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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1905
Page
4
Saturday October seventh marks the final day to pay taxes that entitle a vote in November. Republicans are urged to ensure timely payment to secure their ballot rights.
The article argues Japan gained more than the $600,000 indemnity by Russia. It cites authorities valuing the Manchurian railroad at $150,000,000 and the Yen san and To-Sham coal mines at $250,000,000. Russia's diplomatic victory appears to fade as Japan's gains become clear.
The New York World notes life insurance giants pay only about one third of savings banks in dividends to policy holders and cites a $20,000,000 yearly diversion. It says portions go to inside syndicates and subsidiary banks, with officials profiting through salaries and expenses. Last year policy holders got $14,665,600 in dividends versus $39,420,617 for savings bank depositors.
In a column voice from Crawford Journal readers learn that Franklin News mocks Francis Joseph’s crown and contrasts royal life with local newspaper work. It condemns William Berry now Wm H Berry as a perpetual misleader who backed free silver in 1896 and predicted ruin, claiming voters will bury him after November 7.
Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture expects lower retail costs for meat dairy poultry and other essentials this winter. He cites bumper yields of small grain and corn in Illinois Minnesota the Dakotas Iowa Nebraska and Kansas as relief for households. The treasury reports cash on hand of 1 259 598 278 5823 dollars, suggesting no deficit concerns.
The piece argues Russia’s war discipline marks a crude stage but foresees a new era of progress for 150 million subjects under the Czar. It suggests shifting focus from armed dominance to developing Siberia, Manchuria, and Sino trade, noting the Vladivostok railway and frontier towns. Russia’s stance in Manchuria and Korea is reframed as cautious rather than expansionist.
The report notes lower temperatures boosting retail trade and fall openings, while crops mature satisfactorily. Farm confidence rises nationwide as a successful season seems assured. Little new grain marketed due to extensive winter wheat planting. manufacturing stays strong with long production contracts. US failures total 240 this week, Canada 21, vs last year.
The text notes U S population rose from 23 million to 76 million between 1850 and 1900, while wealth grew from 7 billion to 94 billion, a leap unmatched elsewhere. It ranks nations by wealth in 1905 with the United States at about 110 billion, the United Kingdom 85, France 40, Germany 50, Austria 30, Russia 35, Spain 12,000,000,000.
Dr Lawrence C Flick of White Haven Sanitarium extols milk and eggs as the best medicines for tuberculosis and recommends two quarts of milk and four eggs daily for those with weak health. He praises honey as a safe sweet and notes its superior food value and respiratory benefits.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces the annual examination for the post office named will be held on October 28 1905. Applications must be filed with the District Secretary in Philadelphia by 4 30 p m October 16 1905. J J Vogel Secretary 3rd U S C S Dis Postoffice Building Philadelphia.
Carl F. Brown and Miss Mae Baker were wed last Wednesday at the bride’s parents home with Rev J A Lyons presiding. Harry E. Stranahan and Miss Mabel Randall served as attendants. After a brief wedding trip, the couple will reside in this place.
The piece notes U S poultry counts including 233 598 085 chickens and 6 599 367 turkeys with 88 1 8 percent of farms owning poultry as assets. It cites 280 000 000 dollars in egg and poultry earnings and compares to 272 434 315 dollars of other farm outputs. It extols egg production and raw or lightly cooked eye as nutritious.
Emma Campbell recalls a child’s reaction to being kissed in a lighthearted piece from Lippincott's Magazine. The boy endures the powdery facial ritual and protests with a witty remark about it tasting like kissing a marshmallow.
A Kansas town tale with a To wanda school teacher offering a daily kiss to the first arrival as a pretend cure. Morning visitors appeared from 5 to 6 AM with many students and two directors soon joining, before the piece shifts to observations on self and neighbor perceptions.
R H Winger declares his run for Tax Collector of Warren Borough in the Republican primaries, with William McCray listed as a supporter or co signer. The notice states candidate intent and party affiliation.
The Warren Pennsylvania Borough Council enacts Clark Street on the Island in Warren. The center line begins at Liberty Street extension and runs southward to the Allegheny River. For 750 feet the width is 30 feet and beyond that to the river the width is 26 feet.
Lancaster Examiner condemns gullible public for falling for psychics and palm readers who fleece people with “unseen world” secret knowledge. The editorial laments reliance on folk charms despite average intelligence and newspaper literacy.
The Philadelphia Press asks if Prohibitionists would join Democrats in celebration if they helped secure a win. It notes that chances of a Democratic victory are too remote for such speculation.
The corner-stone of the J. B. White Memorial School at Youngsville will be laid next Tuesday October 10 at 2 30 p m with ceremonies planned.
Classified notice seeks a trustworthy person familiar with local territory to assist in a Chicago branch. Salary 18 weekly, permanent position, no investment required, prior experience not essential. Address Manager Branches Come Block Chicago g-28-Sat Read the Warren Mart. Hoopskirt trend noted, now called a circlet, spreading nationwide.
Mail office notices advertise excursion tickets at less than half fare for round trips to Portland Oregon and select Washington British Columbia points for the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Tickets valid daily until October 15 with D A V P and other rail agents selling. Subscriptions promoted for The Mail New York Tribune and Tri Weekly Tribune.
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