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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1892
Page
4
The description details a pale ivory and pink silk gown with wild rose vines, painted or embroidered leaves, and ruffles in green pink and brown. A fine ivory net softens the look, with a faint rose sash and lace collar and cuffs in ivory, green, and rose tones. The design notes how similar effects can be done in cheaper materials.
A Pittsburg society woman jokes that any man could seek separation when a wife wears a soiled jagged evening gown at breakfast. She praises an elegant early morning robe in yellow crepe trimmed with black velvet with lace and ribbon details.
A historical notice praises light gray silk gowns with white gauze trim and pink crepe upper robes for house wear. It argues delicately tinted muslins silks and cashmeres are proper for daily use, suggesting women make their whole lives a honey moon through pretty house gowns rather than reserving finery for special occasions.
A description of two dozen varied china plates with gold rims, cut glass pitchers with lids, and ornate storage and drapery items. The piece notes fashionable textile choices, book coverings with brocade silk, and a shift from repurposing gowns to stylish indoor dresses cut in era inspired lines like Pompadour and Empire.
A dainty rosebud dress crafted from pale rose China silk features a smooth front skirt with a full back and a pink chiffon sounce hem. The bodice expands with chiffon plait frills, pink ribbon knots, and a waist cinched by a pink ribbon, complemented by chiffon sleeves and pale kid gloves.
A bridal luncheon idea features a giant wish bone centerpiece of bridal roses and smilax hanging from the chandelier. Cream white decorations frame the table with satin bands, white gilt menu cards, square guest cards, and gold wish bone pins as favors.
Seen in the Stores. Fur capes and inches long. Princess dinner gowns in velvet plain or grace. Hartore jackets with capes for misses. Grats' coats with velvet sleeves and cape collars. Srias in single and Persian designs. Heavy ropped silks for dress accessories. Gold-embroidered velvet crowns for evening bonnets. Brow jackets to pair with fur trimmed suits. Lore princess cloaks of silk velvet fur and figured cloth. New evening combinations trimmed with lace and ribbons. Made in
Washine silk and nin sock fabrics featured for dressy wear. Oxsprix silks offered for evening and visiting outfits. Fresco kid shoes with patent leather tips priced for misses.
A letter to the Gram detective bureau by E. Polk from a Virginia postmark describes three Western men aboard the Fannie Marie forced to labor 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with harsh punishment, meager food, and no shore leave. Polk reports one escape attempt ended in being shot and dumped in Chesapeake Bay and seeks advice on escape options.
Natalia Gontecharoff confronts Gorski after Borodin’s exile and duel deaths. Gorski begs forgiveness, but the confrontation ends with Natalia stabbing him and confessing to police. Natalia is sentenced to Siberia, and Miliutin begins his long exile with his wife by his side.
Dr. Lorenzo Waite of Pittsfield cites an eight week treatment with Horsford's Acid Phosphate that relieved a severely emaciated patient suffering from nervous prostration and dyspepsia. The stomach was irritable and refused solids until the remedy was used in consultation with a veteran physician.
Ad offers selections from suits overcoats and other garments for 16 dollars valid Thursday only. Customer options include any size and style with marked prices shown. Located at P C C C corner Snes and i ntracts opposite Court Bouss.
Edward Smith Jennie Smith and Cyrus Lear of Bridgeville were arrested on a conspiracy to defraud charge preferred by F W Couch. Couch says the partners ran a butcher business that earned money but Smith claimed he could no longer remain in the firm. Bail was posted for a hearing before Alderman McMasters on Monday at 1 PM.
Two more smallpox cases appear at the State Hospital in New Haves Connecticut triggering quarantine. Fears rise of an epidemic as the city braces for emergency cases and seeks the new Homeopathic Hospital for accident and other emergencies.
The W C U of Allegheny county schedules a musical reception for railroad workers at the Baltimore and Ohio freight depot Grant and Water streets on Thursday night. The event runs from evening until 10 pm with a free substantial lunch provided by the ladies. Generous locals have contributed funds and provisions for this community effort.
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