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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
1
Smart Silberberg and Metzger promote their Christmas stocks as best planned and prepared, with a bright, inviting store display and a promise to outdo all previous seasons. They offer hints and suggestions to emphasize superior preparation and selection for the holiday rush.
Local store offers a range of umbrellas for men and women from 98 cents to 10 dollars. Men and ladies umbrellas are sold at equal price points, promising good value for gift buyers.
Retailers trumpet a robust holiday selection with Kid Gloves and Mittens in full size and color ranges. Prices run from 50 cents for children’s and ladies’ lined mittens to $1 for genuine kid gloves and genuine lamb pique. Monarch gloves are carried by agents.
Harrisburg dispatch details a tight speakership race in the Pennsylvania House with 127 Republicans to 74 Democrats and 3 independents. Republican contenders include Voorhees Bliss McClain Farr Marshall and Hosack. Wanamaker seeks fusion and caucus disruption. Magee denounces Wanamaker tactics while Democrats Foster Spatz and Skinner emerge as leading speakers candidates.
In Philadelphia the Quay case advances to the jury after Judge Finletter dismisses demurrers. Public boosters defend Senator Quay, noting his and his son Richard's routine borrowing with collateral. McClure edges Gordon in a heated feud amid Quay campaign debates and a larger mayoral contest shaping up.
A collection of curious notes: Porto Rico population about 800000 with two thirds white, gunboat and armor dates back to fifteenth century, Germans, French, English music familiarity percentages, travel by train through five German states in 88 minutes, Venetian coins found in Mashonaland, Tokyo to host a university library modeled after Washington, 600000 volumes and 500 readers, acorns treasured at Friedrichsruh relics of Bismarck, and postcards from his death day fetch high collector prices.
A Chicago News paragraph ponders why language and logic defy simple expectations. It questions punctuation, credit mistakes, workplace noise, love and clairvoyance, sea water gold, seaside resorts, product prompts, and the gap between advice given and actions taken.
A man confesses his claim that the world grows less lovely while a girl withdraws after learning her father is a wealthy magnate. The exchange ends with her canceling a Sunday meeting, hinting at a lost romance tied to money.
A club discussion centers on a man claiming telepathy or thought transfer. He notes awareness of his wife's thoughts while present with friends, prompting reactions about the need to see the clock to truly sense remote thoughts.
The arctic explorer announces discovery after a long search and, relieved, sits in a barber shop awaiting his first shave in two years. The scene, reported in Brooklyn Life, captures a moment of triumph and mundane ritual.
A local advertisement extols Jacob Keller the artistic tailor for making the best and latest clothes. It guarantees perfect fit and satisfaction, praising his cutting ability and noting customers never regret patronizing Jake.
A collection of wry aphorisms on aging, love, politics, marriage, and finance. Observations include that patriotism is often used by schemers, men may be bores despite size, and rainy days prompt reliance on friends for umbrellas.
The mignonett is Spain’s native flower. An Atlantic liner propeller costs about 20000 dollars. Ireland has six schools teaching Irish. About 1,200,000 people are afloat worldwide. Fast trains are deemed the safest by a railway guard. Swiss universities enroll nearly 20 percent women. The Sultan’s harem costs Turkey about 15000000 dollars to maintain. The Russian empire speaks sixty languages. Brazil reportedly has about 300 native languages and dialects.
The Eagle A. 7 and Great Bargain Store advertises deep discounts in Warren Pa. Prominent prices include Shaker 11-4 blankets 98 cents Pure White Bed quilts 1.39 and Ladies wrappers 69 cents. Skirts 1.98 and fleeced vests 48 cents. Extensive shoe and rubber selections also marked down. Open evenings at 226 Water Street.
A collection of folk wisdom and social observations on grief lending faith laziness truth and perception. It contrasts generosity with insanity and notes scarce beauty wit and prudent belief amid everyday risks and parental influence.
A compact aphorism warns that belief can outstrip truth and suggests restraint in sharing what one knows does, sees or can do. It emphasizes prudent limits in belief telling doing spending and deciding to avoid overreach.
A collection of wry observations on manners and social quirks. The piece muses on talk of illness, appearance, manufacturing burdens, politeness to mothers-in-law, gum chewing control, engagement histories, vacation reluctance, and the urge to worry or stay home.
Church weekly lesson discusses self control discretion diligence perseverance patience humility as minor virtues guiding daily life and home harmony. It cites scripture from Philippians Matthew Proverbs Luke Micah and notes God can enable better conduct.
A passage links lip forms to personality traits. Thick lips denote a clever, fretful but honest type with bashfulness and lack of push. moderately full lips belong to fair minded, prudent people with sound judgment. thin lips indicate quick, energetic minds seeking knowledge and balanced in life. inward sinking lips mark persevering, unforgiving natures yet not clingy in love.
A new process yields sails for ships made from paper pulp. Proponents say they perform as well as canvas, resist tearing, and cost much less. The sails reportedly swell and flap with wind like traditional sails, offering a cheaper alternative for vessels of all kinds.
If the salts in the sea did not exist the ocean would rapidly decay due to the decomposition of its organic matter. The minerals present slow this process and help maintain marine stability.
The report notes about a hundred routes exist across the Pyrenees between France and Spain, but only three are usable for carriages. This highlights severe terrain and limited overland passage for commerce and travel between the countries.
Denmark dykes have withstood storms for over seven centuries, standing as enduring coastal defenses.
Epworth League commentary by Wm. K. Fisher on Luke 24 13 29 urges believers to walk with Christ as the disciples did. It stresses Christ as indwelling comfort, prevents sin, and keeps believers safe, noting the joy and warmth of faith as evening falls and the Savior stays beside.
A concise sermon-like piece extols Jesus as wonderful in His nature and deeds. It references Isaiah's prophecy and Luke Mark John and Paul sketches, noting astonished crowds and Nicodemus praise. It highlights Francis Havergal and ends with a note on Adelaide May Thompson.
A figure suggests 400,000,000 people within the British Empire and imagines a queen living 70 more years to witness every subject pass by day and night. The tone reflects imperial scale and sentimental duty.
The Jariatee 2 Cathedral of Seville houses a vast pipe organ. The instrument features KR 358 pipes and 220 stops, making it one of the most remarkable church organs.
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