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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1891
Page
4
The article surveys evolving trends in hair ornaments like elevated rack combs, autographs on linen tablecloths, and ornate Kensington stitch embroidery. It covers table spreads, Eastern tapestries for throws, Louis XIV style beds, canopy curtains, and a pink satin trimmed baby basket, reflecting early modern home fashion.
A long list from Chicago to Philadelphia records yesterday hotel arrivals. Names include Hart, French, Smith, Kline, Wood, Peddricks, Wilcox, Abraham, Scott, House, Taylor, Allen, Adams, Hitchcock, Welden, Crouse, Larimer, Ripell, Hayes, Keys, Whitcomb, Best, Gates, Parker, Evans, Mayer, Williams, Wolf, Brubaker, Brubaker, Brubaker, and many others across major cities. The roster notes guests at multiple hotels with numerous surnames and towns.
Eastern passengers on the Pennsylvania line include E M Ferguson and Herman Kunkle among others. Officials Cole and Brooks head to Chicago for a freight meeting while Dr. Egley visits shippers in Cincinnati. Traffic is dull on Southern roads and fruit shipments are two months away.
At a Builders' Exchange meeting the Bricklayers' Trade School proposed that its 32 pupils take over Newsboys' Home work. Directors argued trained pupils could replace union bricklayers under supervision. Plans to expand training into carpentry painting plumbing and other trades aim to keep projects moving during strikes. National Convention in Cleveland starts January 18 with focus on nationalizing lumber dealers and standardizing prices across associations.
Toledo dispatch reports a temporary restraining order blocking the removal of Fostoria Glass Works from Fostoria to Moundsville West Virginia. Plaintiffs Henry Crimmel Welby Crimmel and Alva Crimmel claim stock losses and improper use of company funds by directors led to the move and seek a receiver.
An upright piano priced at 250 dollars with six octave range and accessories from J. M. Hoffmann & Co at 537 Smithfield. Also a 1Tulu dress waist sale at cloak department entrance with sarah silks at eight dollars. Umbrellas from Sunney & Co. at 28 Fifth Avenue. Diamond novelty advertised by Suuney & Co. at 28 Fifth Avenue.
Jos Horne & Co announces a special holiday sale featuring fashionable fur capes and stylish shapes for season shoppers. The notice highlights a broad selection of furs and shapes to appeal to current trends.
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