Critics warn against overuse of superlatives in prose
A Lewiston journalist condemns excessive use of the word more in phrases like more perfect and more just. The piece cites Kipling Gladstone and Sloane, noting tautology in newspapers and magazines and urging clearer language.
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Rudyard Kipling
Gladstone
Boston
Dr Dana
Shakespeare
Bowton DD
United States
Napoleon
Sloane
Slowne
Language of journalism and prose rules debated
A writer criticizes newspaper reporting and editors for overuse of vague claims and clichés. The piece advocates disciplined English education to build a solid literary foundation before authorship, condemning slowness of haste and stock phrases.
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Maceo
Letieas
Local visitors and clothing sale licensing case in town
Tunkhannock residents Joanna Jennings and Agnes Blurk were noted visitors as Rev Coney, once rector here, now near Pittsburgh, spent time in town. Wilkes Barre firm Well and Co opened a two week clothing sale in Platt block and were arrested for lacking a license, bound over to court with attorney James W. Platt posting bail. There was a misunderstanding over license costs for temporary stores, with some saying a $1200 license was required. Mrs Arthur Stebbins of Baltimore visits her mother Mrs E G Mills. A Presbyterian church charity drama drew a large crowd, and Hannah O Brien visited Wilkes Barre friends. Dallas Fair mentioned as open Sept 8 to Oct 1.
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Agnes Blurk
Coney
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Well & Co
Wilkes-Barre
Platt Block
Bell
James W. Platt
Arthur Stebbins
Baltimore
E. G. Mills
Presbyterian Church
Hannah O' Brien
Wilkes- Barre
Dallas Fair
Markets Show Dull Day As Trading Volume Shrinks
New York markets opened dull with low price movement and a total of about 70,000 shares sold. The decline followed by dispersing large operators and a shift toward short selling among professional traders. Coal and industrial stocks faced pressure as the market hovered with weak undertone and little demand. Furnished by William Linn Allen & Co.
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Concpleumus
Bears
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Allen & CO
Meara
Scranton Traders Quoting Shared Par Values on Bonds and Stocks
Scranton Board of Trade exchanges quotations all based on par 100 for listed firms. Institutions named include National Bank along with Scranton Packing, Lackawanna Traction, Scranton Axle, Wooster Mill, and others. The notice lists bids and asks from local lenders and manufacturers amid railway and banking ties.
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Scranton Board of Trade Exchange
Scranton Firms Listed in Mechanical and Transit Makers
A fragmentary list shows Scranton companies including Pras Co introductory lines, Scranton Axle Works, Scranton Traction Co and Mes Mt Vernon Coal C, with references to Co. Seal mechinee Street and township school city areas, suggesting a directory or notice of local manufacturers and utilities.
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Lekson Eniskoturing Co
Scranton
Mt. Vernon Coal
Scranton Axle Works
Scranton Traction Co
Sccessors Ee
New York Produce Market Summary
New York Produce Market reports mixed commodity activity with flour and bread products at lower price ranges, wheat and corn prices weak on spot and futures, and steady to soft conditions in meat, butter, and cheese. Ongoing reports mention harbor liquidations, export demand softness, and varied regional pricing in Duluth, Minnesota, and western markets.
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Minnesota
H.malmh
Northern
Duluth
Liverpool
Miyagi Sec
Weetern
Bilgins
Delry
Pennsylvania
Meetroleum
Chicago Wheat and Grain Prices and Receipts
Chicago futures show mixed prices for wheat corn oats and pork with September wheat at 0 yaksic and December at Signtitye. cash quotes list flour prices No 2 spring wheat at 4a00 percent, No 2 corn at 40 40, oats at water. Receipts include 1,000 barrels flour 440,000 bushels corn and 163,000 bushels barley, with significant barley and rye stocks noted.
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Chicago
Chicago Livestock Prices Move Mixed As Demand Varies
Cattle steady to higher on native beef steers and stockers while feeding bulls show limited activity. Hogs and sheep report varied values with light weights and poorer flocks reflecting softer demand. western range sheep and assorted livestock volumes noted with total cattle at 7,000 head, hogs 20,000, and sheep 2,000.
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Chicago
Buffalo cattle and hog market summary
Cast Buffalo N Y Sept 2 cattle dull and slow hogs fairly active with prices from 4.45 for choice Yorker quality to rugged common. Sheep and lambs about steady with choicest offerings around 5.75 to 6.00 per head. culls and middling stock lower.
East Liberty Cattle Market Report
East Liberty Pennsylvania September 28 Cattle steady with prime and common cows and bulls at 842.75 Hog market slow with best medium and heavy hogs around 8.30 to 4.40 Sheep slow with choice and common lambs priced from 22.00 to 18.40 Verbal veal calves quoted at 9.75 to 7.25
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York
Market Report: Livestock Prices Steady in New York
From New York on Sept 34 cattle show no trading activity while calves remain quiet but firm and sold. Veale reports 48.5 dollars, sheep price around 4 pounds, lambs at about 1.6 to 4.0, with steady demand but slow activity for sheep and lambs overall.
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New York
Petroleum and Credit Report Snippets From NYC and PA
New York reports petroleum activity with no market bids and readings. In Pennsylvania, credit balances TT certificates show no bids with shipments totaling 4 407 barrel runs and 121 201 barrels.
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Mennaylvania
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