Gorman's Grand Depot Promotes Store Progress
The notice urges good storekeeping as a path to progress. It emphasizes keeping track of store happenings and suggests that business can become more profitable with a critgy, full-of-life approach.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1895
Page
8
The notice urges good storekeeping as a path to progress. It emphasizes keeping track of store happenings and suggests that business can become more profitable with a critgy, full-of-life approach.
The passage extols outdoor renewal and new beauties while urging readers to find the right doors to enter. It frames the era as vibrant and transformative, promising fresh life through accessible nature and opportunity.
An advertorial spotlights seasonal pricing with a promise of value for every budget. It markets steady value through shrewd purchasing, urging readers to act in the warmer months. The copy emphasizes affordability and favorable timing for buyers.
A playful note directs returning visitors to skip praise of the shop’s variety prices and surroundings, implying familiarity with the establishment and asking for no additional commentary. It emphasizes restraint and courtesy for repeat customers.
New lot of pure linen handkerchiefs with real hem stitching and hand embroidery arrives from Belfast. Limited supply and prices at rock bottom levels, as long as current stock lasts.
Bright and fresh textiles arrive with spring flowers as shoppers are invited to choose from a curated selection. No need to wait for announcements, as the goods are here and nothing extra is charged for stylish picks.
An advertises a Scranton address by a nerve and heart specialist offering a three month cure for catarrh, nervous debility, and various ailments. The notice claims home treatment with a specific remedy that supposedly cures quickly and permanently, listing office hours and methods.
The New York market closed weak after unfavorable western crop reports, a higher sterling exchange, and more foreign stock sales. Jersey Central touched 101%. Reading rose to 204 in early trading before slipping. Chicago Gas weakened. Northern Pacific issues were soft on Berlin’s proposed heavier stock assessment. Total volume 340,000 shares. Also notes on commodity prices and a flat silver market.
Market report shows flour prices by grade with ranges for Minnesota and city mills, wheat quotes and corn activity, oats, and futures with shifts after bullish crop news. Beef, pork, butter, eggs, and cheese prices listed. various lard, refined, and regional quotes noted for state and western markets.
Philadelphia on May 20 reports tallow down and weak. Prices quoted for city prime and country prime tallow in various classifications show declines, with figures listed for bellies, cakes, and grease reflecting softer market conditions.
Union Stock Yards receipts reached 10,000 cattle with a firm market and gains of 10 to 16 cents. Prices ranged from 4.16 to 6.15 for common to extra steers, 2.50 to 4.75 for stockers and feeders, 4.00 to 4.00 for cows and bulls, and 0.85 to 5.05 for calves. Texans noted at 2.
The report details bids for new coal cars by major lines including Philadelphia and Reading and Boston and Maine, locomotives by MK&T, wage increases at Salem Wire Nail Findlay and Norristown Woolen, and a 10 percent to 15 percent rise across American Tube and Iron in Youngstown. It notes rail earnings up 4.02 percent in the first week of May and iron ore shipments and steel production figures for 1894, plus electric road expansion in Scranton and Ni ckel Plate excursion plans.
Printing for grocers circulars cards booklets and letter heads done so well at The Tribune office that they will sell goods for you.
An advertisement links nervousness to impure blood and blood disorders like scrofula and rheumatism. It promotes Hoods Sarsaparilla as the cure, arguing against narcotics and alcohol to avoid masking symptoms, and urging purification of the blood to restore health and calm nerves. It emphasizes purifying the blood as the true remedy.
Olyphant crowds gather as the Rosebuds win 95 to 8 against local barbers in yesterday’s baseball at the flata. Upcoming match set with Scranton’s Young Men’s Christian Association team. Community notes include callers J J O Malley M J Walsh M J McHale. Minnie Hoban ill. Decoration Day picnic planned. and an anniversary entertainment by the Catholic Young Men’s Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society at Father Mathew Opera House.
William Brookfield commissioner of public works of New York spent Sunday in Honesdale. Dr C A Dusinbene left on the 4 PM Sunday train for New York then Maine for a few weeks of boating and fishing. Carbondale Cycle club members visited Honesdale Sunday and returned by 5 PM. Dolph and Lathrope of Scranton registered at Allen House Monday. Levi Patterson and John Simpson of Carbondale were in Honesdale Sunday. Lada E T Smith plans to return to New Jersey after visiting home near Deposit. Canal break repaired and boats to move today. frost damaged hickory and butternuts.
Mrs Justus Saylor died at her home Saturday morning leaving five young children. Relatives gathered after the death of a family member in Ashley. Several residents and visitors are named including Burt Gaylord, Jennie Chamberlain, Lucretia Lurrell, and Mr. and Mrs. C J Lewis. Local addresses and small outings populate the town notices and social notes.
After a prolonged illness Mrs Bridget Mack wife of James Mack of Monroe street died at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. She had suffered a complication of diseases for five months and the death had been expected. Funeral services will be held Wednesday with a solemn high mass of requiem at St Thomas church at 10 30 am and interment in Catholic cemetery. Dr Reeves is noted as a specialist and Miles J McAndrew attends the Ancient Order of Hibernians convention in Wilkes Barre today.
Lieutenant James G Stevens post will attend divine services at Archbald Catholic church next Sunday evening. All comrades to meet at their hall at 6 oclock sharp. Henry Lloyd of Kingston visited at the home of Mr and Mrs William Waine last. Saturday George Williams broke ground for his new house on Hickory Street. Oriental Star lodge will hold its regular communication this evening with members urged to attend for important business. Young man consult Dr Reeves 412
Travies Budd of Carbondale visited relatives in town Sunday. H. B. Paine of Scranton will deliver the Decoration Day oration. Mrs. Frank Day and Ralph Day of Wilkes-Barre are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barber.
A Sunday night fire caused by a defective flue leveled the Hayes residence on Powderly road. Mrs Hayes and children were visiting relatives in Wilkes-Barre. Hayes was en route home from a friend on South Main when the alarm sounded. The structure valued at 1800 dollars, with 1000 dollars insured.
An advertisement promotes Complete Manhood and How to Attain It as a medical science guided guide for married life. It claims the book offers methods to secure self control, avoid excesses, and improve natural relations. The blurb highlights benefits for those seeking better harmony and addressing past faults through disciplined practices.
Dr F B Smith advertises cures for Bright's disease and diabetes with Orificial Surgery Hypnotic Suggestion and Electro Magnetic therapy at 312 Wyoming Ave and 8312 Wyoming Ave. Free illustrated lectures at Music Hall Lackawanna Ave begin May 20 with ladies lectures on select afternoons. consultations free 9 am to 1 pm daily except Sunday.
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