14 Aug 1889
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1889
Page
1
Mr. Shear announces a prime selection of dry goods and carpets from eastern markets. Wash Goods offer ginghams seersuckers satins chambrays and broad assortments while prices promise strong value with items like 8c Challies 15c Latines and 5c seersuckers. The firm claims to be the county's largest dry goods and carpet dealer and invites customers to verify price leadership.
A column of anecdotes and comments on time habits, court cases, and curious facts. It cites a New York Ledger item about a hired girl, Alexander Graham Bell on maternal speech, a Sioux tale, Henry Stanley’s arrow poison, and a Waynesboro order note. It also recalls a Virginia blind plaintiff in a railroad suit, a trout in tea, a German shoemaker, and the rise of 19th century commercial travelers, plus Florida sucker fish disease and dynamite theories.
An excerpt from Cornhill Magazine argues that primitive fighting drives the use of the right hand for offense and the left for defense. It links right-handed dexterity to weapon use, tool making, and early human social behavior, noting the heart as the vulnerable target.
A collage of light humor and wry sayings from early 20th century papers. Fragments include quips on rest and flies, a hotel ad gag, a telephone girl as a saint, animal humor, Moody’s remark on women, vacation plans, and a string of jokes about types of work, debt, tobacco, and sheep in farm life.
A historic traveler directory lists east and south routes to Warren with trains to Sheffield and St Marys, through Pullman sleeping cars from Philadelphia to Erie and Williamsport to Baltimore and Washington, plus Kane and Erie accommodations and daily schedules dated May 12 1889.
A fragmented list of train times appears with multiple notations and inconsistent formats. The readable entries include several afternoon and evening departures and some morning times though many items are garbled or incomplete.
An era timetable excerpt shows Westward routes from Buffalo to Warren Pittburg and connections at towns like Foxburg Olean and Salamanca. It lists arrival and departure times through towns including Warren Bradford Corydon and Jamestown with notes of eastern time adjustments. Authorities GATCHELL and FELLOWS sign as general superintendent and general passenger agent with agent LEFFARD in Warren.
A survey notes several inventors and their wealth from practical ideas. Rubber erasing tips, rivets for pockets, heel plates, inverted gas bells, roller skate patents, copper toe tips for children's shoes, needle threaders, popular toys, and other simple devices yielded substantial fortunes, illustrating patience and practical use driving reward.
A reflection on perennial mysteries questions of age, fame, liberty, knowledge, and personal error. The excerpt ponders how middle age ends and which figures endure as glorious. It muses on religious freedom in an Irish republic and the paradoxes of self-satisfaction.
The clippings reflect strong public debate on women’s suffrage, rights, and roles in politics. Opinions from the Woman's News, Boston Globe, and figures like Bishop Spalding and Dr. H. S. Chase advocate equality, while critics argue taxation without representation and restrict women from voting.
At Allegheny City synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church a lively debate addressed whether women may serve as deacons. The vote, 93 to 24, affirmed that women elected to the deaconate are in harmony with the Word of God and apostolic church constitution.
The article surveys theories on how language began. It notes Jewish claims that Hebrew was the primitive tongue, compares Arab, Syriac, and other proposals, and cites Darwin arguing language arose from imitation of natural sounds aided by gestures. It ends with reference to Phrenological Journal.
A summary of hysteria as a central nervous system disorder where symptoms appear in any body part rather than the disease residing there. The piece cites Brodie on nervous illness, describes common signs and “fits,” mentions March to May as peak, and notes related catalepsy and cases of misdiagnosis.
Rev. Fred A Hinckley speaking to the Grand Army of the Republic urged women to join as equals in wartime and in advancing democracy. He cited Clara Barton as a model and pressed for full participation to secure victory and progress. He argued women must share duties and ballots to end rekindled evils and ensure lasting peace.
A writer argues men hold purse strings and voting power in families creating women's dependence. To free women from this influence, men must be convinced, for mothers must seek money for children and women look to men rather than to God and their own nature for direction.
In a stormy night scene from the Chicago Tribune a tense exchange unfolds as Elongatus Whackster delays confession to Glycerine McCurdy while thunder roars and Captain McCurdy berates him. Whackster finally leaves in the night as weather and emotion lash the setting.
The article traces billiards from King Louis XIV and French nobles at Versailles to its English adoption. It notes Chamillard rising to state office from billiard skill, the shift from mass to cue, and the introduction of the red tearambole ball with cannons and coups shaping the English game.
A brief quip notes how partial payments challenge a schoolboy, and the difficulty persists as he becomes an adult. The wry line from Puck frames a reflection on financial habits across life stages.
A Vermont assertion that it produces more butter annually than any other state in the Union circulates, highlighting the state’s dairy industry leadership and regional competition.
Pessimism in fiction argued as accurate portrayal of life with tragedy as a legitimate art form. The piece contrasts Scott era happy endings with modern novels that often end in loss or unresolved despair. It asserts truth in storytelling and cites Shakespeare’s Othello as an example of inevitable tragedy.
A brief note praising brass bands for their ability to perform numerous airs, with emphasis on the drum major as a standout conductor and showman. The line underscores the craft and versatility found in such ensembles.
Well supplied with power presses and skilled printers for first class job printing. Legal blanks in stock. The mail is entered for circulation as second class matter in Warren. Subscriptions show the subscriber name by date on wrapper. Communications from all parts of the county and country urged. Anonymous letters not published. writers must provide name.
An old advertisement proclaims the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and chapped hands promising cure for piles with money-back guarantee. It lists 25 cents per box and sale at Morck Drug Store.
Citizens recount personal experience with Dr King’s New Discovery praised for cough and chest relief. It promises a full guarantee with money refund if not satisfied and trial bottles are available at Morck Drug Store.
The piece notes the average man drank one fourth gallon of spirits and half a gallon of beer in the prior year. It argues that some person must have consumed far more than the average, given the number who drank neither.
A Great Surprise. Kemp's Balsam is promoted as a guaranteed remedy for throat and lung ailments. Druggists authorize free sample bottles and offer large bottles at 50 cents and 1 dollar. This version claims it cures acute or chronic coughs.
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