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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1894
Page
8
The piece promotes June as a month of romance and bargains. It touts the store as a reliable source for wedding attire and summer goods, promising affordable fashions and dependable service matched by Good Will’s reputation.
Traveling men find value in Navy Blue and Black Serge suits priced at 15.00, described as remarkable. The same suits reportedly cost about 1.30 in New York and Boston, highlighting strong price differences.
A Whitney owned horse narrowly avoided serious injury after its leg became caught in Louis Dein's delivery wagon wheel spokes on Main Street. The wheel had to be removed and spokes broken to free the leg. the horse was killed. Also news notes: William Grambs of Seattle returns home after visit, Frank Van Dusen and Judd Curtis swap posts at Postal Telegraph and Western Union, and Enameline signs posted then removed by the Improvement Society.
Forest City business leaders H P Johns and John Bell visited Carbondale. Dan Chambers Jr opened a barber shop in a W H Williams laundry building. Miss Matts Cahill returned home from Susquehanna visiting Miss Lizzie Melvin. Prof D L Howe visited en route to Illiamaport. Bert Blakeslee visited Philadelphia and planned North Carolina trip. Mr and Mrs L H May and son Clarence visiting Williamsport relatives. T F Johns of Pleasant Mount passed through Forest City. G B Milliken of Gibson was in town.
Monday night regular session of the server council voted approval on numerous city bills including Police, special police, water company hydrants and tanks, street department expenses, coal and feed suppliers, board of health salaries, and inspector fees. Also noted were upcoming entertainments by Epworth League and Ladies Temperance Society, a large hotel breakfast, and notices of upcoming marriages, baskets, and school board appointments.
Dialogue excerpt describes a man named Charley explaining cosmetic and remedial schemes to a friend George. The piece cites a governor with rheumatism and claims a product called biooil eruptiona as a cure. The tone hints at slang and social commentary within a rural setting.
June council considers Rapid Transit and Citizens’ Gas ordinances. Transit faced opposition from Mr. Payton while Gas ordinance passed first reading. Borough finances, road repairs, and sidewalk duties are scheduled. Epworth League and Presbyterian auxiliary plan Lake Anial excursion. a charity concert features local performers.
The piece weighs pros and cons of women wearing trousers with notes on convenience and health, plus criticism that the style may erode femininity. It cites schoolgirl looks, dignity concerns, and suggests limited practicality for laboring work while warning against coercion to adopt the trend.
Bold advertisement lists price and colors with soap and revolvent from Potter Drug and Chemical Corp sole proprietors Howton. Claims cure for blekle and mood diseases with omitted worded text.
In a Youth's Companion excerpt, General Suvoroff is depicted with a rough speech pattern and stern pride. Empress Catherine rewards officers after a troop review, provoking Suvoroff's silent displeasure until pressed to name a need. He quips about rent and debts and declines spoils and an Arab horse, insisting a Don pony carries him and his fortunes.
A managing editor recalls the wagered promise of a dramatic town wide poker arrest story, only to receive a wry reply from a distant correspondent. The piece also notes a perfume recipe, population movements to higher altitudes, and odd weights cited for Mr Bright and two others, including Mr Spooner.
Professor and Mrs James hosted a Tuesday party for their two daughters with 50 to 75 children aged 1 to 14. festivities included games and supper followed by many gifts. Rev Jones preached his first sermon at the union church and Cora Miller plans a wedding to N P Ayers. Jud Mott remains on crutches after an injury, LB Park visits from Hickory Grove.
Michael Langan 22 son of Martin Langan died yesterday after brain fever. He had been in good health until the illness caused severe pain. Formerly of Westside Scranton he had many friends. Funeral Thursday at 5 p.m. from his home in Daryea. Interment in Pittston cemetery.
Jermyn notices a picnic for Jermyn Castle No 162 of the Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain in Maplegrove on Tuesday June 19. Commencement exercises at Jermyn public school in Enterprise ball were well attended with commendation for Professor Bovard.
Nonsensical text fragment notes Castoria reference with phrases about Daly and children. Lacks coherent event or names. Represents a damaged OCR reading with repeated Castoria mentions and incomplete sentences.
An 19th century sale notice touts a salve advertised as curing bruises sores fevers eruptions and piles with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. It notes price per box and mentions Matthews Brow as the seller.
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