Hints for Our Belles and the Greek Ideal of Health
A 19th century essay argues real charm comes from strength, endurance, and varied outdoor activity rather than mere beauty. It denounces overreliance on indoor training and rigid drills, praising outdoor play, calisthenics, dancing, and gymnastic routines like the Ling method. It cites Greek ideals of health and beauty and contrasts them with contemporary schooling and club culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Venus
eudJenly
Nisses
Suapec
Reeves
Ewaring
Summer social whirl at Imperial Club events described
Social events fill evenings with receptions at the Imperial Club and numerous gatherings on Penn Avenue. Alderman C C Donnell and wife celebrated their anniversary with a Siena party. music and dancing at Idlewood Hotel are planned for July 4. a Twenty-Fifth Ward Debating Society met to discuss which is more useful coal or iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Club
C. C. Donnell
Pennera Peet
Ghurch
John Erring
George
John Henry
Kulaiay
Liszie Pershing-Anderson
School of Elocution
First Presbyterian Church
Julia A. Swartz
Idlewood
Harry Dolan
Tom Dunn
O’ Donnell
Penn Avenue
Beamenhagr
Sougio
Annis Stetabe
Mollie O'Donnel
Listie Ee Grow
Ky Eat
Messra
J. C. Creegan
James O'Dennell
William May
Frank McCabe
W. McCormack
John C. O'Donnell
W. E. Hamilton
Bingham Street
Southside
H. Junker
J. Nisver
C. Weber
W. Jones
A. KE. Doff
Chas. Schwann
Rienecke
Maud Taylor
A. E
Wedding Bells and Marriages Across The City
Announcements detail numerous weddings and engagements in Cumberland and Pittsburgh area churches and homes. Events include Miss May McCleave to Robert M. Totten, Bertha Lou Schwartz to Charles J. Schoeneman, Hadassah R. Hamilton to Charles H. Harlow, and Fred Yeutsch to Annie M. Booker. Clergy include Rev P B Jennings and Berther Molyneau. Families host receptions and the couples plan homes in various locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May McCleave
Cumberland
Robert M. Totten
Bertha Lou
M. Schwartz
Charles J. Schoeneman
St. J .'S Church
Pearltreet
Liberty Avenue
Jennings
Crafton
Iole
Hooker
Sacred Heart Church
East End
Jih Po
Pride
Personal Gossip Sparks City Gossip in Tat Poon
Enim Hellie Anes of Tat Poon left up See oe Seeks Oeook free Seas CVE fced critie as Mims Alice Rheem departed for her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enim Hellie Anes
Oeook Free Seas
CVE Fced
Critie
Mims
Alice Rheem
Local Social Notes From Carlisle Pa And Nearby
Mrs F B Sellers and daughter Ida of Carlisle Pa visit. Mrs J R Bons of Biecuss visits Bothwell in Allegheny. G B Ace and daughter Miss Cora Barrett fell on Cunard steamer Servia. They plan England France visit returning about September 1. Mrs Willis H Smith of Webster Avenue and uncle Artemus Grow of Chicago return from Buffalo N Y after visiting Smith’s sister Mrs W Stevens of West Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Sellers
Ids
Carlisle
Heny
Beller
Laoaterey
Allegheny
J. R. Bons
Biecuss
Mra. Bothwell
G. B. Ace
Cora Barrett
Cunard
Servia
England
Teat Beer
France
Willis H. Smith
Webster Avenue
Artemus Grow
Chicago
Buffalo
N. Y
The Boy Scout at Harris Theater
N. S. Wood again draws large crowds in Pittsburg as he stars in The Boy Scout at Harris Theater for a second week. Wood showcases lively energy as Lew Vallee in a romantic border drama with new art works painted for the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Wood
Pittsburg
Lew Vallee
Mr. Wood
Elks Notes From Brotuce to Hamilton Lodge Anniversary
Brotuce Tom Gazolle is confined at home by sickness while Brother Melawatre improves and expects to be out next week. Reading’s Brorhens Wortheinner Turner Mansfield and Murdock from Columbus visited the city last week. Finance Committee progress exceeds prior gains and communications flow from lodges nationwide about postponing the reunion to July. Pennsylvania distress appeals draw generous responses. a telegram to Governor Beaver seeks flood relief funds. The next lodge gathering is rescheduled, and Grand Exalted Ruler Leach endorses the postponement. Hamilton Lodge No. 603 marks its first anniversary social at Music Hall with Judge Berry presiding and a dine-and-dance finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotuce
Tom Gazolle
Brother Melawatre
Brorhens Wortheinner
Reading
Turner
Mansfield
Murdock
Columbus
Pennsylvania
Chillicoth
Lopes
Beaver
TurRe
Leach
Maus. Wasmixetox
Biswer
St. Louis Lodge of Elks
Hamilton Lodge No
Music Hall
Judge Berry
Neenie
Men of Sound Judgment Declares Prohibition Fraud in Pennsylvania
A public address denounces prohibition as a fraud wrapped in virtue. It warns it aims to destroy liberty and promote fanaticism, hypocrisy and persecution. The speaker urges united resistance to end prohibition in Pennsylvania forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Jacksons Clothiers offer extraordinary reductions at Star Corner
The advertisement lists Pure Rye Whisky brands and prices alongside a large clearance at Jacksons on Liberty Street. It promotes marked down suits, dress pants, hats, and a final note that reductions continue through season end.
