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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1892
Page
4
Governor McKinley spoke at the Chautauqua grounds in Bearrice Neb to about fifteen thousand attendees, arguing that protection strengthens industry, lowers consumer prices, and boosts wages. He contrasted Republican protection with Democratic free trade, citing a Senate report and tariff history to claim broad national prosperity under protection.
In a tariff speech, the major argues farmers seek steady profitable buyers at home. He cites 65,000,000 domestic consumers as best and most lucrative, and asserts new industry expands the farmer’s home market. He dismisses the idea of more farmers, urging protection to boost labor demand and national progress.
Detective Sol Coulson arrested two men at the Union depot after noon on a case of larceny. Marion Geirger and August Meyer claimed Altoona as home. They were shadowed after offering a fine suit at a low price. The goods appeared stolen from a well to do house and the owner will not be pursued. The article also notes Hill's Piles medicine offered by Jos Fleming & Son at 412 Market Street.
Demand for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy rises as users praise its results and recommend it to neighbors. Wagface and Smead druggists in Newton Iowa endorse the medicine.
The notice urges bringing Marvin's soda crackers, royal fruit biscuits, and French honey cakes for a woods lunch. It notes local grocers stock Marvin's cakes and crackers or can obtain them if shoppers request them without substitutes.
A notice explains a train departure from Union Station at 30 a.m. with return trips via Philadelphia. Tickets cost $10 and are valid on regular trains the same day at 4:30, 7:10, and 9:10 p.m. Garage stop details accompany the return journey.
The Pittsburg and Pagagean Railway will sell an excursion to Denver Colorado from August 2 to 6 with return allowed until October 1. The rate from Pittsburg is 21 35 for the round trip.
Pittsburg is highlighted as a perpetual hub for transient room renting. Advertisers are urged to place lodging notices in The Dispatch advertising columns to reach ongoing demand.
A late news in brief item references a wild man agitation in Lewis county Kentucky. Other notes include ships to Honolulu and a Bulgarian press decree, plus Polish printing found in Warsaw and smallpox quarantine焦 in North Dakota.
Superintendent Paisley of Highland Park confirms Chief Bigelow granted Mrs. Gusky permission for a sacred style band concert at Schenley Park next Sunday afternoon. The Second Band is engaged and a similar event is planned for Allegheny Park the following Sunday. Local ads promote Klein’s Silver Age and Duquesne Rye with physician endorsements and a catalog offer from Max Klein’s window on Federal Street.
Navy and black storm serge suits prove their merit with big sales. Jackets half silk lined jaunty cuts hang perfectly with skirts. Prices range from 10 to 16 50 in various styles and sizes to attract customers.
Bargain listing notes lightweight navy blazers at 16.50, ladies blazers in tan navy and black from 1.50 to 2.50, and embroidered navy and black blazers at 2.50 each. Marketing urges shoppers to save across departments with additional downstairs offerings.
An advertisement touts a sale of pearl buttons at 25 cents per dozen and urges ladies to examine bargains across departments this week, claiming such value has not been seen before. The copy emphasizes affordable, quality buttons as a notable deal.
Brief notice markets 500 gross or 6000 dozen pearl buttons described as best made in pure white and shaded tones. Shanks offered with 2 and 4 holes, plain and fancy carved, in 20 22 and 24 line sizes.
The ad notes McKinley tariff raising button prices but offers two dozen for 250 this week, claiming lower prices than prior to the tariff. It promises unparalleled values across departments and urges customers to shop in August to save money and be convinced of the savings.
Private detectives Spyers and Wilkins plot to revive the Delbec divorce case after uncovering a secret marriage and a solicitor's involvement. MP Delbec confirms a wife seeks the petition but wishes to halt the action. Wilkins agrees to work to stop it for a price and begins by tracing the wife and her residence.
An 1890s travel offer touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a nerve tonic and beverage. It advertises a Pittsburgh to Denver round trip for 135 dollars via the Pennsylvania Lines with details available from agents.
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