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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1877
Page
3
Local columns report upcoming lectures and events in Warren, including Oakey Hall’s Bradford talk, temperance lecture by Mrs. J L Watson, and various church and social notices. Details cover building repairs, community improvements, and personalities like James O Parmlee and Prof. F Lampe, with short remarks on local business and talent showcases.
An 19th century Warren event features a special train from Warren to Ills ville for an evening lecture by a renowned orator, with tickets at two dollars. The article notes strong turnout, a $600 honorarium for the lecturer, and proceeds supporting Sabbath school work, temperance, and local charitable causes. The program promises concerts and a varied entertainment program, with a public sale of articles and a display of wares at J. d. Wells & Co. store. The narrative highlights community support, transportation logistics, and the aim to benefit civic groups.
A Warren Borough social gathering debates table tipping by unseen forces. A skeptic confronts the spirits and is struck, felled, then slowly recovers over weeks. Witnesses pray for mercy and restoration as residents speculate on truth and belief.
Warm weather talk aside, watches and cushions are described as luxurious and well upholstered. The text notes long lasting piled fabric, a quality finish by Jack Peabody, and mentions a 2 Pa call. It hints at durability through washings and years of use, with references to furniture design and shop location on Wauiter street.
The Warren Library Association held its annual meeting with readings by Rev. I. H. Jumpe and an election of officers led by Hon. R. Brown as President. Notices include by Law amendments, reports, sales by bid, and a notice promoting Dr. Bull’s Baby Syrup. Also promotions for hats and gentlemen’s fashion at Broadway Hatter in Fisher Block.
Incomplete text describes a competent person willing to take cars and drive a team, with war parameters and details to be provided by This Office.
A Victorian meditation links smoke rising from many chimneys to the fortunes of households. It contrasts joyful firesides with cold, loveless homes and warns that poverty fuels crime. The piece calls for compassion and shared humanity as Saturday night returns.
The 1878 Hostetter's Almanac edition, available free from druggists nationwide, promises accurate astronomical and calendar details, translations, and health testimonies. It touts Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup with accompanying Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills for consumption, constipation, and stomach issues, with Dr Schenck’s Philadelphia office listed for advice.
A garbled OCR style fragment references battles, a syrup mention, and a stress on UL. Names, dates, or clear events are unreadable. content is severely damaged and only hints at a contentious topic without coherent details.
An OCR fragment advertises a tonic said to cure blood diseases and a wide range of ailments. It touts healing of liver bile flow, stomach and nervous system benefits, and overall vitality. Names and specifics are garbled but the piece markets a preparation as a universal cure-all with strong language about health restoration.
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