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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1891

Page

2

Exploits for Everyday Life at Ocean Grove Campmeeting

A special telegram reports Campmeeting Sunday at Ocean Grove where Rev. Talmage preached on exploits as heroic acts in daily life. He urged helping the vulnerable, especially young offenders, women in need, and saving children, arguing small deeds can redeem lives and even save kin.

Rome Ian Auburn Sing Sing Suashore Atlantic Ocean Harry Entys Arry Brother Will

Real Estate Schemes Behind Rock Creek National Park Fight

In Washington this summer, speculation surrounds plans for a Rock Creek National Park with disputes over land assessments. The piece condemns inflated values driven by park ambitions and calls out real estate interests for pressuring the government to pay far above market for properties, harming taxpayers and highlighting class tax inequities. It notes ongoing court battles and comments on art and public works in a broader, opinionated column.

Rock Creek National Park Woodley Lane Georgetown Bate Sock Reng Uie KW. i John Metcalf

Farmers' State Alliance Adjourns After Week in Dallas

The Farmers' State Alliance closes its session in Dallas after adopting the Ocala platform and reaffirming the sub-treasury plan. Delegates canvassed show more friends than enemies for the third party as it drifts from Republican and Democratic ties.

Dallas Tex Farmers’ State Alliance Ocala

Senator Walthall Popular for Re election Despite Declining Run

Senator Walthall, recently ill, is said to be recovering well. Democratic primaries and conventions across counties show overwhelming support for his reelection despite his refusal to run again.

Jackson Miss Walthall United States Senate

Syrup of Figs as a Family Laxative Remedy

The pleasant flavor gentle action and soothing effects of Syrup of Figs make it a popular laxative for families. It promises gratifying results when parents are costive or bilious and urges every family to have a bottle.

Roger Quarles Mills House of Representatives Mills Reed Paul Wellf New Yorker Staats Zeitung Illinois Staats Zeitung A.C. Hesing Colom Wolff Hesing Paul Chicago Thunderbolt Win Eee Eee Ree Society For the Advancement of Science Republic Society of Microscopiste

Private box in bank vault offered for safe storage

Advertisement urges hiring a private safe box at Farmers' Deposit National Bank vaults 66 Fourth avenue for storing stocks bonds and valuables with access for a small sum. It notes guardians and administrators may check contents and mentions a classified want column offering one cent a word.

Farmers’ Deposit National Bank Fourth Avenue Uaveneas Mwr

Story of a Blind Road Builder Among Famous Blind Men

A historical survey highlights blind scholars artisans and travelers such as Euler Gough Saunderson Moyes Nelson and Holman. It notes their learning exploits in math beekeeping travel and highway building, praising how blindness spurred exceptional achievement across diverse fields including clockmaking typewriting and surveying.

Diodotus Cicero Didymus Alexandria St. Anthony James Shegkins Tubingen St. Simon Amazons Count de Hagen Euler Academy of Science of Paris John Gough Nicholas Saunderson Sir Isaac Newton Lucas Cambridge University Royal Society George II Henry Moyes Davidson Nelson Rutgers College Artman Griffin Francis Huber Europe William Talbot Tipperary Talbot John Metcalf New York Kanesboro Forest Moor

Governor Boies Critiques Prohibition at Cherokee Speech

Governor Boies labeled the prohibition law a failure and cited Federal liquor licenses as evidence. He argued penalties under the law are often cruel and harm innocent families, claiming enforcement has pauperized many and worsened suffering compared to unrestricted sale.

Cherokee Boies Reater

Big Club Scandal at Pacific Union Club Dinner

In San Francisco the Pacific Union Club faces scrutiny after a dinner held in honor of Justice Stephen J. Field following the death of Judge Ogden Hoffman. Guests included Senator Fair General Dimond M H De Young Congressman Morrow and others. Indignation grows over the event and its conduct.

San Francisco Pacific Union Club West Ogden Hoffman United States Court Ju Offman Stephen J. Field United States Supreme Court Senator Fair General Dimond M. H. de Young Congressman Morrow Pillsbury

International Socialist Congress Adopts Equal Rights Pledge

The Brussels gathering ends with a resolution declaring absolute sex equality and calling for repeal of special laws for women as part of socialist creed. Delegates approve May Day eight hour demonstration and reject a French peace glorification proposal.

