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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1891
Page
8
A Harlem merchant tests a system to check infants while mothers shop. Small boys with rattles amuse and distract the crying babies, offering a proposed boon to busy mothers and a clever commercial idea, though concerns about safety and fatherly responsibility linger.
A Harrisburg pastor condemned dancing as evil in a fiery sermon, warning dancers to resign or confess before the church or face trial. Several congregants admitted wrongdoings at the close, while the paper promotes Dr. B. J. Kendal Co. offering a free copy of A Treatise of the Horse and His Diseases to subscribers who mail their address to Enosburgh Falls, Vermont.
The W N YY P railroad schedules summer excursions from Warren station with agent S B Newton on June 28 to Rock City and Bradford July 11 to the Thousand Islands July 19 to Rock City and Bradford July 30 to Niagara Falls and August 28 to the Thousand Islands Two trips to the Thousand Islands and two to Rock City Bradford and one to Niagara Falls keep low rail fares offered The note includes a testimonial praising Ely s Cream Balm from Wm H Hamilton leading bass of the O C Hess Grand Opera Co.
Frederick T. Jones criticizes widespread fraud in advertising and goods, highlighting lies, false weights, shoddy products, adulterated foods, and dangerous medicines. He argues such quackery harms the public and condemns tariffs that shield rogues, urging punishment for this crime against humanity.
Max Klein advertises rye whiskey as the only reliable tonic to guard against disease. Silver Age and Duquesne bottles are sold with sworn purity, priced at 1.50 and 1.25 per quart respectively. Other brands and related wines and spirits are offered from 82 Federal Street Allegheny Pa with mail order available.
Joel Cook argues in the June Forum that the steady drain of gold from New York to Europe may be offset by the United States’ large production of wheat, cotton, and silver. He notes the country’s relative financial health and suggests a possible future return of gold when Europe needs food or other staples.
Winter torpor slows digestion and excretion making tonics vital. Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters is promoted as the safest thorough tonic to open and regulate the system, boost appetite, strengthen the stomach, lift spirits, and renew vigor for the season. Nelson Greenlund, undertaker, in Ex twegge Block.
A terse Warren Pennsylvania notice records charges by R Brown and KDupp Co at the Warren Hotel on Water Street. It notes balances due, orders paid, and a treasurer's commission of two percent on balances due to the township, with G Smith named in Warren.
Warren post office schedules closing times for mails and various way and stage routes with pouch locks to Corry Jamestown Glade Run Harrisburg and more. Also includes office hours sales notices and ads for horses pianos organs and other goods from local vendors Eric Ericson and other listings.
Among the many new offerings this season attention is drawn to hosiery and underwear in all weights and colors. The stock features fine wools Lisle and Balbriggan in diverse weights and shades.
The Stanley Shirt section announces a surpassing sale and a choice assortment. It highlights neckwear to match and an exquisite line of neckwear for present and midsummer use. A complete line of W. & G. Collars Cuffs and Dress Shirts is offered along with Mother's Friend Shirt Waists at 50 cents.
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