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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1889
Page
11
In a cold forest tale, Herold aids King Cuthbert after meeting a noble stranger. A dwarf gifts Herold a magic belt granting swift travel. He uses it to rescue Princess Belinda and helps restore the king’s reign with loyalty and clever courage.
A correspondent recalls the Tarantella in Sorrento where Sorrentino men and women perform in colorful dress with pipe, timbrel, guitar, and mandoline. Neapolitano leads, Antonio plays guitar, a carpenter on mandoline shines, and dancers are silk weavers and housekeepers. A two franc collection closes the performance.
An English immigrant in Canada faced a runaway deer while washing. She avoided firearms and instead used a pair of kitchen tongs to subdue the buck, wrecking clothing but killing the animal within minutes. The tale ends with her reflecting that effectiveness depends on what one is used to.
Manager Phil Lehnen, owner of the ruined Windsor Theater, visits a North Clark street restaurant after a long day at the ruins. A German waitress drafts a playful menu in German style, listing dishes like roast beef and beef ala mode, revealing a humorous misnaming of items and a joke about money.
Maritime reporters discuss how speed gains from ships like the City of Paris push Atlantic crossings toward five days. Experts John H. Gould and D. L. Bradley note rapid progress since 1867, discuss dangers, and predict future records while stressing benefits to mail, passengers, and commerce.
Detroit Free Press notes the rise of long-handled eyeglasses among the ultra fashionable. Women with constricting sleeves and waists face discomfort lifting arms, making the eyeglass a practical, stylish accessory that complements the slim silhouette and can worsen a flushed face appearance.
A Sunday column discusses European monarchies boycotting the French Exposition and American presence. It critiques English biased reporting on France stemming from Burke and Carlyle, notes distortions of French events, and questions ritualism versus sincere faith as Archdeacon Farrar warns against idolizing sacraments.
The text compares biblical miracles by divine power to modern progress through knowledge of causes and effects. It argues that with medical skill and education people can transform perception and life, likening scientists to ancient deities now called naturalists and horticulturalists in a secular flowering of abundance.
A sermonist argues ministers must speak plainly on core truths about God Jesus and scripture. He criticizes elaborate rhetoric that distracts from the bread of life and warns that lofty display harms souls seeking real nourishment.
A fragmented reminiscence on striving for lofty ideals and avoiding complacency. The text invokes high aims, misread peaks like Mount Blanc, and the urge to rise above fog and mediocrity, citing Archangel visions and Alpine imagery as a metaphor for aspiration.
The piece argues modesty is vital yet misunderstood. It distinguishes true modesty from false, noting that public display can ruin merit while genuine restraint strengthens character, portraying modesty as a persistent measure of desert and worth.
A sharp critic mocks a common disease described as a severe strain on the nervous system from sitting in sanctuary. The text names morbus Sabbattians and Sunday school crowds attacking boys near razor use, claiming contagion and class disruption as prayer meetings ring at seven.
An excerpt praises courtesy as the beauty of the heart and shows both classes displaying politeness. A young lady apologizes to a beetle boy after colliding, earning his bow and a warm reply. The anecdote illustrates genuine manners crossing social lines amid a shift toward humane conduct.
An assortment of quips and musings on wit, dogs, Bible study, charity, and social reform. Includes satirical notes on thinking, a curmudgeonly dog named Besaty, poems by named authors, reflections on education, faith, mercy, and a call for spring fundraising to support poor children benefiting from a week of outdoor experiences.
A Detroit Free Press fragment describes a cabin scene where a man claims rheumaticks after a brawl and moonshine. The couple insist the ailment came from drinking to cure rheumaticks, while the man stands with a pipe and tobacco vowing to stay until the mule lies down.
A Portland Oregonian item recounts a farmer in the Umpqua valley who amputated pigs tails to prevent blindness. He claimed black stable soil caused heavy tails to drag and shade the eyes, so removing tails kept pigs calm and fat.
A Boston Herald column extols married artists performing together, arguing harmony boosts music careers while easing costs and avoiding jealousies. It lauds the Henschels and Korbas as duo models, praising paired artistry over solo ventures amid public scrutiny.
Albany Journal notes an incident aboard a Central Hudson train where a woman wearing a dress made from convict uniform material flusters a prison official. The official remarks on the odd choice and observers discuss the dress’s provocative implications.
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