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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1892
Page
9
A fragmented historical account discusses grizzly behavior, noting the risk to hunters who pursue or corner the bear. It relates instances of bears charging at close range, the animal's tenacity, and the need for precise shooting to survive encounters, including a veteran army officer’s recollections of three charging bear incidents.
Theodore Roosevelt discusses bear hunting in rugged conditions, praising fair chase methods and condemning trapping for sport. He notes bears’ diet, including berries and insects, their occasional flesh-eating, and cites Yellowstone pigs taken by bears. He emphasizes humane hunting and respect for wildlife.
An article advising economical dress reuse for children, detailing how to remake adult dresses into child garments. It covers choosing fabrics, wool blends, lining, washing, shrinking, and color coordination to create practical, durable school wear without sacrificing appearance.
Chicago Tribune reports Southern inventor Walter Crowdus claims a small one-eighth horsepower battery charges with a sulfuric acid solution and water. Four cups, rubber cover, and insulated wiring power a sewing machine, incandescent lamp, and even street car propulsion, with control via a simple switch. He says the device could be stored in a cellar and scaled to drive multiple burners.
Public notice from H J Lioch at 453 Market street announces closing out sale of ladies gents and children's winter underwear in scarlet camel hair natural wool and merino. Fast prices. Limited stock. Visit Market street today.
Homer Lee explains how engravers craft bank notes and bonds, with teams handling portraits, lettering, and scripts. Boys start at sixteen as assistants, learning drafting and engraving at Cooper Union, while earning from £25 to $100 weekly as they advance. Engravers study, work long hours, and depict scenes from locomotives to allegorical subjects, yet rarely suffer eye trouble due to careful practice.
Homer Lee describes the intricate craft of bank note engraving. He details engraving dies, geometric lathes, transfer presses, and polishing by hand. The narrative covers early printing presses, plate preparation, and stamping rolled impressions onto sheets, along with drying, inspecting, and numbering notes.
A St Louis Globe Democrat宣 urges bananas will soon be widely eaten in the United States. It notes the fruit can be fried baked or mashed and dried, with richer nourishment than potatoes. Experiments show land can yield far more bananas than potatoes, and in ten years bananas may becomes a common substitute on family tables.
Charles Frost notes in the St. Louis Globe Democrat that a publishing firm offered Russell Harrison’s name to promote a periodical for civil service staff, offering $5,000 yearly. The young Blaine refused, valuing self respect and his father’s name over the arrangement, despite low personal income then.
Boston lawyer Edgar C. Achorn received a royal coffee service from Sweden sent to his Brookline home. The set, a gift to Mme Sophie Zela, wife of opera singer Acton, was presented by King Oscar of Sweden and once belonged to Eugenia, Oscar’s daughter. The fine china piece bears the princess’s name in gold letters on each item.
A cautionary note mocks dangerous pranks of indiscriminate dosing and extols Hoe tetter's Stomach Bitters. The piece claims mineral cathartics and strong purgatives injure bowels and liver while theBitters supposedly regulate the stomach and cure rheumatism kidney complaints and grippe when used steadily.
An article traces iceboat progress on the Hudson from rough frames to steel runners, noting late 19th century pioneers Edward Southwick of Poughkeepsie and Simon Wheeler of Poughkeepsie, and detailing how speed has surged with improved construction while the basic wooden cross plan remains unchanged.
A column critiques the bargain craze among shoppers, noting how extensive discount hunting leads to poor quality and wardrobes filled with remnants. It argues women chase cheap goods, while men seek better value, and warns that persistent bargain hunting corrupts taste and spending habits. The piece discusses iceboat building details and pricing, then returns to fashion folly and the origin of the term tawdry tied to St. Audrey fairs.
The article details ice yachts racing on the Hudson River, noting speeds, safety tips, and frequent passings of trains. It recalls early record feats from 25 years prior, highlights Poughkeepsie as a center, mentions clubs like Poughkeepsie and Hudson River, and references the 1866 ice quest faction with the Haze Minnehaha and Snowflake.
A Gardiner Journal piece describes a red squirrel living among chestnuts, bringing comfort to the author. The animal is portrayed as clever and cheerful, offering sympathy during hard times. The column blends humor and devotion, ending with hopes for abundant chestnuts and the squirrel’s lasting happiness.
Uncle Davy, a 12 year old, scours dusty roads for Caroline, a six year old girl wearing a white tire. He tracks her to neighboring houses, then fails to locate her until Towser the dog finally signals her location. Caroline returns home safely, and Davy confesses he untied her.
Washington Post reports a Kentucky legislator tells a parable about political ethics. The advisor general counsels taking money and voting against the bill to avoid influence. The tale underscores cautions for lawmakers facing tempting offers and the need for principled decision making.
Twelve year old Davy Whitman, intent on gathering butternuts for a party, leaves his mother’s doorway to search the Woods for his sister Sarah’s daughter Caroline who ran away. He calls her along a dark lane and woods, the moon rising as he worries over finding her.
The article explains that touching a horse’s mouth with iron bits below freezing injures the mouth, makes eating difficult afterward, and can lead to loss of appetite and strength. Repeated irritation can render a horse worthless, and India rubber bits are now common to avoid this problem.
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