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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1894
Page
6
Special correspondence from New York describes comforting practical children's clothing for three year olds through early teens. It details woolen drawers, leggings, waist ensembles, coats, and caps like berets and trenchers, with variations for boys and girls and notes on fabrics, trims, and seasonal warmth.
The piece describes empire coats and plaid clothing for girls, with brown silk, gold cord, a black felt mandarin hat, and maize satin ribbons. Everyday wear favors plain dark wool and neat pinafores, while party outfits use blue, pink, cream or red Fayettes and light silks, crepons, or Japanese crepe for brass occasions.
A witty Chicago Tribune tale tells how a tenant avoided rent raises by staging a fake move and showing the landlord the danger of higher costs. She describes rooms, bric a brac, and death in neighboring houses to persuade a prospective renter and keep the current rent.
A satirical piece surveys public views on tobacco uses and abuses, noting dramatic accidents and odd anecdotes. It cites a New Orleans death, a dog trained to chew tobacco, a camelid-like goat habit, and jokes about wives, cannibals, and mosquitoes, ending with the Detroit Free Press attribution.
A New York Times note explains why dogs circle before lying down. The behavior traces to wild ancestors who trod a narrow circle to trample grass and leaves for a bed. Modern dogs continue the habit without need or awareness of its origin.
A Montana ranch hand Tom Buckley ropes a silver tip bear with a lariat while riding for a cattle outfit. The bear and the horse butts and entangled rope break free as Buckley escapes to higher ground, noting the pair tumble through the brush. The scene ends with both animals pulling on the rope and then separating.
Pigeons bred in a long low barn fetch higher shots in matches and learn to fly straight from their nesting site making them harder to hit and more valuable. It also notes Pittsburgh’s origin as Fort Duquesne and local Native names for the site Menachsink and Dewndaga along with a circus anecdote.
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