19 Sep 1886
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Newspaper
Springfield Globe Republic
Location
Springfield, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1886
Page
1
In a 1886 notice Owen Brothers promote aggressive pricing on boys and children's suits, claiming transparency in material costs and urging buyers to consider the value of tailored garments. They tout affordable serviceable suits for youths and a broad range of men’s attire, including full lines of undergarments and accessories, highlighting low prices due to their jobbing and retailing leverage.
A rambling column blends absurd rural anecdotes with a note on celery shortages. It recalls a tale of a woman seeking a husband while her daughter navigates a celery brake, plus commentary on local letters, night schools, and community curiosities. The piece also riffs on slang origins, a Mars-like weather idyll, and autumn musings from Mercer County.
In Mayes court the preliminary trial of Joseph Taylor for assault with intent to kill Daniel Risby proceeded after witnesses testified to an alleged September 8 incident. Taylor was bound over to court, with costs assigned, while additional minor cases and local disturbances were noted. A separate night shooting near Market Street prompted testimony of skirmishes among shopmen and bystanders, no serious injuries reported.
The article critiques American women following European fashion trends. It argues for independence in taste, cites the pink coat and other styles as 英usages, and praises domestic ingenuity over foreign dictates. It notes English and French influences and mentions figures like Empress Eugenie and Mrs Arthur Bronson while discussing how American society should set its own style standards.
The text surveys belief in spirits and the afterlife, contrasting public fascination with séance claims and skeptical critique. It cites Proctor and Chamberlain, notes the allure of disembodied intelligence, and references moral panic and cultural humor about spiritualism, with incidental mentions of orchids and fishing lore.
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