Tariff debates and political infighting in Pennsylvania
In a sweeping review the piece argues the tariff policy hurts workers and farmers, lists major labor strikes and wage cuts across 1879 1889, highlights political battles between Quay Delamater Hastings and Magee, and notes postmasters and press figures criticizing Harrison and supporting Cleveland era protections. It ends by urging government control of telegraph services as a cost saving measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Wsurer
Grover Cleveland
Brooklyn
Duluth
Missouri
Higgins
Fall River
Roches
Hastings
Delamater
Colonel Quay
Senator Delamater
CG. L. Magee
Pittsburg
General Hastings
Magee
Quay
OUR LETTER WRITERS AND LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN JULY
The newspaper column from Hompston Hill on July 16 notes visits among neighbors in Irvington and Stanton Hill, ongoing haying, crop rust, and the new sawmill being prepared. It mentions local residents and a note on turkeys killed by minks, plus multiple short items from North Clarendon and nearby towns including a serious oil well accident, a marriage, and various social events and business moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hompson Hill
Charles Wilson
Irvington
J. A. Kelley
Stanton Hill
John Wilson
Corydon
Axtel Carlson
Luke Devine
Archie Jones
Turnerville
Grover
Archie Anderson
Bounty
North Clarendon
North Ciarrenpon
Pat Conners
Clarendon
Kuhn
Conners
John D. Beery
May Williams
Rankin
Warren
Cornen Bros
Old Clarendon
McNett
Central Hotel
McNetts Ball
E. Brown
Fredonia
Brown
Cleveland Hospital
Zac Weaver
Tionesta Creek
Ed Russell
Butler
J. C. Russell
The Shoemaker's Favorite Van Wert Balsam
Sno F Bruce Co of Brockton Mass a young drug firm writes on Oct 6 1888 requesting one gross Van Wert's Balsam as it gains foothold in New England manufacturing centers and shoe towns. Johnson Siegfried sell trial size free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
van Wert
Sno. F. Bruce & Co
Brocton
Mass
Johnson & Siegfried
A-G. McKees
Middletown
Conn
Van Wert's Balsam for the lungs praised for farmers
An advertisement urges rural readers to trust Van Wert's Balsam for lungs to treat coughs and lung issues, highlighting safety for children, suitability for croup and whooping cough, and free trial sizes. Johnson & Siegfried sell the medicine. Also a beauty claim promotes Sulphur Bitters to clear pimples and blemishes, attributed to Fannie Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Wert
Johnson & Siegfried
Notice to Fax-Payers at Warrenboro Taxes 1889 Schedule
Notice lists tax collection dates at Leonhart & Son's harness store August 22 23 24 29 30 31 1889 from 2 to 6 pm. Taxes paid before September 1 1889 receive 5 percent discount. Unpaid after August 31 1889 due at par, and unpaid after December 1 1889 accrue 5 percent interest. Exit Amays, Collector, Warren Pa. July 10 1889. Also promotes domestic and Wilson sewing machines with cash or easy payments through F A Coeswill, agent 112 East Water at West Warren Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenboro
Leonhart & Son
Amays
Warren
Wilson
East Water
West
F. A. Coeswill
Dakota Territory Admission Debate Promoted By Local Letter
A letter from 4.4 Robinson of Gixistope, Vakota extols cough remedies and praises Sulphur Litter for rheumatism. The citizenry discuss territory admission to the Trio while highlighting health concerns and political figures like Justice John Realvy from Meredith, N H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Robinson
Gixistope
Vakota
van Wert
Jobusor
Siegfried
Joh Realvy
House of Representatives
Meredith
N. H
Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Cough Cure
Some foolish people let a cough linger and it wears them away. Kemp's Balsam is offered with a positive guarantee to cure. First dose shows effects. price 0 cents and 1 trial size free. Available at all druggists.
Masury Paints and Vanishes Ground in Oil Price List
Net price list for Masury pure colors in oil and related materials. Includes pigments such as Burnt Umber Sienna Ultramarine Blue and Red earths, golds and greens, various oils and glues, varnishes and hard finishes with per gallon costs and bulk discounts. Offers to provide low prices to customers who request quantities and state needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cts. Pe
Ets
Sulphur Bitters Promises Renewal for Invalids
A booster-style pitch from the Weekly American endorses Sulphur Bitters as a remedy for chronic illness, claiming it offers hope where despair persisted and will build up and renew the entire system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly American
Henrietta’s value shifts across multiple price points
The record lists varied prices for items including 90c to 724¢ and 824 for a dollar, with one lot at 25¢ one at 3d and one at 45c, plus Dress Flannel items at 224¢.
