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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1889
Page
8
The article surveys Spanish women noting charm and sociability, yet limited intellectual status on average. It praises warmth, family devotion, and home life while recounting traditional roles and noble manners amid modern contrasts of culture and fashion.
A descriptive portrait of Spanish women praising hair care, style, and beauty. It notes blue-black hair with flowers, high crowned styles, and long lashes, then contrasts delicate mustaches, Andalusian feet, and the aura of mystery in Seville patios. It also affirms virtue, religion, and sociability amid reserved homes.
The narrator admires Madrid charitable women led by Sisters of Charity and notes 6,000 women under one matron at a tobacco factory. He observes Spanish mothers as affectionate and polite, contrasting women’s virtue with men who smoke in public. He calls Spain a blend of East and Moorish influence and praises toreros as national heroes.
In Eastern North Carolina the Dismal spans 60 000 acres between Washington Tyrrel and Beaufort counties. Once feared for snakes and dense juniper swamps, the tract is being reclaimed by a railroad linked lumber boom. John L. Roper heads the company with Downie guiding new mills and markets from Norfolk to Philadelphia as settlers prepare fertile farms.
A brief classified item announces cabinet sale items priced at one dollar. Products include a children’s cabinet and a general cabinet. Purchases are at 90 Federal Street and 516 Market Street, Pittsburg, with elevator access at Auirecht's Gallery.
Eleven divorce filings attract court attention with the Nisbet suit charging infidelity and cruel treatment. Virginia Nisbet seeks jury trial and alimony, while W. W. Nisbet counters with a denial and claims of kindness. Ten more actions follow, naming Woolensack Sinson Pinkerton Whitehead Pastories and others, amid allegations of abuse desertion and infidelity.
In the Orphans' Court, Judge Over ruled the contested will of Harriet Knox valid, accepting the single name Harriet as her mark and tomb inscription while noting the document was in her handwriting. The husband’s appeal from Register Connor was denied.
Edward McAfee yesterday petitioned the Quarter Sessions Court for a reversal of Magistrate McKenna’s decision. He was arrested July 24 for disorderly conduct and, failing to pay a fine, committed three days to the workhouse.
Yesterday's docket includes a $300 master fee in Bruce Bros. v. Joseph L. et al. and a writ dismissal in Rev. E. F. Flemon's habeas case. Judge Collier heard arguments on Union Line Co. vs Observatory Hill Way Co. over tracks on Irwin Avenue. decision reserved. Additional filings include Hannah Phillips v. City of Allegheny and a $2,000 damages suit by A Eichler against Valentine Greenwald.
The notice advertises cabinet deals at Stewart Co 13 for a dozen for one dollar at 90 Federal St Allegheny and Herpzxrexs & Cos 68 Federal St Allegheny offering standard two cabinets and children cabinets at 81. Cabinets for children priced at 1. Market St Pittsburg lists furniture upholsterers Duke Laiatai or Se Saver & Reesepee offering upholstery and repair of mattresses and beds at 34 Water St with phone 1036.
In a sun drenched July field a group of city boys enjoy shade under apple trees while harvesters roll by. They recall their earlier plans to mark bumblebee nests and chase across windrows dodging hay in a lively rural episode.
A vivid account describes boys defending a bee nest in a heated battle over nectar. The scene blends action and nature notes as the mob roars for victory while bees swarm, three men fall back, and one youth pretends to conquer fear before the nest is looted. It then shifts to observations on bees including nest structure, life cycle, caste roles, and the importance of bees to pollination and honey.
A rustic anecdote describes a boy provoking a large bee nest and driving a blind mare into it to steal honey. The mare tears through the swarm as the boy digs up the nest and escapes with the honey amid buzzing and chaos.
An assortment of brief items describes a hotel murder in Dubuque, forgery cases in Lewiston and Liverpool, a wreck on the Ohio Railroad with multiple deaths, a Columbus murder-suicide, treasury and Canadian matters, a failed brewery syndicate bid, a suicide in Easton, and postal service notes, reflecting widespread criminal and mishap news.
Viath B and O KR EK announce tickets valid for ten days for travel next Thursday. Rates apply to these trips with boarding at the depot in the morning and at 9 20 PM. Train of cars will depart from the depot at A M and 920 PF u.
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