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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1896

Page

5

Shirt Waist Stock Sale Letter From NYC Firm

A Scranton advertiser quotes a May 14 1896 letter from Birkenfeld Strauss Co New York to Lebeck Corin confirming acceptance of an offer to sell their entire stock of shirt waists and fine price goods at remarkably low prices in a record sacrifice sale. The notice emphasizes the magnitude of the deal and the savings to buyers.

Birkenfeld, Strauss & Co Wooster New York Messrs. Lebeck & Corin Scranton Biakenfeld, Strauss & CO Philadelphia Readin Terminal Mauch Allentown Bihlehem Pastes Balk Umet Inday Phiadelphiayay J. H. Olhausen Gupt. Oe

Immense sacrifice sale as Mott Haven factory closes

The manufacturer sacrifices during peak season as the Mott Haven New York plant is condemned by the building department and must be vacated. Goods are offered in three lot prices with Leader's Price 69 cents 89 cents and 1.25. Additional piece goods will be sold in a few days with notice to appear in daily papers.

Mott Haven People’s Party P. P LU. B. Gillet New Milford People's Party Montrose Congress C. P. Shaw Bradford County Jasper T. Jennings A. B. Gilett William Healey Silver Lake Charles Lamb Oakland Jawa Commonwealth of Maylvania Virions Necinapte Board of Commissioners of Publishiou

The Influence of Gemini on Children and Education

The Sun enters Gemini and remains until June 11 guiding Gemini children toward education arts and mechanics. They are active knowledge seekers who enjoy lectures but lack steadiness. Ancient astrologers describe Gemini children as fair witty liberal and attached to travel while cautioning about temper and nervous disturbances. Parents should foster self control and quiet companionship to offset potential risks in early years.

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Tribune Open to Reader Suggestions on Paper Duty

The Tribune invites readers to submit opinions on how a daily paper should be run. Communications will be published under pen names, with writers’ names for good faith, though not in print. Editor notes potential for a drinking fountain topic from Thirsty, Scranton, dated May 19, 180.

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Just Wait a Bit Editor of The Tribune

A brief note from A. B. Beranton dated May 19 requests a new press, urging prompt action and improvement in printing capabilities.

the Tribune A. B. Beranton

Poems Prize Idea for Local Writers Proposed

A reader suggests The Tribune publish poems by local writers and award monthly prizes to renew home talent. The letter from B. H. G. Beranton, Pa., May 19, 1896, advocates public encouragement of local poetry.

the Tribune B. H. G. Beranton

Noted Chicago Lawyer Faces Case From Jail Horse Beggar

A Chicago criminal lawyer, famed for acquitting clients amid weak evidence, received a jail letter from a prisoner charged with horse stealing. The writer begged for aid, offering his horse as payment claiming it can run a mile in 2.34 and is gentle for any lady, while stating he has no cash. The lawyer remains undecided.

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Bear story and town notices from Susquehanna area

From Wayne county a heroic woman helps kill two cubs while the old bear roams near the Browning property. Obituaries include Norman L. Stone of Ararat and Mrs. Thomas Russell of East Susquehanna. Local events cover church dedications, railroad work, Memorial Day plans, and community notices across Great Bend, Hallstead, Lanesboro, and Carbondale with several profiles and societal notes.

Scranton Tribune Susquehanna Wayne County Mrs. Browning Sherman Pike County Mrs. B Norman L. Stone Ararat Gelatt Gibson Township Thomas Russell Maggie Smith East Church Street Presbyterian Church D. J. Sutherland Imre Prescott Erie Railroad Husband, & Son F Prescott Christ Spiscopal Church W. M. Hiller Methodist Episcopal Church G. L. Stone New Milford Board of Trade Iverside Park Lanesboro Carbondale Hinghamton Stephen Jay Ashley Methodist Church Cleveland J. Franklin Crowell Hallstead Thomas Graham Megargee Brothers Scranton Wilkes-Barre E. J. Balsley J. Elwin Brodhead

Coal Trade Dueling Buyers and Agents Forge Stable Price

The Phi ladelphia Times reports a near duel between coal buyers seeking price cuts and sales agents insisting on the full circular. Railroads back price maintenance as stocks of secondhand coal stay tight, forcing buyers toward the fixed price. The piece notes no trust is formed and cites broad world trivia alongside local notes.

Phi‘a’elchia Times Sals Saya

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