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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1894
Page
4
A collection of sharp observations on railroads, taxation, and political figures. Mentions include Burrows, Olney impeachment talk, President Cleveland during strikes, and Gov. Hogg. Also references to a potential southern paper boom, Lincoln and Grant hype, and Senator Allen in the silver debate with remarks on whisky.
The piece argues arbitration offers better path than force after the Pullman strike, noting leaders like Debs and Eagan spurn arbitration. It cites Cleveland's plan for a commission, Minnesota governor Nelson supporting arbitration, and calls for a durable settlement method beyond military force. It also notes editorial changes and local commentaries on the Pullman issue.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a universal blood purifier that cleanses the body and cures skin diseases and gland swellings. It claims year round effectiveness, a money back guarantee, and outsells rivals like Sarsaparilla while also touting Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy for nasal catarrh.
The firm at 232 Water Street Warren Pa offers wall paper from Mr Geo F Yate and Dr Howand selections. Stock is entirely new with latest patterns and skilled workmen. They specialize in paper hanging graining house and sign painting and make window shades and picture frames. Call and be convinced.
The notice promotes Clark Business College and other leading American business schools with multiple locations urging students to seek circulars. It emphasizes a practical education for youth and ends with a product plug for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming health benefits for liver and kidneys.
San Francisco Call reports KE C. Traver's account of a 400 ton brig built and left on a sandy Death Valley floor. Frederick Evans, a California pioneer shipbuilder, believed water would rise to Salton Sea level and planned to sail the new sea. Traver spent two days with Evans at a cave near the vessel, noting Evans’s preparedness and belief.
A French writer notes new statues for women beyond Joan of Arc. Vitres plans a statue to Mme de Sevigne, Valenciennes to honor Mlle Duchenois. The writer remarks that feminine statues render women more decorative even in marble, signaling growing public recognition.
In Tit-Bits a quip asserts that people with opposite qualities form the happiest marriages. The joke shows a playful exchange about seeking a partner with money, reflecting society’s dating humor of the era.
A Chicago Tribune prose vignette recalls Gentlemanly Dick, a Brown House bus driver famed for tipping his hat and defending women. In a night waiting room he reproves four profane riders, citing his mother, wife, and sister, earning three cheers before the crowd disperses as the night express arrives.
Election notice states Warren borough will hold an election on Tuesday July 3 1894 to obtain authority to increase indebtedness by 7600 for a free bridge across the Allegheny River at Warren Pa. Last assessed real and personal property value was 2027979 with existing debt 53579 less 17242 87 assets. Proposed debt increase 67000 with 3.46 mills rate. James W Wiggins and Joseph A Schofield sign as officers.
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