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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1881
Page
2
The New York Independent argues the Revised Version is the best New Testament yet, more accurate and trustworthy than the King James Version. It urges adoption and usage in church and home, noting minor defects and future revisions as acceptable progress.
The Buffalo Telegraph analyzes libel suits against fearless, independent papers. It argues such suits arise when powerful figures seek to silence criticism, draining public funds and forcing costly defenses. The piece notes that trials reveal the critic’s character and warn that libel actions may persist as a public issue. It ends with mention of Abram S. Wevitt's bill to amend the Pension Arrears Act restricting pension payments and excluding heirs and widows.
In the early Revolutionary era a sergeant and twelve men journeyed from Philadelphia toward the Alleghenies to map a route. They feigned safety by a campfire deception, but an Indian force approached to attack. The whites fired from behind a fallen tree, killing all sixteen attackers, then continued to the Allegheny, rafted down near Kittanning, and returned home. The tale notes tribes’ shifting loyalties and cautions about treachery amid frontier warfare.
The Pittsburgh Post notes Scoville argues ministers have not visited Guiteau to convert him, while threatening letters suggest his life could end before trial. He warns society will seek harsh punishment if sane, and predicts Guiteau’s death remains a time question. The piece also recalls Roebling bridge cost debates and a remark from Alexander Stephens' friend about pride and marriage.
An advertisement claims Dr William's Indian Ointment provides instant relief for chronic piles. It asserts the ointment soothes itching and absorbs tumors while offering lasting relief, with testimonials from J M Coffinberry of Cleveland. Price listed as $1.00, sold by L G Noyes and Tieary & Co, Cleveland Ohio.
A historic ad style roundup extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and throat lung ailments as a universal cure. Included are testimonials from readers and merchants praising tonics and salves, with generic health claims and price notes.
An old classified line states price terms of $1.00 a year and 50 cents for six months, indicating a short term subscription offer or promotional rate.
Pennsylvania Central R. R. Division issues the winter time table stating westward trains run on and after October Monday. The Esxie Ruiload D. Tu. CG, A. CLUTe, Asn't Sup't note close connections on Lake Shore road at Dunkirk West. Through tickets can be purchased and checked with trains for both East and West.
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