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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1896
Page
6
A scientist recounts the discovery of hydropyrogen, its volatile danger, and a perilous experiments near a Pacific Northwest lake. An accident exposes the deadly potential as the burning cryptic gas erupts, threatening the world if released.
Paul Wadsworth named general freight agent of Delaware and Hudson. Northern Central plans a Newark yard by acquiring thirty acres and moving Canandaigua shops. Big Four shifts to tonnage ratings. Chicago division engine capacity set at 900 tons. Van Dalia workers begin hour logging for piece work. British Columbia legislature rejects subsidy terms for a proposed railway. East bound freight from Chicago shows varied tonnage by line. flour and wheat shipments listed. American Railwayunion adopts cipher based communication and strict covert operations. West railmen back proposed anti wild cat road laws and pooling issues undermine freight trade. Wilkes-Barre to Harvey’s Lake line proposed. company names and planners listed. route likely freight link via DL&W.
Civil engineers map the site for a new Hew breaker at No 6 shaft of the Pennsylvania Coal Company. Shafts Nos 5 and 11, currently emptying into No 2 breaker, have reached the lower vein and require modernization.
The Lehigh Valley railroad introduces the Hall safety system between Mauch Chunk and Allentown, aiming to extend it to New York to Buffalo. Canastota will become a coal trade hub for eastern and northern shipments with extra trains at night. A 2 cent coal rate cut lowers West Virginia coal price to 1.04.
A young girl Ethel vents about adult kissing, noting Mamie’s tougher reception. She dislikes the assumed license for older sisters and laments unequal attention from elders. Mamie defends her stance and asserts she can speak up to anyone who kisses her.
An advertisement promotes Azalea Face Powder as superior and used by society figures for a lasting finish. It also touts Thrixogene Natura Hair Grower as a plant based hair growth and scalp energizer claimed to cure scalp diseases. Sold by F. M. Hetzel's Hairdressing and Mantea Parlors on Lackawanna Ave and Nettie Nine Building in Wilkes Barre.
A compact directory page listing multiple dentists with offices on Washington avenue Wyoming avenue and Spruce Street, plus a slate of attorneys and law firms in Scranton. Names include Dr William A Taft Dr C Laubach Dr G Bugar Dean Dr Kay Dr L M Gates and firms such as Warren Knapp Jessups Hand Patterson WIlliam A Wilcox Alfred Hand and Comegys with offices in Commonwealth and other city buildings.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a sugar coated laxative and bile stimulant from vegetable ingredients. It claims quick digestion aid without pain or disruption to daily habits, urging use after meals and for overeat distress, with emphasis on reliability and household preference.
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