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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1889
Page
2
A diarist describes life in a tropical home with Ferdinand and Ariel. She praises climate beauty, sketches daily chores, purchases, and makeshift furnishings while cherishing independence and playful banter with Ah Chang and neighbors.
The Arizona Kicker explains its calm growth approach praising steady progress over sensational boasting. It notes since January 1, 1914 new saloons three poker rooms and four tobacco stores opened and 18 men work on a jail for 50 prisoners while urging quiet development for attracting settlers and capital.
A satirical editorial from Sank Rapids Minnesota apologizes for past mistakes and explains editor tasks. The piece humorously lists duties from hunting news to printing and distributing papers while acknowledging subscriber pressure for money.
Dialogue fragment shows a judge questioning Tommy about a call on a centenarian revolutionary. Dialogue hints at truthfulness and judgment of the broker or interviewer.
The Yankees Daredevils thrill crowds with dangerous feats, defying risk and drawing worldwide notice. Performers push limits as spectators watch from crowded arenas, while media highlight their audacity and the perilous nature of their acts.
The Dispatch reports a Cincinnati laborer named Stanley made a 285 foot jump from the Poughkeepsie bridge into a 12 foot pool below. Eye witnesses William H. Jones of Covington and William M. Johnston of Cincinnati affirm the feat, with Stanley offering to repeat it for $1,000 if Brodie survives.
The piece praises parachute stunts and daring leaps by American daredevils, noting UK reactions from sailors to London editors. It highlights Cincinnati and New York jumpers and a Kentucky river bridge jump, comparing national character and courage with a dramatic, wide‑ranging survey of stunt culture.
A letter laments ruinous laundry practices and the alleged use of chlorine by Chinese laundries. The author details stiffening, torn edges, and faded marks on shirts after washings, claims chlorination weakens fabric, and ponders remedies or hiring help.
Brooklyn Exile reports Judge Waring of Gravesend gave a brief charge to the jury in a pig theft case. He stated that pig stealing seems to be increasing and warned the jurors that unless they act, none will be safe. The jury convicted the defendant.
A tense exchange unfolds as a hotel keeper accuses a guest of using a rope to descend from a room. The guest resists and references a prior warning about leaving without paying. The scene ends with a curious remark about restricting rope use.
A wry tale from Washington recounts office seekers using prayer, church ties, and family history to win posts. One Arkansas tale features a cunning bid via a religious ruse at the White House, while another shows a dog and a wife’s whim shaping careers.
A chronicler notes Life Halford poised to emerge from the White House as a humorist. The author compares him to Dickens characters and Bill Nye, arguing the somber White House setting could awaken a sharp, genial humor in him for national audiences.
Pittsburg will send about 1000 school children to the Washington inaugural celebration next Tuesday at Allegheny Parks. The count is boosted by 2000 more from Allegheny, with many Pittsburg schools kept home due to distance and prior experiences at county events.
The Tombstone Epitaph notes a Centennial observance for the first US president’s inauguration with an afternoon baseball game between Fort Huachuca boys and the Tombstone nine and an evening ceremony hosted by a local society.
Lace curtains heavy drapes portieres upholstery goods easels screens shoe goods offered for a few days only at two P M and evenings to close out time for private sale Helisman & Sons 36 Sixth Street morning sale at Sixth Street
Dickson the tailor at 66 Fifth age cor Wood st, second floor, makes old garments look new for a trifling fee. Telephone 1558.
Pearson, the leader of his payin, stands at the head of them all as cabinet photos are described as beautiful artistic and true to nature.
This week Ed ward Groetzinger at 627 and 629 Penn avenue advertises a special sale of velvet carpets. Havana cigars are offered by Funes cer vanu Key cigars and G. W. Scamror promotes items at 05 and 97 Fifth Ave. Has Hauch's at Mo. 235 FiRL ave.
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