Coal the greatest Sufferer in the era of mild weather trade
Rail earnings rise despite broad signs of weaker trade. Bradstreet's reports show lower general merchandise in the U S due to exceptionally mild winter, yet iron and steel prices hold firm with improving railway earnings. Wheat exports rise while corn and oats soften amid unsettled markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet’s
R.G. den & Co
New York
Braestreet's
Chicago
St. Paul
St. Joseph
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
Wall Street
Gould
Vanderbilt
Market report shows oat gains and corn drops in dull week
The note lists 8,090,000 bushels of oats offered with price gains around one cent, while corn falls by about 5,500,000 bushels fractional. Pork declines 25 cents per barrel and lard weakens slightly as oil and cotton show mixed movement amid a generally flat stock market and 342 business failures versus 311 a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownstreet
Cleveland
Bessemer
Southern
Chicago
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
Hardman and Krakaver Pianos Praised by Musicians
The Hardman and Krakaver pianos are acclaimed by skilled players and enthusiasts for their mechanism and tone. Critics note these brands stand as equals to top instruments and rank among the finest piano offerings on the market, with Metisse & Hoene at 77 Fifth Avenue carrying a selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sten
Criokings
Sal Lion
Wellen
Metisse & Hoene
Filth Avenue
Daisy Overcoats Create Big Opening sales Buzz
Yesterday marked the first day of Daisy overcoat sale at ten dollars drawing thousands who quickly bought. The all wool cassimere coat comes in black blue and brown with silk faced lining and optional collar. Comparable tailor prices run thirty to thirty five dollars. Located at P. C. C. C. corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Sts
New Court House
Bey
M. Mauring
Acworth, Ga
Holiday Table Delicacies and Housekeeper’s Guide Promotion
Holiday table delicasies and price promotions tempt shoppers. The ad urges readers to seek a special catalog in next Sunday’s Dispatch and to order the Housekeeper’s Guide to receive a line of goods and cabin indications for all housekeepers. Stores stay open until 9 p.m. through Christmas. Known brands include Holmes & Sox at Diamond Square and Water Street, plus Onyx Tables from Smithfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Square
Vy & Hayes
Art
Smithfield Street
New Building
Christmas shopping notices from Pittsburgh stores
The list highlights bargain jackets at The People’s Store on Fifth Avenue, watches and silverware at Geo. W. Biges & Co. Smithfield corner Sirth avenue, and new wall paper by Crumelle, Bane & Bassett at 418 Wood St. Also featured are cabinet photos by Anfrecht's Elite Gallery, gloves and holiday goods from C. A. Smrley & Co., plus other holiday merchandise and store hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Store
Fifth Avenue
Geo. W. Biges & Co
Smithfield
Sirth Avenue
Howard and Waltham
Crumelle, Bane & Bassett
Wood St
Coal Cars Surplus Eases as Coke Shipments Remain Heavy
Railroad officials report a shift from car shortages to oversupply as warm weather dampens coal demand while coke shipments stay strong. Officials from the Pittsburg and Lake Erie and Planis company note surplus cars, with 400 coal and coke cars moving daily and freight expectations improving after holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Dean
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Mahoning
Shenango
Agai
Genuine seal skins and boys' suits at Kaufmanns today
Premium seal skin jackets and sacques priced from 100 to 225 dollars advertised as best value. The ad urges securing a Christmas gift, touts grand boys' suits and overcoats at Kaufmanns with emphasis on low prices. Also notes jewelry dealers in Pittsburg and Hardy & Hayes'. The text is a fragmented promotional notice with multiple merchants listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaufmanns
Martin
Treadwell
Purchaser Intends Property Purchase Near Cherry Alley
Recorder says D F Henry of Pleasant Valley Railway may buy the Fifth to Sixth street property for the E Church sustentation fund. Henry might add it to his holdings in the area as Cherry alley widens, amid speculation on future value. Catalogs advertised for cheap illustrated works by Pirristine Proto-Ewne Co at Diamond St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Ray Mage — E. Church-sustentation Fund
D. F. Henry
Pleasant Valley Railway Comreeay
Graham
Henry
Cherry Alley
Pirristne Proto-Ewne. Co
Ussu
Diamond St
Grateful Acknowledgment of Cures by the Cuticura Remedies
A minister and his young son report cure from obstinate skin diseases after using Cuticura Remedies. The writer claims long siege ended after multiple products and careful use, praising Cuticura for relief of both his condition and his baby's ailment.
Speeches and Goods Tender Wanamaker Clothing Par
An advertisement-style passage contrasts speakers about clothing prices and quality. It touts Wanamaker Clothing Par's full value, unexceptionable tailoring to order, and a vast range of 1,000 styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanamaker
Christmas clearance on leather and silver goods
Holiday Bazaar slashes on Leather Toilet Cases at 69c and Plush at 68c. Silver mounted items, frames, clocks, and smoking accessories go half to one third off. Paperwork albums and travel cases join the sale as prices drop before Christmas. Limited time only.
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England
Atlantic
Bere
Boston
Bradatrest
United States
Canada
United
RG. Dun & Co
Pennsylvania
Milwaukee
Foo du Lac
Farmers’ Alliance
Cination
Kaneas City
Hardman
Krakaver Plenes
Holmes’ Best
Oer
W. H. Holmes & Sox
Water Street
First Avenue
Urssa
Marvin
Seal Plush Jackets
Ladica
Warties & Shearer, Jewelers
Anfrecht
Elite Gallery
Market St
C. A. Smrley & Co
cTrsso Hoevs & Hacke
Gents
Eascape
CC. A. Sumter & Co
Urs Horse Baos. & Ge
James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Ave
Ouse
M. Co.'s
Allegheny
Frauenheim & Vilssck
C. A. Suey & Co
Beesiecott Toy Sore
Federal St
Mersing
C. A. Smiley & Co
the People's Store
Boyal
Mr. Das Taylor
RE. P. Wallace & Co
Hardy & Hayes
Aufrecht
Hoummay
James H. Aiken & G Co
Firth Ave
McMahon Bros. & Adams
esiSbrrasy
OIL Exchange
Trai
Exch
E Pim
Urvicens Mapicatso Soar
Wasksent
Ana Cate
Wwe
Beecham
Pais Pate
Charles Praston
Hawking
Nos Sand
Ross
Bae
Pi Tr
Charles PresTron
Tod Pe
Oto
Liebig Company
Justus von Liebig
Meiahsonnee
Gwenn
Liesig
Oregon
Arma
Denver
ST. John
John Sebastian
Riek Coro
McMunn’s
Bat
Orcas
KEW
jAs
Wood Street
A. E. Lippencott
Pittaburg
Cincinnnati
A.J. Rankin
GE. Federal
Sie
Biecpee Saepts
Geo, A. Kelly 8'Co
Pittsbore
Finzer
Genuine
Brown
Sixth Street and
Penn Avenue
P.S
Holiday Presents
Fuecenmanner
Kornblun
Optician
Efc
Coe
Ertece
Bend Ous
Paris
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester, Mass
HOLIDAY _ PRESENTS
Diamond
Mo WorTssa
ST. Pittsburg
JAS. Mneil & Bro
Beteor
Than
John Flocker & CO
Krauepmanns
Gloria
Ida Waugh
Kris Kringle
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