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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1893
Page
6
Special correspondence from New YorkApril 27 describes a maiden’s plea for modesty amid bright new hats and tea gowns. It highlights women making their own bonnets and gowns, DIY fans from parasol handles, and trends in silks, crepes and chiffons with prices and craft tips.
The article describes ornate tea jackets as versatile outfits matching almost any skirt. It highlights a black Chantilly lace trim over pale purple zouave silk and a green velvet model with cream ribbed silk lapels and white lace jabot, noting their graceful, dressy appeal.
Special correspondence from Omana reports on Aboriginal pipes as relics of ancient customs and races. April 27 note describes tobacco use and everyday life, linking smoking traditions to national character and historical practice.
A compact note on the West Indian bamboo pipe found in aboriginal remains across several regions. It highlights its social and ceremonial roles, decoration, and the distinctive four or five century old practice of laying tobacco on live coals to produce a thick smudge inhaled through a forked pipe end.
A report describes a baked clay pipe from an Aztec city in Socorro county New Mexico used with tobacco. It notes effects were stronger when inhaled causing intoxication and stupor as part of the tobacco culture noted by W. R. Ligarox.
The Virginia island village of Chincoteague with over 1000 residents is governed solely by a local justice of the peace and a county constable, lacking any other formal government structure.
Special Correspondence from Washington notes the capital’s beauty in spring, with White House receptions on two days weekly and crowds of visitors. It highlights the Washington Monument and Mount Vernon tomb as key sights, plus access rules for federal buildings, the Capitol, and the Smithsonian. A western resident exclaims the official atmosphere is stifling and longs for home.
The article notes rheumatism is more prevalent locally, causes pain and limited movement, and warns of blood health. It extols Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, citing multiple testimonials of relief and cure across several states, claiming rapid improvement and restored health with a short course of treatment.
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