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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1888
Page
4
The piece contrasts the Chicago platform with the Senate tariff bill, noting the Senate plan adds more articles to the free list and questioning party consistency on free trade. It questions whether Democrats or Republicans gain from such moves and cites reactions to protectionism and free trade debates.
The piece alleges a Republican-led effort to weaken the Knights of Labor by buying off leaders with high salaries and disrupting labor unity. It cites Quay and other party figures offering positions to key officers, suggesting that breaking unions serves partisan goals and questions if history will repeat itself in 1878 style.
The Warren Mail attacks Rankin as a minister running for office, urging voters to back the Republican nominee. It argues his ministry and politics are intertwined, asserts Rankin is a citizen with equal voting rights, and claims he should represent the district in Congress despite objections to clergy in politics.
Official returns from Maine show a drop in Republican plurality by 1,600 while Democrats gain 3,279 votes, 67-10 percent. Republicans add 1,625, 24-10 percent. If reflected nationally, Cleveland New York could exceed 21,000, Indiana 15,000, New Jersey 9,000, Connecticut 8,700, and Michigan 8,700. Democrats see Maine as encouragement for broader gains.
The passage argues that tariffs raise the cost of goods for consumers, especially essentials, draining money from everyday households, echoing Jackson’s farewell address. It highlights how duties on daily use items affect the general public and family budgets.
A Philadelphia Times editorial endorses the senate and house tariff bills as relief measures for the people and industrial workers while contrasting the veto record of President Cleveland. It argues the vetoes target vulnerable soldiers and orphans and questions the Republicans’ failure to overcome vetoes for pension reforms.
A sweeping critique denounces campaign money as the driving force behind elections. It questions the reliance on funds to vindicate reputations and argues for addressing real conditions over abstract theories. The piece cites historical figures and economic debates while lampooning lavish fundraising.
Justice Wil liama of the supreme court orders a new trial in Warren county common pleas court over land boundary dispute errors in jury instructions. This marks the fifth trial. Ourer Justice Melville W. Furer swore himself into office last Monday.
The piece critiques political dirty pool rhetoric, questions eligibility of ministers in public life, highlights figures like Reverend W L Riley and Senator Ingalls, and signals a looming revolution between capital dominance and labor, with excerpts from Andrew Carnegie and various reformist voices.
A fragmentary 19th century advertisement discusses prudence in medicine and criticizes medical credulity. It extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a trusted remedy for malaria, digestive issues, liver trouble, and rheumatic neuralgia, and promotes professional urine analysis services. Testimonials cite Fly’s Cream Balm and Electric Bitters with various cures, ending with local price notes. Source text remains garbled and partially illegible.
The fall and winter trade begins as a carpet merchant announces a sale. Beginning Monday October 1 1888 the largest assortment of dry goods carpets and cloaks will be exhibited to the citizens of this vicinity.
The store advertises a wide selection of Black and Colored silks, Henriettas, striped and plaid dress fabrics, both foreign and domestic. Emphasizing excellent quality and very low prices, it urges customers to inspect the entire line and make it their business to buy.
The article notes velvet fabrics are visually attractive and in stock in a large line for shoppers to view. It emphasizes very low prices affordable for economical buyers seeking value.
An extensive assortment of blankets shawls and comforters is advertised with a complete line of styles and grades. The promotion urges buyers to purchase heavy goods to stay warm and snug amid the cold season, highlighting low prices.
Red Yflannels Jamestown Canton flannels and woolen channels advertised. The shop promises a big assortment of woolen goods and underwear for ladies misses and children in twenty styles, with low prices and quality. Call to see Shear's deals to stay warm this cold season.
Hoods mittens and gloves plus other cold weather items were heavily purchased by Shear who knew the demand for woolen goods. The stock is complete and prices are very low.
A local ad touts cloaks plush sacques jackets and outerwear for ladies misses and children. It boasts a bewildering display any style grade or price and urges every lady to call and compare with others, claiming unbeatable low prices will sell.
An advertisement urges shoppers to visit Shear's for carpets oil cloths rugs and curtains. It claims unmatched assortment and the lowest prices with continually updated patterns and leadership in these goods. Beginning
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