Resolutions Debated as New Year Begins
Briggs remarks on starting the year with many resolutions, while Griggs counters that he repeats the same old goals from last year.
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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1889
Page
5
Briggs remarks on starting the year with many resolutions, while Griggs counters that he repeats the same old goals from last year.
A column from Tidionte recounts neighborhood happenings including property burns on the E. Aeatherby estate, shop talk at Johnson Bros., mentions of Rus and Sam Allen, a political push for nomination, hints of a postmaster selection under Colonel Watson, and rumors around Judge Brown and Republican assemblies. Also includes a Christmas weather note and school entertainment at Glade, ending with a Christmas and New Year greeting from a correspondent named Tramp.
A Newark mother writes praising Dr Hand's colic remedy and asks about safe dosage. Dr Hand responds that the cure is not injurious and suggests a regimen to reduce undigested food in the bowels. The notice lists Johnson & Siegfried and Geo. S. Davis along with local druggists selling the medicine.
An 1889 Buffalo notice extols shopping by mail via postal cards, praising New York influence, store facilities at home, and clerks ready to fulfill out of town orders. It urges holiday goodwill and seasonal cheer while invoking moral reflections.
A storefront boastfully showcases a full holiday line with diverse gifts and furnishings. The catalog includes rattan rockers, cabinets, chairs, desks, high chairs, screens, tables, and bedroom and dining suites, priced from a few dollars up to twenty. The prose emphasizes anticipation, festive color, and extensive stock for Christmas gifting.
Samuels Bros of New Goods has purchased 400 manufacturers samples at advantageous figures and presents a selection of bargains. The sale highlights notable discounts and a range of items offered at reduced prices to attract buyers.
Ladies wool Newmarkets and Directoire garments offered at bargain prices. West side Latin faced options, seal plush jackets and sacques with marked savings. Plush Newmarkets, misses and children's cloaks and wraps promoted as special bargains for current sale.
Samuels Bros offers 1500 pieces of dress goods at deep discounts for cash. 800 yards of Berges Diagonals and Henriettas at 4 per pattern, 39 cents a yard for 42 inch French Cashmere, 68 cents a yard for silk warp Henriettas, 50 ladies combinatio n robes at 7.50. Extra inducements on black silks and silk and wool dress goods.
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