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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1894
Page
6
The ad notes Carlsbad Spradel Salt as a concentrated evaporation of Carlsbad waters sold in drug stores for stomach, constipation, hyper, and kidney issues. It claims authentic bottles bear the Elsner and Mendelson Co. signature as sole agents in New York.
A Buffalo report claims a broker and Pittston residents arranged a land deal to ship a 4000 foot frontage parcel to Wilkes-Barre capitalists at 15.50 a foot, promising a $12,000 profit. The plan supposedly lures locals with inflated values near a railroad embankment five miles from the city, amid slow local real estate.
The May 9 Wilkes-Barre area items report the Water Street Episcopal Church deciding to repaint their structure with work to start today. Local businesses shift to eight-hour days due to a low mood, and Italian resident Ferdinand Incotti faces arrest following a dispute over a boy in his possession.
Fronts of properties of G B Thompson and Thomas E Grier on River Street. Martin J Howley of Pittaton Township seeks Democratic nomination for jury commissioner. St James church annual excursion at Ransom Grove on Thursday June 21 with music. Tax Collector elect McDonnell replies to court filing over office claim. likely to be filed tomorrow morning. Edward C Root and wife travel to Wyalusing for about two months to seek his health improvement.
The Reading rail line reports 19 745 tons of coal for the week ended May 6 down 24 807 from last year. Year to date shipments total 4 071 434 tons, down 847 507 from the prior period. Repairs and shifts at Reading shops extend to five days weekly to clear coal trade disruption risk.
The advertisement promotes a universal healing salve claiming to cure cuts bruises ulcers fever sores and many skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a price of 25 cents per box and lists Matthews Bros as the seller.
A New York senator recalls his youthful days as a railroad trackwalker in New England. Pat the Trighman drifted into riding between stations on rainy nights to dodge work, guarding company property for months. His discovery led to a summary discharge, and the superintendent quipped that his talent might suit a future legal career.
Two Minty stories describe a theatrical manager berating a rehearsal to “spoke” and shouting at performers. The scene ends with actors leaving the stage as hostility erupts, and the manager angrily rebukes the orchestra for improvised playing. New York Meorler
A torn fragmentary line references a mother figure and a child, with unclear dialogue about death and a disrupted scene. The text mentions a character named Rachinen and disjointed phrases implying an attack or disturbance and interrupted actions. The garbled source yields little coherent event.
Readers note vibrant color offerings and substantial discounts as stores promote seasonal sales. The message emphasizes value and updated merchandise, inviting customers to visit early for best selections and savings.
A historical notice praises Tur Trin UNE's printing house for its superb bindery and up to date machinery. It notes skilled workmen ensure neat work promptly at fair prices and claims no superior bindery in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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