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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1892
Page
2
A survey of urban Whyos in New York and the Summit gang in New Jersey details brutal murders, vengeance plots, and the rise and fall of gang influence. The piece links mob violent cycles to local crime and social conditions, ending with a note on France paying a pension to Dahomey rulers and the ceremonial handling of payments.
The piece glances at a harbor accident with a boat leaping the harbor bar and a chorus of cries from the quay, alongside diverse late 19th century notes. It also recalls a neighbor’s fire scene, a man protecting potted flowers as hidden savings, and brief society jots on paper, dancing hazing, eagle designs, and European asylums.
An advertisement lauds Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for nervous diseases head ache sleeplessness and more with testimonials from patients in Indiana and nearby towns. It also promotes English Spavin Liniment as a blemish cure and ends with a homely rural proverb about sowing wild oats and a deceitful man.
The undersigned informs old friends and the public he can weave all kinds of carpets and flannels with a specialty in striped and hit or miss patterns. Material may be brought to his residence in Glade township or left at express offices for quotes. Striped carpets cost 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cents per yard. hit or miss 1 to 2 cents per yard. Orders with Siegfried & Co. receive prompt attention. Also offers Handy Dictionary with purchases of fifty cents or more, and printing services at Langer office. Madame Nevville's Tooth Powder advertised at Noyes' drug store. Horton's Hair Parlors advertised at 426 Water St.
A hostile note from The Arizona Kicker mocks a rival paper over circulation figures, bets on actual reach, and airs witty quips about churches, postmasters, and subscriptions. The piece folds in mock retractions, local feuds, and a humorous anecdote about Victor Hugo and a French garden exhibit.
A dialogue note shows a clergyman offering to guide a visitor to the altar after touring the organ and nave. The lady responds with surprise at the sudden invitation, reflecting a moment of social interaction within a church setting.
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