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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1892
Page
9
The article details a wealth of society happenings, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and dances. It mentions residences, hostesses, and guests, with emphasis on social gatherings across streets and halls, including parties at private homes and venues, reflecting a vibrant community scene.
A compact guide explains how riders should board and alight streetcars to prevent injuries. It stresses facing forward, holding the front handrail, stepping with small quick motions, and avoiding grip on the rear handle as cars start. It notes dangers for inattentive riders and cites examples of mishaps and safety tips from the era.
An advance man notes Mariotta as a dull stop in a famed town, the city owned Opera House renting for use, and prisoners keeping it polished. A Columbia College student allegedly harbors a love feud between Lilian Russell and Attalle Claire. Flowers surge from Yale peers for Claire while pets named after stage stars bring humor.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount interview with James Brown Botver in March. Mentions Landanes and Capecown, with references to witnesses and a person named Kyria. Vague and garbled content lacks clear dates or outcomes.
A bustling column notes next season’s potential stars and engagements. Lotta, Mrs James Brown Potter, and Agnes Huntington Opera Company are eyed for upcoming productions. Henry Chantrag’s former team assesses touring plans as theater life in cities like Wheeling and New York buzzes with new shows and debuts.
Davy Crockett recalled General Andrew Jackson as the politest man he ever met. At the White House Crockett drank from a bottle handed by Jackson without glasses, with Jackson turning his back as Texas hospitality followed by Crockett’s toast and praise for Jackson’s courtesy.
Fabric descriptions detail silk skirts with lace trim and moire gowns, noting brocade plaids and rose tones. Highlights include ruching, flounces, and inserted ribbons for evening wear, with advice on fabric choices to extend wear and improve fit for summer wardrobes.
The piece outlines a summer gown with black or gauze fabric, primrose bow accents, and gathered skirt detail. It advocates corset use for shaping, discusses gradual loosening to ease into a corsetless style, and mentions a humorous Lincoln presidential anecdote about pardoning a private who struck his captain.
fragmented OCR notes discuss a public debate on discarding corsets among 21 men to begin. references a San Francisco Chronicle quote about freedom from tight lacing, slim waists, and the impact on posture and enjoyment of life. mentions women and feelings of renewal when not bound by stiff garments.
An announcement notes a new secure entry system for access to a facility. Details are limited but indicate an installation by Vass Heetelle with a focus on enhanced security.
An unsigned historical announcement appeals voters in Cin county for sheriff and other posts. It lists candidates high in Democratic primaries, including McCamm for sheriff and John Co for county assessor, noting intent to seek county offices and awaiting party support and formal nomination procedures.
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