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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1891
Page
5
A feature on season appropriate Parisienne style and practical dress sense. It highlights wraps bonnets and ready to wear for fallen leaves weather. Crochet sleeveless jacket in black zephyr wool with moire ribbon is shown with edge bows and button loops for fastening. Designs for autumn wear.
A fashion model of light cray cloth featured as a November winter novelty. It shows a half-fitting short jacket with a pleated cape, steel and chenille embroidery, and a fur neck bow. The Paris fashion note describes a Parisienne look and the Boston walking costume aimed at reform dress for wet weather.
A Philadelphia Time fashion note surveys October millinery and dress trends. It highlights London water proof tweed gowns, knickerbocker outfits with rouave shoulders, and corduroy frocks for stout figures. Parisian color contrasts in bonnets are noted along with bold princess gowns and cape detailing for street wear and receptions.
The piece argues against harsh cold baths for children and women, urging warm rooms and controlled water to prevent sickness. It praises beneficial baths for growth and health, warns against overzealous hardening, and emphasizes safe, enjoyable bathing as a tonic and developmental aid.
Practical guidance on fresh air, sponging, hot fomentations, and baths as remedies for malaise, pimples, headaches, and abdominal pain. Recommends alcohol rubs, paraffin wax, and various baths to improve complexion, nerves, and vitality. Names Richfield Springs practice and bay spirit as aids. ends with signature SHIRLEY Dars.
Two mothers discuss managing babies without a nurse. One claims she rests during her child’s morning nap, while the other cleans the room. The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette notes two management phases and predicts future aging differences between the two.
A jeweler explains to the Here reporter that diamonds show a sex difference. He describes a three-karat white stone as the female multiplying diamond with embryo gems clustered near the edge and notes the male gem is sharp pointed and lacks such clusters. The jeweler highlights a pink stone as another example.
A Gilded portrait of the Empress of Germany, described as regal yet plain beyond the glitter of jewels and gowns. The piece notes her height and notable maternity shaping presence, with Bismarck’s remark about Hohenzollern stature and the prince’s match to a tall princess.
A Scottish tale recalls a Low Country tradesman visiting a Highland laird who delayed payments. The laird executed a Glasgow merchant by hanging in the night, then ordered servants to hide the act by claiming the man’s debts forced the punishment.
The piece critiques spiritualism and card reading, arguing that belief in a future life misleads people. It questions why eminent figures like Socrates, Luther, and Washington should return as spirits and mocks Miss Marryat’s claims of materialized ghosts and the fortune telling deck as unreliable.
An oleomargarine history notes Napoleon III era chemist Mike Mourier developing lab color and flavor butter substitutes. Proponents call oleomargarine a valuable, inexpensive fat, while critics cite cleanliness and animal-health concerns in production. Other tips cover table timing, cooking rice-like wheat, onions with steak, bread with cheese, and salmon season, ending with porridge and corn meal serving methods.
Instructions advise using new flour for pastry and keeping pudding bags in a dry place. It notes fruit browning when peeled, cored, or cut should be dropped in cold water to preserve color. Expert pastry can yield lighter crust with leaf butter, and sauces should harmonize with dishes. Proper baking requires even heat and careful handling of pies and tarts.
The piece surveys New York’s elite shows behind grand facades, noting unseen interiors of Vanderbilt and Tiffany mansions, shifting mannerisms among belles, and the influence of leading women on trends from sleeves and handkerchiefs to flowers. It also highlights trained nurses' essential care, home polishing tips, and a Parisian fashion critique on hair, colors, and dress suited to different figures.
An acclaimed female writer recalls a six year old rejected article resurfacing in a magazine after an editor revived it. The piece drew heavy discussion among literary circles and prompted another editor to seek material from the writer who insists she will not again work with magazines, preferring newspaper work.
Four whales crossed the Columbia River bar and swam upstream, startling residents expecting the season’s abundant salmon. The big creatures surfaced proudly and appeared to be in good condition as they moved along the river before turning back downstream.
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