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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1886
Page
1
A mixed feature advertises Handy Family Atlas with detailed maps and economic data for the U S and Canada, followed by a serialized story about Jeff the beggar boy who finds a lucky stone. The tale tracks Jeff from wealth luck to mentorship, culminating in lasting fortune through honest work and friendship with Flossie and Mr Hope.
Jeff, a hungry poor boy sweeping a muddy street, receives a shilling from Flossie Hope, daughter of Mr. Hope. He buys breakfast, then finds a curious rough crystal on the ground. He keeps it, hoping for luck as he resumes his work.
Pauline Adeline Hardy in Good Housekeeping warns against tight narrow-toed shoes for children. Crowded feet cause bunions corns and ingrowing toenails while natural development allows smaller shoes later. A barefoot summer cured a man’s corns and other remedies show removing pressure aids healing.
A 12 year old girl from Frey s Bush near Fort Plain New York suffered ongoing seizures since age four. During a severe attack Friday her paralyzed leg twistedly contracted the thigh bone broke though the limb did not move. A doctor treated the break and hopes for recovery.
Two boys in Cleveland, aged about ten and eight, manage the home after their mother dies and their father enters the workhouse. The elder son performs most chores, recalling lessons his mother taught him to care for his family.
A letter from Prof. C. W. Tufts of Ottawa Ill argues for a balanced Latin curriculum in high schools. He criticizes extreme methods that neglect grammar and those that overemphasize drilling, urging a middle course to foster strong, healthy students and practical understanding. He stresses practical memory, selective grammar, and teaching methods aligned with student needs and health.
A compilation of essays on education and social roles. It argues that broad education fuels morality and civic virtue, and highlights teachers’ moral influence in Boston schools. It also surveys women in New York business offices, noting varying levels of suitability, skills, and persistence in clerical work.
The note from Centropolis argues that multiple perspectives matter in education. It asserts enthusiasm paired with moderate aptitude drives success and urges focus on character development over ego in pupils.
A commentary urges balancing openness to new ideas with careful weighing and patient digestion. It argues that educational reforms need time to prove value, cautions against excessive conservatism and fickleness, and emphasizes holding fast to what is good while embracing fresh thinking.
H F Andrews argues invalids should study botany outdoors to aid health and provide lasting pleasure. He notes botany challenges include technical vocabulary, but emphasizes accessible field study over textbooks and urges walking and steady thinking to conquer it.
A trio of young men planned and executed a passenger train robbery near the Arkansas Texas line. After arrest and trial the court handed five year terms on fourteen indictments, totaling seventy years. One prisoner died in prison after a descent into despair, traced to influences from vicious dime novels. The tale warns youth to avoid harmful books and seek guidance from parents and teachers.
A collection of humorous vignettes and brief anecdotes from a bygone era. Jests about language, courtship, teaching, weddings, and everyday life feature characters like Bridget and her Pat, a stern governess, a nervous groom, and a banking man returning a wedding coin. The tone is light, with puns, miscommunications, and social scenes.
To farmers and stock breeders an imported and registered horse is available at affordable rates. The animal can be viewed at M. B. Roudebush's boarding stable or at Warren Ifdel barn on Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays and Saturdays each week with complete information provided by Jxo. F. Crark & Co.
The Mail Office advertises superior facilities for all job printing needs. It emphasizes the use of best stock and guaranteed low prices, urging business readers to obtain prices before placing orders.
An original and scientific vegetable compound promises safe and certain hair or moustache growth. No external advertising, yet demand rises rapidly. For circular write Tropical Spray Co. in Fredonia New York. Sold locally by L G Noyes, Druggist in Warren Pennsylvania.
An ad claims dizziness loss of appetite and general malaise improve after a few doses of Dr Henry Baxters Mandrake Bitters. Each bottle is warranted to give satisfaction by A W Morck.
The Champion Force Pump is offered at Ww Sprigner's located at 254 Diamond Block. This local listing highlights the pump as a top product available for purchase.
The Observer witnessed inmates marshalled to dinner on Friday at the Soldiers Home in Erie. The drum sounded, veterans arranged for toilet, and the maimed were seated early. After positions were taken, a silent worship period followed by bell signals led to a meal of wholesome food. The dining room resembled a hotel setting, light and cheerful.
I pay less rent and can sell my goods for less money than others in the same business. Wm Spinner, the Hardware man, No. 234, Diamond Block.
Pain and dread attend the use of most catarrh remedies. Ely's Cream Balm is safe pleasant easily applied with the finger and a sure cure. It cleanses the nasal passages and heals the inflamed membrane giving relief from the first application. Fifty cents.
During a Chicago drug store raid rioters carried a large bottle of carbolic acid among whisky like bottles. The acid was passed around and drunk by several rioters. It began to harm them and despite doctors two are dead and three others near death.
The "Ruby Light" oil is a decorative oil suited for hanging lamps. It is a novelty and best quality, offered at the same price as common oil. Try it at Wo. Spinner's, 234, Diamond Block.
Henry and Johnson advertise Arnica and Oil Liniment combines curative oils with Arnica for man and animal. Each bottle guaranteed. A. W. Morck.
The semi monthly W C T U meeting is set in the Presbyterian Church lecture room on Thursday May 20 at 3 pm. Mr Mead may address the ladies. Rev C H Mean will lecture at the Court House Wednesday and Thursday evenings on licensing saloons. Pittsfield W C T U held a sociable with a program of music readings and remarks. Bear Lake forms a new Union with officers including Mrs M R Chadwick president and Miss Blanche Robinson vice president.
Mr. Claik reports enthusiastic temperance friends in nearly every part of the county. Remonstrance against licenses is pushed vigorously, with many first-time signers joining the right side. The paper hopes Warren citizens emulate this countywide interest and praises the stance of respected men endorsing license opposition as proper for Christians and all true men.
Miss Willard urges active temperance defense against liquor power. Women must write speak and pray for God and Home and Native Land. The banner proclaims wherever liquor power is marshalled there is our battlefield.
A fashion roundup describes revived white vests, homespun materials for summer suits, and frock coats with fuller skirts. It calls round-toed shoes outdated, favors a longer sack coat with a high hat, and notes the stove pipe spring silk hat. Turn down collars return, and Derby hats gain a narrow brim and round crown.
A Sherman New York farmer signed a contract for lightning rods at 7.50 but was charged six to seven hundred dollars. He paid 12 to settle and received no rods. The piece warns farmers not to sign with strangers and to seek a lawyer before paying. It also notes gun use as a potential precaution in some cases.
Claiming a first dose brings relief, the advertisement asserts Parker's Tonic revives vitality and strength for those sinking into ill health, urging sufferers to try the tonic for a rapid improvement.
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