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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1891
Page
6
Fall plowing deep and thorough soil work save labor later and allow spring planting earlier. Discusses hoes, disk harrows, pulverizers, and marking tools to optimize seed rows. Also covers egg production basics, shell materials, and ash and fat sources. Includes a humorous note on women and dogs from Browne.
A New York Tribune article recounts a Yankee farmer who deceives two hired hands by telling each that the other is deaf and dumb. Each worker labors hard to outdo the other, while neither speaks, exposing the farmer’s manipulation and the stereotype of Yankee shrewdness.
Early evening Erie day express from New York stops at Hornellsville for supper then climbs toward Almond. The engine stalls and slips back, passengers panic until a trunk lost from the baggage car is found. a scared woman fears a wreck and demands the company retrieve her trunk.
The Boston Herald notes mud baths, common in parts of Europe and at Carlsbad using iron-rich peat and Sprudel water, raise body temperature and heart rate. They may aid abdominal growth absorption but likely exceed actual benefit, and pose risks to sensitive individuals by over-stimulating and depressing bathers who are not robust.
A San Marcos Texas item notes a farmer unloading melons at Johnson's store the day before Emancipation Day. An old man remarks he would like to have a million melons, poking fun at the holiday. The piece frames a street-level anecdote with period tone.
Wealthy New Yorkers reportedly spent vast sums on private bathrooms. Mr. Marquand is said to own the handsomest bath in the metropolis with a Saracenic jewel faced tank from Spain, an arched barrel canopy, polished metal angles, and water running through carved dolphin throats.
The notice lists Nov 23 1890 timetable for P. & E. Division trains from Warren east and west with multiple daily departures to Sheffield Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Washington. It details through trains from New York Philadelphia Washington Kane Ridgway Sheffield and Warren connections with Pullman cars and sleepers to Philadelphia Erie Williamsport Baltimore and Williamsport, plus general agent contact for full timetable information.
Hard Times and dull trade push a summer sale offering massive discounts on prints linens and sheetings. A two week cash sale begins Monday August 20 1891 with prices far below prewar levels including 4¢ prints 7¢ fast colors and 4¢ unbleached sheetings plus dozens of linen and damask items at deep cuts.
Time table shows southward and northward trains with stops at Garfield Sheffield Junction Wolf Run and Brookston. It lists departures from Sheffield and arrivals at Wolf Run Barnes and other stations, with several trains daily and connections at Sheffield and Brookston. Superintendent is Rerry Crary.
J J McCLELLAND and Moritz Salm, specialists, will visit the county every four weeks carrying their own instruments to diagnose and treat chronic eye and ear diseases. They advertise rapid cures for lids, iris, retina, cataracts, glaucoma, and related issues, plus remedies for deafness, catarrh, and general chronic ailments. They claim 1500 Ohio cases handled in twelve years with free consultation and urine analysis.
Warren Union School advertises 22 experienced teachers, modern facilities, and varied courses. It highlights a city known for scenery, culture, and moral atmosphere with strong public library, churches, and Y M C A. Non resident rates, laboratories refitted at cost, and a 4 percent school savings bank are noted with contact names for the board.
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