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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1891
Page
4
The Ledger Printing House in Warren Pennsylvania lists subscription terms at 150% in advance or $2.00 yearly if unpaid, with mailing address and postage details. The page aggregates assorted notices, editorials, and items on politics, pensions, and public affairs from 1892 era, including comments on insurance, elections, and prominent figures.
The column reviews Henry George’s theories amid race and labor disputes over colored soldiers in Louisiana and tinplate labor issues. It notes U S and Mexican political strife, voter registration changes, and Senator Sherman with a sharp critique of McKinley era politics. It closes with Senator Allen of Albany praised for wit and satire.
The piece argues for gains by Campbell in Ohio and a Democratic ticket in Pennsylvania. It outlines the rise of the People's Party, calls for reform of the Quay machine in Harrisburg, and criticizes Quay’s proposed slate of Gregg for auditor general and Morrison for treasurer. It stresses the need for honest, qualified officials to expose roguery and support Pattison.
A Victorian fragment quotes a physician urging males under thirty to use nature's tonic and Sulphur Bitters to restore brain nourishment and nerve strength. The speaker claims these tonics cure nine of ten cases of decline caused by excesses and poor finances.
The Philadelphia Herald reports industry owners protected by tariffs have faced importation of foreign labor. Ex-Congressman Niedringhaus defends skilled labor imports, later challenged by the Amalgamated Association as driven by greed. The piece warns against undermining the Contract Labor law and the risks of opening the labor market to foreign workers. It also discusses catarrh remedies and a brief note on tariff politics and Blaine’s prospects, with scrutiny of McKinley era protections and Republican strategy.
The piece warns that climate change kills more than known, especially where constitutions are delicate among immigrants headed west. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach-Bitters as a preventive against malaria and fevers, and as a remedy for constipation, liver issues, and other ailments common to emigrants, travelers, mariners, and tourists.
The Burlington route plans Harvest Excursions on Tuesdays August 25 and September 15 and 29. Departures from Chicago Peoria Quincy and St. Louis to St. Paul Omaha St. Joseph Kansas City Denver Helena Salt Lake and other Northwest West and Southwest points. Rates very low with tickets at all company offices east of the Mississippi River. Through tickets via connecting lines. Inquire of local agent or address P M Eustis, Genl Pass and Ticket Agt, Chicago.
An 1880s style notice touts Pan-Tina Cough cure and Dr Lees Liver Regulator with trial sizes at L G Noyes Co drug store. Williamsport greets the first electric car, nicknamed mutoneer, running on trolley wires. SWAYNE'S OINTMENT promises cure for skin diseases with no internal medicine. Jackson Koebier's Special Brew Bud Wise Beer advertised for family use at Cousins Bros.
A humorous collage of jokes from across papers mocks doctors, police, and advertisements. The piece lists witty quips about dogs, drinks, and a few satirical shots at public figures, followed by a lengthy roster of jurors and local names from Warren and surrounding towns.
The Prohibitioniste of Warren County met at Good Tempers Hall on Wednesday morning and endorsed a ticket for sheriff C H Reno East Branch associate judge J W Miller prothonotary Asa Hunter Glade trustee Warren Academy J J Taylos county committee chairman J W Miles secretary Dr J M Davies executive committee A Hertzel H F Andrews WW W Hare The meeting showed a strong conservative pro principle stance and resolve that cannot be compromised.
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