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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1889
Page
7
A historical overview traces toboggan origins among Polynesian peoples as holua and details primitive sled design, trench slides on mountain declines, and the sport's perilous runs. It notes wagers and social stakes tied to contests and the sport’s introduction into America.
The article outlines building a homemade toboggan with carved crow-pieces and steam-bent ends, plus a fast slide using light wood and iron wheels to reduce friction. It describes steering by leg movement, and mentions future plans at Fort Hamilton, Ocean Grove, and Lake George featuring long slides extending into water with rollers to boost speed.
In a sermon adapted from a Disptach piece, the speaker urges Christians to refuse lies and unkind speech about neighbors. He recalls Christ’s rebuke of stone throwing when confronted with a woman accused of sin, urging self-examination, mercy, and brotherly love over judgment and rumor.
In a London from November 29 Christine Nilsson correspondence recounts Hope Glenn a Pittsburg born singer raised in Iowa City who pursued vocal training in Paris and Milan. Facing poverty she forged a career in England with mentors Sir Julians Benedict Arthur Sullivan and others. She recalls American tours and a marriage to Richard Heard of Boston while praising English support and warning aspiring artists about early financial hardship.
A faded notice offers a free mail order bottle of Fioraplexion from Prof. Hart at 88 Warren Street New York claiming to relieve dyspepsia indigestion and related ailments. It also touts Angostara Bi as a renowned appetizer and warns against counterfeits while listing counterfeit fashion items and silk accessories.
Holiday table treats at lowest prices and a sales card for the House's Guide. William Hasiace & Son advertise store hours to 9 P M in Pittsburg. Mrs L B Johnston promotes the Everett Club Certificate No 75 offering an upright piano on 1 weekly payment. The Everett club is praised for affordability and prestige with 350 members planned. diagnosis urged to contact manager Alex Rogs at Pederal Ave Allegheny.
Vintage music items and second-hand instruments advertised at W. C. Whitehill's Music Parlor. Includes grand and upright pianos such as Kranich & Bach and Muir & Hamlin, with prices around 225 to 659. Also silk fabrics and other goods, with a clearing sale ongoing near the Government building on Third Avenue.
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