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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1889
Page
7
A penniless young horseshoer Philip leaves his village, frees three one legged dwarfs from ropes in a forest, receives magical crutch strokes granting invulnerability, fireproofing, and water resistance, rescues a kidnapped princess from a giant, proves near invincible, defeats the giant, marries the princess, and becomes a king.
A Chicago Inter Ocean tale recalls a family moving into a house where spectral occupants intruded at all hours. Doors opened without cue, a man appeared at dinner, and the living learned the former residents died in the same week. The current occupants fled. the house was torn down after repeated vacancies.
A Globe-Democrat recollection notes a clever horse that knows timing and which car to pull, contrasting him with a less discerning partner. Driver M. G. Coney, a diamond expert and jeweler, formerly at Fifth Avenue and Market Street, is now at 533 Smithfield Street.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will honor all orders issued by Adjutant General Hastings for transportation to Gettysburg, accepting tickets drawn on this or any other company.
25 Cts 25 Cr 50 Cts 50 Cre fast black spaces wool hose 25 cts 50 ota Pp a aig 35 Fifth avenue. SEE our line of dollar corsets White drab black and old gold FB SCHOESTHAL 612 Penn ave Harner ALDES formerly of this city now at W H Holmes Son's Chicago House No 264 South Clark street 120 Water street 264 South Clark st 158 First avenue aTssu Chicago Pi
The article traces tea history from China to Europe and America, noting rising consumption and shifting preferences. It details the tea plant Camellia sinensis, green and black varieties, and how processing affects color and flavor. It warns of widespread adulteration including coloring, foreign matter, exhausted leaves, and mislabeling, with data from 100 samples and inspector reports.
Chicago man R M Truax found a large wolf spider Tycosa fatifera in his Morgan Park lawn. The specimen, about one and a half inches long, has a shell like body and a deadly sting. Mygale family includes 36 species, with this American branch known to attack small birds. Truax speculates the spider arrived with Italian immigrants working in Morgan Park.
A Scottish American reminiscence among half a dozen farmers returning from Perth weekly markets. They discuss health and wealth, noting that men do not live long, and one recalls Methuselah possibly being rich at death due to saving. The dialogue contrasts biblical longevity with modern views on wealth.
Special bargains in diamonds watches silverware clocks bronzes and more at G Cohen's, 533 Smithfield St. Limited selections and dealer guarantees highlighted in a condensed promotional notice from the store.
On September 10 24 and October 8 1889 the Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburg will sell excursion tickets at one fare for the round trip to principal points in the Northwest West Southwest and South valid returning thirty days from sale. For full information apply to Sam Moody D P A 1127 Liberty Street. Fsu
The notice advertises a paid for ladies cast-off clothing sale at De Haan's Big 6 on Wylie Avenue, Callorsend by mail offerings. Sale details are unclear due to partial OCR.
Barvest Excursions announces ticket sales to all points West on September 10 and 24 and October 8 at the lowest rates ever offered. Contact Gleason's ticket offices at 978 Liberty St or 6 Smithfield St for details and purchases.
In New York dispatch notes a high society beauty contest could rival Chicago’s 1892 fair. Miss Leiter and Miss Hargous intrigue winter social circles with couture and operatic box seats, while Ocean Grove hosts visiting actresses seeking rest from the stage.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt presents a jeweler answering common questions about engagement and wedding rings. It notes a shift from left-hand first and third fingers to the third finger of the left hand for both partners and describes Episcopal ceremony practice. It emphasizes current custom over formal rules and reflects advised ring placement after marriage.
Oliver Sand presents Mr Herft as a top business figure and invites Exposition visitors to inspect an immense stock of diamonds watches jewelry silverware clocks bronzes and more at 533 Smithfield Street. claims biggest stock and lowest prices in the city. no trouble to show goods via M G Cones.
Pittsburgers visiting the seaside resort should drop in at J. M. Hoffman & Co. No. 537 Smithfield Street to inspect three royal pianos. The Lohmer piano is praised as supreme among pianos, and the Colby and Hallet & Cumston models are highlighted for their quality. Visitors are welcome to explore their merits.
Railroad promotions advertise excursion tickets for the West Virginia Fair from September 9 to 13 via Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis and via Pennsylvania Railroad to Washington D C with return validity through September 21. Rates include fair admission and allow Baltimore stopovers, plus promotions for family supplies and a brewing ad for Bauerlein beer.
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