Prophetic Mirrors and Critics of Crystal Vision in History
A historical survey discusses mirror gazing as a method of divination from ancient to 19th century times. It covers Irving, Dee, spiritualists experiments, and psychological explanations that visions are subjective projections from the mind and memory, with examples of color visions and memory tricks, plus telepathic and subconscious theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah
Joseph
Benjamin
Orient
St Louis Post-Dispatch
Egypt
Lord Nelson
Dee
Orleans
Germany
England
Berlin
London
Lyceum
Ptolemy Philadelphus
Max Desoir
Desoir
Wesch
Final Sessions of Missionary Societies Elect Officers
The final sessions of the Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Societies for Pittsburg and Allegheny Presbyteries were held yesterday. Reports showed 1 auxiliary society and 79 young people’s bands, with total home mission contributions totaling 10 257 89. Officers were elected, including President Mrs Harbison and Treasurer Mrs Robinson, with other posts assigned to numerous ladies. A question box drew many inquiries about mission work and a resolution praised the 7th Church for a warm reception to delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Home and
Foreign Missionary Societies
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Home Secretary
Thomas H. Robinson
P. Harbison
George A. Kelly
A. G. White
J. L. Fulton
W. C. Burchard
E. E. Swift
J. M. Maxwell
W. C. Campbell
W. B. Rhosdes
W. P. Woodridge
M. Glenn
J. H. McKelvey
Gilson
M. M. Bryant
Holmes
J. R. Harrah
William Shaw
M. Stewart
F.C. Farrar
D. W. Bell
Wilson Shaw
Stewart Scott
A. ©. Patterson
Freedman
O. L. Miller
J. M. Shields
T. H.robinson
the 7Th Church
South Sea Stories in The Dispatch Tomorrow
A compact notice for South Sea Stories by Robert Louis Stevenson in The Dispatch with a charming narrative and illustrations. The ad extols Dr Jayne’s Expectorant as a reliable cough and cold remedy, citing a testimonial from T. R. Perrin of Wellman Iowa dated August 13 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sea
Robert Louis Stevenson
Dispatch
Thave
Jayne
Easter opening of spring wedding goods sale
Easter event invites shoppers to Kennedy's for the season’s newest jackets reefers blazers and silk waists from Mare characters Happy Spock Arters Jewelera Snes on 5 BL. & B. The store touts low prices and leading cloak department selections in a lively opening notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy & Spock
Arters
Jewelera
Snes
Boces & Bunt
LIFE IN THE BALMY BAHAMA ISLANDS CORRESPONDENCE
Nassau voyage diary describes the S Santiago crossing from New York to Nassau. Passenger mix includes 70 travelers from Massachusetts Chicago and New York, Captain Pierce’s shipboard leadership, and lively sea life with flying fish and porpoises. The writer praises ship accommodations, crew courtesy, and Nassau as a restful, restorative destination, promising further impressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Sullivan
Charley
New York
Cape Hatteras
The
Santiago
Jack Bunsby
Pierce
Captain Pierce
Jolly
Nassau
Massachusetts
Cubs
Jamaica
M. C
Chicago
Adams
Lord
Denbigh
Fielding
van Rensselaer
Ocean
Sportsmen’s Association of Western Pennsylvania
H. Day
Bill to deny voting rights to illiterates in Avensta ME
Avensta Maine March 27. A bill passed to bar any person from voting who cannot read or write his name. In a joint session the House and Senate discussed sending an address to the Governor to remove Judge Charles Hamilton of Biddeford from office. He faces several charges including intemperance and unprofessional conduct. Counsel asked for a bill of particulars after denying the charges and claiming lack of time to prepare a defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avensta
House
Senate
Charles Hamilton
Biddeford
Missouri Quarantines Against Neighboring States and Territories
The Missouri State Board of Agriculture moved to issue a proclamation quarantining cattle from Texas Arkansas and the Indian Territory due to Texas fever. The governor promised a prompt proclamation to bar cattle entering Missouri from the affected regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Jefferson Parry
Indian Territory
State Board of Agriculture
Texas
Arkansas
Iron City Brewery Beers Lift Spirits of All
A lighthearted note proclaims La Grippe leaves people tired and oppressed, while Iron City Brewery's beers or ale bring opposite effects, lifting moods and restoring energy as a cheerful remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron City Brewery
Hendricks & Co Offer 12 Elegant Cabinets at $1
Advertises 12 elegant cabinets for one dollar with photographs described as advertised. Also promotes Easter cards booklets and souvenirs from Jos Eicupaum & Co at 48 Fifth Avenue and 68 Federal Street Allegheny with fresh goods opened daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks & Co
Federal Street
Allegheny
Jos, Eicupaum & Co
Fifth Avenue
James H. Aiken & Co.'s
Marvin's Apricot Tarts Dainty Comfort for All Ages
The advertisement touts Marvin's apricot tarts as the daintiest wholesome cake on the market. It notes children crave them and the elderly find them comforting, with grocers stocking the treat. The copy also promotes MWS Lincrusta Walton products and Welty's wood moldings, followed by Easter millinery and neckwear offers from local shops. It ends with a sales line for Kennedy's ice cream soda as a cold remedy for grippish days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Fashion Scraps From Paris on Bonnets and New Spring Styles
A Paris Herald section outlines spring fashion trends featuring light materials in grays and Fontenoy blue, fur trims on jackets, and riding habits with concealed openings. It highlights gray dresses, embroidered corsages, veils of guipure, and chic hats, veils, capotes, and trains, noting bridal millinery and Greek influenced coiffures for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
The
Herald
Bonnets and Hats: Black Lace Bowed Styles Dominate
New York women favor pancake hats with forward point and curl. A maize velvet visiting hat features Chantilly lace and jet cord details. Modish black straw hats use pink ribbons and wheat motifs. Gold and silver thread, beads, and large roses accessorize. The bateau and tasse shapes remain most popular and worn rearward.
