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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1890
Page
10
Lazarus confronts memories of love and obligation while Zahara dominates his senses. A tormented inner scene unfolds with Amos and Jesus as phantoms in a garden setting and a mob of images surrounding Lazarus’s thoughts. The passage dwells on devotion versus betrayal.
In Capernium on the Sea of Galilee a violent squall traps boats and crowds gather on the shore. High Priest Annas mobilizes gold to hire a boat as Lazarus dives to save Zahara in a perilous rescue attempt during the storm.
A dramatic scene unfolds as a majestic figure arrives by water carrying a helpless woman. Lazarus awakens in a daze and cries out as the figure lays the woman down. The vision lingers in benediction before fading with the couple on the shore. To be continued next Sunday.
Ex President Grover Cleveland and his wife attend a Sunday church visit in New York. They move through crowds with little attention, the former appearing unpretentious and solid while Mrs. Cleveland engages locals with lively conversation.
A nostalgic Florida reminiscence recalls corn shucking festivals among enslaved communities. The piece describes feasting, music, dancing, and the yearly ritual of masters distributing treats, contrasted with present times when harvests bring only work and no festive joy.
A New York Herald excerpt recounts Senator Thurman and his wife shaping household temperance. When visitors arrive, Thurman notes his wife is the boss at home and prefers to avoid alcohol, while clarifying she does not control the town.
A strange tree grows on the Mexican plains with thick fleshy leaves like a cactus. Its edges bear needle threads that can be drawn out by twisting the fibers from the leaf sheath. The article describes the mechanism of extracting thread from the plant fibers.
Mrs. Partington remains in Leguan enjoying generous hospitality and country life charm. Ike has grown, appearing tall for his size, strong and bold, he dominates play among local boys and can climb a coconut tree.
In a village tale Mrs Partington notes a rift between partners Trimble and Rush over missing money. Ike hides in the store overnight and catches a thief climbing in through a cat door, leading to a confession and restoration of funds. Mrs Partington praises Ike’s daring.
A small, genteel gathering at the Halsfords with Mrs Partington in attendance. The room openings were rearranged with candlelit sconces for an elegant ambiance before dancing began and ginger beer was served. Mrs Partington declines accelerating drinks saying they affect the sciatic nerves of the head.
A lively party scene collapses into a dull spectacle as a chaotic music performance unravels. Ike the cataclysm disrupts the musicians and guests drift away, leaving Mrs Partington remarking on the enervating effect of the incoherent tunes.
A New York Evening Sun account portrays a young woman receiving a lavish bouquet labeled as worth twenty five dollars. She explains the generosity reflects the giver’s affection but fears the expense may burden him and wonders if men truly grasp the cost of romantic gifts.
Edward Wakefield recounts how indigenous poisons and venomous snakes inflict swift deaths in distant lands. He details echys carinata bites, worari neurali, and wourali poison, noting how natives weaponize venom and how medical science struggles to explain their origins and effects.
A New York press feature traces the silk hat's evolution from heavy stove pipe to calico bodied styles. It describes making processes, glue and varnish use, and notes price points from five to eight dollars, predicting silk hats as everyday wear except in summer.
A historical discussion portrays the Southern African American as content yet limited, detailing a segregated settler economy. It contrasts plantation culture with Northward emigration, argues on labor, religion, and education, and reflects dated views on race and progress.
Chauncey M Depew and Ward McAllister weigh in on decollete fashion at the opera and play. Depew jokes about the fair and notes he would not wear such a dress while McAllister endorses stylish bare arms and necks in public viewing.
The South Dakota Senator Pettigrew figures in a humorous poker vignette. A lively four card draw escalates from 50 to 100 as Pettigrew pushes the pot, drawing the ire and intrigue of rival players in a Storied club scene.
An overheard exchange between two Tammany figures in a famed Blackstone Circle office recounts a debate about ego and stature. The controversial talk centers on self opinion and public display in a prominent, costly building near a well known parking area.
Truncated text appears to reference a Philadelphia Record item about clothing, a trousers issue, buttons and a skirt, with uncertainty over the plea and accompaniment. The readable fragments hint at a period news blurb or society note about fashion or an incident involving garments and a court response.
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