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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1897
Page
5
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A fragmented, archaic column discusses wartime policy, currency fears, and civil military relations. It references the New York Chamber of Commerce, Secretary of the Currency, and debates over neutrality and alliance, with critics debating intervention and public duties. The prose hints at international dynamics and domestic impact.
An editorial piece urges strong support for the Scranton Symphony Society and a concert on November 20 in the city. It highlights community musical education, youth involvement, and the need for private and public funding to sustain metropolitan cultural growth. The article cites broader civic goal and quotes supporters of music as essential to character and progress.
A caustic yet timely statement by Sen titer Platt on the Low-Triey campaign is cited. The text discusses Republican unity, involvement of women in politics, and reactions to political figures and divisions within parties during a national discourse in New York.
The passage discusses political strife and potential benefits to the Republican cause from factional disputes in Pennsylvania and Walloon upsets. It critiques a proposed arbitration treaty between England and the United States, noting its flaws and the likelihood it would fail. It cites voting irregularities in New York and remarks on Spain's Cuba campaign, with commentary on newspapers and financial policy debates.
The Philadelphia Press columnist outlines a practical currency revision by reforming greenbacks. It argues for redeemable notes backed by gold, limiting reissues and preventing endless redemption while protecting the gold reserve. It contrasts Secretary Gage’s approach with a commission plan and notes President McKinley’s guiding role.
The brief item notes a quirky local situation involving community shapes and odd phrases. It mentions a person named Bianco and hints at a lighthearted tone with playful wording.
The text outlines imagined political alignments for an island society amid conflict. It mentions autonomy for Cobaites, potential annexation to the United States, and a proposed governorship. It reports threats of military action, Spanish diplomacy, and internal doubts about war outcomes, ending with a cryptic call to read the apparent plan.
A Carbondale Louder report outlines a proposed primary reform known as the Crawford county plan. It aims to curb nonwriting corrupt practices and ensure fair full voting by officers conducting the process. The Plainfield Republican committee’s plan uses circulars with stamped return envelopes to tally preferred candidates and print top votes on official ballots.
The report from the postmaster general critiques U S postal pricing and privileges for periodicals and dime novels. It notes high costs to move material nationwide, estimates profits and losses, and argues abolishing certain mailing privileges could cut deficits. The discussion compares U S practices with postal systems in Europe and questions the scope of government support for cheap literature.
The store offers table linen in multiple widths and prices from 22 to 50 cents per yard plus damask designs in 62 and 72 inch widths. A new line of large plaid toweling and assorted towels are priced from 20 to 50 cents per pair. Store hours extend this evening for shoppers with a piano recital by Prof. Miller on the second floor Underwear Department. store closes tomorrow for Thanksgiving.
An advertisement lists Finley’s 10 4 Columbia blankets and Silver Queen and Gloriana blankets, plus Arcadia Hankets priced at 135 dollars. The text shows item names and a single price point for Arcadia Hankets.
Hobo and Wrapper Blankets reversible with brocaded patterns for ladies wrappers and gentlemen bath robes and smoking jackets feature in this vintage textile listing.
Full size Comfortables with both sides fancy at gSe prices 1.50 2.25 2.75 3.25. French Latino Down Quilts offered at 3.98 for this week only. Also a Silk line available.
Regular 113 piece Haviland china dinner set offered in five decorations for 27.50 dollars. A Thanksgiving dinner bargain promotion invites customers to purchase now.
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