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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1891
Page
4
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A long critique attacks the Mail for opposing Judge Noyes and favors Judge Brown. accuses the paper of temperance opportunism and political maneuvering. It discusses licensing, education bills, and forthcoming votes, noting endorsements, local licenses set for May fourth, and shifts in party sentiment amid national figures.
A speaker argues for humane treatment of animals, praising Byron’s dog inscription and urging kindness as a measure of character. He contends animals teach fidelity, intelligence, and deserve protection, noting cruelty reflects on humans and that true goodness starts with how we treat dumb creatures.
The bill, already cleared by the senate, allocates two million dollars statewide for roads. It provides distribution to townships and counties based on their contributions. Governor Pattison approves reimbursements to cover flood relief borrowing. The measure aims to spur road improvements though critics doubt immediate impact.
A historical advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for cure of catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co advertise the cure as a blood and mucous system remedy priced at seven cents per bottle and backed by testimonials from Toledo wholesalers West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin.
Warren Pennsylvania listed as a local notice noting plaster product and a vendor sale. Mentions B. G. Gregory's shop advertising ladies and gents underwear and hosiery. Dates not clear. price references 5-1-3 and 33-1f appear as figures from the ad line.
In Glade a lecture by Miss Jennie B. Hagan of South Framingham Massachusetts drew praise for her oratory and the choir led by Miss Storam. Attendees felt wiser and hoped to be better people, while one church member warned against attending meetings.
Dr. Franklin Miles argues nervous heart trouble stems from the stomach and is often misjudged. His new book on heart disease, offered free at Morris & Mullens, touts the New Heart Cure as the world’s best seller for curing nervous and organic heart issues, with Nervine claimed to relieve headaches and fits.
The bulletin highlights urban population trends and densities across cities, noting Castoria endorsements as a household remedy. It emphasizes Castoria’s wide usage among mothers, praising its stomach, bowel, and sleep benefits for children while asserting its safety and mildness.
The Pennsylvania Grocer urges consumers to buy Marvin's crackers from the Marvin factory on Liberty Street, Pittsburgh. It argues modern crackers vary in quality, catalogs stale vs fresh, and claims Marvin's are the best, made by skilled bakers with fresh ovens and no warehoused delays. The ad dates 4-24-21.
Transfers for week ending April 23 list numerous deeds among G Vollmer C Eddy W Brien M Clyne Magee Koeblin and more with sums from $1 to $6000, including Warren Penn a Gas Co Sheffield and Deerfield properties. DIED. LAUFFER April 29 1891 Ernest infant son of Mr and Mrs George T Lauffer Warren Pa obituary notes his birth and repose in heavenly arms.
Special Announce has arranged with Dr. B J Kendall Co publisher of A Treatise of the Horse and his Diseases to provide subscribers a free copy by sending address with a two cent stamp to Enosburgh Falls VI The book is a standard authority with over four million copies sold in ten years The offer remains open only for a short time and requires mentioning this paper in the request
Local trainer announces he will remain at Warren Fair Grounds for the season to break colts and handle horses for speed. Crawford Chief the trotting stallion will season there under his charge. Also notes fall stock of Lacroix's colors for china painting at N. K. Wendleboe's.
Nelson Greenland operates as an undertaker and embalmer in the Exchange Block, handling funeral services and related rites in a historic district setting. His roles include preparation of the deceased and coordination with clients for burial arrangements.
Spring opening touts unmatched stock in cottons and silks. The catalog highlights Henrietta cashmeres wool serges and now 46 inch wool Henrietta bargain at 5c. Embroideries laces trims ribbons gloves and corsets offered with emphasis on low prices and broad selection.
A local shop announces new spring wraps and jackets in black and assorted colors. The cloak department is stocked with short wraps, beaded, brocade, plain, and low prices. Wash fabrics, ginghams, seersuckers, and silks in black and color are highlighted, including India and Surah silks and satins.
Advertises carpets from Brussels velvets to mattings with fresh goods from looms. Promises cut to waste, sewn carpets ready to lay, and a vast selection of brussels, velvets, window shades, oil cloths, curtains, screens, and trimmings. Highlights 50e window drapery set with fixtures and bargains on lace and madras curtains.
The Hunter and Jarvis Dry Goods Store offers Warren area shoppers a wide line of dry goods. New silks and satins, wide plaids, novelties, dress fabrics, whites, embroideries, linens, lace curtains, portieres, jackets, and shawls are advertised at low prices. Customers urged to compare and save.
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