Brussels International Socialist Workmen's Congress Sanial New York Bakers of the World Hamburg Frankfort

Sleeplessness Relief Claim For Aorsford’s Acid Phosphate

Dr G B Duke of Belleville Illinois states Aorsford's acid phosphate alone yields sweet natural sleep in insomnia from brain overwork. He asserts it suits active professionals and businessmen seeking restful nights.

G. BR. Duke Belleville,til Mye

Free Trains to the New Town of Blaine from Pittsburg

Charles Somers & Co announces daily free trains to Blaine from Pittsburg Lake Erie Railroad end of Smithfield Street Bridge with schedules 7:45 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. and 12:05 p.m. to 5:05 p.m. Also Saturday 5 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. No Sunday service. Call at 129 Fourth Avenue for tickets and maps.

Pittsburge Lake Erie Railroad Smithfield Street Union Depot Pittsburg Virginia Charleston Charles Somers & Co Fourth Avenue

Very Desirable Help From A Cent 4 Word Ad

A brief note urges readers to place a four word cent advertisement in The IsDispatch for valuable help. It highlights the cost efficiency of a small classified insertion as a quick outreach tool.

Issues in Kansas Prohibition Debate Divides Republicans

Special telegram from Toreka Kansas reports a shift in attention to Prohibition and the Republican Party's future stance. Secretary of State William Higgins urges removing the issue from politics, sparking division among Republicans and public debate across editorials and party lines.

Toreka Kan Kansas Farmers’ Alliance People’s Party Republican Party William Higgins D. C. Milner Presbyterian Church Higgins Democratic Party Republican

State Banquet at Windsor for German Emperor

The German Emperor attended a Windsor State banquet praised as admirably served with a reduced menu. He drank Rhine wine and Apollinaris water at dinner, then a bumper of the Queen's Madiera followed by Tokay, echoing the Prince Consort's custom.

London Windsor Prince Consort

Advertising in The Dispatch for job ads

Short note urging readers and administrators to use The Dispatch as the best medium for employment advertisements. It emphasizes readers such as executors guardians and labor groups should consider the paper for notices and job postings.

Pilsner Prominence At Saloons Fueled By Demand

Patrons favor Pilsner beer prompting saloons to stock the celebrated drink. Iron City Brewing Co. urges proprietors to note the product suits their customers. The Henry Auction Co. has moved to 24 and 26 Ninth Street. Telephone 1186. Bee Dispatch notes circulation across the area.

Pilsner Beer Iron City Brewing Company Tae Henry Auction Co Ninth Street Bee

Electropathic Institute hailed by relieved patient

Mrs Roberts of Oakley alley recalls severe nervous prostration and heart trouble, says Electropathic Institute at 507 Penn avenue restored her health after initial relief from the first treatment, with her brothers previously paralyzed and fear of heart failure. She urges others to seek their care.

Electro Thic Institute Penn Avenue Mrs. Roberts M Roberts Oakley Alley The Electropathic Institute

Brakeman’s Remarkable Cure by Electropathic Institute

Thomas McGreevey of Port Perry testifies to complete relief from catarrh deafness and ear discharge after electrical diagnosis at the Electropathic Institute, 07 Penn avenue, Pittsburgh. He reports improved digestion and rebuilt nerves, praising the institute’s skill and appliances.

Thomas McGreevey Port Perry Thoms McGreevy Electropathic Institute Penn Avenue Pittsburg

Remarkable Recovery of Mrs Sankey Aunt of Evangelist

Mrs M A Sankey, aunt of Ira Sankey, long afflicted with throat and chest pains, describes years of suffering and failed cures. She sought treatment from the Electropathic Institute on Penn Avenue and reports dramatic relief after the first sessions with continued health five years later.

Ira Sankey Meracif Eoothe Electropathic Institute Penn Avenue M. A. Sankey Mra Sankey Lacock Street Allegheny

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