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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1894
Page
8
A fragment notes that risk, prices, and purchasing power dominate current market talk. It mentions a notable assortment on counters at Se and in the yard, emphasizing exceptional value and regular prizes among items highlighted this year.
A storefront advertises Chinese silk yardage at 25 cents per yard, noting imports priced at 37 cents elsewhere. The offer claims such values are not reproduced in any other shop.
Advertises nun's veiling fabric with cooler lighter qualities and notably reduced prices. 40 inch at 50 cents, last season 5 cents. 56 inch at 45 cents, last season 58 cents. Quality claims: 10 percent better, prices 25 percent lower.
Fashion notes describe ladies house gowns made of indigo blue chintz featuring a fit front and decorative ruffles and sleeves. Prices are not clearly stated in the fragment.
Store advertising urges immediate purchase with bold claim of prices down and attractive merchandise all displayed for quick sale. Shoppers are invited to visit to view discounted items and take advantage of the offer.
In Clark's Summit Pa funeral services were held for Mrs Hannah Keller Belsecker aged in her late eighties found dead in her chair. The piece notes Newton cemetery dedication, local building activity, and residents moving houses with minor incidents and town attractions.
Local items include visits by Lille Morrison and family and Mrs A Mosher in Starraces. Funeral services for Mrs Rebecca Fines and Michael Marley were held with large attendances. Epworth League program features music essays and readings including The Cotton Gin and The Steam Engine. Tim Tin notes Pat Mullaly's Pricetag encounter remains in readers’ minds.
A vintage promotion touts Dr Kings New Discovery as tested for a quarter century with millions reporting throat chest and sinus relief. Each bottle guarantees relief or refunds, with trial bottles free at Matthew Bro’s Drug Store and large sizes priced at $1.00.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Valley surveyors in town to assess Lehigh Valley Railway tracks and a Water Street depot project. The move triggers speculation on company plans amid a legal dispute between Patterson and Tanshill over land near the canal, with opposing interests tied to Lough Valley tracks. Ensuing health rumors and local notices accompany the bustling scene as residents discuss potential outcomes and impact on local industry.
A small blaze broke out Saturday afternoon at the corner of Dexter and Ann streets in West Pitteton. Fire crews quickly contained the fire to the roof area, keeping losses minimal and fully covered by insurance. Dr Norwood's Norway Side Syrup is advertised as a trusted remedy in the piece.
Local items from Pittston and nearby towns include a hearing schedule for borough contract issues, coal mine labor payments, a congregational meeting on Pastor Parkes resignation, and audit delays at the borough. Juror lists for the upcoming criminal court and efforts to form Welsh-English Sabbath school are noted along with church memberships and railroad plans around Ayoon.
A chaotic mix of local items covers school board actions at the Normal School, upcoming Kinchen addition plans, May 14 deadlines, and community meetings. Visitors include Edward Broadhead and Frank Weiler. weddings, a fire in Pike County, and a G A R Hall meeting with initiation and officer installation are noted along with a Knight Templar pilgrimage schedule.
The ad touts PoP as a cure for dyspepsia and indigestion and recommends PPP as a tonic for debility and lost appetite. It promotes I. P. D. Prickly Ash Poke Root and Popasatura as a king of medicines and PP. P. as a great blood purifier, claiming universal druggist availability.
Fragmentary verse traces a girl’s ties to Custoria under four names. Each line hints at changing identity and attachment. The piece reads like a riddle about origins and belonging across transformations.
Honeadale clerks meet at city hall to form a permanent group with Russell Whitney as president and plan stores to close at 8 00 pm daily except weekends. A committee will urge merchants to cooperate and next meeting is set for May 22 at Town Hall. Fire alarm and shed fires reported on Gravity Heights followed by partial containment.
The report covers a community bags ball game in Providence between the Young Athenian and Morning Union teams, a high scoring 11 to 1 victory, and remarks on notable players. It notes local social events, a challenge between Miners Hill and Ewenwood Tider, and mentions delegates to a Catholic Total Justice convention in Wilkes-Barre.
A Hert Wilicmts meeting is set for Monday at 7 04 to nominate candidates for county delegates. J Lloyd of Gideon visited the previous week, and locals report multiple sickness cases including Whooping cough. Aboard the street committee faces, health board and missioner duties are discussed amid a town visit by Horeee Rail of Denver and Achmiding boom attacks. Local remedies and advertisements fill the page with a mix of notices and promotions.
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