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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1892
Page
4
A self styled guide to house dress and society gowns in Pittsburg. Describes stylish home wear, fabrics, and colors, with emphasis on how guests and hosts should present themselves. Notes gowns in satin, velvet, and brocade, plus trends like green, cream, and blue shades and scintillente materials.
The piece argues for conservative, simple dressing for social occasions and warns against overdressing for business streets. It notes that lavish gowns and elaborate trimmings draw unwanted attention, urging balanced attire suitable for calling, promenades, and afternoons, with practical garter and stocking styles described.
The passage argues that smooth stockings free from wrinkles give a woman a sense of security and moral support. It asserts that sagging or wrinkled hosiery makes a woman feel unrespectable, comparing it to a dancer's tights and stressing appearance as a social standard.
The article notes srrriz girls prefer velvet yokus and shirted waists with full sleeves and velvet collars for everyday wear. It highlights Col touza kid slippers embroidered in steel gold or jet with fine embroidery and mentions rose-pink bengaline reception dresses with lace and jeweled ornaments.
Kaufmanns announces a new book department offering standard works at popular prices. Sample items include Webster's Unabridged Dictionary in various bindings, Shakespeare editions, and a wide Astor Library collection. A full line of stationery is also advertised at about half regular prices.
A saturation of bargain terms promotes a closing sale at PF CCU Clothiers corner Grant and Dismonu streets. The ad touts $12.50 to $12.59 prices on ulsters coats and full dress garments with emphasis on value and limited time. The copy urges rapid purchases before the sale ends tonight at 0 oclock.
Local shop advertises a short sale offering 25 percent off on Royal Worcester Royal Bonn and Doulton items. Call early to clear the immense stock as the sale aims to close the line at this Aliegheuy storefront.
Kaufmanns' new book department highlights popular children's authors including Ewing and Louisa May Alcott. The store offers a rich selection of children's books at Bi Wand fe with a lovely edition of Chatterbox for children. The Little Ones' Annual features 427 illustrations and appeals to young readers.
An old newspaper ad promotes table delicacies and ladies shoes. Miller Exos Fine Groceries offers delivery nationwide with price lists available by mail. Fretzitt shoes in French kid and calf patent leather come in widths A to E and sizes 4 to 8, with discounted prices.
The ad urges shoppers to visit T G Evans & Co on Market Street corner Third Avenue to view an extensive line of dinner sets chamber sets cut glass bric a brac and lamps. It promotes clearance prices on black overallers and ladies shop dressing and notes department relocations to new annex floors with extended evening hours through Christmas.
Train schedules show a morning Pittsburg to Buffalo run arriving 7 0 a m Central time and a Nichr train leaving 1 2 3 P w arriving 6 3 0 p m. A special sale at Kinnsbacher Bros 16 Wood Street offers six solid ladies watches with diamond options, 10 styles, and movement grades at 10% below regular price. Additionally a new location at Sms wall paper 305 Smithfield street.
Diamond fields found in Idaho. Blizzard relief urged for West. Axel Anderson dead from cigarettes in 60. Argentine army reduced to 10500. West Superior teachers threaten strike. Monterey coast defense vessel near trial. Colorado mines closing on silver price. Mrs Maybrick alive but unable to eat. Three years’ breath in Coshuila and dJalisco. South Carolina House passes anti free pass act. Wichita Mountains latest gold eldora. Chapleau to be sworn Quebec lieutenant governor. National Builders to meet in St Louis in February. Sioux Indian placed in asylum. Foster Willmeau loses 24 pounds in 2 hours. Sewer collapse kills Beal and Ross. Hail stones over a pound at Brenham. Francois arraigned, denies Cape Very role. Waco compress packs 1516 bales in nine hours. Texas Masons refuse to join US Grand Chapter. Grand Trunk railroad suit in Rockland. Four executed at sunrise in Louisville. Sugasta plans tariff policy with US and Europe. Kehoe Shore and Michigan Southern raises engineers pay. Carow Bartels frauds collapse. plus 750,000 marks. Unknown heroine saves Southern Pacific train near Grant’s Pass. Chicago and West Michigan rail extension likely merged with Lake Erie line. Paulson shoots self in Boston hotel suite. wealth around 2 million. Judge Dalley sentenced for assault related to a betrayal claim. Indiana G A R delays suit over monument funds.
Detective Jerry Gumbert says the East End is calmer than in years and that reports of many attempted robberies come from outside schemes. He notes one burglary in the East End versus five in city districts and calls for stopping the talk. The item ends with an unrelated medical ad for Dr Jayne's Expectorant.
Gregor Meyer's at 227 Ohio Street Allegheny markets a wide array of California and native wines and liquors from five floors. The dealer touts purity and reasonable prices, listing a large selection including Zinfandel claret, Burgundy, Moscatel, and sherry wines, foreign champagnes, and more.
Seven mounted recruits depart Pittsburg this morning under Sergeant J B McCune. They head to Jefferson Barracks Missouri as a cold weather protective measure. Veterans William Smith and Henry Jaeger pass through from Dayton Soldiers Home toward Philadelphia seeking final days in the Quaker City.
Fancy boxes and leather plush goods in hundreds of styles. Kid gloves, handkerchiefs, hosiery, umbrellas and more at low prices. Reefsers and muffs offered at deep discounts with genuine value cited, urging shoppers to compare and buy.
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