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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1899
Page
6
Franklin Martini explains chirometry focusing on four hand types square knotty spatulate and their links to character. Large hands imply order and logic while other shapes indicate artistry romance or independence. The article previews a thumb study and notes varied traits and professions.
A vellum soaked tale recounts a quirky exchange with the Queen after a misdated trip. The author, claiming Republican leanings, notes humorous misunderstandings and polite replies amid a peculiar audience in Victoria London.
A humorous dialogue piece imagines Queen Victoria hosting Mr Alonzo Kidder Jr and talking of royals. The scene unfolds with playful barbs about marriage matches and curiosities of court life amid a brisk back yard tea visit. The exchange touches on lineage, crowns, and a mock courtship.
Advertises a sale with low prices on shirts suspenders umbrellas ribbons kid gloves soap silk fabrics and women’s outerwear. Highlights include men's muslin shirts 50 cents gloves 75 cents to $1.00 silk waists 75 cents and coats and capes priced around 2.75 to 10.00 with various colors and styles available.
A great variety of sample garments with better style and fit than ordinary goods. Prices on Saturday and Monday are one third off the usual.
Arrested then released over a $200 license demand linked to a 428 Lackawanna Avenue sale run by rival clothiers. The manager, not a transient, plans to sell stock at deep discounts while authorities consider the case in court. Sale items include men's suits from $1.95 to $7.50 and numerous bargains, with store hours extended into the night.
The Christmas Toy Store announces readiness for Children's Day and a two month lead up to Christmas. Five thousand dolls from Kessner and Jonas Long's Sons’ stores fill an acre of space, with varied figures and affordable prices in the basement.
A local bookseller touts heavily discounted Rand McNally editions once priced at $1.50 now offered at 60 cents. The collection features numerous classic works by Dickens, Hugo, Thackeray, and more, with binding notes and holiday appeal. Also advertised are sweaters for men, boys, and babies in royal blue and black, priced from fifty cents to two dollars.
Crowded store reports major savings on boys wearables including Astrakhan reefers, heavy wool suits, and school pants with prices cut from two dollars to cents. Shoes from 98 cents to 3.50 feature box calf leather and multiple widths. Womens shoes from 98 cents and up. Rubbers and gaiters also on sale.
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