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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1891
Page
2
The author argues against wet bathing dresses and praises sea baths in Jamaica where naked swims in sea enclosures provide fullest benefit. He credits a long life of moderate exercise and mental calm, claiming discipline to avoid overexertion and the ability to sleep peacefully as key to aging healthfully.
The memoir cites Ferdinand de Lesseps born 1805 in Versailles describing his disciplined life. He recounts early diplomatic posts from Lisbon to Tunis Alexandria Rotterdam Madrid Rome and Barcelona and cites climate and regimen as keys to his vigor during the Suez and Panama canal eras.
Hon P Y T Barnum, famed showman nearing eighty, emphasizes temperance, cheerfulness, and making others happy as keys to long life. He recalls abstaining from alcohol and tobacco, credits love of God and merriment, staying active, and avoiding idleness as factors in his longevity and health.
A sober factory foreman John Smith fancies himself sick after a breakfast of sausages and buckwheat. He endures mockery from his wife and others, collapses at work, seeks help from doctors and a druggist, and dies after an ambulance misfire and cold neglect. Howard Fielding.
The poemist and England's laureate Alfred Tennyson says his long life stems from not worrying about minor matters. He quotes religious counsel to cast cares on God and attributes his longevity to grace and a relaxed pace of life.
A New York Sun analysis notes lawyers’ incomes swing greatly from year to year. A lawyer who earned 7500000 two years ago reports only 10000 last year, illustrating how sudden big fees create spendthrift tendencies after periods of restraint. A prominent attorney who earned 40000 in a notable will case saw no comparable total in the following year.
A young Scottish artist named Anderson signs his satire Cynicus. He presents a London audience with Wedded Bliss the Old Old Story, a verse drawing attention through biting lines. The piece below is a reproduction sample.
A farmer driving into Kimball last week found what he thought was a diamond willow cane by the roadside. He put it in his buggy and the stable boy later brought it to the office, but when thawed it proved to be a rattlesnake.
In Haworth England March 20 a devoted local friend preserves Bronte relics at his home. Charlotte Bronte's paintings letters and needlework trace the family drama from parsonage to fame. The collection includes a water color of Floss and a Jane Eyre autographs as pilgrims tour the Grim Haworth village.
A New York physician reputedly earned a fortune in a single year from patient fees and rivaled architects in wealth. The celebrated Richardson, said to leave heirs 160 000 from Pittsburgh public works, is cited to show broad riches in professions. The piece notes genius and industry drive such gains and that not every professional attains a palace from one contract.
Cold and moisture slow digestion and excretion in winter. The tonic and alterative Hostetter's Stomach Bitters opens the system, purifies and regulates, and strengthens appetite and spirits to combat rheumatic, dyspeptic, and bilious seasonal ailments.
A sale at 016 Market Street Pittsburg offers 12 cabinet photos and one life size crayon for 300 dollars. Auction runs until May 1 83 with elevator access.
New York dispatch reports interviews with Texas figure George M. Rye sharing views on Southern hotels. Rye criticizes hotel quality in the South, cites poor cookery, and notes limited good accommodations beyond Atlantic coast resorts. He praises outside options in New Orleans and nearby restaurants.
The Dispatch correspondent argues that excessive labor is a disease akin to drink or tobacco. He cites Jay Gould as an extreme example and claims some men enjoy endless work for money or pleasure. He warns newspaper workers and editors suffer exhaustion and may die from overwork.
In Galveston district lore Tom Ochiltree’s debts were a campaign anecdote. Supporters claimed creditors would vote for him to settle accounts with his Congressional salary, shaping his 19th century political image.
Colonel W. A. Heyward recalls that after troops fraternized at Appomattox, ex Confederates and ex Federals formed lasting friendships. He notes many veterans treasure bonds with former foes, finding mutual respect stronger among men who faced risk together.
An ex American Minister explains that American denotes U S citizenship at home, but abroad the term covers Canadians and Latins as well. He notes that in Europe the label is vague, not a true nationality, and can blur distinctions between Central, South, Canadian, and U S citizens.
The writer recalls childhood impressions of the circus and the first elephant seen, noting how circuses have changed over time yet retain familiar aromas of the ring and animal cages. He defends enduring interest in annual attendance as a link to happy youth memories.
A memoir fragment recounts a Milan gathering of thirteen travelers including three Americans. After a remark about being a group of thirteen, two members died on distant glaciers within two weeks, a sequence described as remarkable and unexplained.
A former member recalls a 15 person party where all but him and one American died violently or tragically over 16 years. He notes the last death was his companion's wife, killed in a carriage accident, the eleventh death in the sequence. He mentions a recent dispatch about the fatal crash.
John B. Schoffel and Henry Abbey Company report Bernhardt’s American season a remarkable success. Her magnetic power draws crowds even when many in attendance cannot understand her language. The Heston engagement drew a perfect ovation, with houses filled to capacity in New York and beyond.
Col Frank Burr outlines how English bookmakers operate on reputation with open ledgers and Monday settlements, never taking money in bets. They treat clients as in professional services, avoid backing horses, and maintain a club near Irving's theater called the Victoria, where many drive upscale carriages and present themselves as gentlemen in a high social grade.
Mr Sydney Woollett discusses memory as both natural and trained. He claims a mental photographic ability lets him recall poems without reference to text and compares this to actors who must reread lines to refamiliarize themselves.
A Pennsylvania milliner visits New York twice yearly for spring and fall purchases. Spring runs February to late March, fall from August to late September. Women buyers lead, starting with ribbons and moving through flowers feathers and fabrics. Pattern data and general styles are sourced, with prices rising due to tariffs. Middlemen push costs, inflating bonnet prices by 2 to 5 dollars.
A compilation of diverse items reports on iron in beer impurities from coal smoke absorption of light by diamonds new surgical crossing and a fabric called Christia for dressings. It covers theatergoer headaches guided by Swiss exercise RR vestibule safety sliding doors and a patented multi section window brush.
German attempts to brew iron beer failed, but Paris now markets ferruginous beer rich in iron from ferruginous water. The drink is said to be bitter enough for English palates, stronger than average lagers, and touted for healthful properties. It may stay clear and well preserved without chemical additives.
Mrs Jenness-Miller outlines an ideal business dress for women suited to their rising role in commerce. Her illustration depicts a practical yet stylish outfit believed to become a necessity as women enter professional settings.
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