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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1891
Page
4
An office in the Library Building on Liberty Street Warren Warren County PA announces subscription terms for the Ledger. The rate is $1.50 per year in advance or $2.00 per year when not paid in advance.
Warren and county Democrats nominated James Roy of Warren for associate judge Chas Wynn of Freehold for associate judge W C Hale of Ping Grove for prothonotary J Fuller of Kinzua for trustee of Warren Academy In Jefferson county a Democratic convention nominated E H Clark for judge and W L McCracken for district attorney Two bank officers pleaded guilty to misappropriation and political commentary and constitutional reform discussion occupy the editorial page with notes on gold profits and bond sales amid national party criticisms
A vintage note covers Artemus Ward and President Harrison salaries, the Prohibition Arrow's shrinking last issue, Warren Mail’s 43rd birthday and its influence, plus debates on tariff and reciprocity. It reflects on Quay, Blaine, and the Du Bois tariff discussions, and ends with Delamater’s collapse harming poor savers and calls for full restitution.
A letter argues that the term sound currency means the silver dollar equals one hundred cents in real value. It contends workers earn $1.56 in silver coin for eight to twelve hours and urges legislation to curb speculation and gambling in public money, blaming politicians for the issue.
An American Agriculturist forecast in its forthcoming September issue estimates U S profits from farming will rise by about 1 billion dollars as crops rebound. Corn may reach 2 billion bushels, wheat 500 million, oats 622 million, with total crops around 8.122 billion bushels, up 28.8 percent from last year and 14.7 percent above the 11 year average.
A heated piece discusses G A R actions in Detroit leading four New Orleans posts to surrender charters and sever ties with colored veterans. It argues the Grand Army will fade in Louisiana while condemning southern sentiment and the suppression of black votes. The article mocks Washington political maneuvers and notes Keystone Hotel in Pittsburgh offering cuisine and low rates, ending with a brief beer ad.
The article argues that free coinage and the money question reveal class interests and critique the current financial system. It notes Democratic and Republican positions, then reports Harrisburg Republican convention results with John P. Hikins as permanent chairman, nominations for auditor general and treasurer, and Louis A. Watres becoming state committee chairman.
Formal call outlines state convention in Harrisburg on September 3 1891 at 10 a m to nominate candidates for state treasurer auditor general and delegates at large to the constitutional convention plus other business. Northwestern Pennsylvania representation listed by county and signatory James Kerr as chair. Also includes a post office letter list for Warren PA dated August 19 1891 with names and instructions to advertise if not claimed within two weeks.
An old physician warns against mercury containing ointments for catarrh as they ruin smell and damage the system. He endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney Co of Toledo taken internally, claiming it works on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle.
Lenox in Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties plans a September 5 Jamestown convention to nominate a state senator. Signers Martin Marshall George W Boyce and John J Lippert note each organization gains delegates by membership and press universal dissatisfaction with Vedder.
The Harrison administration closes its first month of the second fiscal year with receipts $8,485,232 less than last July and payments $9,462,711 more. The treasury is behind $17,947,940 for the month, with expenditures $5,419,308 above income. The excess is not due to pension or subsidy payouts, but to civil and miscellaneous costs under Speaker Reed’s legislation. Relief seems unlikely before a Democratic Congress convenes. The piece also notes Pennsylvania bosses oppose the Australian ballot, backing a Constitution Convention to secure secret voting, while urging reform against corporate manipulation.
An old newspaper notice cites Dr. Franklin Miles claiming eloping girls are hysterical and unbalanced, with headaches and sleeplessness. It promotes Restorative Nervine and Dr Miles New Heart Cure, offering trial bottles and a book of cures from Morrison Mullen's.
In a 1801 War Ten Pennsylvania ruling, Randall Geer Christian Kobelin and Matthias Vehl were held personally liable to the Glade township for 1091 dollars and 14 cents for sewer work and related losses. The decision directs collection from their lands, roods and chattels, not from township funds or assets. Also notice about administration of James M. Jackson estate in Warren County dated Aug 20 1891.
An 19th century promotional notice claims Dr Miles pills regulate the liver stomach and bowels via the nerves. It touts a speedy cure for biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation suitable for men women and children. Offers 30 doses for 25 cents with free samples at Morris and Mullen's drug store.
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