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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1896
Page
11
A period article describes steel dies used to stamp crests coats of arms and addresses. The report highlights tooling methods and the precision of die stamping in conveying heraldic and address details on metal surfaces.
Society notes from Scranton recount lavish gatherings and parties despite economic strain. Highlights include anniversaries, a grand Knights Templar ball, numerous dinners at Hotel Jermyn, engagements, and plans for Decoration Day trips and local club events.
A long list of people from Scranton and surrounding towns plan summer stays and visits. Families and friends depart for Lake Ariel Dalton Cottage City Shelter Island and Atlantic City while others visit Chicago Buffalo Hartford and New York.
Clark who has led the kindergarten for the past year will sever her link with the branch and will spend the summer in Europe before Larentina visits Chautauqua.
A Mouse in the Corner describes a late night meeting of the Men’s Mutual Admiration Society in their rooms at Pamiora. The piece mocks the members as two legged curiosities while noting their drinking, boasts, and scattered conversations about constitutional law poetry and Shakespearean allusions. It closes with a quip about a citizen’s remark on women and a call for reassurance to women rather than pity.
The verse recalls Whitest brow and deepest eyes as Manly laments not marrying all the women in love with him. A memory returns crippling his happiness, and he sighs in grief at his single fate and the many admirers he cannot wed.
Ferber, former head of the city fire department, has declined to hand over the office keys to successor Chief P. J. Hickey. City Solicitor Torrey will be asked to take action in the dispute.
Comrades Mayor Bailey and Councilman Finn renewed fellowship, cited as a symbol of unity. Our Woman's Paper editors seek support from Scranton women to advertise with local business interests. Readers urged to ask grocers for Niagara Baking Co. Cream Soda crackers and try Horan & Merrillne boys’ clothing. Latest wash waist styles at Bolz store.
A trade feature praises obtainable goods that balance daintiness with durability, noting consumer desire for quality items that last. The piece emphasizes practical selection and value in purchasing across markets.
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