Directory of Pittsburg and Allegheny 1889 Analyzes Canvassers
The 1889 Pittsburg and Allegheny Directory is printed with details on the canvassing operation led by Z F Diffenbacher. It describes recruiting 75 canvassers, training, and the two week drive to gather names, addresses and trades, plus notes on misnames and inked slips, and early delivery to subscribers.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Z. F. Diffenbacher
Fourth Avenue
Diffsbacher
Sullivan
Diffenbscher
Stephenson & Foster
Wood Street
Binders
Eichtbaum & Co
Fifth Avenue
Pal Roe
White
Mr. Diffenbacher
Philadelphia
S. A
Sehnorr
Sehnoerr
John
Gusky’s Promotes Annual Jone Suit Sale Deals
Visit Gusky's tomorrow to join prudent buyers at the great annual Jone suit sale. The ad argues no other dealers can match the quality goods at the price, appealing to intelligent pews and smart shoppers.
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Gusky's
Express Train Added to New York Route via Pittsburg
The B and O Railroad adds a daily Pittsburg departure at 6 PM with 7 45 arrival in Philadelphia and 10 45 AM in New York. Pullman palace sleeping cars are attached.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
Gusky's June Suit Sale Continues This Week
Continuation of Gusky's highly successful annual June suit sale draws bargain seekers this week with a wide range of purchases expected. The event emphasizes value, variety, and strong discounts for shoppers.
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Gusky
Fall Train Service Restored on Pennsy Lines East
Full train service is restored on all Pennsylvania Railroad lines east of Pittsburgh and Erie except the New York and Chicago Limited. The restoration confirms network-wide resumption with limited exception impacting the NYC and Chicago route.
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Pittsburg
Erie
New York
Chicago
Crack Photographers Offer Child Portraits at Elite Gallery
Advertises Aufrecht's Elite Gallery at 516 Market Street Pittsburg for child portraits. Mentions elevator access and cabinets priced at 1 dollar per dozen.
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Aufrecht
Market Street
Pittsburg
Electric blue suits headline Gusky's June sale
Fashionable dressers are reminded that handsome electric blue suits, popular with dressy gentlemen, can be found at Gusky's during the great annual June suit sale.
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Gusky’s
Gusky
Pri
Tailor Repairs Conductor’s Uniform After Jump
Dickson, the Tailor of 65 Fifth Ave., 2d floor, repairs a torn uniform for a Citizen Traction Road conductor who jumped from a car. His cleaning and repair services are offered at moderate charges. Cabinet photographs sold at $1 per dozen. Iron City Beer touted as best locally, brewed by Frauenheim and Vilsack.
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Citizen Traction
Dickson
Fifth Ave
Iron City
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Free by Gasky's for all suits at Recreation Park
A promotion from Gasky's offers free admission for every suit wearer man or youth priced at $10 or more. The ticket admits holders to any championship game this season at Recreation Park.
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Gasky's
Recreation Park
Gorky’s
Gusky's
Iion Park
Great June Suit Sale Advertises Miss Field Event
Public notice advertises a June 17 Old City Hall event with reserved ladies seats and music by the Great Western Band. It touts El t material dress suits at prices from one third to one half of merchant tailor rates and features cabinet portraits and various bottled waters.
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Kate Field
New York
Old City Hall
Great Western Band
Gusky
Prohibition satire and reform debate in London Punch
The piece attacks Prohibitionists as petty, coercive reformers who would restrain liberty and punish rational freedom. It contrasts their miniature governance with Miltonic calls for bold manly freedom, blasting Smugby as a fanatic who would banish liberty for a rigid state. It ends with a humorous insert about sports tickets and local ads.
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Sunes
London
Punch
Mr. Stevenson
Milton
Damian
Advertised Suit Bargains and Boys Clothing Sale
Full page ad touts EISNER Phillips suits from $11 to $25 next week, urging immediate purchase. It also promotes a grand sale of boys long suit outfits with prices from $1 to $6, claiming record reductions and fashion for mothers.
