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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1889
Page
8
A man recounts a spring garden plan urged by Miranda that spiraled into conflict with neighbors and farm pests. He details crops, losses, and costs totaling hundreds, the impact on finances and relationships, and his resolve to resist turning truck farmer this year.
A narrator recalls last year’s failed farming attempt on a half acre at a humble homestead. He bought tools for 1180, hired workers for 3 dollars each, but farm ground was ruined by a negligent plowman and failed to yield, despite Miranda’s urging to try again.
Edward Colir of Queens New York testifies at length to long term use of Brandreth's Pills since 1838. He claims the tablets maintain his health after age 75 and quickly cure colds indigestion bilious ness and rheumatic complaints. He notes they aid his sick children during scarlet fever measles mumps and stomach issues.
The article notes English and American hats at Corner Wood Street and Fifth Avenue with importers Youman Dunisp Stetson on Fifth Avenue New York. Velvet carpets offered at low prices and sales lively at Penn Avenue carpet shop with advertising urging prompt visits before stock runs out.
Grand display of new cashmeres satines serges stripes and embroidery fabrics advertised at H J Lynch street store. A rosewood piano by a celebrated maker and a fine parlor organ are offered with warranty and heavy discounts at J M Hoffmann & Co 837 Smithfield street.
Quote reflects a Victorian attitude on female judgment in personal care products. Mentions Borodont and admiration among women, with references to May gatherings and orders for refinishing and work to order. Phone line hints at a local business connection.
Sale notice for large stock of fashionable end trouserings and gallery items. Cloning sale items include a 18 cabinet for one dollar at Stewart & Co. 0 Federal Street, Allegheny. Local listings mention prices and locations in a fragmented ad text.
In a reflection on Washington and the Centennial, the author contrasts Washington's modest plea for a loan on March 4 1789 with later presidents who drew on public funds for personal gain. The piece laments modern leaders prioritizing wealth and social ambition over civic virtue and integrity. The letter shows Washington asking Richard Cowan for five hundred pounds to cover debts.
Disjointed items note Daniel Gentso and George Smith facing pension issues in the U S and Canada. French ambassador Herbette attends ceremonies. German Americans pressured over Amron Four decrees. Papal Nuncio and diplomats plan a Medirard audience. San Francisco contracts for armored coastal defenses cited. tenant landlord dispute on Vanur estate ruled for tenants. Hamburg steamer Wie n reports and Dammaark survivors noted. Samoan affairs and a German consul refute American property claims. a man killed his wife Masis by stabbing.
The report notes a July Fourth reunion in Independence Bar Philadelphia with plans for a memorial monument by artists and architects, tied to the Centennial celebration in New York and New Jersey Governor Green's attendance. Also recounted is a murder case in Star City Indiana where John Rufus killed a man and attacked a woman during a dispute over meat sales. The Senate Investigations Committee reconvened in New York with no witnesses appearing. A Missouri fraud case ends with Mrs Barnes arrested for pension fraud carried over years through multiple partners.
The store offers men's spring suits in cassimere and cheviot with various styles in medium to dark colors. Competing houses ask seven to eight dollars, but shoppers can see value for a five dollar bill at our store.
Advertises men’s suits in Wor sted and Cassimeres sizes 33 to 42 inches. Claims others charge $9 or $10 with a saving of $2 or $3. Encourages shoppers to compare and visit to pay $7, whether buying or not.
A wide display of wool sacks frocks and cutaways in worsteds cassimeres and Cheviots offered at ten dollars. Solid colors mixtures stripes and plaids promise grand value, with typical prices in other stores reaching fourteen dollars for similar goods.
A local clothing house advertises men’s suits at 12 dollars, featuring blue and black worsteds tweeds and cassimeres in sacks cutaways and frocks. It claims no rival in the city offers similar value at 15 dollars or more.
Full range of $16 suits including frock, cutaways, Prince Albert and sacks in Cheviots, Worsteds, Cassimeres, and Scotch plaids. Sizes 33 to 42. Compare at $22 and more and save.
A fragmentary fashion note showcases form displaying cutaways with one button frocks and sacks in various shapes. It mentions Worsteds in staple and newest de including Wales, C Cassimeres in checks.
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