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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1880
Page
2
Hon A N Penarn Republican was elected Mayor of Titusville last Tuesday. The paper notes party dynamics with Democrats and Republicans, discusses a Rochester & State Line Railway charter dissolution bid, and cites tax, militia, and Washington’s Farewell Address reflections as context for current politics.
A gentlemanly scammer presents farm census forms detailing crop and livestock data then exploits the signature to create a fake 150 dollar promissory note. Farmers, duped by a forged note, face sudden bank demands and potential loss through an innocent holder. The incident highlights risk from fraudulent census interrogations and forged documents.
Washington Letter from February 17, 1880, notes a change from social gaiety to quieter gatherings as Congress slows partisan speeches. It discusses Grant as the likely Republican nominee, with expected votes from New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, and mentions Democratic debates about the convention, Maine support for Hancock, and regional reactions from Virginia, Louisiana, and Texas press.
Sugar Grove February 1880 reports two caucus resolutions. Republicans back raising the County Superintendent salary beyond state limits, while Greenback members push to abolish the office or keep salaries as low as possible. Resolutions passed without dissent, naming D. L. Jagger secretary and noting signatures from Joan McLean and Darius Fulkerston.
A historical notice warns readers to beware of salves plasters eye waters hair dyes washes for refining the skin towet powders and scented soaps. It notes salves cause sores plasters hinder healing eye waters injure eyes dyes cause sore eyes washes poisonous powders and harsh soaps. The piece promises occasional proofs of these criticisms.
The ad claims Dr Fenner s Golden Relief quickly relieves neuralgia toothache headache and other pains. It promotes a sample bottle for 10 cents. It also urges printers to print statements to save postage costs, noting envelope unsealed pricing and letters printed on head paper save money. A Congregationalist anecdote about a washwoman praising church attendance is included.
A citizen argues the Union School demands reform to cut costs and emphasize practical education over arts like music and languages. The piece critiques current funding tied to an academy loan, questions German language teaching, and urges a leaner curriculum focused on solid English preparation for working life.
A Cincinnati reminiscence recounts General Andrew Jackson at a Rogersville Tennessee court term. A self-important New York traveler demanded a private room, but Jackson directed the landlady to place him in a log crib with a locked outside door. The captive guest slept in the crude cell, while Jackson kept vigil with a candle and departed.
A newspaper note debates doctor visit fees, citing a $300 schedule for a daily bedbound patient and over 51 000 yearly medical attendance. It claims one bottle of Hop Bitters, if taken timely, would save 1 000 and a year of sickness.
A historic advertisement touts Dr Fenner’s Cough Honey as a quick cure for coughs and head colds. It promises relief within an hour and offers a sample bottle for 10 cents.
A prominent American businessman relates a chance encounter aboard a New Jersey to Washington, D. C. train. He meets an Ohio man claiming to be in office, discussing Hayes Sherman civil service reforms and presidential prospects. The two exchange views on politics before parting.
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