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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1881
Page
10
An offer promotes new subscriptions to the Ledger for 1982 with December included and a thirteen month period. Hundreds await January first to begin, with same price as this year, as the goal is to add as many new activities as possible before January.
A Philadelphia parent describes a satirical arithmetic method taught in many public schools, where rules are memorized through jargon rather than understood. The critique claims cursory punctuation and phrasing errors undermine learning, praising a return to meaningful instruction over rote memorization.
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports Hessy Helfmann gave a confession leading to more names in the impending trial of Nihilists. By January, up to sixty two or more may face prosecution as General Ignatieff favors Senate trial and clemency in some cases. Fresh confessions continue daily and more arrests are anticipated. A separate Bridgewater libel verdict awards one cent damages to the plaintiffs. Also, Brox Pourroy is bankrupt in Denver linked to mining operations.
A reader questions the scientific basis of Scientific Siftings asserting that conclusions about Earth's cooling, atmospheric heat, and a vacuum beyond the atmosphere lack clarity and conflict with nature's laws. The letter argues heat cannot vanish and warns against hypotheses predicting universal life extinction from cold.
A Philadelphia report claims extensive frauds in the Tax Office drained city funds. Exposure and punishment seem imminent as voters debate Democratic loyalties and Cameron’s bid. The column also notes crop prospects, wheat surplus, and Hayes denying a controversial quote.
A new Tolland hydrogen process claims to disintegrate water to free hydrogen with naphtha gas to power locomotives. Proponents, including Robert White of the Brooklyn line, argue fuel costs could drop from coal costs to a few cents per mile, reducing fire risk and smoke while extending boiler life and enabling precise speed control.
A readable, period style fragment extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and relief from asthma hoarseness and lung issues. It touts testimonials, product claims, and warnings about quacks. Also highlights Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and other remedies with promotional tone.
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