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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
2
A compilation of brief notes reports and quotes on drought in Australia and the U.S. coinage shift toward the gold standard in Peru. It cites the Oregon's repair readiness and political chatter about presidential tickets and currency policy while noting a hazardous toadstool incident in Harvey Illinois and public safety commentary.
Total exports of American manufactures reached 432,284,366 in the last fiscal year, up from 339,675,558 in 1899, an increase of 92,608,808. The year shows a record jump with no prior year reaching half that rise.
The largest raft ever floated on the Mississippi travels toward St. Louis. It measures 768 feet long and 256 feet wide and carries 9,000,000 feet of lumber, plus sixty car loads of shingles and lath on its deck. A big river proves highly useful.
The text states North Carolina has outrun several states in disfranchising Black voters by denying uneducated Black citizens the vote. It asserts no path to education will be provided to enable voting, contrasting with actions in Louisiana and other southern states.
Gen Grosvenor projects McKinley will secure 278 electoral votes, 54 beyond the required majority, with Bryan at 132. The remaining 37 votes are in doubt across Kentucky Nebraska Utah Wyoming Colorado Idaho and Montana, and Grosvenor’s calculations have been close to the mark.
The Wilkes-Barre woman, mother of twenty-five, tells an interviewer she agrees with Grover Cleveland that married life is one grand, sweet song. She adds that there were occasional duets in her household, highlighting a rare glimpse of family harmony.
The piece credits Hon. L. Emery Jr. with top efforts among Pennsylvanians to elect Robert E. Patti son governor in 1890 Smethport Democrat. It states voters in the district will repay him on November 6 and recalls past actions.
The Bradford Star declares support for Mr. Sibley as the regular Republican candidate and rejects the fusion candidate, arguing Sibley upholds better principles than the rival option. The piece frames the endorsement with stated positive and negative reasons and asserts these are the only ones.
The British government through a New York financial institution invites American subscriptions for a 10 million pound war loan bearing 3 percent interest for three years. This higher rate contrasts with the U S refunding at 2 percent, illustrating a changed financial dynamic as London seeks funds from American investors while the U S repurchases abroad securities.
The Italian throne passes to the Prince of Naples after the death of King Humbert I born 1844 in Turin. Humbert ascended in 1878 and married Princess Marguerite. they had one child, the Prince of Naples, who becomes king. The heir is the Duke of Aosta, cousin to Humbert, with Duchess Helene of Orleans as his wife.
A New York Sun letter from a factory worker describes his shift from supporting Bryan to voting Republican due to wage changes and family responsibilities. He recalls backing Cleveland in 1892 and Bryan in 1896, then resolves to vote Republican to avoid past hardships. The piece notes many similar voters exist and dismisses free silver and imperialism as threats, echoing Philadelphia Inquirer commentary.
The piece criticizes the Democratic platform for chiefly fault finding and discontent with phrases like We denounce and We condemn. It notes scant positive remedies, citing silver policy as an example, and argues the platform misleads and fails to propose workable solutions. The author quotes the duke of Wellington on fault-finding.
J. M. Siegfried warns that delaying treatment for Bright's disease and diabetes leads to high death rates. He asserts Foley's Kidney Cure is a certain cure when used in early stages and urges readers not to ignore early symptoms.
Small ad states visiting cards neatly printed at the Malis Office with prices 75 cents per hundred 50 cents for fifty and 30 cents for twenty five ordered now.
Gen Charles Miller speaks at the G A R reunion in Warren praising the Grand Army and National Guard as loyal bearers of patriotism from Gettysburg to Cuba and urging pensions for veterans. Capt H H Cumings adds that the Civil War generation formed a free nation and calls comrades to charity and moral renewal.
Mrs. O. E. Dutton of Danville Illinois writes that both her children had whooping cough and a small bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar gave relief, enough to use a 50 cent bottle and avoid a doctor’s bill.
Under an Act of Assembly the State will rebuild the Clarion river turnpike bridge near Clarion town after wind or flood destruction. The move saves the county several thousand dollars.
An advertisement claims Dr E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic can stop bedwetting in children and adults by arresting the trouble at once. It markets the remedy for over $100 value and lists Hertzel and Saner druggists in Warren, Pa as sellers.
The article advises restoring faded silks with weak ammonia water and a soft cloth, treating old black silks with a spirit and water sponge bath, and brushing cloth dresses with blue water. It also outlines bristle brushing after beating, removing grease spots on woolen skirts with benzine, and ironing blotting-papered hems to lift stains.
When tins resist cleaning with burned on food such as baked fish or oatmeal, place the dish on the stove with cold water and a half teaspoon of baking powder, boil it, then scrub. this method cleans the dish and eliminates fish odor.
A Bradford reader questions Emery’s party fidelity and support for Sibley in Congress elections. The writer accuses Emery of seeking office and endorsing Democrats, while praising Sibley’s loyalty to the Republican admin and war-time leaders, and declares support for Sibley over Emery.
