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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1892
Page
9
Our Clothing announces Misfit Clothing Parlors superior suits and garments made by finest tailors and drapers. Finish fit and style equal artistic work, cash price about 50 percent less than cheap merchants. Fall stock ready for inspection urging patrons to view assortment and opinions. Merchant tailor made suit offered at $18.
An advertisement lists Felt Hats including Cloth Sailor Hats at 440 and velvet crown at 48¢, Untrimmed Felt Sailors at 506 and 580, Trimmed Felt Sailors at 680, TI¢ and 750, with claimed guarantees and prices around one dollar more for certain items.
The U S Supreme Court by Chief Justice Fuller affirms the Michigan Supreme Court upholding the Miner law that electors be chosen by congressional districts rather than statewide vote The decision holds the fourteenth amendment does not bar states from setting electoral methods and maintains jurisdiction under the Revised Statutes The ruling is seen as a boost for Democrats in Michigan in the upcoming presidential contest
The Chilean bark Augusta was fired upon by the US cutter Oliver Wolcott four miles off Port Townsend as she attempted Puget Sound clearance. A dispute between Chilean Consul Macondray and Vice Consul Delion over who may transact government business at Puget Sound led to the engagement. The vessel faced a 2500 fine, and the incident follows its stay in Port Townsend and Tacoma for registry. A second item notes Pennsylvania’s Colored State Fair opening with 400 exhibits at the Auditorium in Harrisburg, running ten days.
An Eisner & Mendelson Co. ad promotes Johann Hoff Malt Beverages as invigorating and non intoxicating. It urges use by invalids the elderly nursing mothers and delicate children and mentions malt extract for night use and Johann Hoff bonbons for day.
Bold claim promotes B. and B. department as offering the finest quality fabrics in America. The flannel department now occupies the entire rear area of the New Silk and Dress Goods Room, highlighting a notable shift in store layout and inventory emphasis.
Our millinery department showcases a large stock of trimmings including Rhinestone Jet Buckles Aigrettes Whips Pompons and Fancy Feathers Ostrich tips and Prince of Wales tips. Largest selection of millinery velvet goods sales prices are extremely moderate and offer potential savings.
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