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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1897
Page
2
Titus complains of losing his Mall and asks for a receipt. Editor Boyd dismisses Sibley suits and calls the missing letter contests a bluff. The post office bans such lottery like promotions in mail. Advertisers cash in as readers seek what they want. Printers ink benefits every season.
The state of California will mark its semi centennial with a January celebration in San Francisco honoring the discovery of gold by Marshall and colleagues at Colo ma. The event will be grand and widely observed nationwide. George W. Vanderbilt has taken a 1 million dollar life policy before his round the world trip, with a 35 thousand dollar annual premium. It remains in force for twenty years. The Pennsylvania Railroad will continue clerical order issuance for 1898 with blanks available to clergymen and orders mailed by December 31 on individual applications.
The article notes Bryan’s fear that the US cannot elevate gold over silver, while silver loses ground worldwide. It also shares Lieut. O'Brien’s view that China may fragment under Japan, England, Germany, and Russia, predicting another Asian war within a year and his resignation to be prepared.
The Ridgway Advocate lauds a young woman for preparing to become a teacher, noting the noble work and independent livelihood she gains. It contrasts this with a quip that many women still marry for security, calling the school teacher a worthy figure.
Recalling the need to settle small debts promptly, the notice urges paying small shops and workers now so they can provide for their families. It argues delaying settlements harms creditors and undermines holiday generosity, urging action today or this week.
The Salisbury World laments traveling evangelists who denounce local ministry, praising local preachers for daily piety and humility. It notes evangelists arrive unseen, attack nearby churches, and receive lavish pay while locals face silence and scrutiny.
Mrs Nancy Allison McKinley died peacefully after a two week illness on December 12 with the President and family by her side. Wife of William McKinley she was mother of nine and aged 81 at her husband’s death in 1892. Funeral held in rain last Tuesday with thousands in attendance and extensive floral tributes. The piece also includes a social commentary on gossip and kindness toward distressed women.
The report notes a 2 percent week over week rise in bank clearings due to holiday business and a 25 percent increase versus last year. Southern and Western markets show encouragement with strong activity despite low cotton prices, the Buffalo Express reports.
The Attorney General’s longed for chance arrives as four citizens accuse a company store. The report says all provisions of the company store act have been complied with in filing the information. The offending company and its business location are named, awaiting the AG’s next step.
Architect Coss, who will supervise the Capitol project, says his plans will be ready by February when the contract can be let. He is confident the new building will be ready for occupancy when the next Legislature meets, a promise praised by Mr Cobb as a wonder by the Harrisburg Telegraph.
On November 1 the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. will sell excursion tickets at principal offices to winter resorts in New Jersey Virginia the Carolinas Georgia Florida and Cuba. Tickets at low rates with liberal return limits. An illustrated book describing resorts routes and rates is available free from ticket agents.
When you want repairs done well take them to Mrs Casemere. Her prices are low and her work is first class. She can sew a rip or patch a garment so it looks better than when new. Located next hallway to the Mall office at 305 Second St. Call her.
The notice promotes best routes to the East or West with direct connections at Buffalo via the Empire State Express from New York Central. It claims the train is the fastest in the world and serves Rochester Syracuse Utica and New York. Tickets available through D A V P agents and includes job printing at the Malt Office.
Special correspondence notes growing optimism in Washington as President McKinley’s message outlines simple currency reform steps. Supporters say retaining gold obligations and expanding bank currency could gradually shift gold provision duties to banks, solving the currency issue without disturbing business.
White Cloud Flour pledges to make more bread and better bread that is whiter and costs no more than competitors. Fehman Bros. markets the product with this claim.
The bladder serves solely as a urine receptacle and is not prone to disease. Only two paths threaten it: imperfect kidney function and careless local treatment of other diseases.
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