A six hour relief claim for kidney and bladder disease from New Great South American Kidney Cure. The product is said to ease bladder and back pain and relieve water retention in both men and women. Sold by Hertzel and Saner, Warren druggists.
ROBERT H. JOHNSON advertises cash for waste items free of cloth and iron including old boots wringer rollers hoses bursted tires and rubber products as well as brass lead zinc and copper boiler parts. He can be found in Johnson's Exchange second floor at Second and Liberty streets to collect items from friends and others.
Readable copy notes stylish wedding invitations announcements calling cards and ball invitations available at the mall office. Neat elegant designs offered at low prices for all stationery needs.
Blank deeds and mortgages suitable for typewriter use available at the Malt office. Compact notices advertise legal forms for purchase, inviting customers to acquire document blanks for recording property transfers and security interests.
The Mai office advertises the Main Wired Envelope as a cheap novelty item for business use with printing on the card. It urges readers to call and see the latest offering and price points.
Jacobs Keller's tailor advertises the best place in town for suits and overcoats with well priced options and invitation to call and visit.
Used SILE A Backus water motor 3 horsepower in good running order priced at 50 dollars. Includes lead feed pipe and valve. Has run several presses under eighty pounds pressure. Ideal for a printing office. Addi call at the MISS OFFICE Warren Pa.
Donald returns from Allegheny Springs and visits Stella Gray in Oil City. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Dennison arrive after a 1200 mile wagon trip. M. E. church services suspended until August 19. The Citizen marks five years this week. G A R event at Potter Run draws crowds. Camp SuGaR Grove hosts family gatherings and the quarterly conference at Warren. Grange fair tents set as usual.
The I. C. C. F. Hall Association upgrades the opera house with a gallery change frescoes new curtain and walls. A gas company leases the Pratt estate drills for gas. timber for a rig is on the ground. Sylvester Brown renovates his Horton avenue property plans to move a barn and convert it into a dwelling. L. J. Hall buys Horton Crary land plans five to six rental houses. John Aug Johnson opens boots and shoes shop at Main and Center. C. C. Ryburg’s store site foundation nearly finished. new frame brick veneer building to follow. Arthur Baynes Will Cameron and Albert O Keefe visit Kinzua bridge. Cameron punctures tire and stays over. Amy Bailey takes friends for Tionesta Valley railroad picnic. F A Stover stops work for stomach trouble and visits Crawford county. Stores to close 8 PM except Saturday next year. Sheffield band concert tonight at Lee House balcony. W O Skelton and wife return from two weeks on lakes to Michigan.
August items record a benefit event at Rev. Gage’s fundraiser with proceeds, social at C. L. Wright’s, and visits from Corry and Lynchburg residents. Mrs. Patrick McArthur dies after sixteen months of illness. funeral to be held in Jamestown joined by family as the remains travel for burial.
The K of P Band of Corry will give a concert in the park Monday evening with ice cream and cake to be served. Attendance is expected to be good. Mrs. N O Wilhelm of Orange New Jersey visits her mother Mrs Fellows. A mothers meeting was held at Mrs Belle Bakers with the next at Mrs Nora Foxs the fourth Tuesday in August. Mrs S H Whittaker of Braddock Pennsylvania visits relatives. R Bureh bought a span of bay horses for driving. News arrives of a new girl at the home of Mr and Mrs U S Rogers in Philadelphia. Mrs D C Scott, ill for two years, is expected to die soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Thompson hosted guests from Stadensville. Miss Bertha Fuller of Frewsburg visited Mrs. Blanche Brogan over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Johnson called on friends in Gerry. Mrs. M Swager traveled to Jamestown last week. Benjamin Marsh couple spent weekend in Jamestown. Andrew Arnold journeyed to Warren on Friday. Emmett Clark and Glen Kingsley were visiting in Jamestown and Kane respectively.
A. J. Jensse from 9201 Butler St Chicago says he suffered a kidney illness after exposure to weather. He tried several medicines with no help until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended. He claims two-thirds of a bottle cured him.
Notice is given that on September 3 1900 F H Rockwell J P Jefferson Theodore Messner W C Watson W H Filler William Keegan et al apply for charter of Conewango Club to maintain a social club. Also letters of administration on Sophronia J Taft estate issued. creditors must pay and claimants present claims to Berry D Clark Admr C T A Warren Pa July 2 1900.
The Erie Railroad announces extremely low round trip fares from various stations to Chicago with sale Aug 25 to Aug 29 and valid on all regular trains those dates. Return may extend to Sept 30. Apply to any Erie ticket agent or F H Garfield Div Passr Agent Jamestown NY for details.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Kane for the Northwestern Pennsylvania Volunteer Firemen’s Association gathering August 15 to 17. Tickets from any station within 150 miles of Kane are one fare round trip with a 25 cent minimum. Sales and travel Aug 14 15 16, return by Aug 18.
A brief social invitation notes that the host welcomes the reader and anyone accompanying them to attend. The message emphasizes inclusivity and suggests bringing guests without specifying a date or venue.
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