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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1895
Page
4
A crude newspaper ad promotes a secretive cure for impotence gonorrhea and other vices. It claims to restore memory, purify blood, revive shrunken organs, and halt decay. The misrepresented office hours run daily nine to and Sundays ten to four.
An article notes a surge in iron industry demand straining Pittsburg railcars and reports on the International Railway Commission's surveys of Central and South America for a potential network linking U S and Mexican systems with South America. It also covers anthracite coal shipments, June production figures, and a doctor's testimonial for a rheumatism cure sold in Scranton.
New York trading opens with broad advances led by Distillers and Colorado Fuel. General Electric climbs while Sugar and the Grangers face smaller losses. Sugar bears down late as markets close steady with total volume around 2.6 million shares.
The advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as the longtime remedy used by millions of mothers for teething children. It claims soothing effects on gums easing pain curing wind colic and diarrhoea with a price of twenty five cents a bottle.
Last Wednesday evening W Scott Palmer gave an account of his late trip abroad detailing his voyage and places of interest in England France Italy and the Holy Land. Herbert Hall sold a building plot to N Callender. Frank Mead visited friends here yesterday. Mrs J W Moore and daughters are spending this week in Scranton.
Fred Inderlied led with the largest pigeons killed while G C Howell placed second. Next shoot is Tuesday afternoon. Nicholson Bave Ball club to appear in the arena on the Fourth. Roads around town in poor condition. Road machines scrape stones efficiently. Balloon travel may become common. Apple crop looks strong. Race course improved for the Fourth.
Mr and Mrs James A Labar of New York state are visiting. Mr and Mrs D Sever announce Children Day observances in Methodist and Baptist churches tomorrow. General pay day at nearby collieries. Mr and Mrs Willis Krug return from their wedding tour. Fire saddles festival Monday evening. Arthur M Peel and others join the union Sunday schools excursion to Lake Ariel.
The Clark's Summit Ladies' Aid society will gather at Reuben Kimble's on Wednesday afternoon June 26, with a lawn social planned for the evening.
An amused speaker notes that in Massachusetts 20 000 people are native born Americans who cannot speak English. The grave-faced man claims the statistic includes all under two years old, prompting surprised reactions at a small gathering.
A witty Kansas piece describes the "family or roller towel" whisker or Pefferian whisker. The author notes this bold beard marks Kansas style and is worn by teachers lawyers and a Campbellite minister. It also mentions Tribune printing services for circulars and letter heads.
An advertisement touts Dr. F. B. Smith and staff at 312 Wyoming Avenue Scranton Pa claiming success with chronic diseases including cataract of the bladder. It highlights patient J B Saunders of Pittston who reports rapid improvement after magnetic treatment with free consultations daily from morning until evening.
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