Auction Lot Summary of 10 and 124 Cent Lots
One lot offered at 10 cents, valued at 15 cents. Another lot priced at 124 cents, with a 15 cent valuation. The brief notes indicate a sale listing with two separate lots and stated values. No names or locations are provided in the readable text.
The Homliest Man in Warren and Free Kemp's Balsam Offer
An invitation advertises Kemp's Balsam for throat and lung relief. It promises free trial bottles from any druggist and guarantees relief from chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption. Large bottles cost 50 cents and 41.
Table Linens Reduced in Sale
Table linens cut from 60 cents to 49 cents with other lines in proportion. Napkins also reduced.
Latines Auction Notice With Prices
Fragmentary notice notes a lot of La tines with prices 9c, best at 224 and 29 cents, describing a fine handsome lot formerly 18 years old and now.
Hosiery Sale Items From Smith and Angell
One lot priced at 15 cents and guaranteed hosiery by Smith & Angell ranges from 25 cents to 40 cents and up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Angell
Towels At 5c Worth 10c and More At 9c
A brief item notes towels priced at 5 cents each with a stated value of 10 cents, towels at 9 cents valued at 124 cents, and an offer of 12 towels for 2 worth 18 cents, reflecting discounted pricing details.
Summer Silks Prices From The 19th Century Ad
Advertised fabric prices show Summers Silks at 19 cents with value 38 cents, 26 1 2 yards worth 42 cents, and 35 cents, worth 50 cents.
Local Bargain Listings Highlight Men's and Women's Wear
A compact classifieds item notes prices for children's clothing at 15¢ and up, women's wear at 15¢ and up, and a large men’s job priced at 38 with a value cited as 50e, indicating a sale or discount on assorted apparel.
Rugs Special Prices In Rugs And Remnants
Special prices offered on rugs and carpet remnants advertised for quick sale. Durable fabric pieces and full rug assortments pictured with sale emphasis at reduced rates for immediate purchase. Offered selections include sizes and patterns suitable for diverse rooms and decor.
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Reed Bros
D. Reed
Reiter
Nabren, PA
Pennsylvania
George W. Delamater
Dithridge Company Glass-Works
New Brighton
Erieswitch
Buffalo
Clark Thread Works
Newark
N. J
St. Louis
Milltown
Glass Blowers’ Assembly
Knights of Labor
Pittsburgh
Scranton
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Carnegie
Homestead
Indiana
Brazil
Ind
Braidwood
North Adams
Allegheny Bessemer
Duquesne
Iron and Steel
Carnegie’s
Wallers
Brooke Iron Company
Birdsboro
Fiarrison
Partizan
Linois
Washington Post
Mt. Carmel
Hon. B. Harrison
Dennis
Dudley
Foster
Grandpa
Benny
Post Office
Eli
Sahara
Frank W. Haville
Kate Field
Chautauqua
Kate
Massachusetts
California
Svorstary Blarne
Bar Harbor
Maine
Thomas V. Cooper
Senate
Representative Baker
Charles W. Stone
Secretary
New York Herald
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
South
Benjamin Harrison
United States
Post
Wanamaeker
Western Union
Suest Row
Eric Bergstrom
Presbyterian Sunday School of
E. B. Newton
Quaker Hill
Imel & Shank
Theodore Jones
Fanny Morrison
Florence Morrison
Mattie Bergstrom
Fred
West Penee
Thomas Strickland
Stoneham
J. P. Smith
Moss Jackson
J. B. Reckress
Tanner
Washington
Lemon
G. A. KR
Ford
W. Berts
A. M
Charleston 3. C
Warnes
Warren Water Company
Water Street
Liberty
Liberty Street
Sewer Committee
George C. Hamilton
Alson Rogers
A. Mores, Jr
Burgess
JosEph A. Senorreno
Elisewsere
Supreme Court
G. R. Thompson
Hunt's
Chicago
Cin. Commercial
Saphir
Mas
W. H. Carleton
Carleton
First Baptist Church
Winchester
Marvin C. Brown
Meredith Village
N.hs
Young Ladies’ Magazine
Yates
Essex Street
Lawrence
Nes
Fannie Bell
van Wervs Balsam
Warren Mills Co., Manafects
Pavors Prom the
C.&e.bartsch
Waterstreet
Diamond Block
Masury
Warren, Penna
Kopf & Henry
Warren Pa
Hunter & Jarvis
Warren, Pa
Gloria
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