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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1892
Page
4
August sale previews feature ribbed vests from 12 data 1 21c with discounts up to 38c on various grades. Silk finished Swiss and silk finished Lisle vests reduced to 48c and sec respectively, and Lisle union suits cut from 1.25 to 1.00 and 2.00 to 1.50. Skirts include striped wash at 75c 85c lateen at 62c and sateen plaited at 68c.
Interest grows in Mayor Kennedy’s plan to issue 600000 in 30 year 4 percent bonds for street repairs in Allegheny. Citizens urge a commission to oversee spending and control projects while letters from supporters stress judicious use and improved water supply.
Discussion on using a park strip south of the railroad for sheds and plaza, closing Darragh street and an alley for rail use, and city cost estimates from 51 300 to 30 000 with railroad impact. The plan included lowering streets, canal street reduction, and right of way payments, but no final agreement emerged before term end.
John Lucas known as an African Zulu rode naked atop a circus wagon in a New Brunswick parade. After eggs and fruit were hurled at him he sprang down and bit several youths, injuring John Hickey seriously and drawing a crowd before police detained him on mayhem charges.
Reports of an abolition of the canal toll rebate system are premature. A Cabinet decision on the reform is expected at the next meeting Friday or Saturday. The article notes widespread use of tonics and advertises Klein's Silver Age and Daqeesne Eye whiskies with testimonials. A classifieds snippet mentions rooms to let in The Dispatch.
An August excursion offer shows a round trip to Atlantic City at $10 with tickets valid for a3 Gays and stopovers at Washington. Trains depart Pittsburg at 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. G. Campnett & Sons advertise pills and tonics, noting the Barnett House stopovers and first class rooms with refits.
I linger in a town I know by heart to protect Effie from a looming scheme. My plan to send her to her uncle in England with Miss Drummond and Johnson hinges on resisting Colonel Hall and Freddy Hall. Effie reluctantly agrees, and we flee by night to England, placing her safely with her uncle, while Effie’s tale ends on a hopeful note.
Luxon's at 688 and 440 Market Street announces a 30 day sale closing all summer and dress goods to fund rebuilding. Offer includes chalisies, lawns, India muslins, satines, cashmere and lace curtains as the store plans two additional floors to better serve customers.
A fragment discusses nominal costs versus returns from adoring or neat room columns in The Dispatch. It notes cent-a-word pricing and the practical value of such advertising.
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