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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1895
Page
4
A compilation of remarks on Hawaii's governance, congressional financial plans, reformers, and political figures. Observations include critiques of Need, Cleveland, and tariff logic, with a tangent on Japan's education system and public spending. Concludes with a farmer’s grain grinding offer from G. W. Kolfrat.
The Albany capitol’s long, costly saga exposes political meddling in funding. Legislatures shifted plans and appropriations for decades, inflating costs from 165000 to 2700000 for the ceiling job. The piece contrasts with Washington’s vast Capitol bill and notes other tech and cultural observations.
Township road commissioners met at G O Cornelius's office to compare the Brown bill with the Flynn bill. Flynn was rejected as impractical outside a core district. They formed a committee to identify laws to repeal for operation and called for pamphlet printing when a state road law passes. They discussed electing a county supervisor of roads and exam requirements for township supervisors. A letter from Sam T. Neely to Gen. Stone praised state road bills and offered literature.
In Harrisburg on Feb 12 Governor Hastings pushes a new apportionment for congressional, senatorial and legislative seats. The apportionment committee favors a bill increasing Philadelphia and Allegheny representation while other counties lose seats. The session centers on the Marshall and forestry bills with vigorous debate and anticipated final action.
Advertisement touts a remedy named Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia with dramatic claims of curing in one to days. It asserts immediate disappearance of symptoms and strong initial benefit from the first dose, priced at 75 cents, sold by L. Noyes & Co. in Warren, Pa.
Court notes show judges Wayes and Flamp ton presiding on the bench. Cases Nellie Christenson vs Abel Christenson and Blanche K Boise vs F Boise involve divorces with decisions reserved. Warren Gore vs J H Lewis concerns ped dling without license. Glade annexation case heard. Com vs Morningstar requests a partial new trial. Clark J Hale appointed jail turnkey by Judge Noyes per Sheriff Howard's petition.
The week’s outlook notes bond expectations delaying gold exports, with Treasury withdrawals around 2 million dollars mainly for domestic use. No bond bill passed or likely, and two months to February 1 show a 67 million pound gold decrease, 40.4 million circulating and 26.3 million abroad. Manufacturing prices weaken, iron and steel down, copper weak, tin up slightly on speculation. Boots and shoes face ongoing issues despite larger year start deliveries. Wool sales mix strong domestically and abroad, but foreign wool not markedly higher without duties. Farm prices stagnant with slight wheat gains, corn receipts small, cotton prices flat. Cotton goods demand abroad weak, January failure totals reach 15.1 million in liabilities. Salesmen notices seek 1,250,550 for Non-Nicotine Midgets Cigars via Lanpis & Co.
Mr TR S Hartley attended the State Dairymen's meeting at Meadville last week and won two prizes for butter. One-pound package awards went to N S Hartley first 93 points P Whitley second 92 points B McDowell third 91 points. Five-pound packages saw premiums for W B Wise and W J Cooley each 43 points and HA Dunn nine points. The exhibit by A P Whitley and S Dunn as creamery butter caused excitement as farmers questioned if it was oleomargarine in disguise, though opinions vary on quality. Hartley is congratulated on his success.
Senator Meredith avoids the Bridge company dispute by backing a state bill to compel purchase of existing water plants by boroughs and cities. Opponents vow to defeat it with delegations. Meadville has acted and Warner urged to press representatives. The council should pass a resolution against the measure.
A department store advertises a fresh stock of fine china nova preserves Jardinaires toilet ware Bohemian glassware and other novelties. The copy invites customers to view the new line even if not buying and highlights the newness and variety of items.
The grocery department announces fresh made Creamery Butter at 30c this week and strictly fresh Eggs at 25c direct from farmers. Canned goods are carefully selected and touted as the finest in Warren.
Local drug department advertises complete stock and portable boxes of Warren Stationery priced at 25 cents. Consumers urged to visit and compare, promising better deals and reliable drug line supplies.
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