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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1895
Page
4
A columnist argues Americans should reject Europe’s dowry custom and maintain independence in marriage. He contends social copying betrays national character and that fathers should not permit dowries when brides are American, insisting funds stay in the United States.
The London Times report hints England may depose the khedive Abbas to install a ruler loyal to Britain. The piece argues England must arrest Abbas's “desperate course” with a firm hand and warns of Egypt becoming a colonial possession. It also notes Niagara Falls power advances and cites Hall's Catarrh Cure ads with a testimonial claim.
The Chicago Herald solicited letters on abolishing tramps, provoking varied views from saloonkeepers who rely on them for votes to reformers like Mrs. Cashman who advocate woman suffrage. The piece also notes Darwinian and religious theories, political resignations, naval design credits, and a February cattle price lift amid a broad, critical look at social remedies and public figures.
The piece notes George Peabody born in February, a philanthropist who started as a grocer’s clerk and rose to wealth before aiding others, and contrasts him with George Washington as a distinctly American model. It recalls Peabody’s London years, early mornings delivering goods, and his enduring generosity both in England and America.
Irvington reports a light news week with social visits by Miss Tiny Garry and Miss Alma Wiederhold, B O Ross leaving for a DuBois post, and Epworth League activities at the Methodist church. School exercises honored Washington, Martha Washington tea at Mrs Green, and a co ed party at Miss Ethel Rappleton’s. Local store dedication by Mgr J Cooney drew a festive crowd to Irvine orchestra. Mrs C Love of Dunkirk and Miss Lillian Pugh are visiting.
Halifax N S February 28 A blaze yesterday wiped out property valued at about a million dollars near Deep Water Terminus. Immigration sheds wharves offices and the cleator shoot grain elevator and about a dozen other buildings burned. Fire under control shortly after 1 p m with no deaths. Dominion government uninsured losses exceed 600000 pounds and goods stored burn losses around 400000 dollars. City merchants suffer about 200000 dollars in losses. Several firefighters injured but none fatally.
A Springfield Mass article details Mrs. Pierce of Amherst praising Dr Kennedy remedies and Cherry Balsam for salt rheum asthma bronchitis and a long cough. It claims Favorite Remedy and Salt Rheum Cream heal many ailments from scrofula to Brights disease and lists prices and availability.
A Victorian style pitch touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a superior tonic for indigestion, bilious and nervous complaints, rheumatic and sickly persons, warning against fiery unmedicated stimulants and claiming malaria prevention, with a three times daily wine glassful dose.
A fragment notes G. W. Kourrat in a d exponent style inditing a claim about grinding ear corn. The terse line suggests a local business or farm task with a dated reference, but the readable text is limited, leaving the precise event unclear.
The North Warren School hosted a Friday evening event at Arcanum Hall with a full turnout. Pupils presented a program including a Washington biography by Miss Clara Diskey, lessons on truthfulness and obedience, and songs from Miss Olsen’s class. The hall was decorated and the event raised $14.10, aided by Arcanum Lodge’s donation of hall use and dishes.
Thompson Hill and Franklinville area residents are mentioned with Thompson and Van Blake families hosting visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Whiting from Lander visit Franklinville friends in New York for a few weeks. The spring term opens March 3 with teacher changes. Miss Mabel C. Clark visited Jamestown. A. H. L. Phillips conducted business in Jamestown.
Teachers in Triumph township met at a local institute in McGraw on February 23. Supt. Putnam argued for a compulsory education law after noting about 900 children aged six to sixteen were not enrolled in Warren county. Attendees discussed teacher salaries, pensions, and enforcement, praising the program and student performances while noting absences from surrounding districts.
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