27 Apr 1892
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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1892
Page
1
An 1830s shift in riding redefines safety with the three pommels side saddle, then surveys lighthouse lens power, aging paper quality, a Love Party custom, a parrot that spells its name, and a plug for Electric Bitters as a health remedy. Topics span equestrian tech to domestic curios and consumer tonics.
A discussion on women's lingerie preferences favors lightweight fabrics like cambric Victoria lawn and nainsook with delicate embroidery. It notes sack shaped chemises and night dresses, silk still popular but white lawn remains favored by many. Mrs Mallon remarks on handwork possibilities for warmer sock gowns and elaborate finishing.
A collage of excerpts notes the Bayeux tapestry as a famed Norman embroidery piece, with Matilda of Flanders tied to its creation. It also mentions eye ailments, a professional housecleaner, the legendary island of Bimini and the fountain of youth, heart rests, a wren tale, and a claimed cure for rheumatism and neuralgia with a scathing sales pitch for Miller’s drug store.
A collage of brief excerpts covers natural science wonders from Mount Washington rocks to Daubree’s earth contraction model, plus notes on medieval bookselling, fashion fads, and child discipline. It also notes the towering Paris barometer, Indian boarding schools, and a macabre snake anecdote, ending with absinthe’s reputed brain-destroying poison.
In most eye and ear diseases permanent damage occurs early before patients seek help. Consulting reliable oculists and aurists early can reduce blindness and deafness, lower treatment costs, and improve outcomes. Dr. Nadler of Pittsburgh leverages two decades of patient education, with strong testimonials from patients like R. D. Whiteley.
Baltzell Bros. announces wholesale department offerings for dry goods household items and a new millinery assortment with French and New York styles at lower prices. Also advertises auction of Jos Colling & Son stock beginning April 27 1891 at 7:30 PM, run by A S Cunningham and S S Grason. Further notices for English Spavin Liniment and Olive Branchom with druggists vendors.
An ad claims Chamberlain’s Five and Skin Ointment cures chronic sore eyes, tetter, salt rheum, yeald head, old chronic sores, fever sores, eczema, itching, prairie scratches, sore nipples, and piles. Sold in 25 and 50 cent boxes by Daugherty Bros. Indiana. Also notes Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gives prompt relief for croisant colic and indigestion. 25 and 40 cent.
Indiana County attracts capital as farming and mineral lands gain value. Deposits of Upper and Lower Freeport coal near Kittanning attract coke plants and rail plans to open new coal fields. Listings include White and Cherryhill properties near Indiana with houses, barns, and orchards priced from 1,500 to 7,000 dollars.
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