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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1899
Page
4
The French senate and chamber of deputies gave an overwhelming vote of confidence to the new ministry. The event underscores the republic’s strong hold and the adequacy of the president’s appointee in guiding France through the Dreyfus era crisis.
A Helena letter reports Montana's penitentiary rebuilt with inmate labor producing a brick and granite main building and ashl y hall. The project cost under 50 000 dollars and involved almost all prisoners with no escapes. The prison school system offers broad education and telegraphy, typewriting, and photography.
A Tribune astrologer notes a June 27 forecast praising urban repairs and civic love of country while offering witty cautions. It cautions against office-seeking motives, laments anti expansionists and the water melon harvest, and mocks vanity and street noises with humorous advice on friendship.
A long reflective piece surveys a century of legal reform from child labor protections to abolition of slavery, trials by jury, and the expansion of counsel for the accused. It lauds procedural modernization, courts’ integrity, and the public trust in a evolving system balancing liberty with order.
Rexford's in Scranton advertises Paul E. Wirt Fountain Pens at a dollar each, touting privacy and satisfaction over shared resort pens. The ad notes a thousand pens offered, regular price $2, solid 14k gold, and lists 132 Wyoming Ave as the address.
Star Automatic Paper Fastener promises quick, self feeding operation with continual improvements. Prices are lower than ever while Planitary Pencil Sharpeners are still sold. Free 10 day trial in your office. Also offered are office supplies, blank books, and typewriter supplies.
Local retailer advertises waists in cambric and percale reduced to 43c 65c 75c and 1.00. The promotion highlights bargain women wear with multiple price points across spring stock.
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