Tribune asks patrons for 6 cents a line
The Tribune notes a charge of six cents per line for cards of thanks and condolence notices in the advertising column.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1902
Page
5
The Tribune notes a charge of six cents per line for cards of thanks and condolence notices in the advertising column.
The text presents a ceremonial proclamation attributed to the President declaring Thanksgiving near the coming November. It mentions the serving of thanks, spiritual uplift, and prayers for national welfare, with references to the Declaration of the day and officials such as Theodore Roosevelt and John P. Secretary of State.
The passage discusses reactions of magnates to coal trade policy, mentions Mr Mitchell, union influence, and a call for clear president ordered policies. It references antitrust concerns, potential coal trust, and critique of negotiation tactics amid ongoing dispute over anthracite administration and public interest.
A damaged OCR fragment references crime and danger in a valley, noting threats to lives and a looming disaster. It hints at past violence and a need for caution without providing clear names, dates, or locations. The piece reads like a hazy editorial or narrative about fear and potential catastrophe.
The article criticizes the city for not replacing swept bridges or strengthening remaining ones. It notes favorable summers for public works, references a strike, and argues missed opportunity to secure funds. It condemns the council’s handling of a new bond ordinance as ill conceived and delays in essential urban improvements.
A lengthy discussion questions the revival of the mayor or recorder role from historic times. It traces origins in England and France, notes shifts under Pepin, and weighs ceremonial power against magisterial duties. The piece cautions readers to seek reliable news in respected columns.
The passage reports a great development in chemical research, noting a scientific claim of practical value for Northeastern Pennsylvania. It describes a process to utilize skimmed dairy byproducts to produce a dry powder containing nutrient solids suitable for food use. Current waste yields about four pounds of butter per 2 pounds of milk fat. the remainder is discarded or underused. The new method aims to convert this waste into useful product.
A reflection on gratitude and the dangers of excess during national wealth. The piece argues that periods of peace and abundance can breed selfishness, vice, and decadence, and urges a heartfelt gratitude to divine providence paired with righteous living. It cites historical cycles and endorses moral conduct as the foundation of lasting greatness.
The text outlines a by product from milk weighing nine and a half pounds valued highly as a food and medicine, noting its resemblance to corn meal, solubility and nutric value, and potential to replace fats like butter. It mentions soda industrial and military topics, Cuban affairs, and German relations with Monroe doctrine, with several brief notes on individuals and places.
The report notes electrical power could drop to about one fourth of current cost and electric lighting would also improve after leveraging the river, seen as a valuable asset for the area.
Walter J. Balhird of Connecticut argues protection benefits U S industry by boosting manufacturing materials imports and preserving the home market. He cites Treasury data showing 46.09 percent of nine month imports were manufacturers materials, rising from 9 percent earlier, and contends protection preserves jobs and wages for 6,750,000 workers.
The December issue highlights Eliot on American public manufacture needs and Vanderlip on inflation warnings. It features Barnard sculptures, travel pieces, Nile Dam history, Mormon cooperation, portraits of McDonald and Griscom, and employer interviews on profits and gifts. Kipling contributes Pan in Vermont, with lavish Christmas editions and deluxe extras.
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