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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1891
Page
5
A Paris letter to United States Tin Plate and Tin Plate Company asks for a French agency to handle tin plate sales. The firm, with two mills under construction, plans to first meet domestic demand before exporting. Two more mills will soon boost output at Mantin.
The Fifty third Regiment P V Mote met in Bend Mercer county to form an organization. They aim to secure a position for the element on the United States pension roll. The regiment served under United States government orders during the war and later aided state troops.
A jumble of reports mentions a possible fatal injury to Mires Arse Oosenova sister of Dr Cas tove of Perry after a runaway vehicle incident. Sheriff Cook leads an investigation into the J A Kinter grocery store at Binaville, and Isaac Hicks’s recent execution of business partners draws attention. A Diatreville hill accident results in a fatality involving a Pronk canned who attempted to cross a railroad track with apples. Also promoted is Dr Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge as a longstanding remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and worm issues, sold by druggists.
Advert text touts former Pianos-Colby Pianos praised for tone touch and durability. It claims high musician demand and urges readers to save 0 to 75 dollars by purchasing from J. M. Mollieam & Co Smithfield street. Ends with unclear legal notice reference.
An advertisement from Hendricks & Co of 68 Federal street Allegheny offers a free picture and handsome frame with every dozen cabinets priced at 1. The notice also mentions Lanekin's price list of dyeing and cleaning on the third page of the same issue.
Readable fragments report measures adoption in German offices the Sultan taking stern steps against brigandage and a hurricane cutting timber in Minnesota. Other items note jail escapes in Wyoming and Maine plus strikes by Savannah wharf laborers and various political and crime developments across the era.
At Castle Shannon on September 2 1991 Richard L Srra wed Miss Nui L Brust in a ceremony at the bride’s father residence conducted by Rev Georre BK Deakon.
This advertisement promotes a major sale of cashmeres and henriettas from France and Germany. It touts 4 qualities of 46 inch black silk warp henriettas priced from 25 cents to 4 dollars a yard and claims strong September trade with wide reader reach.
Death notices and funeral announcements for Szwarp Haya Dalzell Fetzer Guthrie Liebler Little Mason Moreland McConnell McHenry Reutzel Schafer Smith Vogel and others. Includes dates September 1891 and locations such as Hazelwood New Castle Pittsburgh Allegheny City and East End with service details and invitations to attend.
Alexander Smith developed a power loom to weave durable Moquette fabric at one third the price, expanding availability from France imports. The American loom popularized Moquette carpet, reducing cost and even challenging European production. Our store offers a full stock of high quality Moquettes at the lowest listed prices despite tariffs on wools and worsteds.
The notice lists prices of 1.25, 1.35, and 1.50 and mentions a line of Nimes patterns or second grade Moquettes. It emphasizes good value at very low prices.
We offer full 66 inch wide bleached table damask in new patterns at 75c per yard. Full 2 yard bleached damask at $1 per yard. Huck towels at $2 per dozen, fringed towels at $1.75 per dozen, and hemstitched fringed towels at $3 per dozen. Visit our linen department for table linens towels and napkins.
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