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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1891
Page
2
Senator Dolph criticizes extravagant funeral rites and state ceremonies for dead lawmakers urging curbs on junketing and a formal adjournment to honor the deceased. Holman and Hearst referenced discuss prudent limits, swift, impromptu tributes, and avoiding Sunday displays.
Maurice Cerasa, a Columbia Hotel cook in Hyde Park, collided with a cranberry jam can and fell into a dog and the street. Officer Parker chased Cerasa for several blocks as a crowd watched the comic chase and jam-splattered scene unfold.
New York Morning Journal reports a humorous remark by Frank Ehret on friendship and shaving humor. He recalls the moment he shaved as a boy, joking it involved his best friend. The anecdote illustrates a lighthearted exchange about growing up.
Shirley Dares shares letters from readers on herbs and wild greens from Kentucky mountains. She describes gathering wild edibles, their uses in meals and folk remedies, and a log cabin spring outing with kids exploring streams, caves, and pongy herbs. The piece blends field lore, humor, and old world remedies with reflections on aging skin and facial care using wild plants.
A political quip about 13 guests at a dinner plan, noting the governor and senator will attend. The speaker jokes that 13 is unlucky, while the host insists there will be 12 guests. The exchange hints at public figures and social expectations in a New York context.
New York reporting on a Virginia based Metompkin Club gathering plans a large hunting and game law oriented organization. It lists key organizers including Page McCarty and Colonel Boa with 10 000 acres of Potomac lands and 20 000 more in reserve. The group envisions a premier sporting ground with fox hunts and broad regional support.
General McBride of California criticizes Congress for neglecting private government claims. He warns contractors to secure guarantees and notes debts totaling millions remain unsettled. He recalls a $14,000 claim costing $47,000 to resolve after years of legal efforts.
A citizen argues why mob violence in New Orleans over Sicilian and Italian criminals was framed as self preservation. He asserts juries were bribed or afraid to convict, defending actions that killed or expelled criminals as just and necessary.
An English American returning from England praises America's rapid growth and architectural progress seen in the interior. He notes Kent unchanged and observes Americans move forward while his English homeland feels static, contrasting town expansion with English stagnation and a reporter’s tale of rapid town growth.
Dr Edison warns that many New Yorkers neglect catching cold which leads to illnesses including pneumonia. He argues colds are common and simply treated yet serious diseases can result if ignored.
A garbled passage discusses effects on organs and nerves, mentioning pneumonia and neglect in patient care. It weighs weather influence and urges not to neglect illness, noting simple advice and a plea for prompt action and attention.
General Black argues Southern whites favor Democrats and home rule over federal interference. He likens Southern home rule to Irish home rule and predicts Republicans could win Southern states if federal meddling ends. He cites Republican policies as stoking local sentiment and delaying party realignment.
An obituary recalls Lawrence Barret as a man of grit and calm presence. During a Richelieu performance a theater fire threatened the show and Barret, without breaking line, grabbed the curtain and lamp then tamed the flames himself eliciting wild audience approbation.
The author criticizes a Broadway underground tunnel proposal by Austin Corbin, arguing it will be unpopular and costly for commuters. He notes the company relied on artesian-well data rather than direct expenditures, citing water depths from 25 to 1000 feet and failed borings at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to illustrate Manhattan’s subsurface complexity.
The letter from Colonel Boyd, Haldeman’s successor at Dankok, praises Siam’s climate and social life. He notes a 20-member diplomatic corps, frequent extended visits by English and American ladies, and convivial Bangkok social life with light wines. He contrasts cool year round duck attire and summer heat with St. Louis summers.
Builders note uptown homes increasingly install strong lower floor defenses with iron bars and grating. They view it as cheaper protection against burglary than costly private watchmen, despite the jaillike appearance. The shift reflects older notions of the house as a castle and a defense against street mobs.
The article argues that collecting bills from wealthy New Yorkers often requires legal action, which tradesmen avoid due to cost and limited gains. It notes debtors’ friends and social power deter suits, driven by carelessness about money and indifference to others’ rights rather than pure dishonesty. It cites cases where large debts exist but small claims are pursued reluctantly.
A recent professional pedestrian contest at Madison Square Garden drew little public enthusiasm. Attendance has waned since previous years with only 50 to 100 spectators nightly and a heavy giveaway of complimentary tickets that exceeded 2000, suggesting the era of large public walking matches in New York may be ending.
A Texas editor argues Democrats should vote their true convictions to reject Cleveland, but says Texans would back any Democratic candidate with a Republican platform. He criticizes Senators Kegan and Coke for offering no clear Texas political stance and demands their removal to reveal the state’s democracy on the major issue.
Lillian Lewis praises an actresses’ club formed for worthy aims and charity to less fortunate performers. The group adopted the title Tan Athletic and Dancing with initials F A D I, noted as better suited to benevolence than athletic aims, per the feature under the byline Under the Chantes.
A discussion of England's Elizabeth era leadership and three famous “old maids” Joanna Baillie Maria Edgeworth and Jane Austen. The piece praises their intellect independence and literary impact while contrasting marriage expectations with civic and cultural contributions.
A historical medical blurb argues catarrh underlies many diseases from consumption to nephritis. It describes mucous membranes as the source of harmful secretions and claims Peruna cures catarrh by removing the cause, asserting systemic cleansing converts secretions to healthy mucus and restores membranes.
The notice claims Perans Medicine heals catarrhal discharges by restoring injured membranes after long treatment. It promises a permanent cure and notes each bottle includes directions. Send for Family Physician No 2 free from The Perans Medicine Company in Columbus, Ohio.
The text argues flu is like a severe cold and not deadly to healthy people when properly treated. It notes many deaths in 1889 1890 due to neglect and improper care, and stresses prevention and cautious relapse avoidance as essential for full recovery.
The article advises staying home until symptoms fade and keeping the body warm and dry. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first signs, managing bowels with St Patrick's Pills, cautious use of quinine, and applying Pain Balm for chest pain. Emphasizes keeping a steady temperature and notes historic success during 1889 1890 influenza seasons.
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