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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1892
Page
4
A garb sketch describes several velvet caps and bonnets with passementerie and feathers, plus house dress ideas in rich fabrics and colors. A Pittsburgh reader praises the New Scale Kimball piano, expressing intent to buy after a favorable inspection by A A Fisher.
Letters from Pittsburg’s leading musicians extol the Kimball Piano’s modern mechanism tone and balance. Notable endorsements from Duquesne Conservatory figures praise upright and grand models and urge exclusive use and rapid shipment.
Professors and organists endorse Kimball Grand and Upright pianos bought for Curry University and Dugarsne Conservatory of Music. Letters from W W Kimball Co Chicago and CHAS DAVIS CARTER praise tonal purity, finish, and daily use by students and faculty.
The article notes knitted silk underwear praised for warmth and lightness with cream tones and pale blue or pink tints. It describes night robes trimmed with embroidery and lace, princess chemises replacing corset covers, and various petticoats with silk, lace, and Valenciennes edging.
The article describes shells and ostrich plumes for evening wear, corduroy white with blue silk dots, blue gray silk with white arms, and shot velvet and gauze fabrics. It notes new evening silks with stripes and watered ground, and suggests refined hair knots and simple chignons for snub-nosed or small-nosed women. It ends with a product mention: Wise Fomnan Eromo-Seltzer.
Professor Jas P McCollum Musical Director of Mozart Club writes from Chicago September 1 1892 praising upright pianos from W W Kimball Co noting they possess a tone strong and mellow with singing quality and an excellent finish and action in his examination respectfully tours.
In the Ariel Theatre at Silverpool Cissie Stanley, known as Butterfly, entertains patrons while Edmond Grey, her loyal suitor, grows jealous of Lord Philip Freeland who courts her with gifts and flowers. The narrator details Grey’s quiet passion and Cissie’s flirtation as tensions rise over possible engagement and public perception.
A reviewer from lw. W. Kimball Co. praises a piano model examined recently. The instrument delivers full rich tone and responsive touch, leaving a strong impression of first-class quality.
Charles W. Fleming professor endorses the Kimball piano after trying many makes in his profession. He calls it a perfect instrument and recommends it to lovers of music who value quality. Fleming later buys a Kimball upright for his studio in the Verner building.
Slightly used upright piano offered by Henricks Music Co for 225 cash, warranty provided, with options for easy payments. Grove’s at Fifth Avenue showcases a vast Christmas line including toys, cabinet photos, and portraits with free pane pictures and crayons for children.
Local merchants advertise groceries and wholesale products at low prices. Dewarr’s Little Early Pills claim easy relief with no pain. Alex Hoss music house offers guitars and festive items while Owen and Eicozaus & Co list Christmas cards and novelties at closeout prices.
A chaotic recap reports a missing Turkish torpedo boat and renewed clashes in the rustler war. Telegraphers strike in Georgia. France eyes higher spirits duties. Mexican border unrest and crop trouble. Severe Iowa snowstorm. Clay King pardon speculation in Tennessee. Dundee merchants report 5 million pounds. British bark Stanley missing near China. Poet Coppee ill with bronchitis. Congress urged for 300000 more for World's Fair. Gladstone summons cabinet on home rule. Public indifference hits Vaillmeau. Serrated notes on sewers, forgeries, and crimes abound.
A child finds gentle relief with the pleasant syrup figs when a laxative is needed. Cautious or bilious parents may also benefit as the remedy yields good results. This well regarded household tonic is recommended for every family to keep on hand.
A wide assortment of games and che ys including Road to Washington Bobb Postiog Magnetic Fish Pond Columbian Exhibition Purcheesi Halma Parlor Dagatelle Pool Drummer Boy and more is showcased at J. W. Grove’s Fifth Avenue shop with prices starting at 35 cents.
On a Iowa visit, Mr. and Mrs. Dalton of Luray Kansas displayed their six year old son at the Chamberlain & Co. laboratory in Del Moi. They credited Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with curing a severe attack and saving the boy's life. The family expressed strong praise for the remedy.
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