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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1901
Page
7
An old clipping notes advertising rates and classified notices in The Tribune. It references payments for card of thanks and resolutions of condolence and outlines charges for advertisements and notices. The garbled text mentions mail, metered rates, and public notices in Scranton and Pennsylvania areas.
The article notes strong public interest in a short story contest with over thirty submissions and twenty entries under examination. The judge’s name will be announced soon, with awards likely given promptly, and contestants will be promptly paid.
The President designates Hon. T R W Archbald to lead the new federal court in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The selection honors his long legal service and executive ability, promising a stable tribunal of high standing with experienced jurists and refined statutes governing the court.
The piece traces labor dispute pressure on coal operators and union leaders with political maneuvering around recognition, plus a separate note on ancient Egyptian tombs and papyri finds. It highlights Dr Winslow's appeal for funds to rescue papyri and the distribution to Penn, Harvard, and other institutions.
The article outlines rising labor tensions and a looming general strike amid wage disputes. It notes recognition of workers while noting the risk to personal prestige and the danger of a full-blown shutdown during a critical period.
A Scranton Tribune dispatch from Washington dated March 2 reports a continued rise in iron and steel exports from the United States. Eight months ending February show export growth versus prior years, with broader product diverse offerings and expanding foreign markets.
Readable fragments discuss preparing children for written exams and moral instruction, noting some find writing easy while others struggle. The text recalls general disappointment with annual progress and mentions General Funston and Aguinaldo, plus Japan's readiness for conflict and a remark that catching Aguinaldo is more troubling than pursuing him.
Scranton readers are told to expect odd sayings about strikes trolley towns and fortunes. Advice touches winter flannel circles and caution on medical matters while whimsical notes mention Aquinaldo Holtaly and Missin. A quirky horoscope hints at liquid refreshments and a looming baseball season with playful misprints throughout.
The Scranton Tribune endorses a flat rate for ads, with April 15 marked as a no other-basis advertising day. It argues the new price reflects actual value, cites Mail Order Journal support, and explains inch-contract advantages for merchants with seasonal needs. It claims rebating fairness and equality among advertisers.
A historical newspaper excerpt outlines a flat rate advertising scheme named the Inch Contract. It describes modern ad methods, schedule terms, and how charges depend on space, time, and reader reach, with emphasis on clarity and consistency.
The weekly letter surveys how capitals like London, Berlin, and Vienna are controlled by national governments versus American cities with limited local authority. It notes London’s vast size, the role of metropolitan authorities, and contrasting expense figures for London and New York, highlighting central government influence over policing courts and major urban services.
The season's second sale offers French and Domestic undergarments in fine Nainsook Cambric and Maslin. Exclusive styles feature hand embroidery and real lace trims, with Maslin and Cambric pieces, lawn flounces, Point de Paris and Renaissance insertions, plus Spencer Waist designs with Valenciennes edging and beading.
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