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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1892

Page

4

New Advertisements Wednesday and Thursday

The note announces fresh classified notices for Wednesday and Thursday editions. It signals an emphasis on timely adverts and market listings to attract reader attention and business engagement.

Striking remarks on age and fashion in a mid century column

The piece discusses a woman's instinctive dread of aging and argues against sidelining middle aged women. It notes wine souring in poor atmosphere and praises a crepe de chine house robe as an elegant garment, implying appearance influences mood.

Florette and Ancient Bridal Costume Notes

Exhibition snippets describe a gown in hydranger tones with embroidered front and Watteau pleat, blue velvet sash, and lace collar. The feature also recalls old customs of the Dow purse and bridal gifts, with fashion details and a list of new books on seasonable topics and poetry.

Fashionable Gift Items and Delicate Trinkets described

The article describes rose satin fabrics with black net and tiny rose ribbon detailing. It notes decorative elements like black satin bows and brocade neck toppers, plus ready made trinkets such as silver heart shapes with plush tops, suitable for bureaus or dressing tables.

Fashion notes on gowns and hats from old styles

The article describes satin tea gowns trimmed with in fresco and new velvets, narrow top and wide bottom skirts, velvet capes, Persian color trimmings, black undressed kid shoes with gilt toes, moss trimming revival, red velvet bows on Wurts hats, and plaid dresses with velvet. mentions magenta velvet and Ince Mae Stuart bonnets as fashionable.

Norwegian Vessel Sinks in Fierce Mersey Gale

A heavy gale in Liverpool harbor drives a Norn bark aground on Burke bank. The sea breaches her as she strikes, tipping and sinking quickly. Life boats struggle in the gale but reach the wreck too late. all on board are believed lost.

Liverpool Mersey Norn Burke Bank

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised by Mrs Detwiler

A testimonial from Mrs. A Detwiler describes severe illness and inability to walk improving after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the product with alleviating womb troubles and claims being now well.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Tagbets Jacket Sale Slashes Prices Across Six Lots

More than 10 000 jackets in six price tiers go on sale. Lot 1 reduces $5 and $6 jackets to 3.98, Lot 2 offers $9 to $11 items at 6.75, Lot 3 cuts $12 to $15 jackets to 9.50, Lot 4 marks $16 to $20 jackets at 12.75, Lot 5 drops $23 to $30 jackets to 18, Lot 6 prices $35 to $50 jackets at 23.

Sale of 300 London Seal Capes at low price

An ad touts 300 seal capes from London 19 inches long with satin lining. Valued at 200 dollars, offered here for far less, with only 10 remaining.

London

Holt and His Wife Kill at King's Office

Morton Holt, a presiding London lawyer, kills his wife during a burglary in King's office after discovering her disguise. He then plans to frame King, but the truth unravels as Holt confronts guilt and heartbreak amid rubies and a fatal choice.

Morton Holt Holt London Unp Victoria Sunisene Tam Obaero Ater Mr. King King Zane Holt Holtet Mia Holt Robney Edly King's Office Alvara Rob

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