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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1894
Page
6
A fragmentary notice reports two Pittstons under The Sonantor Thisune with MM and Faby as figures to whom complaints may be referred. The text is sparse and unclear, offering limited names or concrete actions.
Borough council holds a special meeting at the town hall with discussion of appraisers report on property, sewerage concerns, alley repairs, and a request for positioning a new engineer. Debates include payments for team hire, and inquiries into delayed appraisals while officers address nuisance and public safety.
The passage notes Boscher with only a few dollars and a watch in his pockets, while others speculate he knew details about the Kohl murder at Plains and that the killers may have sought to remove him as a witness or threat.
The text discusses how various plants and alkaloids affect animals differently. It notes rabbits show immunity to certain toxins, while warm blooded mammals may suffer paralysis or asphyxia. It mentions foxglove, belladonna, opium, and other substances with varying toxicity across species.
The Chiao Herald recounts a Wisconsin incident where a derailed train plowed into a line of freight cars. Witnesses cite a chaotic scene with a broken embankment and a stalled engine as the carriages tumbled and a coupler failed, delaying the arrival at the receiving station.
In Hilltown a group discusses leaving their township for Keene learning that travel and small improvements might widen their world. The tale interweaves tavern talk, cooking chatter, and a plug for a salve and a dubious oil cure, reflecting era concerns with mobility and quack remedies.
Bernard McDonnell of Sabastapool aged 10 employed at No 5 shaft of the Pennsylvania Coal Company was severely injured yesterday when squeezed between a trip of cars. He suffered a fracture of the thigh and was taken to hospital for treatment. The same column notes the Badge Contest winner between Bart Sutter and William Webber of the Black Diamond Hook and Ladder Co. with Webber winning a badge after scores of 118 to 100.50.
Fragmentary OCR shows a vintage style Castoria advertisement claiming benefit for children. The text mixes misspellings and unclear phrases about early medicine branding and infant care.
Beecham's pills advertised as remedy for biliousness bilious headache dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness sick headache bad taste in mouth coated tongue loss of appetite sallow skin caused by constipation claimed as the most frequent cause of all. Book free pills 25c at drugstores or write B F Allen Co 365 Canal St New York.
A parent support message stresses that a boy’s success rests on guidance at home. It urges faith in the child’s potential and warns against underestimating influence, noting obstinacy may challenge progress but can be overcome with steady effort.
A listing of numerous firms receiving Gold Medal honors across varied companies including Taylor-Judge & Co, Atherton & Co, Moosic-John Morisdl Culd Medal, Wittston-M. WoO BOF Oy, and Clark's Green Place. The document notes awards to Nicholson, B. Harding, Waverly-a. W. Riley & Son, and Charles Gardner with additional mentions of Tobyhanna and Lehigh Gumbe Co concluding with several Brandi titles.
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