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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1889
Page
3
The article urges cultivating a friendly spirit to gain and keep friends. It stresses self improvement as the first rule of friendship and urges Christians to lead by example, showing devotion, kindness, and trust. It argues true influence comes from personal conduct and religious fidelity.
A call to women to elevate ideals and influence on young men guiding them toward duty over dollars. It argues that male manliness and future character hinge on women’s support and friendship, urging action in this critical era.
A historical health advertisement argues women's illnesses are delicate and calls Peruna a superior treatment. A testimonial from Mrs. Smith of Hillsville Pa credits Peruna and Manalin with restoring her health after three years of suffering.
The Beacon Lights traveling company presents a romantic simple story with strong humor and tender home scenes. Starred by Frank Odell Wils Cossar Dorman Sinclair Foringer Neva Wharton Emmett Ward Williams, the troupe carries its own scenery for a week long Harris appearance starting in March.
Edward Groetsinger at 627 and 629 Penn Avenue markets a wide range of carpets and curtains as the largest importer west of New York. The six story showroom showcases new spring styles with prices held from last season.
The highest prize went to Co. and Co. of Arkansas for cee pianos at the Melbourne Centennial Exposition. Agent F Bechtel learned by cable that the firm will exhibit at Carl’s new music house in the Bissell block on April 1. Carl Scheel previously won the same prize in 1880 for his pianos.
The Finest Train to the World Vis Union and Central Pacific roads offer a Pullman vestibuled train running sixty four hours from Council Bluffs to San Francisco. Features include steam heat electric light bath rooms barber shop library and dining car a palace hotel on wheels every Wednesday.
Immense choice of handmade beaded wraps advertised by Rosenbaum & Co. Prices range from 275 to 20 dollars, offering varied imports and styling options for customers seeking ornamental accessories.
Dr Dorchester notes evangelical Protestant churches reach 12,132,651 members with 83,845 ministers across 112,744 churches for 58,420,000 people. From 1830 to 1866 population rose 152 percent while church membership advanced 243 percent, prompting reflections on religious growth and social impact.
A reflection on character as the true wealth and enduring foundation of life. It argues that inward traits surpass lands and bonds, with references to figures like Humboldt and Shakespeare, and ponders how character shapes reputation and action across any circumstance.
A collection of antiquated quotations and anecdotes about public figures and ideas. It surveys Gladstone’s stature, the rise of English speaking peoples, crank ideas, women’s roles abroad, and moral maxims with varied, sometimes humorous, reflections.
The fragment discusses birth and the future shaped by parents and early life. It cites Whittier and emphasizes that character and destiny are formed by daily joys and fears. The passage frames parental influence and the colors of life woven into a child's destiny.
The critic argues that schools and colleges produce educated wind and mere memory, lacking practical knowledge. He laments ignorance of basic survival skills and nature, urges experiential methods and science to outrank traditional volumes and recitations.
A garbled page fragment mixes literary quotes with snippets on cosmetics and a controversial engraving. It references Shakespeare and William Philpot while promoting a starch product claiming to restore whiteness and finish to linens. Keokuk Iowa ads push a pricey engraving as a bonus with a sale.
At J. M. Hoffmann & Co. 597 Smithfield street a fine stock of Lohmer and Colby pianos is offered with models including a Hardman piano and a Miller piano priced at 190 and 175 respectively. Other elegant pianos and resale values noted.
A market circular lists 40 pieces Black Silk at 53c, 40 India Silk printed at 43c, 50 pieces Faille Francaise 98c, 40 pieces 46 inch black Henrietta Cloth 59c, 40 pieces 54 inch Broadcloth 67c, and 0 pieces sg inch French Cloth at 124 dollars. It advertises a full line of Albatross and Cashmeres in new street and evening shades and a 500 piece run of Dress Ginghams at 8c.
100 pieces new and elegant all wool French Challis offered at 21c per yard. Ladies gloves in multiple styles priced from 59c to 199. Mousquetaire and extra quality Kid Gloves available in black and colored, with selections ranging up to 224. SPECIAL.
The advertisement promotes black and colored gloves priced at 9gc and 99c with a warranty against ripping. Taffeta gloves in black and colored range from 24c to 74c with special patent finger tip versions. claims of durability and three ply ends are noted. Gloves are sold on the main floor.
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