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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1894
Page
7
Thanksgiving day brought widespread observance in Central City. Churches held union services across West Side and North End while business paused and manufacturing plants closed. Afternoons featured large dinners and varied amusements, followed by a strong turnout at social events and theaters. No notable incidents marred the day.
A large central city congregation gathered at Penn Avenue Baptist Church for a Thanksgiving service led by Rev. Warren G. Partridge. Rev. G L Altiet preached from Jeremiah, praising God’s mercy and urging repentance to guard the nation’s future.
A large West Side gathering held a union Thanksgiving service at Simpson M E Church with Rev A W Cooper and Rev D C Hughes among the speakers. Dr Hughes delivered a sermon on national gratitude, tracing Protestant Christianity and the Anglo-Saxon race as pillars of civilization. Special services also noted at Puritan and Welsh congregations with funds for the Home of the Friendless.
In a wartime sermon Mr Ulrich urged adherence to God's law to avert national perils and ensure prosperity. The audience joined in the hymn My Country Tis of Thee before a benediction.
A large crowd attended the Union Thanksgiving service at the Methodist Episcopal church led by Rev D M Kinter who preached on In Everything Give Thanks from First Thessalonians. Rev M D Fuller opened with Psalm 103 and Ruth Jackson presided at the organ as Mary Davis sang Behold the Gathered Harvest.
Multiple churches in Green Ridge held Thanksgiving services with sermons on hard times, capital labor strife, and civic duties. Rev. Bal lentine, Rev. Stahl, Rev. Chaffee, and others preached to large congregations aided by choirs. Catholic rites at St. Peter's and St. Luke's denounced political corruption and urged unity. An offertory benefited Lackawanna hospital.
George Smith of Tacony Pennsylvania testifies after thirty years of rheumatic suffering that Munyon's Rheumatism Cure relieved his pain quickly and permanently. The homeopathic remedy claims rapid relief for acute and chronic rheumatism with bottles priced at 26 cents.
Ohio food commissioner’s suit against a Cincinnati druggist over Paskola failed. Expert testimony from university and college professors established Paskola as a digestive agent, confirming its value in indigestion and wasting diseases and defeating rivals' false claims and related emulsion lawsuits.
Captain Brymer led Wyoming seminary against Scranton with 1 200 spectators watching a fast hard fought game. Scranton won 20 to 0 as McGouldrick was injured, Decker missed two kicks, and Connery scored a touchdown with Zang.
In obedient observance they gathered to give thanks to the Almighty for bounty. The article notes the Lord’s watches over the country despite crimes and shortcomings and calls for prayer in closets and a special day set apart by authorities to express gratitude.
The article reviews Paul Kauvar's The New Paul Kauvar at the Academy of Music and outlines other upcoming shows. It highlights a Robinson production, The Gilhoolys Abroad, The Passing Show, Span of Life, Crust of Society, and a vast lineup from the Fifth Avenue and other companies.
A letter from Fred Heffner of Lancaster Pa describes a 35 foot tapeworm expelled by his seven year old son Freddie after using Dr Campbell's Magic Worm Sugar and Tea. Heffner praises the remedy, notes it was produced by C W Campbell as successor to Dr John Campbell & Son, and invites inspection of the worm in a bottle at his residence.
Joseph Jefferson delighted two large audiences with his Rip Van Winkle at Frothingham Theatre. Critics praise his natural portrayal and stage craft, noting Annie Mack Berlin as Gretchen and Edwin Varrey as Derrick von Boekman delivering solid supports.
A fragmented verse recalls a childhood advertising slogan about Castoria used across ages. It mentions giving Castoria to a child and attributing care across life stages with references to maternal roles and children. The text preserves a marketing refrain in a vintage tone.
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