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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1890
Page
14
A Dispatch reporter notes pharmacists urging reform in physician handwriting and drug orders after a druggist refused to fill a rushed prescription. Pharmacists recount cases where miswritten or misunderstood instructions endangered patients and call for better physician training in pharmacy.
The Dispatch reports widespread prescription errors blamed on illegible or misleading doctor handwriting. Pharmacists recall dangerous substitutions of morphine for quinine and warn that many physicians write carelessly. Drugists say legible writing is essential and demand better clinician cooperation to prevent fatal mistakes.
The Allegheny post office under postmaster elect Gilleland plans to hire in harmony with his politics. Civil service exempts offices under 50 employees, but Allegheny shows rapid growth with 27 carriers and 10 clerks. Myler notes long hours, demand for more clerks, and political influence shaping staffing and pay.
The Equitable Society issues a tiny exact replica of a new freetoutine life policy. Printed in red and black it includes a miniature policy heading and facsimiles of the president and secretary signatures. Edward A. Woods invites requests from Pittsb urg for a miniature policy and age-based illustration.
The Missouri Pacific Ry announces new fares from St Louis to Kansas City for 5 dollars and to Atchison, St Joseph, 6 dollars. Other routes include Omaha 825, Pueblo Colorado Springs Denver 15 dollars, and Kansas City to Pueblo Colorado Springs Denver 10 dollars. Tickets via 8 H Thompson, Central Passenger Agent, Pittsburg PA. Also 46 inch wide all wool black Henrietta cloths discounted at 60 to 125 cents per yard from Hueus and Hacker.
The ad promotes overcoats suits and trouserings at Pitcairn's 434 Wood St with new novelties. It notes many society and family groups pose for photographs by Anfrecht at 516 Market St, Pg A, offering a large 8x10 portrait for $1.
Offer for men’s spring overcoats in black gray oxford tan and brown priced six dollars each. Located at P. C. C. C. cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
Auction style ad announcing discounts on neckwear and ties at A. G. Campbell & Son with heavy savings off previous prices. Stores listed at 710 Penn Ave and 27 Fifth Ave. Open till 9 P.M. Saturdays. Includes a note about moving and packing services by Haugh & Waterston. unclear closing line.
Mrs. Jas. Prouse of Allegheny holds Everett Piano certificate No. 166 and will receive a $425 upright piano for $350 under weekly payments. The Everett Club claims wholesale pricing on 350 pianos with options to pay $25 cash and $10 monthly. Manager Alex Ross at 137 Federal St offers a showroom of pianos, fine china, and art pottery with low prices and large stock, CHAS REIZENSTEIN at 152-156 Federal St promotes white china and decorative wares at the lowest prices.
An old advertisement lists numerous canned goods and groceries with prices, including sugar corn peaches tomatoes and berries, plus dried fruits and coffee. It promotes delivery to both cities, wholesale and retail, with a local photograph offer and a beer claim from Iron City Brewing Co.
John C. Gourley sues Braddock borough for 25000 in Common Pleas No 1 through Thomas H Davis on grounds a bridge built over Thirteenth street trapped his wagon on December 14 injuring his back shoulder and arm and causing permanent internal kidney ailments.
Merchants announce a large bankrupt assignee sale of new first quality clothing from a failed wholesale manufacturer. Prices claim large discounts with goods including suits, pants, and children's wear, open 7 am to 9 pm, Saturday late hours. Store at 10 Sixth Street near Suspension Bridge, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mrs Justwed confides her baking prowess faltered but Marvin's Royal loaves win praise from Mr Justwed who believes she is the best baker in seven counties. An adjacent ad touts fabrics and child photography services from local merchants.
A petition seeks Brushton borough incorporation and the court sent it to the grand jury. Wilmerding borough is decreed with June 14 as the first election date. Chartiers township redistricting is petitioned for voter convenience. Commissioners Shaw Patterson and Harrison are named for related redistricting matters in Versailles township.
A clergyman long afflicted with catarrh finally found a remedy that cured him. Readers suffering from the disease can send a self addressed stamped envelope to Prof. J. A. Lawrence at 88 Warren Street, New York, to receive the recipe free of charge.
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