30 Jan 1889
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1889
Page
1
Commencing Jan 11 and continuing to Feb 1 the store offers a clearance of their entire stock of dry goods carpets cloaks and furs at marked down prices. The department emphasizes large stock especially in silks and dress goods with many odd lots priced to move before stock taking.
The notice lists eastward and westward trains for Warren and surrounding lines, including Erie Mail, through sleepers, Kane and Sheffield accommodations, and through services from New York Philadelphia Washington Baltimore to Warren, with through coaches and Pullman cars noted. Also contains brief local anecdotes about dress saving and cow feeding benefits from Meadville and Oil City papers.
The notice lists train times for several services including No. 3 No. 2 and No. 4 with arrivals and departures at multiple stations such as Dunkirk Fredonia Cassadaga Sinclairville Warren Youngsville Pittsfield and Dunkirk junction. It also notes connections at Dunkirk with Laona Casadaga and Bradford and provides supervisor names D Thayer and THHOP.
A fragmented timetable shows the Western New York and Penna Rail Road route details. It lists towns such as Oil City Oleopolis Eagle Rock Tionesta Hickory Trunkeyville Tidioute Thompson’s Irvineton Kinzua with varied times and time zones noted as Eastern Time River Division.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin fractions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded priced at 25 cents per box sold at Morck Drug Store.
A county woman, Mrs. Luther Lutz, suffered seven years from a grave disease and severe coughing. After three months of relentless symptoms she tried Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption and slept through the night after one dose, claiming a miraculous cure. The note is from W C Hamrick Co Shelby NC offering free trials.
A self described old maid revels in independence and virtue. She scorns romance and hints at a lifetime of good deeds, noting how singleness protects her from deceit while she uplifts others and remains cherished by children and friends. I. C. Vodge signs the verse in Goodell's Sun.
A narrative describes life saving crews at Pamet River Station and other Atlantic Coast stations. It details daily routines, patrols in winter surf, the launch methods using breeches buoy and lines, and a dangerous rescue history. It notes pay rises to fifty dollars a month and seven hundred yearly for keepers, plus arduous training.
A description of Persian women’s outdoor attire from Good Words outlines a blue cotton or silk sheet chadur veil and divided skirts. It notes footwear, veiling technique, and an embroidery eye hole to see while remaining unseen. The piece condemns the outfit as hideous yet socially valued.
A historical explanation from the Cleveland Leader details why 1900 did not become a leap year. It outlines the calendar drift of 11 minutes per year, how century years are handled, and how Gregory XIII’s reform keeps the cycle accurate, yielding a one day discrepancy only every 3,866 years.
In a brief ballroom scene from Harper’s Bazar a couple pirouettes for about three minutes end when she signals to stop. He comments on her fondness for the waltz and she responds with a quiet moment as the room falls silent beyond measure.
The text details the Amazon River rising in the Peruvian Andes and flowing 4000 miles to the Atlantic, navigable 2200 miles for large ships, with a 150 mile wide estuary and 200 mile freshwater plume. It contrasts its length with the Mississippi and Missouri, noting the Mississippi length about 3160 miles from Itasca to the Gulf.
A visitor tale from the Merchant Traveler features Miss Lofsigh allowed to speak with an inmate. The man reflects on life’s harshest days and jokes that seven of his ten trials turned hour halibis, underscoring a grim humour about misfortune.
Selections of moral maxims from Dorr Eliot Carlyle Beecher and others urge virtue, prudence, and self restraint. The quotes warn against vanity, gambling, rash actions, and reliance on past deeds while praising honesty, discipline, and reverence as paths to lasting happiness.
A Chicago Tribune clipping presents a father's reading of his five year old son Willie writing his first letter. Willie happily recounts his school, a short quarrel with Bill Cooney and his brother, and expresses missing his father while praising his own behavior and writing.
Mrs Mary Newman and her husband John are transformed by a plan led by daughter Amelia. They reduce debt by selling land, renovate the home, and hire help to ease workloads. The result is a happier, healthier household with a revived sense of purpose and a gentler pace of life.
The Mail Job Office advertises full service printing including presses, type, paper, cards, envelopes, and skilled printers. It notes low prices and blank forms on hand or printed to order, with a request for brief newsy communications and a named author for submissions.
Fashion notes describe wide elastic belts woven with wire and French christening flower customs. Paris style features plush bags for opera glasses and extended head-dresses. gray and purple mourning and tea gowns are discussed alongside beaming colors for winter. The section shifts to a Bible overview linking the four gospels to distinct audiences, detailing Matthew Luke Mark and John and their intended readers and messages.
The Rev A Goodrick laments hypocritical pretensions across society. He notes people feign wealth, claim knowledge, pretend culture, and adopt unheld opinions, challenging true character and sincerity.
W D Sult of Bippus Indiana testifies Electric Bitters relieve rheumatism and other ailments. Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio calls it best selling medicine in 20 years. Thousands agree the remedy cures liver kidney and blood diseases. Only 50 cents a bottle at Morck Drug Store.
The upcoming Sullivan Kilrain bout is expected to fizzle due to the ongoing trouble in selecting an officiating referee. Organizers and promoters weigh candidates as fans await a decision.
The piece promotes Kemp's Balsam for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and consumption with a guarantee of satisfaction. It highlights a daily rush at druggists and lists prices 50 cents and 1.00 with a free trial size.
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