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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1890
Page
13
A fragment from a 19th century page offers ornate prose on fashion fabrics and moral reflections. The text references morsels of philosophy and the web of custom, noting “Mege Philosophiees” and the idea of writing for the distant reader.
An essay critiques modern mourning commerce and social pressure to wear crape, noting advertisers push grieving fashions while many suppress personal cheer. It argues people bow to custom despite rebelling inwardly and cites mixed reactions to public symbols of sorrow.
A column on mourning wear critiques black fashion rules and suggests practical tips and trends. It notes age limits for wearing black, fabrics, trims, and accoutrements like veils and parasols, and mentions second mourning in black and gray with black and white combinations. It also recounts a personal tale of a young bride who married at her mother's coffin and attended the funeral.
In St Louis, Mrs. Charles Moore died at 4150 Lucky Street last Monday. On Thursday her daughter Clarissa A. Moore wed John Fenton, with the bridal party at the funeral. The mother, and daughter once inseparable, chose the wedding before her death, amid a somber but hopeful scene.
A New York social column describes turning a parlor corner into a tent-like retreat using packing boxes as base and two single beds as a divan. Silk drapes, rugs, and a homemade rope-and-pole setup create a cozy alcove with pillows and decor to evoke a tucked away retreat.
A decade after the Willie Tascott murder case, a former classmate from Sk inn er School in Chicago is recalled as a sweet brown eyed girl whose quiet affection for Tascott influenced their schooldays. Her health declined after rumors of the Snell mansion murder, and four months ago Lamport died of a broken heart as suspense persisted.
Shirley Dare writes on Louisa May Alcott and the health toll of relentless work. The piece argues many women suffer neuralgia from poor living conditions and diet, urging nourishing food, better housing, and self care as the true lessons from Alcott's life and career.
The Illustrated American profiles Mrs Mary Eden Hill Gray Dow of Dover New Hampshire as the first woman elected President of a streetcar company. It notes her Puritan heritage Boston High School graduate and earlier work as editor, lecturer, and cook. After remarriage to Dr Dow she gained control of a majority of shares, reformed wages and fares, and announced a generous dividend showing her pioneering leadership and public regard. An additional note references Stanley books entering the American market.
A Boston antiquarian recounts 17th century courtship under Puritan laws. Parents consent was required, with fines or punishment for elopement. Marriage usually occurred at the groom's home after a communal celebration, with long nights of probing questions and formal checks before sealing vows.
The New York Sun reports Richard Croker will not return to New York before the end of August. He is slowly recovering from the effects of his illness and will not rejoin the turbulent local politics soon.
The piece discusses the commercial value of beauty, citing Langtry and Potter, and contrasts American beauty with English and French ideals. It highlights how weight affects actresses like Agnes Booth and Theo, noting how public taste shifts and how fitness and diet alter careers.
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