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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1885
Page
4
Fifteen new styles of type to be used in mercial job printing were received at The Ledger office this week. With the addition of this material we are prepared to do first class work at low prices. We employ the best and most skilled workmen and guarantee entire satisfaction in all cases. Your patronage solicited.
President Cleveland plans a spring and summer of steady work with a vast agenda. He insists appointments will slow while crowds press claims and will speed up only after office seekers leave. Decisions on pending nominations will come this week, then prompt action for terms expiring. The aim is to avoid unnecessary appointments and reduce Cabinet crowding. Grover Cleveland remains the President.
The New York Tribune reprints Gen. Ulysses Grant’s April 1861 letter to his father-in-law Frederick Dent. The general declares party differences should yield to Union integrity and notes many top Union generals were Democrats. The World cites this to argue Republicans led the war with Democratic support.
The current Madi issue features Col. McClure’s recipe for aging gracefully. Col. McClure recalls two old acquaintances in Philadelphia, noting he has learned wisdom by attending funerals. He cites Col. Tom Scott’s picture and warns against overwork as a cause of wasted years.
The writer shares a rule of balancing work and recreation to enjoy life while tired. He notes preferring activity over rest, engages in opera and social outings, and finds pleasure in work. He parallels Cowan and Col Mc Clure, who age similarly, underscoring the natural course of growing old gracefully.
County superintendent urges rapid tree planting on school grounds to beautify the county. He asks directors and teachers to report progress by May, noting fences cleanliness and proper ground preparation as essential for appealing schoolyards and homes.
The notice reports General Grant’s condition as not improving enough to inspire hope. He rests a little easier but shows no sign of permanent relief. The piece reflects solemn reflection on his legacy and the inevitability of death.
The article argues an inevitable Anglo Russian war, with Russia advancing toward Afghanistan and Herat as the strategic prize. It notes Britain’s naval mobilization, preparations to move troops to India, and both sides seeking a peace stance while arming and positioning forces for a long confrontation.
A brief note observes that the tax alligator remains in water pipes during inclement weather, suggesting prudent sheltering and adaptation to harsh conditions.
The president has been offering pointers to some Democratic Senators in Washington on policy directions for the administration. He has engaged several members to discuss and refine the administration’s approach.
The text suggests politicians must change tactics in advising office appointments. It notes farmers seeking snow shovels can find them at hardware stores and hints that Fenian ideas push people toward Riel's Northwest rebel party. It claims many restless workers can find work in that region at present.
A playful regional note suggests boys skip fishing at the Point and seek alligators in the hill reservoir as a curious weather era joke. It mentions April snows and May showers, with a whimsical shift from one pastime to another.
In this spring guidance from Spring Creek April, I A Rowxos urges pruning young trees to admit sun and air. Remove lower and cross branches, seal wounds with wax or paint, avoid re-pruning after large cuts, and keep cultivating young orchards until established. Order hardiest varieties from Newark supplier G W Stuart & Co.
W K Merzett of Irvine writes to defend New Orleans prices during the Exposition, arguing visitors can live cheaply at two dollars a day and up to eight to ten dollars for necessary expenses, and noting Southern liberal hospitality. He disputes charges of boarding rates and urges readers to judge the Exposition and Southern people by firsthand experience.
A fragment describes a poor woman buried in a $50 coffin with white roses and evident toil on her hands. The scene notes a luxury hearse and ten family hacks, with contrasting views from onlookers. The piece questions naturalness and humanity in funeral rituals.
The piece contrasts a hard working wife and mother with the lavish funeral held for her, noting how fashion and expense prevail after a life of frugality. It laments the neglect of simple kindness during her life and quotes temperance column notes about union organizing efforts in Warren and Cable Hollow.
A list of jurors selected for the May term includes Herman Bills of South West, a farmer. R C Baker of Campus, labor. D L Blodget of Sugar Grove, fy Barnes. Pacer Crosby of Columbus Boro, farmer. Ase Harr of Pine Grove, constable. Sorth West B C Cher of Deerfield. David McReivey of Pine. Gavi McKee of Pittfield, merchant. Otte Marker of Warren, carpenter. Russell of Freehold, farmer. Russell a1 Deereid of Freehold. Thomas Warren of Sugar Grove, merchant. J W Thompson of Triumph, farmer. W Grove of Parmigion, farmer. George Yates of Hreuhold, farmer.
Albert H. Canby, advance agent for John T Raymond, toured Warren for the performance of For Congress. The review lauds Raymond as limber a satirical figure and notes a well received showing with audiences amused and applauding. The piece discusses the play’s political satire and its brisk portrayal of vanity and manipulation in public life.
Bell Bros announces a three day grand opening event April 18 20 and 21 with extensive displays of new fashions fabrics and designs. Departments feature silks velvets white goods satins ginghams laces ribbons clothing and accessories with Warner’s Corsets at half price and special gifts for every attending lady. Carpet sale runs alongside the event and distant customers are promised good service and no delay. Beit Bros Warren Pa.
Henry Baxter from Galen Pa offers a critique of Senator J D Cameron’s 1885 revival plan advocating duties rebates and subsidies to boost American shipping. Baxter rejects protectionism as unfair to consumers and warns that financing such measures would burden the many for the few, arguing for free trade and broader economic reform.
Leading medical authorities endorse Ayre's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifying medicine. It is claimed to vastly increase working and productive powers of both hand and body. The text also notes potash as the best fertilizer for orchards and mentions treatments like superphosphate and manure as beneficial alongside potash.
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