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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1890
Page
13
Feature on light summer hats and accessories in French styles. Describes materials crepe lisse mousseline de soie lace and net with ribbons bows and floral clusters. Highlights preferred twisted oak handles buffalo horn and carved woods for elegant parasol canopies.
A vintage fashion feature details new parasol designs with two row ivory embroidery, Indian silk gowns, and flower parasol trends. It notes black and yellow variants with buttercups, violets embroidered in silk, fringe strings with fragrance, and price cautions to avoid a costly surprise.
A reflective essay argues that women suffer without verbal appreciation from husbands. It contrasts a loving home where praise fuels enthusiasm with a pie scene showing indifference dampening effort. The piece urges frank confession and praise to sustain wifely motivation and affection. Eleanor Krier.
Washington reports that Mrs. Harrison outsourced daily mail duties to Miss Alice B. Sanger, with the First Lady signing only a fraction of letters. The routine involves sorting, opening, selecting for Mrs. Harrison, and using steno graphic notes to ensure accurate replies.
Paris dispatch notes American women in Paris face social barriers while French ladies display Paris chic. It highlights gowns with drab silk, brown velvet trim, shaded tricot jackets, and small bonnets. It mentions Mme Carnot and the duchess crowd, with violets at the opera and changing parasol fashions. MARQUISE D A.
The piece highlights Miss Sanger a trusted confidante to the President and Mrs. Harrison. Born in Connecticut, she rose from humble beginnings in Indianapolis to a key role in the White House, absorbing knowledge of official affairs and serving closely to key aides.
Belief in weather plants persists with reports from Kew Gardens. During six weeks of observation starting October 26, the plant allegedly signalled a fall in barometer predicting firedamp danger from October 14 to 18 in Wales Midland counties Central Prussia and Northeast Spain with seven correct readings and several earthquake forecasts. J F Nowack of Kew proposes an institution to publish these forecasts to aid humanity.
A reader writes Shirley Dare lamenting loneliness and intimacy limits for independent women. She argues for personal liberty over marriage and criticizes society, calling for freedom to travel, socialize, and pursue art without male companionship as a constraint.
The apple supports digestion and neutralises excess chalky matter from heavy meals. Malic acid aids elimination of harmful matters, protecting the brain and skin. Apple sauce, rich in phosphorus and nutrients, helps digest rich meats and reduces stomach acidity when apples are ripe and eaten without sugar.
A Newcastle Chronicle report notes root excretions largely influence soil, not just plant uptake. The liquid excreted from roots shows reducing and oxidizing properties, alters humus, transforms cane sugar, and even erodes ivory, indicating strong soil modification by root juices.
The London Daily Graphic quotes Lady Florence Dixie arguing heavy skirts limit women’s comfort and predict their decline while dissociating trousers for women as unappealing. She prefers the Zouave pattern for practicality and suggests a mocked outfit combining kilts, shirts, and a loose jacket for ease and health.
In Washington April 5 a feature discusses whether U S society should require chaperones for girls at social events. Notable figures including Mrs. Harrison Mrs. Windom Mrs. Fuller Mrs. Read Mrs. Hawley Mrs. Quay and Mrs. Frye weigh in on propriety independence and protection amid cosmopolitan social life.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox condemns foreigners who insult American hosts and women during New York social events. She recalls an Englishman boasting that American men lag behind, and she condemns hostess tolerance of such remarks. She argues American husbands and fathers deserve respect and vows to defend them.
Mr. J H Straub a well known German citizen of Fort Madison Ia suffered inflammatory rheumatism until Dr J F Salmon urged Chamberlains Pass Balm which cured him in one bottle The account urges others similarly afflicted to try the remedy 50 cent bottles sold by E G Stucky 1701 and 2401 Penn Ave G Stucky Co at Wylie Ave and Fulton St Markell Bros Penn and Faulkston Aves Theo E Ibrig 3610 Fifth Ave Carl Hartwig 4016 Butler Ave John C Smith Penn Ave and Main St Jas L McConnel Co 435 Firth Pittsburg EE T 194 Federal St Thea EK Morris Hanover and Preble Aves FP H Eggers Co 299 Ohio St and 11 Smithfield St Allegheny
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