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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1890

Page

7

Vacation temptations at watering places warn the faithful

Brooklyn August 3 Dr Talmage warns readers of summer temptations at watering places. He urges rest and Bible study over horse racing, intoxicants, rakish reading, and hasty engagements, urging Christians to seek spiritual refreshment and moral safeguard in faithful use of scripture.

Brookles Talmage Bere Christ Mouotains Toupin Alley Ufe Bethesda Lather Edmund Burke Thomas Chalmers Plarti Kite Christ Anid Rosa Bonbett Landseer Joh David Exekiel Jeremiah John Enclisn Thomas Hughes Tours Bie Druviden Hamilton Faraday God Lebanon Moses Baca California Naaman

Buff hides and calf skins show strong demand and higher prices

The leather market remains robust as buff hides and calf skins sell briskly at prices above last year. A major Allegheny tannery rep says demand has stayed high through summer with little stock on hand for fall, while harness leather prices rise modestly despite higher hide costs.

River intelligence on Sundays excursion crowds and river rise

Casual Sunday mood on the river levee as excursion boats carried crowds to McKee’s Rocks and Shingiss Park. The Mayflower and other boats ran hourly, river rise attributed to rain in headwaters. at 5 pm the gauge showed 6 feet 3 inches and rising.

McKee's Rocks and Shingiss Park Davis Island Jose James G. Sovnet Jacobs Morgantown Blaine Sa. M Elizabeth Guanes

Impstred Circulation and Beef Trade Note

An advertisement notes Dr First s Remedy and a claimed blood circulation effect. It lists distributors in Pittsburgh, Allegheny and Chicago and reports a weekly beef carcass tally of 1671 units averaging 689 pounds at 6.26 per 100 pounds for the week ending August 2, 1800.

Penn Avenue Pittsburg Pittsbon Whittier Wirtrieie Pennavabue Psa

Armour & Co Beef Sales for Week Ending August 2 1890

Armour and Co report weekly dressed beef sales: 200 carcasses average weight 609 pounds and average price $614. Pirrsprec Beer Co wholesale agents for Swift Chicago dressed beef sold for week ending August 2 193 carcasses, average weight 595 pounds and average price 6.41 cents.

Armour & Co Pirrsprec Beer Co Swift Chicago

Castoria Recalled From Historical Ad Phrase

An archival ad line recalls distributing Castoria for infants and children as a remedy. The slogan notes use for babies when sick and for children as they grow, emphasizing Castoria as a trusted product in past parenting.

Market week notes on Leon stocks and key changes

The week’s stock activity in Leon shows a firm tone with Electric and Citizens' Traction leading volume. Closing prices rise for Philadelphia Gas and Westinghouse Electric while Central Traction declines. bank shares remain inactive and sentiment hints at a livelier future with cooler weather.

Electric Citizens Philadelphia Gas Citizens’ Traction Pittsburg Traction Laster Westinghouse Electric Central Traction Pleasant Panet Switch Columbia Asd Exchange Governlo Pleasant Valle Shanelyn Decla

Banks Show Steady Funds and Discount Business

Banks report a robust cash position and strong discount activity with no rate changes. The Clearing House shows a six million dollar weekly gain over last year, signaling real growth in city banking despite speculative concerns.

Clearing House Arehanses Oayrereuce Seul Serres Posten Eeeennes

Extreme dullness in New York stocks on August day

The New York Stock Exchange showed extreme dullness with total listed trades at 20,906 shares and unlisted 14,600. Sugar and silver bullion rose slightly while most issues declined or stayed flat. heavy attention centered on Atchison, St Paul, and San Francisco preferred stock. Exports of specie from New York last week totaled 9.5 million with gold and silver portions noted.

New York Atchison St. Paul San Francisco New York Stock Exchange Fener. Dar Whitney & Stephenson Pittsburg

Stocks and Rail Lines Listing From Philadelphia Market

A fragmented stock and railroad listing shows values for Northern Pacific Louisiana, Northwestern Consols, Central Pacific, Erie, Union Pacific, and Western lines. The page references Philadelphia stock activity and a mix of percent rates, with scattered figures and market notes.

U.S M. K T. Gen Northern Pac Louisiana Northw Northew Deben Owe Trane Sul Paul Central Paine Tote Chloe den. & BR den. & i D&k G. Westists Union Pacificists Erie 2Ds Weat Shores

Domestic Markets Update on Eggs, Cereals and Fruits

Market notes show eggs and poultry quiet while dairy prices firm. California fruits arrive in greater quantity as oranges and lemons vary with warm weather. berries are scarce but demand steady. Potatoes and sweet potatoes in good supply. tomatoes and cucumbers fetch better prices. various vegetables and fruits listed with regional price ranges.

