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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1889
Page
6
An editorial weighs Powderly’s plan to unite all organized labor for ballots and battles with bosses. It argues labor holds power but is split by demagogues who mislead voters and harm workers. The piece calls for purging brawlers before any real unity can yield justice under state and national laws.
A calm historical review questions a second centennial for Washington and the Constitution, urging a decay-free nation through race, public morals, and fidelity to tradition. It calls for honest voters and rejects prefixes like Irish or German. Also argues against tariff cuts, denouncing surplus tariffs as burdens on labor while Democrats remain pledged to tariff reform.
The speaker asserts that the Democratic party will hold its line in Pennsylvania despite strong Republican majorities and temporary discouragement. Past 1854 Know Nothing era losses gave way to Democratic triumph, and the party remains faithful to its conscience and duty. Local opportunism must be rejected. The masses will recognize the right and the taxation of many for the few will end.
A report from the water committee adopted seven to one prompts criticism that rates are high and water quality remains poor. Critics urge a new works solution, citing dirt and grit and alleging bias toward the old company. The piece also notes rapid postmaster removals under Clarkson and compares Bussey to Cleveland on pension policy.
On July 26, grand junior warden W. E. Marsh of Corry organized the Lady Warren degree lodge Daughters of Rebecca 1.0. C. F. Officers elected include Noble Grand Charles Dinsmoor Vice Grand Mrs. A. M. Rogers Recording Secy Mrs. Mary E. Smith Financial Secy Mrs. J. J. Nesmith Treasurer Marcus Spaulding Warden Charles Greenland Outside Guardian J. J. Nesmith Inside Guardian Mrs. J. P. Johnson Conductor John L. Pierce R. B. S. N. G. Frank Werry L. H. S. N. G. Mrs. J. G. Grindley Chaplain Mrs. Charles Greenland R. H. S. V. G. Mrs. C. Dinsmoor L. H. S. V. G. J. P. Johnson.
The water committee recommends extending mains to meet fire protection needs and domestic use, with hydrants, gate-valves, and two wash-outs. It proposes raising Morrison Run dam to double storage, extending mains to East Water and Market streets, and charging the borough for annual water service. A resolution to ratify with Warren Water Company is urged, along with contract preparation. The plan includes inspections and grievance remedies, to be completed by July 1, 1890, with expenses of 6.55 authorized.
A compilation of four illustrative coroner jury verdicts from a New England state and other cases. Examples include a coroner delaying an inquest until a man died, moving a drowned body to avoid fees, a Tennessee verdict claiming death from some sudden cause, and an Irishman killed in Minnesota with a jury’s postmortem verdict. The Kentucky inquest cites apoplexy and spinal disease findings.
Uncle Jerry Rusk laments a betrayed confidence as Mary Ann Dougherty, linked to the vetoed pension bill that became a campaign issue, is appointed to the department of agriculture at $1.50 daily. She is charged with drunkenness and disorderliness, given another chance, then returns to the seed department.
A Newark mother writes of using Dr Hand's teething and colic remedies and praises their effectiveness for her infant. Dr Hand replies that giving the cure on a regular cycle helps gut digestion and reduces colic. The notice lists Johnson & Siegfried Geo. S. Davis The Morel Drug Store and L. G. Noves as retailers.
Cash and One Price Burrato invites shoppers to use the Buffalo sitting room and retiring rooms, promising a homey feel and free bundle check. The weekly notice touts store principles and upcoming deals, announcing a summer millinery closing sale below cost to make room for fall merchandise including ribbons feathers and flowers.
Notice to Tax-Payers states taxes due by August 31 1889 with 5 percent discount for timely payment and par value for late taxes, listing dates and hours August 22 23 24 29 30 31 1889 at Leonhart & Sons harness store Warren for collection, signed Emin Awany Collector. Also promotes domestic and Wilson sewing machines with cash or easy payments, office 112 East Water Street Warren Pa, agent A Cogswell. includes brief Direction of the Wind notes and a druggist endorsement for Van Wert's Balsam with ordering details.
Assurance from Van Wert Balsam proprietors that the product cures coughs hoarseness and lung throat diseases. If it fails the refund policy applies. Trial size available from Johnson and Siegfried.
Net price list of Masury’s ground colors, varnishes, lamp blacks, and dry colors. Includes Brown’s raw and burnt umber, Prussian and ultramarine blues, chromes, vermilion and ochres, lead, linseed oil, spirits of turpentine, and graining colors in oak, walnut, chestnut, and ash. Indicates prices per gallon or per pound and invites orders with quantities.
From now until August 15 the entire stock is reduced in price. Customers will receive a special benefit as all remnants in each department are marked at cost or less to clear stock.
A fragment notes two lots of outing flannels with prices 10 cents and 15 cents, alongside a second lot quoted at 124 cents and 15 cents, indicating a sale or catalog listing.
Table linens worth 60c now 49c with other lines in proportion napkins reduced as part of a clearance offer.
A fragmented listing notes towels priced at 5 cents and 9 cents with comparative values of 10 and 12 and a half cents, plus an 18 cent tag for a 121 2/1 cent item. The unusual pricing hints at a brief period sale or catalog snippet.
The notice advertises bargains with items selling for 90 cents, originally 1.25, 3 grade items at 2, 2 grade at 1, and 1.50 for a remaining lot.
Special prices advertised on rugs and carpet remnants. Local store promotes discounts across rug sizes and leftover remnants for quick sale, inviting customers to visit for bargains on flooring options.
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