Byron Puckingham improving east side lots, John H Farr moving family to a commercial cottage, Miss Bertha Jenkins continuing school.
In New Jersey a student from Strattsburg State Normal School returned home last Saturday for summer vacation. Mrs. Clarence Steven visits relatives in Sterling in Wayne County. George Li. Adame of the Union Tanning Company was a business visitor on Saturday. I. Partridge of Scranton spent a few hours in town Monday evening.
Mrs W F Higgins started yesterday for an extended visit with Honesrule relatives. The Fourth will be celebrated today at Uniondale with a balloon ascent and visitors from Herrick Clifford and nearby towns. A Catholic picnic plus a large Forest City parade are planned with bands, stands, and games. Knights of St Patrick drills, James White chief marshal, and Father Coroner organizing a grand day.
A Milwaukee mother reports her infant’s severe skin disease covering the face and scalp was cured in one month after using Curievka Remepis. She notes doctors and drug bills cost over one dollar, while a Cuticura remedy bill was about five dollars.
The town reports camping trips by James and Charles Dodois and others at The Lakes while James Taylor Jr and J B Holbrook visit Ithnes for a few days. Bicyclists from Hallstead and Captain Hewel plan a Scranton trip on the Fourth. Master John Owens visits Scranton relatives on Main Street. Recorder 8S. Wright of Montrose is in town. William Barnes makes oil premises improvements. Fred Decker’s Wellington Street house is being painted. An appeal seeks households to host and entertain New York firechildren for two weeks, hoping many can experience country life. A teachers’ meeting will be at Mrs H Robinson’s on Chase Avenue Friday. John Downey, badly injured in a D L & W yard incident, is recovering under his surgeon De Lamb’s care.
Communication notes that De Chae Barnes and wife of Thompson visit relatives in the area while Grace Share returns home after visiting friends in Buffalo.
A discussion on women dressing to please men versus women. notes fashion trends in tailor made costumes from French models, parasol trim, and design details. Also suggests a method to prepare light steamed egg for a sick person with quick digestion.
An old advertisement claims Castoria soothed a sick child during nursing, crying spells in infancy, and comfort in childhood, then notes continued use as she grew. The repetition emphasizes Castoria as a trusted remedy across life stages.
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