Fashion Notes From Paris Gowns and Hats Delight
The article surveys latest fashion trends including half long sleeves and mother of pearl decorations on gowns, crochets and ribbons, cape styles in cadet blue, ostrich feather robes, and moccasine fabrics. It highlights chic caps, cashmere blends, black silk and satin gowns, and elaborate jeweled trimmings with Parisian bonnet designs and ornate hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Dex
Mousselines DE Sofes
Milan
Dunstable
Passementeria
Paris
Rapid Addition Drill and Short Cuts to Other Commercial Calculations
Promotion for a 12 page 8vo bookkeeping guide by C C Cochran promising faster, accurate simple methods for clerks and cashiers to improve addition and everyday office calculations. Claims fourfold speed and salary gains with universal applicability. Contact Lock Box 573 Chicago for circulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Cochran
Chicago
Ill
Mh Dear
Pittsburg City Tax Levy and Budget for 1891 Ordinance
The ordinance levies city, Southside, and ward sub school taxes to fund city expenses, bonds, and maintenance. It sets rates including 15 mills city tax, special taxes for various districts, and a one mill or more on sales and rentals. It directs assessments by the Board of Assessors and specifies allocations to interest, sinking funds, public works, and charities. It includes sections on water rents, salaries, advertising costs, and appropriations for 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Southside
East Birmingham
Washington
Temperanceville
City of
Pitts
I Anid Tata
Board of Assessors
Department of Public Works
Old City
Seneeney
Ict
Department of Public Safe and Public Works
Department of Public Safety
Highways and Sewers Bureau
Water Supply and Distribution Bureau
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Hibbs
Hibbs House
Masic
Royal Academy of Music
Kennedy's
Balmy Bahama Islands
N. P
Johannsberg
Rhine
Prince Metternich
Atlantic Ocean
Pitteburger
French Reef
Florida
Bahama
New Providence
Ney Gonlecien
Profs
Jillson
Leslie
Ambrose Shes
Carmencita
Broodland
Sam
Julian
Carmencita Santiago
Indies
Crowner
Maine
To-Morrow
Big Dispatch
G. Im. F. Hampton
Miketon
Lincrusta Walton
Welty’s
Parkway
Bones & Bunt
Kennedy
Medicis
Veste Houmaine
Great Britain
Continent
la Grippe
Ayer
L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Carter
FitGave
J. Hy Froitiog
Filta Ave
M. Laie
Buller
Pervor
Henry Musser
Aileleoy
Bo Gs
Auttuan
G.H. McMichael
M.D. Gi
Ntena
Cccene
City Hat
Starket House Binking Fund
Fire Department Loan
Municipal Consolidated Shuleime Minnek
Educcathon
Nanagae Sched
Gan
Gevnen Bac
Strogt Railways
Humber Alley
Erie
Kirkpatrick
Eastwanes
Seealee
Taney Strest
Cast- Wardly
Market Street
Water Street
Fourth Avenue
Cherry Alley
Fitca Avenue
Libarty Aveichi Avenues
Third Avenue
Eure Street
Bbabash
Botoos
Logan Street
Butler Street
Sharpsburg Bridge
Mulberry Alley
Eleventh
Thirteenth Streets
DGES
Monongahela River
Negrey Run
Larimer Avenue
Forward Avenue
Alten
Bedford
Dhreingeen
Colfax
Duquesne
Oa Franklin
Seeeeho Mills Humboldt
Koo
Lawrence
Liberty
Lincoln
Wa Luckey
Monongahela
Moorhead
Morse
Mt. Albion
Mt. Washington
North
Oakland
O'Hara
South
Sprinfield
Minersville
Sterritt
A. H. P. Fory
Baled
Atst
Geo. Booth
Select Council
G. L. Holliday
Seemaase
Ae Martin
Ee Oe
E. J. Martl
Common Council
Mare
J. P. Ford
Nance
A. D
HE. & O. F. Ahlers
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