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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1895
Page
5
A compact column by the newspaper’s news gatherer offers quick observations on local happenings and notable goings on. The piece blends casual commentary with brief notes on people places and events around town.
A light editorial piece blends humor and commentary on church hypocrisy, fashion bicycle rules, and Warren's centennial. It recalls strolling observations, bets on baseball, and a sharp if playful critique of human foibles. It ends noting a local health concern and unmarked whooping cough cases.
The Britannia narrowly beats the Ailsa in the major race, starting at 10:20, with first round times around 12:51 for Britannia and 12:53 for Ailsa. Britannia leads by 2 minutes 19 seconds after the second round and finishes about two and a half minutes ahead. Smaller race for the Dakotah wins on time allowance. Niagara leads Zinita by 2:27.
The article argues climate affects health, urging the poor to pursue air changes for pulmonary disease. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal blood remedy for consumption, scrofula, blood taints, and chronic bronchial and lung conditions, claiming it is uniquely effective and always beneficial.
The piece argues that Catholic circulating libraries, when well run and with careful book selection, sustain religious spirit among people. It asserts libraries can reach individuals when needed, offer calm guidance, and outlast impatient pastors, contrasting good books with harmful ones and warning of ruin from bad literature.
A Cumberland accommodation train collided with a shifting engine at Laughlin Station two miles east of Pittsburg in the early hours. Brakeman Harvey Lowther of the shifter was instantly killed, his leg severed and head crushed. Fireman McBerb injured and passengers bruised amid a dispute over wreck responsibility. Lowther resided in Glenwood and left a family.
John Anderson known as Haag died by drowning in the Conewango near the iron bridge after an evening with Lund Gust Gustafson. Witnesses saw him intoxicated earlier but could not confirm foul play or premeditation. A jury deemed accidental drowning likely though inquiry noted possible self harm while attempting to steady himself on the railing. He left a wife and nine children in Scandia.
Lord Dunraven's new yacht Valkyrie II leads Britannia and Ailsa in a 50 mile Clyde course. Valkyrie shows superior sails and weather strategy, finishing far ahead of Britannia as Ailsa fades after early brilliance. The drifting contest ends with Valkyrie securing victory on a tricky wind day.
A fragmentary testimony notes a man drank Saturday and was found deceased with two pint bottles nearby. One bottle held liquor with a drink taken. the other contained wine and whisky mixed with none consumed. Also found were 210.82 dollars and a watch stopped at 12 26.
Sharon prepares for a split even as Warren Carrick and Smith divide duties with Swindell and Stevick sharing tasks in a wartime era battery production scene.
An ad offers $100 for any catarrh related deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The piece includes a health claim about Eustachian tube inflammation causing deafness, with product sale details and pricing. It also reports Centennial Sunday events at M. E. church with music, sermon, and a City Council vote to attend the Centennial in a 2O member delegation.
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