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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1895
Page
4
The piece touts Scranton as a rising metropolis in northeastern Pennsylvania with an estimated 1890 population near 100,000 and high voter registration, urging improvements before the next election. It claims cheap power, industrial potential, and a push to elevate civic wisdom and conduct amid a call for broader reform.
A regional push to strengthen the Parr compulsory education bill faces opposition from Allegheny supporters who favor a more drastic substitute. They seek a deputy superintendent of public instruction and broader age coverage, arguing time and testing will guide proper modification after an experimental period.
Reports describe a mild contagion with severe headaches rising temperatures and cold like symptoms. The piece notes widespread presence with many workers missing and distinguishes it from earlier influenza. It also discusses political concerns over secret lobbyist influence at the state capital and trolley company rights.
A fragmentary 19th century column mixes medical advice on an epidemic with political commentary. It discusses simple home remedies and quinine, then shifts to criticism of silver as money and calls for strong leadership to unify Republican efforts. It mentions Governor Perrel of Virginia and Senator Cushian K. Davis, reflecting partisan debates of the period.
A Wilkes Barre Times critique argues Lackawanna County Republicans deserve some blame for limited recognition from Harrisburg. The paper notes Lackawanna often fields multiple candidates and wins, while Luzerne’s leaders are blamed for lacking effective leadership and clout in state politics.
The New York Tribune compares federal receipts and expenditures across administrations from 1893 through 1900, noting monthly deficits under Democratic rule and surpluses under McKinley and Harrison. It highlights averages, debt policy, and the Wilson and McKinley era effects.
The article outlines Pennsylvania State College’s federal and state funding history, detailing grants totaling $94,900, subsequent state support averaging around $80,000 annually for buildings and equipment, and the college’s growth in industrial education and facilities, serving 50 counties. It notes that every state has a land grant college and places Pennsylvania among leading states in wealth and industrial interest.
A garbled text from a Tribune Autrologer warns readers of looming misfortune and urges adherence to civic virtue, cautioning against devilish temptations and urging people to return to honest American citizenship. It references fear, admonition, and social responsibilities amid confusing prophetic lines.
Real estate guidance urges painting as the best investment to protect and sell a house. It warns against cheap parts and endorses Strictly Pure White Lead with brand safety tips such as Atlantlo Beymer-Bauman Jowetti Davis-Chambers Fabnestock Armstrong & McKelvy and National Lead Co. tinting colors. Free paint book offer from National Lead Co. in New York.
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