Fair Woman's Glory and Hair Care Opinion
A feature on proper hair care argues neglect causes hair loss and praises natural styles. Actress Estée Claytons endorses gentle routines, combing, washing, and restraint from oils or hot irons.
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1889
Page
2
ONE OF THE SUTHERLAND SISTERS ADVISES ON HAIR CARE
Naomi Sutherland warns against rough handling of long hair and brushing, recommends coarse combs, keeps scalp clean with weekly shampoo, and drying routines. She notes tight updos and false hair harm hair, warns against powders dyes and chemicals, and urges gentle daily care for growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Sutherland
Hair Care Advice From Abroad For Women
An article by H. Guinan argues few American hairdressers master the craft and urges women to adopt overseas habits. It recommends washing head often, combing with tortoise shell, using French oils, and natural drying, while avoiding heat and tight updos that damage hair, preferring false fronts over damaging curling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene
France
England
H. Guinan
Advice on Hair Loss from a Dermatologist
A dermatologist argues hair loss stems from poor circulation and neglect. Early treatment through warm Castile soap washes and scalp care can halt shedding in many, with shaving the scalp aiding bulb strength. If baldness persists, 80% have remaining fine hairs and may regrow, while truly bald individuals cannot regain hair. MATTHEW BEUCE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castile
Earth
Matthew Beuce
A Physician Advises Simple Hair Care For Scalp Health
A physician recommends avoiding bear grease or vaseline on the scalp and using clear water or soap in wash water. Cold water with gentle rubbing stimulates the scalp, dandruff stems from blood conditions, and excessive combing may irritate the scalp. Baldness has hereditary factors and other causes.
Excessive Brain Work Tied to Baldness Says Doctor
Dr. E. B. Foorn argues feverish mental strain causes baldness, noting men grow bald from head work and lack of rest. He critiques constant hat wear for restricting air to the scalp, while women, he says, keep heads cooler with air access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Foorn, M. D
Vermont Photographer Baffles Country Customer
A Vermont photographer recalls a humorous encounter with a countryman who asked for a picture of his brother Sim. The man refuses to pay without the sitter present, insisting the photographer should capture a likeness from 200 miles away. The countryman leaves in disgust, claiming the photographer an impostor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Sim
Wal
Boston
Hat antics spark Irish-lilted quips at the fair
Mollison jokes about sudden gusts as a hat rises while Mrs McBride laments the scaramouch boothblocks and speculates on their next trick in a playful exchange loaded with local color and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. McBride
CLARA BELLE'S CHAT AND FORTUNE TALES IN LENTEN HARBOR
In New York Mrs. Pullman and family are described with courtly detail, while a Madison Avenue fortune teller entertains guests with card readings during a Lenten gathering. The piece profiles rising stage figures including Alice Snell McCrea and Eliza Parker, noting their backgrounds, appearances, and trajectories toward the stage amid society chatter.
A Blind Bridal Couple and Their Quiet Twilight Walk
A blind pair, a man and wife who never see light, strolls each evening past a writer’s window. The young woman’s face, calm and pretty, reflects a world of darkness they share, while the man, strong and Saxon in bearing, leans on a cane and clings to her arm. They met, wed, and live unseen, finding companionship in shadows and each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George M. Pullman
Victori
Mrs. Pullman
Mme
Patti
Tolodd
His Idea of the Game at the Alley
A vignette set in a bowling alley features Uncle Ezra challenging Tom with bravado as he claims a bull’s eye and aims to strike the target. The dialogue captures sporting bravura and small town humor in a casual scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra
Tom
Easter Morning Appearance and the Tomb Story
In the dawn of Easter day the gospel accounts unfold the empty tomb and the risen Jesus seen first by Mary Magdalene then by the apostles. The narrative contrasts troubled doubt with growing conviction as the women and disciples encounter angels a gardener and the risen Christ offering consolation beyond death. The piece, a sermon mode reflection, weighs different knowing from agnosticism and Christian belief, urging faith in the authority behind Easter claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Magdalene
John
Peter
Jesus Christ
Mary
St. Peter
Hee
Jesus
Sonss Cave
Ten
Thomas
Christ
King’s College
Huxley
Mr. Ingersoll
Prof
Socrates
Dr. Wall
Gronce HonGes
Involuntary Brotherhood in Rye Move Sparks Town Curiosity
A fragmentary note hints at a townwide astonishment as Mr Phuppets family moves in from Rye. A near sighted vendor rounds Park Avenue corner, selling the entire stack to nearby Judge, signaling a curious, evolving local tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phuppets
Rye
Tefimumation of the Kidneys by R C Harris Bazaar
Fragmentary coping of a patient reporting kidney pain and backache with water and sediment in urine. The account details sufferings and attempts at relief but remains incomplete and garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Harris
Bazaar
Leietbey
Every Day Science Diphtheria and Tobacco Discussion
Readers are invited to question industrial and scientific topics in Tau Dispatch. Dr F R Bosworth comments on tobacco use, claiming long smoking history shows no decline in life expectancy and even suggests tobacco, used properly, is a gift from God, not a moral or physical harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square
Billy Tascott
F. R. Bosworth
New York Medical Record
Bosworth
Diphtheria Precautions Urged By Health Boards and Doctors
The Boston Board of Health issues a circular to widen knowledge of diphtheria and stress measures to prevent its spread. It notes the disease travels via contact and contaminated items, urges cleanliness and diligent disinfection, and favors steam inhalation over sulphurous fumes in treatment. A Scottish physician reports success with steam therapy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Health
Boston Board of Health
Morphine Habit Warning From Paris Physician
A French doctor portrays morphine's ruinous reach among Parisian ladies and notes children born to morphine addicted mothers are stunted and prone to collapse. Without early morphine, these infants may die from withdrawal like adults shocked by sudden opium withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand
