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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1891
Page
4
The Ledger Publishing Co lists subscription terms of 1.50 per year in advance and 2.00 otherwise. Advertising rates include business cards up to six lines for 5.00 per year, transient ads at 1.00 per inch and 0.40 for subsequent insertions, and special notices at 3.00 for six insertions. Marriages and deaths publish free. obituaries over ten lines cost 0.05 per line. mail orders encouraged.
Galveston News advocates a life sized penology display in the treasurer’s office. Wartime politics, bank book audits, and a flurry of local and national reports fill the page, including calls for pension reform, quotes on Quay and Harrison, and scattered notes from Harrisburg to Utah.
The article argues that in 1892 six states will elect two or one congressmen at large due to failed redistricting. It cites Republican maneuvers in Kansas Illinois and other states and urges a stalwart democratic Congress aligned with the next president. It notes Porter's census returns and predicts outcomes depending on the national vote.
Harrisburg Patriot reports Hon. Caleb C. Thompson of Warren campaigned in Harrisburg bidding for the Republican nomination for state treasurer. He warned bosses must not interfere and expressed confidence, while the Philadelphia Record contends the bosses have interfered. Thompson remains in Harrisburg until noon today as the convention shapes his fate.
A editorial argues the state faces a question on calling a constitutional convention. It notes mixed party views, concerns about fringe groups pushing reforms, and cites a Philadelphia Bulletin survey showing indifference or opposition. It contends reforms can be achieved within the current constitution via a honest legislature.
Be wary of ointments for catarrh containing mercury as they can damage senses and disturb the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure, made by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, is mercury free and taken internally to act on the blood and mucous surfaces. Buy genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure from druggists for 7 cents per bottle.
A Carry Telegraph letter urges restoring honest politics as in Lincoln's time by purging dead wood and scaleways from the Republican ranks. The author promotes unity through traditional values and strong leadership, reflecting contemporary party reform calls. Covstns Bros advertises Budwise beer for family use in pint cases.
The Philadelphia Record reports a Quay dominated plan to place General McD Gregg of Berks and Giles D Price of Erie on the state ticket for Auditor General and State Treasurer respectively. It notes Gobin’s ascent as a Quay ally, the shifting slates, and a Harrisburg convention likely to crown Quay's nominees while excluding other Quay friends.
A compact compilation noting diverse topics from suffrage defeats in New South Wales to the Prince of Wales betting sums on horse races. It covers volcanic eruptions, candid remarks about journalism, sugar price wars, Niagara Falls visitation, veterans’ reunions, and various civic and social anecdotes with concise, period-voiced summaries.
The piece highlights climate-related health dangers for immigrants in western regions with malarial and typhoid risks. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as prevention against malaria and digestive issues for travelers, emigrants, and frontier workers amid debates on fiscal policy and government spending.
Pearl disease is usually incurable but property treated cures many. Mrs Ebnira Hatch of Elkhart Jud and Mrs Mary Baker of Ovid Mich were cured after 20 years. S C Linburger a San Jose druggist says Dr Miles New Heart Cure cured his wife. Levi Logan of Buchanan Mich had heart disease 80 years and two bottles made him feel like a new man. Dr Miles New Heart Cure is sold and guaranteed by Morris Mullen. Book of wonderful testimonials free.
A note attributed to an observing lady who travels widely promotes summer hotel wear and travel gowns crafted from flannel gingham and euting cloth. She urges fashionable women to carry this advice in a cigarette case and adopt it while journeys begin.
Eureka reports Owen B. Clark of Wilkesbarre Pa discovered a petroleum field at Mattole near Eureka. He explored sixty-two miles from Petrolia to the Inland Mountains finding a first class paraffine oil bearing sandstone ledge from Joel's Flat to the Trinity county line. He predicts the region will become a great oil field. The article also reprints the Bellefonte Watchman note on sons of famous men in public life.
In Titusville a local note credits Lenox soap with strong cleaning power and jokes about the product leading the way. A remark from Warren Leper suggests the road from Titusville and a railroad measure mentions 2700 ties per mile. The Titusville Citizen hints the Lepeer editor once worked in theater.
The notice touts a scarce fifty year old World’s Farine city event and claims Restorative Nervine by Dr. Franklin will cure nervous disorders and dyspepsia. It promises free trial bottles and a book on nervous and heart diseases, with testimonials and no opiates. Also mentions France’s population rise and local whisky line from Porter, Cousins Bros. in Warren.
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