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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1889
Page
7
A writer argues heredity, money, religion, and temperament as barriers to marriage. He warns against improvident unions and the transmission of disease or poverty, urging laws to prevent marriage without means. The piece contrasts rational duty with personal longing.
The Ohio National Guard sees ongoing activity with new overcoats and rifles, the plan to form signal and telegraphic corps, and an active schedule of inspections. Captains Nesbit and Thompson face reappointment decisions as regiment leadership undergoes scrutiny and changes.
F Schoenthal announces a closing sale beginning tomorrow morning offering the entire stock of fine goods at dramatically reduced prices. The ad targets ladies seeking corsets gloves hosiery underwear and related finery, noting items are fresh from within six months and appealing to exclusive buyers while warning others to avoid the sale.
A Harrisburg resident at a ladies party credits Dreydoppel Soap with bringing good luck and a marriage proposal. The former old maid, now happily married, claims the soap changes her fortune and urges others to try it.
Society dancers invited to learn the new Russia dance in Newport. Prof J H Christy offers classes starting Monday evening October 7 at the academy 1012 Penn Ave Walts jog taught in one term. Inquiries may be made to the instructor for timings and steps.
Six tomato catsup samples showed salicylic acid coloring and traces of arsenic in one case with mould presence. sulphuric acid appeared in one sample. Pickles from ten samples revealed 32 percent adulteration with copper or sulphuric acid in vinegar, iron and zinc traces, and other impurities. The piece warns of health risks and advises rejecting pickles with sulphuric acid or copper and avoiding low priced, heavily colored catsup.
The Parade of Haighta Templar in Washington D C is billed as a grand sight. The Pennsylvania Railroad offers sleeping cars on trains leaving Pittsburgh tonight and tomorrow night at 810 PM to accommodate passengers. Parlor cars run Pittsburgh to Washington by day for a daylight ride over the Alleghenies. Round trip fare is nine dollars with tickets good to October 31. An additional option offers a Washington to New York round trip for ten dollars via Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a special Oct 12 1889 excursion to Lloydsville Rhododendron Park from Pittsburg at 6 10 p m with stops at East Liberty Wilkinsburg Swissvale Braddock Turtle Creek Irwin Altoona for meals. Return from the park at 5 p m with supper in Altoona and arrival back in Pittsburg about 9 p m. Round trip fare is $3 offering a final autumn visit to the Alleghenies scenery.
The October issue of the School Review is brighter and better with continued stories and extensive general reading for all ages. September demand was unprecedented and praised by teachers and pupils. The November issue will add new features aimed at younger readers.
Silk remnants in black and colored varieties priced from 650 to 3 per yard, offered by KnaBiLe and SHUSTER at 35 Fifth Ave and Lies' Popular Gallery at 10 and 12 Sixth St. Cabinet photos available for $1 per dozen. Phone contact listed.
The article surveys old and modern wrestling, tracing its origins from rough face brawls to formal styles. It lists prominent performers such as Muldoon, Christol, Bauer, Miller, Sorakichi, and Owen, and compares Greco Roman, collar and elbow, catch as catch can, and other systems, noting their rules and dangers.
An alarmist note on correcting pranks by a mente liver with Hostetter's Sromeat ters claiming bile expulsion and bowel renewal. It touts protection from malaria and chronic rheumatism and promises relief of kidney and nerve trouble through the remedy.
Evantz and Sousten advertise a closing out sale offering dress goods at greatly reduced prices. The sale promotes bargains well below typical prices and invites shoppers to visit the 612 Penn Avenue location.
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