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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1888
Page
4
The Ledger announces a strict renewal rule with January expirations, asserting cash subscription success and high reader value. It touts paying subscribers as key to advertiser reach and notes plans to obtain magazines and books at standard rates, while warning against lapse in renewals.
The Philadelphia Times notes a Republican majority in the forthcoming popular branch of Congress, with estimates suggesting at least three seats and possibly more. It argues governors should not override honest votes to certify defeated candidates, warning that such fraud would boost partisan gains and citing past Democratic gains from questionable certificates.
The author argues Republicans will win a clear House majority and urges unity with President-elect Harrison. Fraud accusations target Democrats in several states while Republicans are not charged with fraud outside West Virginia. The piece calls for accountability, nonpartisan policy, and a fair chance for the new administration to govern the country.
Crescent Council No. 47 in Muscatine Iowa notes the death of Philoun Hunter. The group expresses sympathy to the daughters, drapes its charter in mourning for 30 days, and directs the secretary to file the resolutions and send copies to local newspapers for publication.
Warren based inventor Prof August Merck Jr unveils a second patent for his Lenticular Bitacle Spectacle. The two lenses provide distant and near vision in one unit, superior to split bifocals, with early adopters in the region praising convenience. Merck also published a new Treatise on Eye Preservation and Care, available free at Merck Brothers' jewelry store.
Do not forget to drop in at Hunter and Jarvis for bargains. We offer the best selected line and the most bargains of any Dry Goods house in Warren county. All wool 38 inch shrunk tricots at 38c, 54 inch flannels at 50c, dress goods up to 1 percent, 20c and 25c. Black silk at 1 dollar, the best bargain in the country. Velvets and plushes in all styles. Kid gloves at 59c and 1 dollar. Cloaks wraps and shawls in the largest line in town. 326 Water St Warren Pa. A big stock of yarn at Patterson's with many varieties and yarns.
A compact digest reports Sundry items: Irish murders in Traice County Kerry. threats against a surveyor near a Minnesota water tank. a private letter claiming Jack the Ripper tied to Whitechapel murders. European politics stir as Irish MPs face famine charges, and navy budgets rise with new ships. Also noted are tragic killings in Ozark Missouri and Philadelphia, and a New York election tally with electors.
Flour prices closed steady dull with several grades and city mills quotes. Wheat options firm, spot No 1 red around 1.12 to 1.15. Corn options weak, spot No 2 mixed about 45 to 54 cents. Oats quiet and easier, pork prices for mixtures in the mid teens, lard softer. Cheese market reports at Stafford House and Utica vary, with limited offerings and active cheese demand noted in recent sessions.
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