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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1891
Page
4
The Democratic State Central Committee of Pennsylvania will meet at the Bolton house in Harrisburg on Wednesday January 21 1891 at 1 oclock p m to elect a chairman and permanent secretary and to transact other business. Secretary Benj M Neap James Kurz. Chairman. Sreaxer Ramsey Thompson criticized in Reading Telegram.
The editorial urges taxpayers to choose capable candidates for collector and other offices in Warren, noting Amann's tenure and the need for a strong burgess and justice of the peace. It criticizes party infighting, highlights Democratic harmony, mocks Republican disarray, and predicts a decisive Democratic verdict in upcoming elections amid debates over governance and eligibility.
Sufferers from consumption coughs and colds will try Pan Tina Gough and Consumption Cure for quick relief and lasting benefit. The medical profession declare it a remedy of high value. Price 25 and 60 cents. Also Dr Lee's Liver Regulator removes stomach bowel and liver derangements.
The New York Sun reports a post office superintendent and a postman debating slow service. The postman cites social duties with door ladies as a factor, while noting green hands move routes faster but struggle with unfamiliar doors. A separate ad offers cash for hard wood balls, 16 and 19 inches, from CITY CHAIR CO in Warren, Pa.
Levely Warren editor notes trading remains steady despite dull spell. Spring should bring better oil prices, street railway, more refineries, a new brick yard, and additional residences and business buildings. Banks are sound, boosting confidence for borrowers and deposits. Sheep farming proposed by RH F. Andrews of Garland as a new profitable venture with small initial cost and low hay use.
A volatile stream of reports on the Indian campaigns shows fluctuating intents and outcomes. Messages from Pine Ridge and Cherry Creek claim hundreds of Indians killed and vow continued resistance, while others tell of surrounding forces and possible surrenders as sentiment shifts on humane warfare and soldier safety.
An advert promotes Pan-Tian cough and consumption cure as a great raffle-like remedy for coughs colds and consumption claiming it to ruin health if untreated priced at 25 and 50 cents. Dr Loee's Liver Regulator described as a sure cure for dyspepsia biliousness heartburn indigestion and kidney complaints.
An editorial attacks Senator Quays federal election bill as designed to enable forceful measures by the executive, likening it to previous proposals and endorsing its blunt, apparent purpose. The commentary argues it would suspend habeas corpus and deploy the army, warning its aim is to reveal a true Force policy to the party. It also notes Ely's Cream Balm as a remedy for catarrh and hay fever with claimed immediate relief.
Washington Jan 12 Senator Quay introduced a substitute for the force bill that would authorize the president to suspend habeas corpus and deploy armed forces to enforce federal law where civil officers cannot. Radicals view the measure as worse and likely to fail, aiming to brand the effort as despotic and odious. The plan risks alienating supporters while seeking to prove willingness to go to extremes.
A Victorian style notice promotes Red Flag Oil as a ready physician at hand and Pan-Tina Cough and Consumption Cure with affordable prices. The Cleveland Leader criticizes Senator Quay for last minute amendments to a force election bill, arguing they delay passage and reduce public trust in his honesty.
An ad touts Kemp's Balsam for throat and lung ailments claiming rapid cure for coughs and influenza. It notes bottle sizes 6c and $1 and lists druggists as outlets. The rest of the text shifts to international politics criticizing Russia, the Czar, and Finland, with commentary on persecution, governance, and potential upheaval. It ends with classified notices about sales and listings in Corry and Warren, Pennsylvania.
We offer a large stock of goods being reduced to save moving costs. Prices will be low to clear items, including fancy goods plush goods toys underwear hosiery gloves mittens shoes and related lines. We invite customers to join in this sale for first class reliable items at cheaper prices.
A town shop advertises ladies wool vests, undershirts, hose, mittens, gloves, hoods, fascinators, corsets, lace, handkerchiefs, ribbons, and knitting yarns in multiple price ranges. Umbrellas for ladies and gents offered at all prices.
Underwear from 38c to 1.50 a garment. Heavy all wool hose 25c to 45c. Fine cashmere hose 50c. Dress gloves 1.25 to 1.50. Working gloves in hogskin calfskin. Leather faced felt mittens at 50c. All wool pants 2 to 2.50. Men and boys working shirts. White laundried shirts from 35c up.
Shoe department offers a waterproof Porpoise cork sole men’s shoe lined with chamois skin priced from 4.25 down to 1.25. Ladies shoes range from 1.50 to 3.00 with full warranties. Also a strong line of boys and girls school shoes available.
A jewelry department offers solid gold rings beads necklaces watch chains bracelets and related items for ladies and gents, highlighting a range of bright pieces and classic accessories for personal adornment.
Plush toilet cases manicur e sets work boxes shaving sets smoking sets music rolls wisp broom holders and more from 50 cents to 4 dollars. Guaranteed better value for money with a wide range of elegant items including hand mirrors shelf mirrors silver cups napkin rings and silk felts.
The advertisement offers a range of dolls from 10¢ to 50c with details of sizes and features. It promotes books and cups, tin and iron toys, toy furniture, and children’s tea sets, plus razor steel scissors and pocket knives. The shop notes a move planned for February 1, 1891 to Front Street, previously J J Taylor and Co. store.
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