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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1899

Page

8

Tin Plate Trade Figures Show Price Surge Since 1898

Secretary Atherton cites a sharp tin plate price rise since July 1 1898 with output controls by the trust. Torbet warns new mills face procurement hurdles as the trust already controls nearly all production for the next five years.

Torbet P. J Atherton K. K. Torbet Chiogo Metal Freramton Inc Terbot Timy Piper Whee American Tin Plite Company Torvbet Mir Torbet

No Compass Needed From Forest and Stratford

The article explains natural methods to determine cardinal directions without a compass by observing tree sides and forest illumination. It compares south and north sides of pines, spruces, cedars, and hardwoods, noting differences in needle color, moisture, mold, and moss growth, plus how moss and ferns populate shady crevices and rock edges. The discussion extends to how sun exposure affects moss, bark texture, and forest floor noisiness underfoot.

Foros Lnrk Theo Meyers Otto Alwase Witch Places

Knife Duels in Spain Stir Bloody Alties

The piece reports on frequent street knife fights in Southern Spain where men carry long knives called ma fara and whistles signal crowds. It describes duel tactics, tying legs, and the gruesome injuries, noting a daily death rate per 100000 residents. The account ends with illusion to postfight revivals on cat rides as combatants resume fighting.

Spain Wis Busi-Neer Althieugh Hevey Wisner

Fragmentary Cleveland Matin Dealer Text

A garbled fragment describes a confrontation where a speaker is pressed against a brick wall by an unnamed assailant who demands water. The excerpt is incoherent and contains distorted phrases, with no clear event, date, or proper nouns discernible.

Outline of Plan for New Y M C A Building

The Blair property at Washington Avenue and Mulberry Street will host a new Y M C A building with dormitory facilities. Architects will receive competition instructions on Saturday with plans due by September 15. The facility will include a cafe, barber shop, doctors’ offices, a memorial reception area, classrooms, a library, gymnasium, banquet hall, and a basement with a bowling alley and root garden.

Blair Washington Avenue Mulberry Street Tribune Billy Aesoria Young Men's Christan Association Wrotming Avenue Association Memorial John Raymond Inet Glair Wrehington Avenue Quire Chase Wiehngton Avenue

Fragmented note questions where you have been

A garbled cryptic message asks about whereabouts and mentions uncertainty about being seen at a pub or alone. It reads like a distorted diary entry or riddle with missing words and unclear references.

Starter’s Offer Prompts Hard Tradeoff in Work Decision

A tentative note reads I have an offer to work for Wert Mind wholesale house. The speaker weighs selling Wert ink and considers moving on after a careful inspection. The reflection ends with a cautious plan to avoid a key loss.

Prices for Connolly and Wallace Shirt Waists

The advertisement touts dollar twenty five and dollar fifty waists plus higher prices for two dollar and two fifty waists and one dollar options. It claims high grade shirts from Connolly and Wallace and predicts the large stock will be readily disposed of at the new prices.

Connolly & Wallace Cor Ka'ly Storas Venus

Scranton Bank Promises Liberal Accommodations on Balances

Special attention given to business and personal accounts with liberal accommodations. 3 percent interest on interest deposits. Henry Belin Jr, vice-president, William Peck, cashier. Vault protected by Holmes Electric Protective System.

Henry Belin, Jr William T. Peck Holmes’ Electric

Interior Decoration Offers Modern Home Furnishings

A local shop markets its superb stock with careful selection and moderate pricing. The ad promises everything new and up-to-date to please customers seeking home furnishings.

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