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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1886
Page
6
The Ledger front offers a sharp critique of the Erie meeting on free trade and the Scott era, arguing Republicans favor tariff reform and revenue measures. It cites Morrison and Randall bills, disputes a circulating circular, and accuses rivals of dishonest campaign tactics while urging support for Rufus P. King.
A letter asserts the Warren Mail misleads readers on oleomargarine protection. It accuses editor Mackey and the paper of propping a false free trade stance, claims the 25 year protection is lawfully imposed, and states Pennsylvania cannot legally sell oleomargarine after next Monday under federal and state acts. The writer pledges to prove the point within thirty days.
The article compares James G. Blaine’s Pittsburg speech to Congressman W. L. Scott’s economic views. It argues Blaine and Scott align with democratic ideas on national debt, tariff reform, and surplus application, while questioning if Blaine is a free trader. The piece cites ongoing GOP speeches in Waren County and references John Sherman on the silver issue.
A local retailer markets an extensive dress goods sale with guaranteed prices. Highlights include 5, 8, and 16c bargain tiers, 7, 10, and 12 1 2 c values, 27 inch half wool at 15 17c, 36 inch half wool at 25c, 36 inch wool and silk stripe at 50c, 27 inch all wool Tricots at 35c, 54 inch all wool Tricots and Flannels, and 54 inch all wool Home Spans at 85c. Also offered are box robes and combo stripes, claimed as the choicest in the city.
A local ad lists velvet and silk fabrics with multiple items and bargains. It highlights satin, velvets, brocades, corduroys, and Grosgrain options in various colors and lengths, with prices ranging from 0.70 to 1.75. The dealer promises a large stock and unusually low prices for quality goods.
The Great Bargain Department offers 36 inch all wool Cashmere at 45 cents, 40 inch all wool Cashmere at 68 cents, 46 inch all wool Cashmere at 1 dollar, 40 inch Brocaded Cashmere at 75 cents, and 40 inch very fine Serge at 83 cents. Display includes Sebastopools Carlotta Cloths Serges Priestlys and Silk Warp Goods.
The ad proclaims over 200 garments on display from New Markets, Short Wraps and Shawls with prices ranging from $3.50 to $40 for wraps and $3.50 to $25 for New Markets. It highlights an Astrachan t Jacket at Ba 75, mentions Plash Sack bargains, children's and misses garments, cloaks, underwear, and hosiery sales as major savings opportunities.
A partisan rail signals the county race between P J Swain and Henry Brace for county representation. The piece urges farmers to set party aside for their own interests, mentions local towns Sheffield Cherry Grove Mead Clarendon and Pine Grove backing Swain, and notes Brace faces mixed support within the Republican base. A reader letter from Tidioute questions Democrats backing Brace and demands reader allegiance to Swain. The column cites omalargarine law impact and adds unrelated notices and advertisements.
A dense promotional notice lists deep discounts on ladies Merino hose cashmere and Saxony garments, gentlemens vests, and wide ranges of textiles. It advertises shawls flannels ribbons trimmings buttons corsets and assorted yard goods with prices and multi dozen quantities aimed at bargain seekers in Warren and surrounding areas. The tone is promotional and sales driven with emphasis on value and stock breadth.
A fragmented price list details several domestic items for sale including American Indigo Blue in ratant, prints and dress prints in various counts, brown muslin bales with prices ranging from 6 to 8 cents, and a big job in cotton flannel with items priced at 6 to 10 cents. The text reads like a wholesale catalog with inconsistent spellings and old monetary values.
A local advertisement offers 100 dozen Ladies Linen Handkerchiefs at less than half cost to import and Remnants Turkey Red Table Linen 60 inches wide at 43. It guarantees prices merchandise and representations and states no charge for the insurance policy. If competitors in Warren County beat their prices they claim their goods are inferior. They offer samples by mail and promise fair sales terms and money back if needed.
Notice states that by board resolution the second stockholders meeting of the People's Gas Company of Warren Pennsylvania will be held at Beatty block Warren on Wednesday November 1 1886 to consider a reduction of capital stock. C W Beatty president F M Knapp secretary. Warren Pa August 25 1886. Executor's Notice for estate of Thomas H De Silver deceased Warren county Pa Letters testamentary granted to REV HENRY GETZ executor 3210 Paycllton avenue Philadelphia Pa. WETMORE NOYES & TINCKLEY Attorneys Warren Pa Sept 22 18s6. The
Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a remedy that treats rheumatism by correcting blood acidity and purifying the vital fluid. Testimonials from W F Woon, H T Banco, and J V A Proloupfoo claim marked relief after using four bottles, with a note urging free distribution of curing statements and a sale offer of 100 doses for a dollar.
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