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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1892
Page
4
A detailed description of a stylish winter outfit in wood-brown vicuna with Persian lamb trim, silk lining, flannel inlay, and a belted silk blouse. It mentions practical concerns like finger warmth, suggests Astrachan inspired fabrics, and notes fashionable trims and color options for the season.
The city’s milliners plan bold spring styles with trimmed hats in new placements and chic combinations in heliotrope black lilac and mint shades. Gowns feature mulberry silk accents, sheer lace, and bridal fans with initials. Knickerbockers replace winter petticoats for easier walking in serge and similar fabrics.
The piece describes pale pink blue lavender and other chiffon knitwear with narrow black lace borders. It notes versatile skirts in serviceable black silk and odd little wristwear with embroidered bands and perfume protection, plus long ribbons on cloaks creating loops.
Henry Clews writes to Senator Hiscock warning that passage of the anti option bill could crash grain markets. He notes Chicago cash wheat falling from 70 to 65 cents and argues options sustain markets while the bill would bankrupt farmers and force Europe to wait for imports under new terms.
A riot erupts at Zenami prison after a female inmate leaps from a guard rail causing injuries and prompting a military intervention. Meanwhile Konigsgrate prison revolt over bad rations is crushed by troops. The report blends crime and public health warnings from Virxxa.
On December M 1 2 the Pittsburgh Railroad Company will run excursion trains resuming service. The sale covers generous routes including Cleveland and all stations to Erie Cleveland Chicago Dayton and intermediate stops. New fast trains claim about three hours to Cleveland and shorter times to Buffalo and Chicago.
Printing presses and outfits priced at 175 dollars for 92 units 750 dollars for a set 10 total goods. Send five cents for a catalogue to W A Bowtie at 20 Fifth Avenue corner Market Street.
Special bargains today include men silk scarfs 190, suspenders 60c, hats and ties 35c, satin h hanker chiefs 1c, silk garters 25c, and a large neckwear assortment. Lorretz’s, 203 Smithfield St, features the best neckwear from Bic to 2 dollars. Booksellers at 86 Fifth Ave advertise season books. De Witt’s Little Early Risers promote relief for constipation headache and sour stomach.
A wide ranging late news brief mentions Mrs Langtry’s improving health General Crespo catching the grip Michael Davitt losing his parliamentary seat smallpox in Mercer county jail and Nez Perce land negotiations. Other items note an explosion in Seville a counterfeiting arrest Frank McLean and railway incidents in Ohio and Poland.
In Brooxbury on December 23 Peter Grimm a butcher by trade was playing poker at a friend's house when a message arrived from Miss Mamie Gauhatz at 146 Central Avenue. He ignored the interruption and continued the game, then forgot a prior marriage plan. A breach of promise suit may follow.
No 30 Sandusky Street Allegheny Pua Manufactures the DAVIS FILTER assures constant supply of clean water for crate housebola Send postal for emve Branch office Room 409 building Pistaburg
Pianos in good condition offered at $133 and up with cash or payment options. Open Saturday at MITGny 6 avenue and hours listed. Displays and showrooms at Four Warsrooms, 77 Fifth Avenue.
A ledger snippet lists Real Estate Savings Bank Lim at 401 Smithfield Street Cor and Fourth Avenue with a captioned amount of 31000. It mentions Ponte Gana receiving an oped and interest allowed at 4 percent delivered everywhere. Also references Iller Baca, Fine Groceries and Table Delicacies at 19 Federal Street Allegheny.
December travel deals listed for Pittsburg and Western Hallway with round trip returns by January 8. Also advertised are sale items including a ten-horsepower Otto gas engine in first-class condition and various jewelry and musical instruments from multiple local vendors. Museums of decorative arts and gift items are highlighted alongside lamp and bric-a-brac offerings.
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