Tailor Dickson’s Fifth Avenue tip sparks quiet exchange
Two Stock Exchange figures were observed in a hushed conversation with one offering a “pointer” on where to repair old clothes. The recommended tailor is Dickson, at 65 Fifth Ave, on the second floor, telephone 1558.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Stock Exchange
Dickson
Fifth Ave
Engravings Free With Purchase at Treganowan’s Store
Auction of art items promising free 22 by 28 engravings with every buy at Treganowan’s picture store. Offers life size crayon portraits up to 25 by 30 priced at $600. Located at 152 Wylie Ave, with various local advertising for beverages and wines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treganowan’s
Wylie Ave
Portrait of James L. Tanner Veteran Commissioner at Pension Office
Cor poral James L Tanner, famed Commissioner of Pensions, is profiled as a frank, energetic leader guiding the Pension Office. The piece traces his New York roots, Civil War service, legal career, roles as tax collector, and influence among veterans, plus notes on encampment activities and memorial efforts across several G A R posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Tanner
Tanner
Vallera
Beoharie County
New York
Eightieth New York Regiment
War Department
Brooklyn
G. A. KR
Department of New York
National Pension Committee
Pittsburg
Legion
Washington
Pension
Railroads Refused 1 Cent Rate for Milwaukee G A R Encampment
Indignation arises as rail lines into Milwaukee deny a one cent rate for attendees of the Grand Army of the Republic Encampment this August. Critics say it violates prior assurances to attract the gathering. The Administration Council may relocate the meeting if a fair rate is not offered, with Comrade A H Bonroard and others pressing for a satisfactory Pennsylvania to Milwaukee fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Pecano Jonel Mooay
Pennsylvania
A. H. Bonroard
Yous
Comrade Weaver Receives Aid After Flood Losses
Comrade Adam Weaver of Johnstown suffered a flood loss including his 19 year old son and all possessions. The Grand Relief Committees arranged a new home at 4204 Main Street Sixteenth ward with furniture clothing and provisions. Weaver now works at Moore's Carriage while his family of ten enjoys a hard won reunion at the new house yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Weaver
Post
Johnstown
Grand
Any Relief Committees
General Relief Committee
Weaver
Main Street
Sixteenth -Ward
Moore
Howell
Mercy
Tannehill Ornhen Asylum
Johnstown Relief Fund Seeks Committee for Soldiers Aid
The Johnstown Relief Fund led by Major J F Denniston reports subscriptions totaling funds from Post 117 and other donors including W H Denyance and Walter Broslyn. A five member committee from the department and three from Post 5 will oversee fundraising for day old soldiers and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Denniston
Conomaugh Valley
W. H. Denyance
Walter Broslyn
N. Y
Duquesne
Johnstown
Veterans Post 41 observes muster amid active posts list
Post 151 reports a long sick list while Post 41 members improve and attendances rise. Post 161 and Post 157 muster weekly and monthly in summer, with Post 162 noting ten applicants at its latest muster. A pension for total blindness at 72 dollars monthly is mentioned, along with posts in Butler and a Comrade Wilhelm wrist injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post 151
Comnane
Post 41
Commanr
Post 161
Post 6
Tas
Post 157
Post 162
Ite
Comrad
Tasaaa
Butler
Sons of Veterans Meetings and Relief Efforts Across Camps
