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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1885
Page
3
A harrowing crime tale recounts a maniac assault on a woman in her residence, leaving her grievously injured and ill. Witnesses describe a brutal struggle, a shattered door, and the woman later recovering in a relative’s home as fever worsens and her looks fade.
A jumble of household recipes and practical tips appears, mentioning a chicken dish with batter and a fruit sauce, a spicy meat preparation, baked items, and a curry like sauce. It also references a caterer’s advice for browning meat, a medicinal lotion for eruptions and insect bites, and various kitchen techniques. The piece blends cooking instructions with home remedies and culinary lore.
Fashion trends show two poles this season with plain ribbed garments and richly braided outfits. Elaborate walking dresses feature russet brocade in black or brown with marabout trim, while simpler wraps drift toward muted tones and heavy naval braids. The article notes a shift toward varied styles, belt and jacket arrangements, and a balance between rugged and refined silhouettes.
A historical notice describes various stationery goods and sets. It mentions parchment paper blotters seal wax cases and brass paper keros. price points include a $100 complete set and smaller versions. The item list reflects early packaging and design trends in office supplies.
The article notes a revival in traditional jewelry and accessories. Durable materials like marcasite and certain stones regain popularity for rings and pins as fashion embraces vintage styling and leather goods reappear in accessories. It references Indian influence and a shift toward layered, multiple drops in earrings and other adornments.
Feathers form elaborate ornaments for Sco peta season with crimson and gold hues evoking autumn leaves. The pheasants plumes replace kneel feathers in bonnets, mixing with other trims for new style combos. Grebe plumage and silvery greens feature in live and ornamental wear, while bronzed buttons and tailored outer garments add artistic flair.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at an injury and reactions, mentioning an individual and implied condemnation of actions. The readable bits suggest a tense discussion or report but lack clear names or specifics to identify a full event.
A long humorous column recounts railcar antics and urban quirks from a bygone era. Skits span a librarian reader’s banter with editors, a crowded coach incident over seating, a conductor’s intervention, and a parade of colorful locals, ending with a sales pitch for a salve and a branded soap. The piece preserves a playful tone and a snapshot of public life with named places and roles.
A quirky miscellany recounts a bright Scotch terrier that adores a New York woman, barking at music and following her home until the animal is soothed. Separate vignettes describe a masked daytime robbery, a dramatic sea tale, and playful courtship with a dancer turning fatal.
Reports on Richard Mansfeld supporting Minnie Meddern, Romeos and Juliets season, and stars like Genevieve Ward and Fay Templeton. Mentions tours by Maud Granger, Adele Cornallis, and Genevieve Ward’s Australian success. Also notes Macbeth in San Francisco, musician Winifred Wells, and the Stokes family with circus connections.
A participant describes an improvised experiment aboard a craft near an island. He experiences shifting visions from gold to blood red colors as a magical voyage unfolds, followed by a chorus of voices, birds, and a distant shore. Retrieved sensations fade when the charm ends. the individual survives but remains shaken.
ALS Poller of New York discusses pollen and fruit flavor, waxy butter-like oils, and frost preserving fruit. Professor Arthur links apple blight to bacteria, advises burning diseased branches, and notes frost impacts on soil and plants. Prices from Mrs Shoemaker’s herd in New York show dairy stock values, with suggestions to begin fall and winter feeding early to sustain milk production and crop yields.
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