Perfumes as Therapeutic Agents Curb Lung Ailments
It is maintained that flowers and their distilled perfumes have a salubrious effect on the constitution and serve as a high value therapeutic agency. Living in a perfumed atmosphere is said to protect against pulmonary diseases and hinder tuberculosis. In La Grasse France where distilleries abound phthisis is reported almost unknown due to the fragrant vapors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grasse
France
Photographing a Rifle Ball in Flight at 1200 Feet Per Second
Prof Auschutz photographs a rifle ball in flight at 1200 feet per second with a plate exposure of 0.000076 second. The article notes new applications by reporters and amateurs, preparations for a centennial coloration, and an estimate of 5000 pictures capturing a great event as a faithful historical record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auschutz
New York
Philadel
Les Rage
Ozokerite Wax Emerges As Possible Mineral Product
Ozokerite, a mineral wax, may replace traditional waxes after a Salt Lake City deposit was found, boosting output. It is used in waxed paper, shoe polish, and candles, with insulation quality for electric wires highlighted as its key use. The piece also warns on harmful effects of immature lager beer and notes health authorities may study the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Salt Lake City
Board of Health
Californian wine quality praised in local trade report
The Los Angeles Board of Trade releases a hopeful report on the improving general standard of Californian wines and the industry’s bright future, noting favorable views among buyers. It mentions that some French imports cater to American customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles Board of Trade
Potent wines gain favor as purest imports rise
A fragment notes that ease may be the pot, with imported wines from New York and other sources judged purer than foreign makers. It mentions Serrates, vari wnde OE rock, burgundy, and claretto quickly growing in public estimation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
New York
Burgundy
New Smokeless, Non-Fouling Gunpowder Promised
A new gunpowder by Mr Hengst is made from pulverized straw and treated to a granular form. It is claimed to be smokeless and flameless with little recoil and report, non fouling, and 150 percent stronger than powder, making it valuable for blasting if true.
Diamond Clippings in Paris Create Veined Gem
Ingenious use of diamond clippings from shaping diamonds in Paris yields a veneered diamond a quartz crystal core. After shaping, it is treated in a salt bath that deposits a fine layer of diamond powder to produce a sparkling artificial gem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Cork disk compressed under high pressure regains bulk
In recent French experiments a cork disk endured hundreds of tons per square inch that reduced its thickness to one fifth. After the pressure was removed, the disk regained its original bulk in ten minutes.
Smokeless Noiseless Locomotive Built at Palmyra Wis
A newly built locomotive at Palmyra Wisconsin is described as smokeless and noiseless. It reportedly consumes coal or wood completely and reuses water, boiling it to create steam for propulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Wis
Prevention of Hast on Machivery
Prevention of rust uses camphor dissolved in melted lard to make a black iron colored coating. Apply to machinery, remove scum after 24 hours, and rub with linen. Keeps parts clean for months, preserving Tron and steel bright despite normal use and even near a press. A coat of chlorate of soda is advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron
Steel Ae
Phonograph Helps Track Engine Whistles With Time
Among its many uses the phonograph now records every engine whistle with exact time, aiding enforcers against exaggerated warnings about passing. Emerson in 1851 foresaw a way to organize echoes as Edison did.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Edison
Discovery of method to locate true north by a device
Report claims a device can determine true north instantly by an inde t action with suspected gyrostatic involvement. The assertion rests on authority and is not elaborated with experimental details or verification. The brief notes possible theoretical basis without confirming practical implementation.
New Source of Electricity Discovered by Prof Braun
A Tubingen scientist, Prof. Braun, reports a potential method to convert mechanical work directly into electricity. He shows nickel wire in a spiral generating strong currents measurable by a galvanometer, aligning with the reciprocity law and suggesting future direct energy transformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Braun
Tubingen
Drawbridge now opened by electricity cutting manual effort
Electricity replaces manual labor in a st Conn drawbridge installation. The 2 ton bridge now opens and closes in two minutes, replacing six minutes of manual operation. Local company reports significant monthly savings from the new system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rargh bin Re
Eriy Opera Cad
Acs
Ipnoskte
Olen
Coanien
Limeee Se Ae
Electric light and gas combine for flexible use in rooms
A text notes how electric current adapts to purposes by measuring gas liberated to gauge quantity. It highlights the hygienic edge of electric light over gas, citing a London bank where electric lighting reduced clerical sickness time after two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponteffice Central Savings Bank
London
England
Cure of Consumption by Inhalation of Super Heated Air
Berlin scientist Dr. Louin Weigert outlines an apparatus to cure consumption by inhaling super heated air. The device uses a reservoir and a check valve to draw air through a tube, claiming the heat will destroy bacilli and curb infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louin Weigert
Berlin
Shillfel Surgery Report Shows Nerve Repair Success
An English case describes removing a small tumor from a large arm nerve with partial nerve loss and altered sensation. A second operation used a healthy nerve graft from the leg of the same patient and a recent amputation, leading to signs of recovery within 36 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Prospe Oe
Danger of Damp Houses Warns New Home Buyers
A contemporary journal cautions the public against moving into a newly constructed house too soon after completion. It notes risks from damp conditions that can affect inhabitants and structural integrity. The piece urges patience and inspections before occupancy.
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Rev. Geo. Hodges
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Mary of
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