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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1892
Page
4
A narrator persuades a widow to abandon mourning black for a lavender cashmere gown. The description emphasizes lilac wreaths, a bias cut skirt, a princess seam jacket, and delicate lilac silk cords. It cautions against eye fatigue and urges consideration of the daughter’s perception. FLORETTE.
A Pittsburg shop displayed a light brown toque with dark braid and a perched parrot. Fashion notes predict a screen winter with green dominating palettes, praised for adding color and suitability to most complexions, highlighting the stylish “Pisteau” as a standout.
A belle showcased a striking hat at a chrysanthemum exhibit. The headpiece featured green velvet, brown cloth, an Austian bow of quills, an iridescent buckle, and a velvet ribbon bow. Inside the brim a velvet band with pink roses added color and height.
A fashion piece notes 1830 bonnets returning to favor in New York streets and dress shops. Marie Amalie gowns with waisted silhouettes reappear. Fifth Avenue milliners showcase a black moire silk bonnet with pale pink velvet trim and blush rose accents. The look, though not dominant, is a coming style echoing Paris trends with lumes and lace veils.
The article advises hiding the piano back by a curtain or draping, noting unsightliness when exposed and suggesting a high back lounge or curtain on a rod as solutions. It laments unfinished backs by manufacturers and links back exposure to diminished vocal quality in rooms.
Hints for fashionable attire note imported farsoes in jet gold ae crystal and iridescent tones. Patent leather boots remain in vogue for all occasions while velvet cloaks and housewear outfits gain prominence. yellow chrysanthemums decorate tables and bonnets may vary from dress styles.
Dr Lorenzo Waite of Pittsfield Mass reports using Horsford's Acid Phosphate for eight weeks to aid a severely emaciated patient with nervous prostration and dyspepsia. The stomach was irritable to liquids and solids. a consultant had deemed the case incurable, but Waite's treatment reportedly restored health.
The ad touts $16 buys on overcoats and suits including double-breasted and ultralight styles. It promises top quality garments, compares favorably to higher priced items, and notes free railroad fare for out of town buyers on $10 purchases. The offer runs Friday and Saturday only until 10 PM at Corner Grant and Diamond streets.
Count Eugene de Mitkiewicz was tried in the Tombs Police Court on charges of obtaining $39,000 from Attorney Arthur L. Tomes through false pretenses. The defense argued lack of proof and Justice Grady discharged him, noting the required pretenses were not shown as reasonably incredible. The Count rejoiced, shaking hands with his lawyers and Colonel Elliott F. Shepard.
A vintage claim states that Syrup of Figs provides a permanent cure for habitual constipation, contrasting it with other laxatives that work briefly but harm the system, suggesting informed buyers will choose the fig remedy.
Passenger timetable notes a depart from Pittsburg at 7:00 a.m. Central time for Cleveland arriving 10:55 p.m. and then to Chicago at 9:00 p.m. Return trains depart Cleveland at 1:40 p.m. arriving Pittsburg at 6:15 p.m. See time table for changes.
Our store promotes a Friday and Saturday sale offering suits and overcoats at 16 dollars each, comparing the value to five dollars and five garments. C C Clothiers at the corner of Grant and Diamond streets advertises this in house promotion.
An old classified style notice promotes lace curtain cleaning by Pfeifer with contact numbers and locations. It also advertises Dewitt's Little Early Effers claiming no pain or nausea as an easy remedy.
In the village Lord Willard returns home as Bertie weakens from illness. Phillippa learns De la Poer has suffered, living in poverty and isolation, prompting the rector to urge aid. Willard confronts a possible match link to Dorothea De la Poer and the buried family secrets shaping his decision.
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