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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1891
Page
7
Joe Heideger's letter from Germany recalls a stilt walking farce and notes amateur sport tensions. The piece discusses basebal ls season prospects, team form, and criticizes public meddling while praising local fans and marshaling club hopes.
The article weighs John L. Sullivan's standing after draws with Kilrain and Mitchell, questions his first class status, notes Slavin's arrival and potential fights, and mentions Jackson-Corbett prospects, Fitzsimmons Hall intrigue, and Stansbury’s title win with OConnor challenging for the American-Australian row.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat reports that Indians and Chinese detest the odor associated with white people and whites themselves may emit a scent equally disliked by other races. The piece notes reciprocal discomfort between groups over perceived fragrances.
A prospective flat tenant reports arsenic in wallpaper to the agent. The agent admits a small amount but claims it would not injure adults, noting the risk would affect children only. The exchange suggests concern over building materials and occupant safety.
A Pittsburg critic reviews the upcoming May Festival and the old Cantata Society. The piece discusses Handel’s Messiah versus Wagner’s modern works, the public’s evolving musical taste, the role of fashion and money, and the festival’s challenge to balance artistry with broad appeal.
Paris dispatch reports a village near Grenoble where residents converted from Roman Catholicism to Protestantism after their popular priest, who doubled as a healer, was ordered to leave. The former priest’s wife aided him. the bishop was unaware until an anonymous letter triggered the uproar.
An anonymous letter regarding a dispute over a silver issue caused injuries and alleged fatal harm to President Rinssteen. The letter influenced positions of two men on the key question. The incident centers on communications with the Commercial and events in Kanone City.
Our Millinery Department teems with original ideas and fetching styles. Gay bright hats for youth and sedate fashions for dignified age. Leghorn hats priced from 69c to 249 each. Flowers and morning glories in velvet offered at deep discounts.
The ad promotes May Musical Festival millinery with special prices on white lawn waists 74c, black lawn waists 98c, Sarah Silk waists 3 49, tan blazers 2 74, other blazers 299 to 18, calico wrappers 7 0, gingham 1 24, French flannel 1 99, seersucker 1 49, cashmere 1 74, plus 5 dozen sample children’s dresses at about half material cost. Mothers urged to visit early.
A colorful catalog of children's hats and caps offered at low prices. Plain corded and tucked mull caps with options of rosettes priced from 2d 4c to 99c, embroidered lawn hats at 59c to 99c, cream Sarah Sik 81 hats at 49c, white button crowns from 24c, and white pique and maresilles wash hats from 24c to 199. The range includes wash hats and fine hats in silks or lawns from 99c upward.
Moth balls sold in thousands of 10c boxes for 5c each. Hammocks offered at less than half price due to slight soiling. Walnut stained screen doors in four sizes with steel spring hinges latch and screws priced at 1.19 each. Doors should be measured before purchase. Window screens and ladders priced low including five-foot ladder 64c and six-foot ladder 79c. Curtain stretchers and lawn mowers also advertised among low prices.
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