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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1896
Page
3
The piece notes the Welsh Eisteddfod Geninen with its August edition of prize poems and Welsh language verses. It also surveys Welsh press hostility to the government, criticizing the Western Mail and others for anti aristocratic and anti church stances, while calling for fair treatment of Welsh Nonconformists.
Little Handel, a Welsh pianist, rose from a coal pit job to pass the Royal College of Music exam with honors. Examiner Mr. Cummings noted his size and resolve after learning he trained five hours nightly after a day at the pit. Only 69 candidates across Britain achieved the distinction. The piece recalls De Quincey on teenage vices.
The contest featured Islwyn's stirring Welsh verse with translation from Nie pall y fim eu difa hwy. One of the joint winners was Miss St Eillir Evans of Cardif. The verses depict Christ's purchase on the Tree and divine voice in nature with images of blood tears and mountains.
The report notes Welsh figures like Professor Ballard Mathews resigning a chair, local eisteddfod successes, and public interest in Celtic history. It recounts Llanelly and Bangor college figures, Rev. Towyn Jones, and discussions on Welsh education, culture, and a possible Welsh history text book.
The Holman friction truck on a Baldwin 54 ton locomotive ran 11 minutes 14 miles to Cape May court house, reaching about 70 to 90 mph, with an average 60.7 mph. Test indicates potential fuel saving though full economy data remain inconclusive amid track limits and variable conditions.
F Marion Crawford argues in the Century that two or three bad men shaped much of the evil attributed to medieval popes. Among them are Farnese of Naples, Caraffa of Maddaloni as Paul IV, and Rodrigo Borgia as Alexander VI. The piece notes several popes varied in vice yet not wholly evil, and recounts Alexander VI’s death by rumored poisoning and the era of terror surrounding the Borgias.
A cosmetic remedy claims to remove freckles tan sunburn and blemishes and deliver a perfectly clear complexion. It promises fast results and clear skin in every case. Sold at Helwel's Mail Meeting and Bardeste Parlors, 34 Lacke wanne Ave with prompt mall orders.
Women hesitate to discuss private matters publicly though some suffer in silence and avoid bringing the issue to their physician.
A Chehatia Washington woman Mrs C Reed recounts a 15 year battle with dropsy and anemia. After failing with doctors she finds relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and credits renewed strength ability to work and vote. The piece notes similar cures and describes pill contents and pricing.
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