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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1891
Page
5
Ida M Tarbell contributes Paris fashion sketches for a little girl’s wardrobe. An evening coiffure mirrors fin de si cle Greek influences, while a Paris sailor suit appears chic yet bold. A blue china crepe gown for Miss Green award features silver embroidery, puffed waist, and matching bonnet and slippers in blue and silver.
Fashion notes tracing a Paris to New York silhouette shift with a princesse gown and guimpe in velvet and crepe de chine. Describes train, plastron, revers, and embroidered sleeves, plus new outdoor garments and color trends in velvet and beaded wraps.
The article describes a new Ulster coat in brown and blue wool with a lined hood, brown satin trim, and detailed stitching. it also highlights camel hair street gowns shown in New York with gored skirts, buttoned waistcoats, and long warm coats with silk interlining and wide hems.
A Boston politician lauds Thomas B. Reed as the only stump speaker who cannot be rattled. The description paints Reed as a massive man with a shrill voice and a slow deliberate delivery that draws both humor and admiration from audiences. In Lynn he endured audience hissings and quips, replying with a deadpan line that drew applause.
Dr. Roswell Cooke of New York reports Keeley cure helps smoking and coffee cravings. Three patients show reduced cigar desires, with one after 20 years of smoking claiming no craving. Some note less tobacco use and tea and stimulant reductions. others away from coffee. Likely to be tested further before wider acceptance.
A writer attacks Russian character, describing despotism, censorship, and church backing as driving mass deceit and brutality. It cites Siberian prisons, strict passports, and harsh punishments for dissent, while detailing brutal acts against women and state control over life and family. The piece argues US defers to Russia while condemning oppression.
Forty years ago on St Clair Street Pittsburg women wore Jenny Lind inspired outfits. Hair styled in Jenny Lind bandeaux with curls, Jenny Lind bonnets and riding hats with plumes. Gowns used sheer glace silk over crinoline, with close bonnets and ermine or swan down trims. Wraps included manteleta or par dessus coats and decorative shawls.
The Boston born one teacher to each Chinese pupil idea spread to New York and other cities. Chinese Sunday schools assign a teacher to every Chinaman, a notion seen as nonsense, with more teachers than students in Boston and the plan adopted elsewhere without justification.
Miss Bella Hartz of the Broadway Theater recounts the life of traveling one night stand actors. She describes grueling travel from Fort Wayne to Duluth, cramped dressing rooms, scarce hotels, and rough meals as the touring farce company struggled to entertain audiences.
A 19th century study extols linen closets and borax washing, noting Dutch and Belgian practice of yearly washing, rigorous folding skills, and household discipline. It highlights German habits of separate laundry houses, parallels to marriage dower linen, and contrasts American domestic management.
A century old plea for better school nutrition and balanced diets criticizes high meat prices and overindulgent eating in schools. It urges teachers and mothers to protect girls from overstudy and malnutrition, discusses beef costs, beef and mutton staples, and promotes diverse local foods and safer food practices. It also extols alternative foods like peanut oil, exotic grains, and open air strawberries.
A St Louis shoemaker predicts boots will surge in popularity as townsfolk face mud and cold. Demand for long-legged footwear has risen after years of decline, with manufacturers scrambling to produce thousands of pairs on short notice. The trend stems from practical need and a cited belief boots improve leg comfort in wet weather. Local firm Mahon Bros.’ at 52 Fourth Avenue is mentioned in connection with the footwear surge.
The advertisement extols Dr. Price Delicious Flavoring Extracts as superior to cheap substitutes. It emphasizes high standards and claims healthful value, urging consumers to try the product and compare with inferior, low-cost extracts.
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