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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1902
Page
4
The Tribune invites short letters on current topics, to be published only if the writer provides their real name. All contributions may be editorially revised before acceptance.
A garbled state ticket list shows names and positions for governor lieutenant governor secretary of internal affairs and various district seats. Text includes several misspellings and unclear districts suggesting OCR corruption and uncertain candidate identities.
A discussion on the finite nature of coal supplies and the looming risk of industrial paralysis for Britain and its empire. The piece critiques reliance on coal, notes the vast but unrecoverable reserves, and argues for energy conservation and exploration of alternative sources. It references Jevons and economic theory while warning that current consumption could endanger industrial power within decades.
A youthful visitor faces a journey to life with renewed purpose, leaving idle comforts behind to confront experience and a future beyond the old mental menagerie.
A government note condemns sensational advertising for ginseng cultivation schemes promoting huge profits. It cites fraudulent prospectuses and stressed warnings from officials about market overhang and the risk of loss to farmers.
The International Coffee Commission meets in New York to study profits and overproduction amid a glut. The United States consumes about 10 pounds per person annually, while Europe and Latin America show varied use. The report notes U.S. annual coffee imports exceed 50 million pounds, with France and Britain consuming far less, and Europe seen as a potential market focus.
The First Presbyterian Church plans to demolish its lecture room to clear the site for a new building. A final prayer meeting will precede the tear down, with memories of the old structure to be recalled. Funds total about 75,000 dollars with private subscriptions expected to raise more. A new design and open competition are still under consideration.
The ad touts Pure Matt Whiskey as a fountain of youth for older adults, claiming it renews vigor and prolongs life. It features testimonials from an older demographic and asserts health benefits as a result of regular use.
An elderly Jamaica Lee resident Townsend Miller celebrates his 104th birthday and marriage to a third wife claiming Dutly’s Pure Malt Whiskey keeps him vigorous like a man of 25. A Brooklyn man, Ralph Bullick, aged about 100, praises the whiskey for maintaining health and appetite, calling it a godsend for the elderly.
A dated reader letter urges use of Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey as a tonic for aging adults. Testimonies from Mrs Mary A trees penience and Mr Adam Livingoal of Edvereon praise relief from heart disease and general weakness, claiming improved strength and ability to work.
Director of Public Safety removed Patrolman Daniel W. Davis from the force for cause and appointed Sylvanus Savitts of the Wirth ward to the vacancy. The new patrolman is described as tall and fit, with weeks of reserve service. Davis refused resignation, had been among ten men appointed last spring.
The text recalls General Bragg and a controversial letter about making a whistle from a pig tail to mock Latin. it notes the offense was tolerated by the president, but shifted focus to Bragg’s role. It reflects on diplomatic talking points and Uncle Sam's steadfast stance amid outsider commentary.
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