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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1885
Page
4
Special announce ment indicates next issue will feature an original story “HE STOCKWELL POOL: AN INTERLUDE.” Readers may order copies at local offices or by mail. A new books promotion offers four titles and a Ledger subscription for one year, with prices and selections drawn from notable 19th century publishers and authors.
A catalog style notice lists titles by David H Wester Jules Clarette Edward Everett Hale Canon Farrar and Jean Grob with 12mo sizes and page counts. It touts paper quality large type tasteful binding and claims a special offer where paying 82 cents for Tan Lepeen plus four of these books yields about four dollars worth of books for 50 cents.
In a direct appeal the editor urges readers to curb venom after a rancorous campaign. He asserts the Democrats have won and that further slashing will profit no one, arguing for civil discourse and a focus on practical good sense rather than renewed attacks.
A vented political letter denounces Donald Cameron as an autocratic Republican ringmaster and calls for his defeat at the upcoming legislative election. The writer urges every independent and honest man to oppose Cameron despite the odds for a Democrat victory.
Water, danger, and the river surface frame a noted artwork by Wiaian A. Greaves. Since returning from the West, Greaves completed a commissioned piece of W. A. Hackney and a large portrayal of plunging over the Corydon dam. The work leans toward impressionist influence and is praised as an unusually fine representation.
A scene by Corydon dam reveals the value of direct contact with nature, with a detailed painting praised for its realism. The article mentions plans for a two inch water pipe to an aquarium and reports on Cox McClere’s Albany trip to discuss the Cleveland administration and the hope Grover Cleveland will lead a progressive, broadly trusted Democratic national government.
A garbled editorial note suggests Wapreyx should tout itself as a summer resort next year and mentions sea serpents in water pipes. It also references Mr. Evans gaining a share of a Senate seat, daily newspaper loitering for notices, and praise that promises lifelong compliments. The text notes Rasparr, Henry Watterson, and a Pennsylvania Democrat backing Cleveland with reform aims amid political turmoil.
Names include John Kelly, Mr. Cleveland, Liebert Garrett, Marshal Gray of Baltimore, Senator Vance, H. H. Warner of Rochester, Matilda Roulston, D C Roulston, Charlotte Bronte’s husband, Branagher Ireland, George Augu Se, Gallia voyage to America, Bradford Workhouse nurse, Brontes reference, Lady Florence Dixie foxes appeal. Items touch on honors, donations, land purchases, art purchase, alms house, emigration, lectures, and animal rights.
A garbled New Year greeting from local printers wishes happiness worldwide. It mentions job printing services and two shop names offering fine artistic printing and all printing needs for the new year.
The Ledger editor argues for tariff reform and free trade alignment with Hugin McCulloch's views. He cites past policies, industry needs, and the need to boost domestic shipping without subsidies, urging cost-efficient production and state support only for essential services. The piece links foreign trade, shipping, and economic policy to national prosperity and political economy.
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