The Davig Camp plans a Wednesday meeting with Assistant Inspector Dan G. to inspect Camp 2 of Allegheny. Speer Orr Camp No. 14 thanks Wilkinsburg Camp for a carload of provisions for afflicted comrades. The Pennsylvania Division Convention of Ladies Aid Societies meets June 24 25 26 in Philadelphia. National Convention in September at Paterson NJ. An Andrew Carnegie Camp No. 182 attendance is requested for Tuesday evening. Camp 2 members offer acting services for an Irish drama with Camp 84 and others involved. A new Sons of Veterans camp will form in the city. interested persons contact Chas Babst or L H Br. A concert and necktie festival at Monitor Hall Homestead by Hollingshead Camp No. 31 proceeds to flag and floral decor. Camp 34 Allegheny donated clothing and about 125 dollars to G A R ladies for Johnstown flood relief. Committee members receive credit for organizing the relief drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davig Camp
Cartan Dan G
Allegheny
Relief Committee
Speer Orr
Johnstown
Wilkinsburg
Paterson
N. J
Andrew Carnegie
Theres
Ireland
Camp 84
Sons of Veterans
Chas
L. Babst
Wood Street
Virgin Alley
L. H. BR. Foolk
Fifth Avenue
Monitor Hall
Homestead
Hollingshead
Bows of Veterans
John Hollingshead
Pittsburg
Camp 34
Havana Key West Cigars Offered at Notable Pittsburgh Spots
The advertisement lists Havana Key West Cigars for sale at several Pittsburgh hotels and venues including Hotel Duquesne, Hotel Anderson, St. Charles Hotel, Albemarle Hotel, and Union Depot Restaurant. It provides a roster of sellers with street addresses such as John Lauler on Fifth Avenue and Peter A. Ganster on Frankstown Avenue, among others, indicating a broad retail distribution.
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Demorest
Milly Tagell
Buona Vista Street
Peat Ginsetts
M. Christian
Melllyar Lichliter
Sethe
M Loughie
L. Kenter
A. Des Idales
Lolo Peis
You Aloway
B. Jones
E. Moberly
William Yerkins
L. Luts
E. Steffler
W. M. Crawford
Devillier
W. J. Patterson
John Burford
C. W. Beoney
C. W. Beoney, Mrs. M. Finch, Mr. and Mrs. KR. B. Battelle
Wheeling
M. Kerr
M.M. Norris
Ww. Booey
J. W. Burford
Charles Benney
Neville
Faenie
Benney
Agill
Havana
Key West
Hotel Duquesne
Anderson
St. Charles
Albemarle
Union Depot
John Lauler
Fifth Ave
Peter A. Ganster
Frankstown
John F. Ganster
Peter Weber
Wylie
John ©. Stroup
Union At
E. W. Hagan
Smithfield St
Neville Bayley
J. K
Miss Kate Field Debates Prohibition at Old City Hall
New York activist Miss Kate Field speaks against prohibition at a June 17 event in Old City Hall. Admission is free with seats reserved for ladies. Music by the Great Western Band accompanies the evening amid a crowded program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Hall
Great Western Band
Forger Hazard in Art Purchases Warns Collectors
Column urges buyers to seek expert connoisseurs and reputable dealers when acquiring art. Warns that auctions and European tours breed forgeries, citing Corot and Barbizon fakes, and advises consulting trusted firms and avoiding backstreet bargains.
Music in the Air painting shown in art stores
Photographs of a painting titled Music in the Air are exhibited in local art shops. The work features a lachrymose youth whose facial expression conveys emotion tied to music and hints at an American decorative motive in national style, as discussed by a writer on art referencing Poe S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Waugh
Boyd's
Walter Lanais
Pittsburg
John W
Po Largel
Toe Markes i Ieappel
T Market Co
Paria
J. Elmer Salisbury
Salisbury
Southside
Julian School
Paris
Venice
Abbey Sr
Poe
Hollan
Towner
Poe S
Fee
Military notes on Johnstown relief and Pennsylvania regiment duties
Reports detail Quartermaster Patrisrox of the Fourteenth relieved for private business at Johnstown and return to duty while Coroner Watts and Division Inspector of Rifle resaid in the city. Weather and illness hinder the season’s target results. a Second Brigade Examining Board meeting is postponed. Officers at Johnstown affect repairs, guard duties, and camp rotations. Washington Infantry opened rooms for inspection, with praise for quarters. Militia leaders urge cavalry development to sustain arms in emergencies.
