21 May 1890
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1890
Page
1
Grand opening notice for D. Shear presenting spring stock in carpets dress goods embroideries and white goods. Highlights include carpet varieties cottage hall stair tapestry body Brussels velvet moquette wraps cloaks silk dress fabrics and Latin trimmings at low prices with emphasis on unbeatable prices and a busy carpet department.
The group meets at Warren Court House on the last Saturday of each month at 1 PM. President W. B. Acocks, Secretary Willis Cowan, Treasurer B. F. Morris, invite all farmers to attend.
A Russian woman proposes women of Russia and France form a corps to fight Dahomey Amazons. Vienna Jews face shop signs singled out as Christian. Reports cover gold sands, a new Atlantic cable, centenarian islanders, northern oil prospects, vast fish catches, Curacao drawbridge, and Japanese converts to German names amid love interest and naturalization.
Partial list of arrivals and departures shows river city routes with stations Erie and Warren. Times include 7 45 am arrival and 9 00 am Warren Express departures plus multiple Erie Mail services and Kane Ace and Sheffield connections.
Popular Science profiles Dr. David Thayer of Boston and his patent for an aerial railway using wind force. The system blends winged kites with attached balloons, drag elements on land water or ice, and steering achieved by flexing outer wings with brace ropes to adjust altitude and direction.
The article describes an aerial apparatus where a car suspends on drag lines with a sail at the front and a brake to grip cables, enabling ascent, descent, and long voyages with baggage. It also reports Dr. Thomas Taylor presenting a new flashlight using milkweed charcoal at the Washington Chemical Society, claiming no scorch or explosion risk.
Topics range from poisonous ivy and vine leaf shapes to steamboat mail routes in Maryland and Washington, and Britain’s naval strength relative to France Russia Germany Italy. It also notes earth circumnavigation times and a passing Oldest Odd Fellow with non grip-related death.
The Scientific American notes that ancient copper tools prove tempering existed. It highlights Eureka Tempered Copper Company of North East, Pa, claiming to have discovered the tempering process and to supply copper cast solid tempered to required gauges.
A playful verse follows a weary mender who, instead of finishing a stocking bag, imagines angel wings to save the feet. The speaker contemplates heavenly things but focuses on mending and the whimsical urge to keep toes warm.
Luke Sharp recalls a Geneva to Chamonix diligence ride with a hungry wait for three and a half miles to a monumental hotel. He and a friend secure a table for two, endure steep prices, and savor a superb multi course dinner with wine before paying a surprisingly small bill that included wine.
A historic survey traces submarine boat development from Day and Bushnell through Fulton and the Intelligent Whale. It notes failures to achieve practical underwater travel due to air, propulsion, and safety limits, and mentions Chicago designs and later demonstrations in Brooklyn.
Mrs. Ellen L. Dietrich argues that a new chapter of history requires youth to seek a just government based on consent of the governed. She asserts that cooperation of all women is essential and notes ancient calls for public involvement in governance, citing Aristotle on citizenship.
Reports note favorable action on school suffrage for women in Iowa and references to national efforts. Other items cover suffrage movements in Italy and the U S, a Chicago directory of 30 000 women, and various notes on women educators and church activity. It cites names like Adelaide Cairoli Elizabeth Cady Stanton Susan B Anthony and Lucy Stone along with general observations on civic engagement and religious organizations.
A concise aphorism notes that only doctors and ministers receive high wages for delivering uncomfortable truths, implying social respect and compensation for candor. The line suggests critics of comforting assurances rely on professionals to speak hard truths.
The Mai. office offers first class job printing with promptness neatness and cheapness. Legal blanks are stocked or printed to order. The paper is entered as second class mail at Warren P.O. Letters from county and country welcomed if brief and signed. anonymous submissions not accepted.
A collection of aphorisms and quotes on character, adversity, money, pride, anger, and self-improvement from various authors. The passages explore virtue, wisdom, humility, and the impact of guidance and criticism on personal growth.
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