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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1891
Page
5
Fashion notes describe new novelties for autumn brides including pelerines with puff sleeves, altered sleeve designs, and a variety of bonnets. Illustrations show outfits with beige cloth, checked wool, and sheer fabrics, plus a bridal gown with peau de soie train and lace panels.
The article details popular autumn wedding fabrics and trimmings in New York, listing materials such as pearl white satin, peau de soie, Moscorvite silk, lam, and Bruges point lace. It notes lace, appliques, and Parisian touches, with veils, tulle options, and color schemes for bridesmaids and traveling outfits.
A 19th century discussion argues that long skirts hinder women on modern rapid transit cars and in daily tasks. It contrasts Greek and Roman dress with current needs, defends corsets as practical under certain conditions, and critiques dress reformers and era fashion. Frances Willard is cited in the critique of restrictive attire.
A Chicago correspondent describes J Palmer ONeill president of the Smoky City syndicate as Chicago beat Pittsburg 2 to 1. His whiskers loudly reflect the wind and mood from start to finish with vivid imagery of the crowd, score, and ONeill’s reactions.
The New York Advertiser reports a Jersey case where Patrick Mullen was found to have a right to abuse his wife, prompting commentary on marriage laws. The piece notes a second dramatic arrest, Lombard, for attempting to murder her husband with molten lead.
The Season illustrates an aristocratic Turkish woman in Istanbul streets wearing a loose black silk dress over a chemise with a belt and cutouts. Distinctive garments include the Feredsche a mantle with wide sleeves and full length, and the Jaschmak two white gauze veils covering the head and face leaving only eyes visible.
In Paris the sil ly season lingers as ministers vote on Martinique funding despite a sleepy city. The McAll Mission, led by Dr. Loba, gains traction with Pittsburg and Allegheny support. Travelers note royal curiosity, social tensions, and rail safety debates amid shortages of politics and vibrant public theater.
The article compares Paris street dangers for pedestrians amid fast wheelmen, a fatal omnibus collision, and calls for regulation. It notes Nellie Bly inspired journalists to test hospital conditions and mentions another globe circling letters race, with a 111 day and 79 day record.
A home cooking feature describes boiling potatoes with skins for flavor and texture, with tips on selecting even potatoes, salting water, and drying them before serving. It includes quick recipes for grilled sardines with sauce, tomato jelly, spiced grapes, salad cream, a delicate dessert, a chicken loaf, and a chocolate souffle attributed to Ettice Szazza.
In a New York Recorder column a quarrel over medical costs unfolds. Beatrix counters insults about fragility while Guy cites twenty years of doctor bills totaling about $2,000. He lists physicians including Dru, Thomas, Walker, Guernsey, Sayre, Jacobi, Stimson and Wynkoop as examples of high medical expenses.
The New York Advertiser notes a competitive race of steamship and train users across the country. Herman Oelrichs now holds the best mark with 3,400 miles in 4 days 18 hours and 40 minutes, surpassing Baron Von Schroeder's recent record.
A mid summer column discusses Christmas gift making and frugal, practical home crafts. It notes shoppers find good materials now for early gifts, suggests small luxury pieces like lace and fabric remnants, and describes handmade tea tidbits and decorative touches for homes. It ends with a note on gruel preparation and simple care for the sick.
A fragment discusses sharks possibly using pilot fish for cues to food and mentions a tale about indicator birds guiding humans to honey. It notes uncertainty about the truth and highlights curious animal interactions as presented by Prof. Holder.
A Des Moines printer recounts severe cramping from printer's colic in winter. After failing with usual medicines, a neighbor procured Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Within 15 minutes relief began and by 30 minutes he was cured, leading him to keep the remedy on hand and recommend it. Signed Jas Wrormrs, Des Moines.
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