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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1891
Page
4
The Ledger announces subscription rates for Warren, Warren County, Pennsylvania office on Liberty Street. The terms state $1.50 per year in advance and $2.00 per year if not paid in advance.
Warren Pennsylvanias local notes report the Harrisburg assembly passed a bill barring mining and manufacturing firms from operating company stores, with Gov. Parrison denying legislative approval of the force bill and prompting editorial commentary on partisan battles. Also noted are a masking wheel invention, borough revenue plans, and the death of millionaire producer Joan McKeowns in Washington. The piece reflects Republican infighting, state health conference plans, and remarks on Senator Cameron and political finances.
Recounts of partisan clashes and reform pushes unfold as major papers dispute party loyalty. Indiana’s 1888 Harrison victory and 1892 election law concerns frame accusations of boodle and calls for ballot reform, with Pattison backing constitutional change and Governor Wit’s stance prompting labor interest.
The piece argues the current Congress fails the nation, calling Speaker Reed autocratic and the force bill a ruinous measure. It contends Democrats fought the bill, while Republicans face dissolution, predicting a largely Democratic next Congress and shifts in power.
The article portrays Henry Brace as a former Bismarck County politician now a private citizen in Santa Fe New Mexico. It describes his diverse career as sheriff legislator lumberman pump maker and political operative. It notes his temperate decline and hopes he may find wealth and wisdom in a new field while the party shuns him.
The New York Story Club announces Romance a monthly collection of the world s best fiction. Subscriptions are 2 pounds yearly with a half price club offer through the paper. A specimen copy is available for ten cents and seen at Lipert office. An English spavin remedy advertises a cure for horse blemishes sold by L G Noyes Druggist Warren.
The item reports General W. T. Sherman severely ill in New York with a narrowing hope of recovery after a week of critical condition. It notes a late night improvement where he walked and recognized attendants, while a national prayer rises for the military hero. Also includes brief notes on a Warren Pennsylvania post office letters list and a January 1891 temperature report.
Mrs Fannie Irvine announces her brother C A Kelley can spare a few eggs for setting from prize winning buff Cochin Chinas that won first at the Warren Fair at 2 06 per dozen. 404 Water St Warren Pa An Englishman dining anecdote follows with a princeling asking is that the custom in England and the reply that when it happens nobody makes a fuss.
An ad style item touts Dr. Lee's Liver Regulator as a cure for low spirits poor appetite and dizziness plus bilious and dyspeptic symptoms with free trial bottles. It also promotes Pan-Tina Cough and Consumption cure from 25 and 60 cent sizes with free trials at L G Noyes Co. The text ends with a quote from the New York Herald and a brief fictional line about a suit of clothes.
A condensed list of fourteen life mistakes ends with a fatal warning about ignoring a cough or cold. It promotes Pan-Tina Cough and Consumption Cure, priced at 25 cents, with free trial bottles offered by L. G. Noyes & Co. to entice readers to buy.
A 1891 sale promises massive discounts on white goods from a manufacturer stock, offering 10,000 yards plus patterns at about one quarter to one eighth of value. Items include India Linens, Nainsooks, Zephyr stripes, lace stripes, embroideries, and mull fabrics with prices from 5 to 35 cents per yard and bulk yardage on display February 2.
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