Carrier and Baum Bankrupt Case Retold With Trials
A revived hearing before Judge Acheson revisits the long carrier and Baum bankruptcy saga. Andrew F Baum built a sprawling empire and faced flaky assignees, disputed land sales, and complex cross state holdings. The case, begun in 1874, has stretched endlessly with no clear resolution, drawing in clerks, lawyers, and creditors as Baum remains active in business while Carrier lives quietly in Michigan.
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Carrier & Baum
Jarndyce
United States
Acheson
Theate Register Harper
Richard Arthurs
Brookville
Arthurs
L. B. Duff
W. 5. Purviance
George A. Jenks
Andrew F. Baum
Jefferson
Clearfield
Meum
Pennsylvania
Jefferson County
Baum
Carrier
John Heath
Heath
Braden
Butler
Giles McGregor
Wellsville
Wilcoxson
Wilcoxon
California
McGregor
John H. Bailey
Common Pleas
Edgency
Philadelphia
Douff
Schleswig-Holsein
Europe
Register Harper
Tannehill
Michigan
Kentucky
Carrier and Baum
J. &. Ferguson, Esq
Ph Soho
Noting of Page Placement for This Issue
The dispatch states that the item shown here will be continued on page eleven within the second part of the issue, directing readers to the continuation location.
Keech’s Furniture Offers Bold Styles and Savings
Keech’s Furniture displays elegant parlor, bedroom, and dining room suites with a strong variety of folding beds and sideboards. The ad promises at least 25 percent savings on purchases and asks readers to try a small order to experience better service than any other dealer.
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Keech’s
Keech
Carpet sales offer big price cuts this spring
Our spring carpet trade leaves many odd pieces and remnants of Brussels, Wiltons, Velvets, Moquettes, Ingrains, and more. We have greatly reduced prices and big bargains on Chinese and Japanese mattings, oil cloths, rugs, and curtains. Upholstery items are included as we push inventory out before July 4.
Keech Offers Modern Refrigerators at 20 to 30 Percent Off
Keech reports a very large seasonal trade in refrigerators with stock barely diminished. The sale stresses first class goods and low prices and invites customers to visit Keech to enjoy 20 to 30 percent savings on the latest improvements.
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Keech
Keech’s
Keech Announces Low Prices on Cream Freezers and House Goods
Keech advertises cream freezers at low prices and a wide banner stock of kitchen utensils, tinware, woodenware, queensware, crockery, lamps, water coolers and filters, wringers. The ad urges buyers to compare prices before purchasing elsewhere.
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Keech
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Schwartzmeisier
Schlichenmaier
Schlerbitzauer
John Babtist
Bigge Pige
Diffenbacheree
Tuesda
Jacksons
Liberty Street
Star Corner
New
HelpRicks & Co
Federal St
Bition
G. W. Leemins
Porulaar Gallery
Breuerlein Brewing Co
Bennett, Pa
Case of Gallon
J. Farpay
Smithfield Street
Wfsu
Pitcairn's
Ennai
Smugby
Gro. H. Bexxeth & Bro
First Ave
Wood St
Mwfsu Huevus & Hackr
Eisner
Phillips
Boys’ and Children’s Department
Spalding
K. Power
Uloriik
MT. DE Chantal
Wheeling
W. Va
Sisters OF the Visitation
Conservatory of Studi Culture
Ein Pal
Seo-Q
Stevens Chair CO
Perpeins
Opiuh
L. Glesenkamp & SC Son
Surrey
USA
myli-Wrau
J. P. Smith
Lamp, Blass & China Co
Penn Avenue
Bet
P. S
Jelt-Wrea
Aas
American Packet (Co
Southampton
Fambare Uy
Fivevouth
Cherbourg
Hamburg
Lee Cream Freezers
Cash and Credit House
Penn
Wear Winth Street
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