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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1894
Page
6
The writer recounts a chaotic London to Swansea rail journey with luggage mishaps. He struggles to label and load a trunk, endures a crowded four by six compartment for eight hours, and arrives in Swansea amid rain and poor sidewalks, tempered by eventual hospitality and a good bed.
A visitor describes Swansea as an antique port city with narrow streets and a modern new section, notes European business calm and bay scenery, and contrasts European drinking culture and tipping norms with American habits. He praises European railways and castles, warns on tipping, and recalls a London cafe incident, ending with a sales pitch for Dr King’s New Discovery.
The ad line recalls a Castoria slogan used for a child and mother audience. It notes the product's long association with caring for children and family needs through generations. The cadence implies nostalgia and trusted pedigree across decades.
Stock list details various building materials including Pacifico Coast Red Cedar shingles Victor and other Michigan white pine and white cedar shingles Michigan white and Norway pine lumber and bill timber Tilon County dry hemlock stock Elk County dry hemlock joists and studding North Carolina short and long leaf yellow pine miscellaneous mine rails mine ties mine props and mine supplies in general
Heart Lake resort near Montrose and Scranton offers 2000 foot altitude and Adirondack style scenery with good boats fishing tackle free to guests. Rates from 87 to 810 per week and 1.50 per day. ticket sales via D Porter trains provide access for travelers to this temperance run retreat on the Lackawanna line.
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