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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1901
Page
4
Philadelphia plans to send the Liberty Bell to the Charleston Exposition with city leaders in charge. Andrew Carnegie’s gifts to Pittsburg institutions total fifteen million dollars. Armour and Swift allegedly seek to corner the egg market while commentators note hens still lay.
The article reports a worldwide failure of apples this year with Danish prices at 22 dollars per barrel and 13 cents per pound. It urges appreciation for apples in the coming year.
President Roosevelt issues a declaration opposing the practice of docking horses tails, receiving cross party agreement from diverse groups. The remark signals a notable stance on animal welfare.
Senator Quay postpones travel to the South due to a severe cold causing persistent coughing and little rest. He will remain in Washington at present.
The Indianapolis Journal notes two pictures to look on and reports that the last Democratic Secretary of the Treasury was forced to sell bonds to meet current government expenses, while Secretary Gage is buying bonds to curb the Treasury surplus.
Charles D. Thompson finance keeper of the Knights of Maccabees plans a settlement of a $60,000 shortage. He already has $30,000 in sight and friends are pushing to complete the deal. The order remains secure as Thompson's bonds are considered good.
A Philadelphia dispatch reports Attorney General John P. Elkin will announce his gubernatorial bid around the first of the year. The Indiana Republican county committee will meet to endorse him, followed by Elkin's formal campaign announcement.
Despite Russia’s interdict on American products, the country remains a major importer of U S goods. European nations show the same trend as higher customs barriers fail to curb demand. Prohibition measures do not stop the flow of American articles.
Ex Governor Parrison asserts that Democratic fusion with insurgents ends their status as minority and collapses the column favoring Democrats, predicting the spring or municipal election will align with the Union party. He adds the move serves as a reprimand for Democratic neglect.
The article portrays President Roosevelt amid a bustling White House, daily visitors from Congress and others, and a suggestion by actor Joe Jefferson about splitting duties between two Presidents. It notes Roosevelt can fulfill both ceremonial and governing roles.
The railroads report unprecedented prosperity this year with earnings fueling extensive construction. Demand soars for rails structural iron and car equipment as projects surpass previous records.
A Buffalo paper details fakes and impositions on visitors at the Pan American exposition including spurious oriental shawls and American made goods sold at ten times their real value. Visitors paid seven dollars for a so called eastern handmade shawl or tablecloth made in Rhode Island by machinery and sold for fifty cents or eighty.
Governor William A Stone proclaims Thursday November 28 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer in line with national practice. He notes McKinley’s death, calls for reflection, gratitude for abundant harvests and peace, and urges Pennsylvanians to worship and offer thanks for divine favor.
The Pittsburg Times notes temperance groups again aim to curb drinking by discouraging liquor purchases and passing the liquor around in social settings. The piece argues the practice prompts more drinking and excess than intended, and suggests rooting it out would advance temperance more than current efforts.
Denies rumors of death and praises Rev Irl R Hicks as he completes the 1902 Almanac and his journal Words and Works. Highlights his twenty five years as a trusted weather forecaster guiding farmers to early maturing crops and saving wheat yields. Publish at WORD AND WORKS Pub Co in St. Louis with Almanac 200 pages for 25 cents and journal for one dollar a year.
Directors and creditors heard a financial report showing the Pan-American Exposition company with liabilities totaling 3 326 114 dollars after assuming 146 454 dollars in face value assets. Liabilities include 577 945 dollars for operating expenses and construction. Exposition cost 8 860 757 dollars with receipts of 2 467 066 dollars from admissions and 3 011 522 dollars from concessions. First mortgage bondholders are owed 174 979 dollars and second mortgage bondholders 500 000 dollars, both included in liabilities. Buffalo expresses pride in the event.
The article notes improved business conditions yet reports high prices for corn and other foods. It cites widespread complaint in business circles over iron scarcity caused by coke shortages and transportation limits, with railways unable to move freight and mills behind on orders due to lack of cars.
The article notes Mr. Carnegie has begun distributing his wealth for the holiday season, planning numerous gifts and charitable acts rather than waiting for a later date.
All job printing at the mail office is accurate and totals are fully counted. Prices are described as reasonable for the service.
A compilation of brief items touches on Roosevelt’s antitrust stance, English trust ideas, the McKinley post office naming, a Harlem colorist judge in DC, school handbooks distribution, Roosevelt pronunciation, census costs, aging wisdom, and the Knights of the Maccabees finacial scandal. The column collects varied public notices and editorial snippets from multiple papers.
The article argues eating more fruit reduces medicine use and improves health. It advises consuming ripe raw fruit in the morning on an empty stomach, preferably grapes, pears, or apples, instead of heavy ham and eggs, for brighter mood and better complexion.
An old advertisement promotes Swamp-Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder disorders. It claims both women and men are affected and urges readers to try the product, offering sample bottles by mail and stating prices of fifty cents and one dollar. It includes the doctor’s contact in Binghamton New York.
A Boston based notice celebrates seventy five years of The Youths Companion weekly family paper. It touts high standards and broad appeal with 1901 contributors and new writers. A 1902 volume prospectus and free 1901 issues are offered for $1.75 plus The Companion Calendar. Subscriptions available via mail.
An advertisement urges readers to obtain Printing prices from The Mail office before ordering. It claims quick, workmanlike printing with quality stock at slightly lower prices, offering savings for customers. It also promotes Miss Sill’s Millinery on Water street as a place to buy latest styles.
The following cases will be called for trial on Monday December ninth 1901 at ten oclock A M in the court.
The Prothonotary of War ren county will on the first Monday of December 1901 present to the Court for confirmation the account of J. P. Jefferson Act ive Trustee in account with the estate of T. Struthers deceased for 1899 01 31 to 1900 12 31. The accounts will be allowed as filed unless cause is shown. October 15 1901.
A short notice promotes the Mal office’s printing services as the best in town.
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