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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1892
Page
8
The article reviews the June solstice on the 20th at 6 16 PM and the sun's role in terrestrial life. It explains solar and lunar positions, planetary conjunctions and appearances, and the nature and origins of comets with historical notes on tails and orbits.
The piece mocks racial notes and stereotypes while promoting Hop Tetters Stomach Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia constipation and related ailments. It mentions bodily signs like yellow skin fried tongue and liver congestion and suggests a white man differs only in hue. The tone imitates 19th century sensational style and nuisance humor.
Mr Jos Arnheim shipped from Lexington Kentucky twenty eight head of saddle and driving horses by express as fine on the bine grass. Included are the celebrated saddle geldings Duke and Dandy said to be the finest educated horses shipped to Pittsburg. Five years carriage and driving horses six speedy trotters ten combined horses all broke to drive. The Arnheim Live Stock Company invites the public to view the stock at 3 Second Avenue Pittsburg Pennsylvania.
The notice highlights The People's Saving Bank at 81 Fourth Avenue as the state’s largest capital saving institution with deposits from 1 cent and up and a stated interest rate. It promotes opening a bank account, while advertising Iron City Brewing Company’s malt and hops beer and stock in bond quality. It mentions wallpaper bargains, hair products, disinfectants, and a Tuesday silverware sale at 105 Federal Street.
You Get More For Your Money proclaims Cleveland's baking powder as economical and long lasting. It emphasizes no ammonia or alum and declares all ingredients on the label for trustworthy consumption.
Boston on May 30 Special John L. Sullivan appeared in a dress suit to address a cultured Columbia Theater audience for Joe Harris's benefit. He delivered a talk rather than a standard recitation praising Boston, his fans, and Australian visits, closing with pride in Bean-fed Bostonians and his city’s fame.
Real estate savings bank offers deposits from $1 with 4 percent interest. Listed assets include a $75,000 surplus and a fourth avenue location in Cor Capital. Details show savings terms and a $1000 figure referenced in the ad.
On Monday May 30 18 percent by the Rev Father Keating of St Peter's Cathedral Allegheny Mar ion Avren Grant of Oil City and Kataarnina Turnesa Ivory of West View Pa were united in marriage. No cards.
A selection of death notices and funeral details from Pittsburgh area sources. Entries name the deceased, age, residence, and funeral arrangements including dates, times, and locations such as St Andrew's Church, Homewood Cemetery, and local addresses in Allegheny City Wilkinsburg Crafton and Versailles township.
SPECIAL SALE. Large set aside stock of patterns in every grade of carpet to close out this season. Includes full rolls and remnants at deep discounts. Body Brussels 90c to $1. remnants 60c. Second Quality 80c to 90c. remnants 50c. Best Tapestry 75c. remnants 50c. Velvet and Wilton back 90c to $1. remnants 60c. All wool supers 55c to 60c. 25 patterns. Half wool 35c to 40c. Cotton Ingrains 18c to 25c.
A bold catalog page offers 100 styles of Challis from 12 cents a yard to 75 cents for new fabrics. All wool Challis and Grenadines in various widths and blends are advertised with discounts from 25 cents to $3.50 per yard. Shoppers are urged to visit the large department to save on navy serges and imported dress goods.
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