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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1886
Page
6
Eyewitnesses recount a railway disaster with a wrecked engine, crushed carriages, and panicked passengers. A bride survives amid chaos as rescuers and officials manage the evacuation and investigate the cause. The article details injuries, fatalities, and the tense aftermath.
A narrative recounts a New Year shopping outing with Milly, Ned, and Rob, where a ring bought on approbation sparks a romance. Milly accepts a marriage proposal after a playful misunderstanding about a button set and an upcoming wedding in New York, amid social chatter, fashion notes, and the era's wedding customs.
An old advertisement lists discounted textiles and fabrics including calicos, wool fabrics, dress goods, cretonnes, damask, silk handkerchiefs, napkins sets, and Eiderdown, with prices ranging from five cents to a dollar. The copy emphasizes new styles, remnant pieces, and heavy discounts to attract buyers. It mentions various named goods and lower prices per item, inviting readers to visit and compare deals.
A fragmented OCR note notes improved cloak and wrap displays with sharper assortments and lower prices as shoppers seek warm garments. The brief mentions new stock and promotional pricing driving interest in nearby retailers.
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