This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1891
Page
4
The Ledger announces subscription terms of 1.30 a year in advance and 2.00 otherwise, with Ledger Printing House offering first class job printing. The page references ballot reform debates, secret ballots, and remarks on General Ordway and Protestant creeds amid broader political commentary.
James S. Clarkson has been elected president of the Republican League of Clubs after a recent Cincinnati convention. The report notes much talk but little action, urging Democrats to stay alert for 1892 and keep the campaign for education ongoing since 1887. Clarkson aims to align clubs with the Republican organization and mobilize them fully for the coming contest.
The piece contrasts press coverage of President Harrison and President Cleveland in 1887 noting Harrison faced no insults or welcome issues, while Cleveland's journey across fourteen states drew hostile editorial attacks. It argues Republicans overstate a moral monopoly and manners claim.
Governor Pattison plans to recover funds alleged as overcharged by a syndicate running soldiers orphans schools. A legislative committee will audit expenditures from 1874 to 1889, with court actions in Dauphin County to reclaim nearly five million dollars allegedly diverted from the commonwealth.
Poem excerpt proclaims devotion to divine workmanship and personal duty. Speaker asserts pride in creation, rejects apology, and vows to keep inner palace pure. Imagery centers on moral discipline, chastity, and steadfast love within the heart as a sacred altar.
G W Delamarter, defeated candidate, says he is tired of politics and notes public disinterest in his movements. He requests his embezzlement trial be moved from Crawford county fearing bias there. He believes the third party movement will fail and that neither old party should ignore it.
A New York World meditation on discontent as the motive force of history. It recalls the Hampdens and Jeffersons, arguing that the discontented, as delegates of discontent, spark great reforms and oppose oppression, though methods may falter.
Special Apneut announces a free copy of Dr. B. J. Kendall Co.’s A Treatise of the Horse and his Diseases for subscribers who mail their address with a two cent stamp from Enosburgh Falls Vermont. The book, a standard authority, has sold over four million copies in ten years. Mention this paper in the request. offer valid for a short time.
A Florida Senate measure would eject newspaper correspondents from the floor for alleged misrepresentation or unfair criticism. Critics call the resolution an assault on press liberty, risking the public’s access to news and scrutiny of lawmakers. They expect public sentiment to defeat the move in the state.
The coke strike cost includes 400 Pinkertons in Westmoreland and Fayette for 20 days at about 28000 dollars, 800 local deputies serving about a month at 38 dollars per day, and 572000 in costs not counting arms. Eviction writs issued from Fayette and the prothonotary's office total 500 each, executed at 15000 dollars, with injunction writs around 2000 dollars.
An ad promotes rye whiskey as the only reliable stimulant against disease, with brands Silver Age and Duquesne priced at 1.50 and 1.25 per quart. It lists Guckenheimer Finch Gibson Overholt options at 1.00 per quart or six for 5.00, boasting a large selection of wines and spirits and urging readers to request a catalogue.
A wartime reminiscence describes apple blossoms blooming as troops halted an enemy advance on a ridge. The scene blends home warmth with the return of a fallen comrade, noting the brief action ending within half an hour with fewer than a hundred killed or wounded.
In a snowy field a comrade lies buried beneath white apple blossoms. A sharpshooter killed him in a ravine, his eyes open, blood at his heart, as petals veil the tragedy. Nature’s tender act softens war’s grim horror amid birdsong and breeze.
Condensed list of fourteen life mistakes concludes that neglecting a cough or cold leads to death. Promotes Pan-Tina Cough and Consumption Cure price five cents. Trial bottles offered free at L. G. Noyes & Co.'s drug store.
Yale professor Totten warned that 1899 marks the end and Christ’s birth era begins a new period. He argued from Azarious calculations and scripture that Jerusalem faces a Jewish meeting point with the East and West, predicting a European war and a U.S. financial panic while church unity collapses. The audience, moved by the lecture, left in a solemn mood as officials dismissed the gathering.
An advertisement claims Dr Haines Golden Specific can cure drunkenness in all stages. It can be mixed into tea or coffee without the drinker’s knowledge, with alleged speedy permanent results and no harm. It promises nationwide success and asks readers to request circulars from the Golden Specific Co at 185 Race Street Cincinnati Ohio.
Emma Francis Wood aged 3 years 2 months 2 days, daughter of Horace and Grett Wood, died in Pleasant on May 14 1891. The obituary expresses mourning and comfort for parents, noting she is at rest among angels and prayers for God to comfort the family.
A collage of short items covers Tioga county forest fires Pittsburg race relations crematory plans Scranton divorces and oddities. It notes a Buffalo paper headline a Dennett cow fear after a dynamite stick and legal actions involving Rev Sam Jones. Local notices include post office letters and a cemetery scandal fallout in Cherryville.
Importers offered great sacrifice at season advance enabling Warren merchants to stock many new goods. The message promises ladies of Warren and nearby areas will find useful bargains and good prices, with confidence in the value of the stock.
Extra quality fabrics including Scotch Zephyr sold at 25c. 2000 yards India Cashmere in black and colored grounds with hand painted clover and flower designs. Reproductions sold earlier at 30c. 2000 yards Pan-Gee suitings with China silk effects, previously 38c, now offered.
50 pieces all wool French plaids and stripes sold before at 1.25 a yard. 54 inch Camel's Hair would have been 12 a pattern, now 5 and 10 a dress pattern. High class novelties embroidered and tufted goods once 25 to 30.
Exquisite silk dresses in Pink Turquoise Lavender Cleopatra and Red with lace ribbons and gloves. Extraordinary values listed in Cream Cashmere Camel hair Surges Albatross and Nuns Veilings.
Bargain from Meyer, Jonasson & Co. clearing sale offering over 200 jackets and blazers at less than half price. Limited time to view and purchase. visit the showroom soon to take advantage of the savings.
Ladies and children's cotton hose now 10 cents each, ribbed vests offered as better value than 25 cent class. Silk and Lisle underwear and hosiery promoted with best bargains. Wilton-Back Velvets and Body Brussels carpets discounted. tapestry Brussels marked down from 75 and 95 cents to 65 cents per yard. grand reduction on ingrain carpets.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.