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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1892
Page
4
A historical quotation attributed to Thomas Jefferson asserts that equal and exact justice should be extended to all while exclusive privileges are denied to none. The line reflects Enlightenment ideals shaping early American political philosophy.
The piece argues Carnegie mills cannot recruit skilled workers and accuse the company of starving labor to force submission. It cites use of state militia, Pinkertons, and past Frick actions against miners, alleging law enforcement failures on child labor and perjury. It notes tariff debates in Warren and urges Bernie wartime style vigilance, then includes ad copy for Sareaparilla and mushrooms.
The piece argues that tariff protection did not guarantee wage maintenance, contrasting claims by protectionists and critics. It notes wages rise under protection but fall with reductions, citing European and English examples. It also praises President Cleveland for signing more pension bills than prior administrations, noting 1825 laws in 24 years and countervailing vetoes to prevent dishonorable pensions.
Literary notes report Henry Ward Beecher unpublished material found by Mr Bok will appear as a series in The Ladies' Home Journal. Topics include Marriage home government women in public life politics and more with Mrs Beecher and Ellinwood aiding editing. Also promotion for A McDowell & Co fashion journals from West 14th Street New York highlighting Parisian fashion plates and early September issues with original French art.
The Warren County Democratic Society held its regular meeting last Wednesday night with large attendance. President Burgess P. D. Clark and Secretary J. A. Hawks led discussion on officer nominations for next week. Hawks urged reliance on figures and expressed confidence in the Democratic ticket. A resolution deploring the Homestead firing and calling for an investigation into actions of General Snowden, Colonel Hawkins and Colonel Streator was adopted. The group voted to distribute tariff literature countywide to bolster Democratic support.
Dr Hartman warns malaria can be insidious and long lasting with chills, headaches, digestive and mental symptoms. He promotes Peruna and Man a lin toning the system and cleansing poisons, with directions on use and a trial offer. Product mentions include DeWits Little Early Risers and a root beer extract at 25 cents.
Arrfn market report lists prices for eggs new potatoes and staples. It includes Sugars flour meats syrups coffees teas and crackers with market notes on berries melons and vegetables. A lengthy section promotes Max Klein Allegheny Pa liquor sales and a list of real estate transfers for the week ending August 3.
An advertisement promotes Pr Haines Golden Specific as a guaranteed cure for prunkenness or the liquor habit. It claims permanent, rapid results for moderate drinkers and alcoholics, with a 45 page booklet free from the Golden Specific Co. It also includes a testimonial about Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and relief after one use.
The Commonwealth of Penn a Warren County issues a writ of foreign attachment against Ameriah H Bradner and Alonzo Bradner. It commands the Sheriff to seize their lands and goods in Warren County and bring them before the Court of Common Pleas to answer a suit by Anna M Edwards for assumpsit. The writ lists attached lands including undivided half interests in multiple lots across Watson Pleasant Cherry Grove townships. Witness James Roy, Sheriff, 1892.
Enthusiastic appeal targets Democrats to read a 600 page campaign document detailing alleged GOP faults. Includes biographies of Cleveland and Stevenson, convention report, party platform, and comparisons of Mills and McKinley bills. Promotion offered with special terms to clubs and agent commissions. Address H J Smith & Co Chicago.
Bintoro State Normal Schools invites applications for the Senior Class of 1893. Over 40 applicants already. School fully equipped with experienced teachers. Edinboro offers professional and intellectual preparation for teachers. Fall term outlay of only 50 dollars. Address Marie G Benedict, Principal.
The advertisement touts Actual Business College Pittsburg as the oldest reliable school with bookkeeping shorthand typing and English training. It claims the largest faculty and best instruction with graduate placement and offers a full graduating business course. Written by President Conner and Dean J M Phillips inviting readers to request a pictorial catalogue.
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