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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1892
Page
4
Two matching outfits ideal for a brisk country stroll feature a plaid lady’s cloak in rich reds browns and greens. The double breasted cloak hides fastenings to the side and aligns the plaid at the back. A dark green velvet sash belt accents the front, completing the snug look.
A green velvet dolman with dark fur trim is described for a young girl, cut to short rear length to protect the neck. The ensemble includes green upper sleeves and a brown hat with green red and brown bows. A heavy green felt cloak with red capes, red cash fringe, and a red felt hat with green ribbon completes the look.
The article promotes a versatile black gown, suitable for home wear and uncertain outfits, recommending black silk or brocaded satin, a colored crepe belt, and ventured detailing like point de Venice. It notes fur yokes, erminelike collars, and belts for a striking look, plus the idea that certain dresses bring luck.
A woman believes a homemade harvest gown influences her choices. She wore an India silk sari dyed heliotrope with wheat ear patterns. For three years she waited for the right moment, then the garment reportedly illuminated her mind and told her harvest was not yet ripe, guiding her plan.
A London correspondent warns that bridesmaids receiving gifts from brides is becoming fashionable. The practice shifts bridal costs to grooms and risks promoting mercenary behavior, potentially leading to the abolition of bridesmaids if the trend continues.
The article explains Empire style hairdressing with a soft coil at the nape to show head contours and a waved fringe low on the forehead. It notes the front hair can be drawn to suit the head, the simple classic style fits everyday wear and may replace short hair, with more elaborate styling reserved for evening.
A fashion note from Sandown describes hats with plaited brims and lavish trims including quills buckles rosettes wings and velvet. French influence yields a modern dainty Empire dinner gown in pearl gray silk velvet and satin. Violet dominates colors with purple velvet sables and chignons noted. A Hungarian inspired blue cloth dress features black blue yellow and gold embroidery, silk frill, embroidered bib, and velvet woven sleeve puffs.
Junior class presents a petition to the faculty asking to end compulsory orations. An accompanying note touts Klein's Silver Age Rye as pure and hospital approved, promoting sales through Max Klein of Allegheny, Pa.
Clothiers at Corner Grant and Diamond streets offer a sale where any suit or overcoat is $16, claimed as the best in house and equal to $35 for five garments. The ad emphasizes value and urgency for Thursday.
The article reports on the upcoming International Monetary Conference in Brussels starting November 22. It notes Belgian hosts will invite American delegates to present proposals while a committee sets the agenda. Baron Herschell is said to bluff to influence bi metallists, with doubts about gold coinage in India and Indian political and financial stability.
Stroudsburg reports Charles W. Holbrook former District Attorney of the county fled to New York with his wife during the Columbus celebration and is now a defaulter by thousands of dollars. He had collected about 76,000 for clients and many debts ranging from 50 to 400 surfaced after his disappearance. Holbrook reportedly lost his own and clients’ funds gambling on the races last summer. Beltzhoover Declared Elected to Congress in Nineteenth district.
An overheard talk on a Hollywood express reveals Dolly De la Poer, a rich widow, and Lord Willard watching from a distance as she navigates past gossip about a second marriage. Willard, a widower with two sons, contemplates proposing while haunted by memories of his first wife.
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