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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1897
Page
2
Local firm touts low-cost high-quality coverings
A local business promotes a special line of work with emphasis on excellence and low prices. It highlights a range of new and desirable coverings and asserts efficiency and value for customers seeking quality at minimal cost.
Distribution Anomaly in Daily Newspapers Across States
The Sun notes 20 000 newspapers in the United States with 2250 daily papers, yet distribution varies widely by state. New York has many papers but shows uneven ratios, while California, with half New York’s population, has more daily papers. Mississippi, Delaware, and other states show surprising imbalances, suggesting distribution depends on factors beyond population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pooneylvania
Missouri
Ohio
Miscouri
Indiana
Massichusetts
Vth
California
Massachusette Hae Jong Hw
Massacusetts
Mississippi
Delaware
Wilmington
New Mexico
West
Ywas
Connecticut
Toxae
Idaho
Alieka
Klondike
United States
Political Endorsement Urges Schadt and Horn
The text urges voters to support the Silver Chicago platform and Democrat Schadt and Horn, opposing McKinley era protection and prosperity. It promotes free trade and fees, claiming a full endorsement of the Lacka wanna Democracy platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Schadt, Horn, Et
McKinley
Bryan
Double-Headed Owl Tale and Dr Benson Death in Susquehanna
From Susquehanna County comes a bizarre report of a double headed owl found near Smoky Hollow that fought itself to death and was later prepared for display by a taxidermist. Dr Edward J Benson, a Jackson physician, died suddenly at his home at age about 32 after heart failure following a patient call. Funeral arrangements set for Jackson church with burial in North Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Susquehanna
Halletead
Herald
Bmoky Hollow
Great Bend Township
Lrd
You Myueeum
Edward J. Benson
Jackson
L. Benson
Samuel Birdsall
University of New York
Susquehanna County Medical Seciety
Jackson Church
North Jackson Cemetery
Mise Bridget Gleason
Frost Street
St. John's Catholic Church
Wiliam McCracken
Laurel Street
Erie
Erie Station
J. 5
Mulvey
Broad Street
Forest City stray burglaries and local rally plans emerge
Forest City reports a burglary at Julius Freedman’s store with a damaged safe knob and a potential $35,440 in the vault. A dog case ends with Pen tecost refunding $410 and paying about $7 in costs after a hearing. Prohibition rally set for Nov 1 in Davis’ home with Hockenberry and Lathrop as speakers.
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Forest City
Yarnes
D. R. Brammer
Pentecost
Julius Freedman
Fivediman
Davis
Professor Hockenberry
Carbondale
W. W. Lathrop
Scranton
T. O. Jones
J. Jones
Hall
John L. Morgan
Muse
Jonathan Davis
Thomas Joncas
Beranton
B. W. Bhikeslew
Blakeslee
Omaha
Neb
Denver
Colo
Sarah’ Menhennett
Grace
Mia
Thomas Brown
Mixa Mary J. Brown
EB. J. Monroe
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Hpiscopal Church
W. 8. Bryant
Mayfield
Bryant
Lawrence Hand
Seranton
Hillsite Hose Company
Trick of Organized Democracy Aims to Split Republicans
The passage accuses organized democracy of making fake charges and hiring Republicans to undermine their own party. It argues such tactics would create division, benefiting Bryantites and complicating McKinley’s party for national campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Congress
Pound Norey
Wall Street Review Shows Strength Amid Volume Surge
The market displayed strength with high transaction volume and periods of dull trade. Pullman stock fell on news of its head’s death but general lists held firm, aiding a late-day rally as shorts covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pullman
Chicago Gas
Sie Shires
No clear single headline due to mixed OCR data
Abstracts of varied commodity prices and supplies from October to January include oats, provisions, meat cuts, dairy items, and farm shipments. Entries reference beef, pork, hams, bacons, potatoes, sugar, cotton, live poultry, flour, wheat, corn, and oats with fluctuating demand and steady markets across multiple unnamed locales.
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Tiercer
Paso
Lund
Pennsylvania
Weetern
Egan
Barrela
Wac
Dirk
New York Market Summary of Grains and Dairy Products
The report covers wheat and corn prices with spot and futures data, options activity, and bid levels in New York. It notes firm tonnage in wheat on foreign buying and Western receipts, while corn and other specialties show varied activity and mild declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liverpool
Ff Life
Wea
Western Creamery
lMede
Elgins
State
Alte
Pennsylvania
Kwife
Chicago Grain Market Sows Mixed Futures and Cash Prices
Wheat and corn futures show varied quotations with October and December positions while cash markets list steady to uneven values across flour products, wheats, oats, rye, corn, and barley. Receipts include 7,400 barrels of flour and 34,000 bushels of corn, with shipper data for wheat and rye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Am. Tobacco Co
Ohio
Chiyago
C.c
Mit
Delaware
Louis & Nash
Tex
Manhattan
N. J. Central
Central
N.Y
Eura
Nor. Pacific
Omaha
Peewee
Pacific
Ty Southern Rv
Southern R. R
Shisch Tenn, C
Texas Pacific
Union Pactfic
Chicago
Sollard
Deere
Ama
Giwatthe
Saaleyc
Ouls
Wintsto
Wa Sigal
Mer Park
Hattie
Siadle
Cattle and Hogs Prices Steady in Hat and East Liberty Markets
Cattle futures and spot prices show cattle and hogs hold steady across Hat market with dressed beef ranges and calf values noted. At East Liberty, Pa the report lists prime and common cattle and hogs with weight classes and price spreads, alongside sheep and lamb bids and head counts for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liberty
Local Livestock Market Report From Buffalo Area
Last Buffalo New York market bulletin notes steady trade with active bidding. Cattle and sheep show varied quality with prices ranging from good to choice. hogs and lambs also cataloged with some high grades and cull categories.
Calves Steady and Sheep Market Mixed in New York Trade
New York Oct 10 Reeves reports no clear trading in calves with steady tone for veals and graders around 2.75 to 3.2. Sheep and lambs show active but firmer trend with prices listed, hogs steady near 104.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Petroleum Markets and Shipments Reported in New York
In New York on October 18 petroleum trade shows no market for Pennsylvania crude with nominal value listed at 4 dollars. City and Pittsburgh area activity notes credit balances and shipments with 469 barrels on hand and runs totaling 18 42 barrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Pennsylvania
City
Old Items Demand High Prices at Local Market
Shoppers note rival dealers offering twice the price for worn goods. Auctioneers warn buyers to examine items, as some consignments bring strong returns for those who value vintage wear and durable fabrics.
MAGICAL TREATMENT PROMISES CURE FOR LOST MANHOOD
An Omaha company advertises a MAGICAL TREATMENT for nervous and vital weaknesses claiming home use or travel to Omaha and offers free disease paper and proofs. They assure a cure or refund and state a $250,000 capital with no free prescriptions or samples. Readers are urged to write for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Butte
Neb
Bicycle Riddle Sparks Courtroom Quip in Bitelta Case
The Indianapolis Journal reports a humorous court scene where a defendant challenges a ten miles per hour charge for riding through Bitelta. He insists his new bicycle runs far faster, joking he could reach three hundred miles per hour. The judge remains formal as the exchange unfolds.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Lacka. Ave
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Wall Street Review
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Abe Len & CO
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Meare Building
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Scranton Pass
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Dickson Manufacturing Co
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Scranton Traction Co
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Third National Bank
Capital
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William IL. Peck
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TRE
Hunt & Connell CO
Moosicav CO
Moobic and Rushdale Works
Laplin & Rand Powder Co’s
Repauno Chemical Co
Peal
Beas
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