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Patrirsox
Johnstown
L. A. Watres
Rifle Res
Oss
Monongahela House
Wylie
Highteenth
Pennsylvania Railroad
Aephibi
Smith
Chariel
Fourteenth
R. N. Pratt
Nbn
Peres
Washington Infantry
Shannon
Carraix D. M. Tatlor
Lisvrerans
J.T. Var Onspace
Seventh United States Infantry
Cleveland
BR. G. Heiner
First Infantry
Pittsburg
Richard Combe
Iria
Hastings
Ierday
Beaver
Peat
Carrar J. Castrr Williams
Boston
Massachusetts Guard
New England
Ana
Infantry
Bargains in Woolen Pants At local Independent Store
Independent retailer offers discounts on fine woolens including all wool chore and worsted pants once valued higher. Sealed prices range from $8 to $12 with odd pants for everyday wear, guaranteed not to rip and priced around $2 to $3. Highlighted locations include Jacksons at 954 and 956 Liberty Street Star Corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Wo
Jacksons
Liberty Street
Star Corner
Carpet remnants sale at fifteen cents per yard
Cottage rag cotton Ingrain carpets offered in short lengths. Pieces suit ordinary rooms and sell from 15 cents per yard. Edward Grorrztlinger lists stores at 627 and 629 Peon Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo Tere
Edward Grorrztinger
Peon Avenue
Pure Eye Whisky Private Stock Advertisement
An old advertisement lists whisky labels such as Pure Eye Whisky XXX 1852 Private Stock and Choice Old Cabinet. It mentions quantities like 125 Old Monongahels and 300 Fall quarts, with Wm. J. Fripay at 633 Smithfield Street as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasa Odors Guaris
McKim’s
Guckenheimer Raney
Geckankeianes
Wm. J. Fripay
Smithfield Street
Fall Train Service Restored on East Pennsylvania Lines
Train service is fully restored on all Pennsylvania Railroad lines east of Pittsburg and Erie after disruption. Regular schedules resume with no noted exclusions. Travelers should expect standard speeds and interim timetables as crews complete repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Erie
New York
Chicago
Monarrs A Complete Assort Received In Store
A sale listing notes a 42 inch width silk warp mohairs from T5e to 150 per yard and 48 inch widths priced per yard. The note mentions Veus and Hacks, MWFsa in the sale context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Silke
Morso Hopers
Veus & Hacks
Mwfsa
Freight for the East Lines Up New Shipments
Rail freight plan announces pre shipments bound for New York and other points as the eastbound route speeds up deliveries.
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Simonides
Gunnings
Dablin
London
Alomnm
Cometry
far-West
Tennyson
Reaper
Benetoorr
Hellas
Dorian Maidens
Avery
St. Paul's Cathedral
Katie A. Russell
W. J. White
Wyite Avenue
Charles C. Daub
Marguerite Ruth
West End
Meltyar
Cousina
A. C. Waggner
Julius Praeger, Jr
Tiniontown
Wyoming Street
Mt. Washington
Yate
Minnie
R. Thomas JT
Wee An
Aig J. Smale
Uniontown
Charles
Brownaville
Coates
Bertaon
Emma
N.S. Wood
Harris’ Theater
Brokers
Bakuerlein Brewing Co
Bennett, Pa
Aven
Weiner, Standard and Culmbacher Jager
Telephone
Wfsu
Burgundy
Sauterne
Illiam J. Farpar
Bonene Rey Weschar Tere
Pune
Grand Army Echoes
Corporal James L. Tanner
H. Lambert
Dennis Mato
Stezwart
National
V. L
Holyland
Fisner
Union Veteran Legion
A. J. Resp
Postal
Gror Ox Lyrwen
Vernon
General Pearson
Oe Pa
Hasleton Avenue
Conoven
Cas W. Hargarn
Thomas J. Stewart
Harry White
Greenville
Pas
Northwestern Association
McPrexies
John Wimner
Union ex-Prisoners of War Association
John B. Clark
G.A.R
Post S
J. Edward Parkhurst
Elkland Borough
Tioga County
R. T
Ae Devereaux
Springfield
Enehurst
McKee
West Franklin
Bradford County
Luther Smith
Bristoe Station
Morton’s Ford
Wilderness
Spottsylvania
Board of Commissioners On Monuments
Harrisburg
Ballefeld
Get Oway
Spring
Johnstown Relief Fund
Grand Army Notes
John P. Wilhelm
Ita
Adjutant Wilk
Kate Field
Whitten
Sid
Bhruve
Corot
Barbizon
Milewan
Dupre
Price
Lawa
Europe
Seenen
Millett
Angelus
Coloma
A. Rowley
Iaed
Mit
Tana
Aco
Pg der P. Shannon
Pure Eye
Ecett Railroad
Fight Gut Orew
New York Teen Eadh
New and Points
MLK
J. BR. Anderson
T. M. Latimer
Federal St
Allegheny, Pa
Jellowren
Newton's
Miss Newston
Sixth St
Hall’s Bazaar
J. Kevan
Ohio ST
Recamier Manufacturing CO
Park Place
New York City
Harriet Hubbard Aygr
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