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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1891
Page
10
In a retreat, Unorna and Beatrice form an uneasy bond while hidden rivalries deepen. Beatrice unveils a shared history and a portrait forces a perilous confession. Jealousy and passion erupt as Beatrice confronts Unorna with the Wanderer’s memory.
A colorful, fragmentary column describes Chicago’s Whitechapel Club with morbid memorabilia and a Jack the Ripper backing, plus notes on Prof Swing at Central Music Hall and a casual update that the World’s Fair plans are valued at $500,000 with a new building to store them. It mentions a flying machine exhibit and references to Chicago landmarks and figures.
The West Philadelphia Savings Fund, a branch of the West Philadelphia Bank, operates a penny thrift drive for children. Depositors receive brass tamper‑proof coin safes for 3 dollars security, with access limited to bank offices. Each child gets a passbook and their 3 dollars is credited to their growing account.
Announcement that Walter Besant William Black and others plan a New York society of English authors to print first copies of their books locally to match English editions under the new copyright law is hailed by printers as a preview of things to come.
A sermon outlines the progression from discontent to repentance, defining sin as separation from God and declaring Christ as the Savior who saves sinners in the present life. It argues that recognizing sin awakens the need for a guide, a physician, and salvation through Jesus Christ. George Hopkins.
A historical New York Press piece describes the brank or scold s bridle used to gag and maim women. It details a crown iron cage fitted with a mouth gag that cut the tongue, chaining victims through streets to face mockery and public scorn for defending rights or speaking truth.
A 19th century piece reviews early color photography and sun print methods. It notes M. Lippmann’s color discovery, Langley’s rainbow extension with a belometer, and simple DIY camera concepts using newspapers, leaves, bark, or ice lenses. It also highlights photo engraving and automatic book reproduction by photography.
A New York physician notes bright young doctors may save from 1200 to 3000 dollars annually. After ten years a practitioner earning 3000 dollars yearly may feel he has achieved considerable success.
A New York butcher tells how cattle are watered and fed with salt in Pittsburg to inflate water intake. He explains dealers pay for the extra water at the stock yards, describing it as a sharp dodge in the meat trade.
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