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Newspaper
The Semi Weekly Item
Location
Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1900
Page
2
An outdated ad offers gardening guidance by Prof. C. Coles of Kingston Pa and a horoscope service. It lists plant timing for waretable eases flower erects grain and invites readers to mail 24 cents for a horoscope of birth date and planet. A prize of 200 dollars is promised for a subscribing reader.
Incomplete OCR indicates a travel notice involving Philadelphia and Bedallipe Railway lines with dates May and May inclusive. It mentions return eligibility and unclear routes to Washington LA California, Philadelphia, and Slat imclusive.
Captain Siiag A. Stoll of the 4th Infantry opens a local recruitment station in Pennsylvania for all branches including Cavalry Artillery Infantry Hospital Engineer and Burial Corps. Men may serve in Cuba Porto Rico Manila or the United States with pay at $1560. The station operates daily from 9 a.m. except Sundays.
Invitations announce Mt Carmel High School will hold its fourteenth commencement Friday the 25th at the G A B overy house. Nine graduates this year will receive diplomas following the program featuring an overture and selections including Day of the Century.
A Pennsylvania application by Jones F L Raderick seeks approval for a mine lamp system designed to illuminate mines safely and reliably. The primary battery unit eliminates flame risk, emits a three candle power glow for up to ten hours, and auto-extinguishes on breakage or leakage. The device, named the Wil at Tandon, promises rapid deployment by miners themselves.
A fragmentary note reports townspeople look forward to June 1st with optimism if a rumor proves true about the Centendin colliery resuming operations. It mentions increased employment at local collieries plus an upcoming library book event at Centralia High School hosted by students and staff. Mrs. N A Barphy and Principal Murphy are traveling to Guangzhou for a month visiting friends.
A detailed portrait notes Depew of New York as the standout in a crowd, with critics split on his suitability. The piece describes his wardrobe from a bright white linen tie to creased trousers and a thick silk frock coat, highlighting his overall polished, understated style.
On May 28 a new club The Bir Garmel wheelman will host a bicycle parade with anticipated exotic features and fur prizes listed by Willie Blyen. The committee is actively arranging details for the entertainment event in town.
Copper mines described as ancient and extensive near Binui, with references to early Egyptian and Nubian use. The text notes long mining history, later European interest, and ruins tied to copper production. It mentions periodic military actions and artifacts including tools and crucibles, but remains unclear and partially garbled.
A notice announces potential improvements for the Linget area with anticipated July 15 completion. The plan, attributed to Borekehb caaueil and Jota Coart, includes new free mail delivery service for the district. EH, acting as White Secretary, affirms authentication and oversight.
A garbled message references another world and a big display, mentioning names P. A. Shiel and odd places. The legible parts hint at an otherworldly scene or display but lack clear dates, locations, or events.
A list of multiple church schedules including Congregational Tabernacle services with Sunday School at 2 PM and evening prayers, Methodist Episcopal and other denominations with times for morning and evening worship, Epworth League, and midweek meetings. It notes parish activities, catechism, and related religious gatherings across several churches and dates.
Hoy Parade Day leg 22 of the Eidlighte Penegdir of Poeituavivinti Partyseveneh Annual in Wilkes Barre May 21 to 28. Pennsylvania Railroad sells round trip tickets from all stations to Pennsylvania to Wilkesbarre with return by May 28, limited to May 28. Fare for land trip from Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania. Thalketa not heard for passage on New York and Ullea co Limited Express.
A Sketched report describes the Malelie Crew with Captain Thuredar guiding a party of gods toward the Natilie railroad. They formed a crawl to run the line, meeting the store team near Butalle. Crew members include Thomas Miles engineer William Hartline conductor William Shuatt and others.
Low fare excursion to Wilkes Barre via the Lehigh Valley Railroad on May 21 and 22. Tickets from all stations in Pennsylvania to Wilkes Barre and return at a round trip fare, on sale May 21, limited for return passage to May 25 inclusive. Excludes Black Diamond Express.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces reduced excursion fares for the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia on June 28. Tickets good for the round trip at one fare for the round trip, with a minimum rate, available to the public through the stated dates and stations.
A damaged OCR item references Niagara Valley Railroad and a return inquiry dated May 1900. It mentions freight or passage details, a transit line, and an agent for further information with unclear names and locations.
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