California Elgin Oblodo Ilse Ann Arundel Ohio Chesse New York Wisco

Fragmented OCR Grocery Offers Show Old Time Rations

Readable items list meat cuts and prices including bacon shoulders salt pork boneless pork and dried sides. Mentions half barrels and pails with rough pricing and product codes, reflecting a market catalog style from a historic period.

Trade Prices Rise Across Staples Amid Strong Midyear Activity

The article notes general price increases for syrups fruits dried fruits rice and beverages with sugar being the notable weak link. It reports unusually high midsummer trade volumes and a robust outlook for fall business. It lists varied commodity prices including coffees teas sugars starches dried fruits and canned goods with numerous specific price figures.

Joly Java Maravalco Mocha Santos Caracas la Guayra Maracaibo Epel Penerre Rio Cassia Carolina Pearl London Muscatels California Muscocaine Shemales Brest Valencia Turkey

Grain Receipts Bulleted as Week Totals at Grain Exchange

Receipts for the week reach 228 cars, with 60 oats and 45 corn. Wheat and flour remain in strong demand while cereal markets show little change. Prices quoted include No 2 red wheat around 91 1/2 cents and various corn and oats classifications, with activity noted from Pittsburgh Fort Wayne Chicago and Baltimore Ohio lines.

Grain Exchange Pittsporg Ft. Wayne Chicago Railway Baltimore and Ohio Cincinnati St. Louis

Trading Advances Highlight Wheat and Corn as Heat Rises

Chicago market reports a strong rise in wheat with September up 4 cents and December 2 3/4 cents from yesterday while corn buys show nervous but higher prices on hot Northwest weather. Pork trading moderate and lard prices steady. oats, rye, and other grains fluctuate with uneven demand across key markets including Philadelphia and St. Louis.

Chieago ChicaGo Northwest Iowa Nene Kansas Nebraska Cetinenes Avas Aes WES Aetna Alet Lge New Orleans Japan Western Dairy Ln Page O C Louis Philadelphia Twentieth Street Yaneendag Bard Cincinnati Fiour Scondy

Live Stock Markets Across Cities Report Mixed Markets

The East Liberty Stock Yards show cattle and hog receipts with uneven demand and heavy consignments. Chicago and St Louis report demoralized cattle and slower sheep markets. Indianapolis and Cincinnati note slow activity with varied prices. Prices cited include cattle up to 40 0 for natives, hogs around 60 to 90, and lambs near 5 70.

East Liberty Brrrentuc Omeratce Sarumsat New York Shire Telegraph Chicago Beaves Gogh H Moers ST. Louis Onan Indianapolis Cincinnati Hogn and Light

Chained Boy in Garret Sparks City Inquiry

Neighbors in St Louis report Julius Schnell chained his 11 year old son Fred to a floor in a garret for a week using a dog chain. Police, after interviews with residents, sought a warrant for Schnell’s arrest and he admits chaining the boy with meals provided, promising to improve before planning to send him away.

St. Louis Julius Schnell South Broadway Fred Second District Huebler Connors Schroeder Harrigan Schammer Geist

Chase and capture of two highwaymen near Olive street road

Two youths, Henry Ott 15 white and Garter 16 colored, chased for over ten miles after robbing three dollars from two small boys riding in a wagon near J H Giers residence. They fled toward a narrow gauge train at Wellstop before being apprehended, pursued by Davis, Bergler, and Crowley.

St. Louis Edmond Davis Market Olive Street J. H. Giers Davis Henry Bergler Hamilton Avenue J. H. Crowley Wellstop Henry Ott Garter Ace Mike Hanley Ieee

A Case for Diplomacy

Detroit Free Press notes Francia Train plans another globe trotting bid to circle the earth in 57 days. The piece urges Mr. Blaine to demonstrate diplomacy by prompting a foreign government to detain the traveler until a future generation.

Detroit Free Preas Francia Blaine

Weal Markers From Various Places Reported

Fragmentary notes describe bales from New Zealand, Chroma, and other regions totaling 465 bales. Mentions prices of silver and a forecast of New Year events. The text appears as a brief, chaotic auction or shipment listing with scattered figures.

New Zealand

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