Uniformed pallbearers form first US Milwaukee group
William Ast launches Milwaukee based Uniformed Pallbearers association to provide uniformed, dignified pallbearers for funerals. Seven men now, aiming to double as demand grows. Members wear black and white costumes with lace, matching sizes for parade. Officers listed Reichardt Rolfe president, William Ast treasurer, Gustave Bloementhal secretary, Henry Brandes business manager.
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Milwaukee
William Ast
Mr. Ast
France
Leipsic
Hamburg
Knights of Pythias
United States
Ast
Reichardt Rolfe
Gustave Bloe
Stolen Gainsborough Portrait Recovered by Pinkerton Mystery
The Duchess of Devonshire Gainsborough portrait was stolen from Agnew gallery in London on May 17 1876 after a large reward was offered. It was recovered by William A Pinkerton of the Chicago agency and restored to its owner, a tale of intrigue and unlikely recovery. The piece contrasts theft with broader concerns about rural roads and national commerce, arguing that improved highways sustain prosperity by keeping trade moving amid seasonal pressures and detours caused by mud.
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Gainsborough
Duchess of Devonshire
Agnew
Bond Street
London
England
Garch
William A. Pinkerton
Pinkerton Detective Agency of
Chicago
Impassible Country Roads Hurt Iowa and Prairie States
The article notes standstill business in Iowa country towns due to deep mud making hauling impossible. Farmers cannot reach towns to sell or shop, even at post offices. It argues for the Western states that good roads would reduce annual losses far surpassing road-building costs, yet rural residents resist or ignore road improvement efforts.
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Iowa
Illinois
Prairie States
Hicles
Export Trends and Global Trade Pressures on Manufactures
Treasury officials forecast a possible but not real decline in this year’s American manufactured exports, citing price competition from English and German rivals. English iron workers accept an 18 percent wage cut while German manufacturers seek higher tariffs on paper and other duties to shield their markets. A countervailing duty on Russian beet sugar is under review, risking renewed strain in U S Russia trade and harm to indirect German trade channels.
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Treasury
Cleveland
England
Board of General Appraisers
Russia
Savage to be Nebraska governor promising a western stride
Lieut Gov Savage to be inaugurated as governor of Nebraska likely within the month. Governor Dietrich will vacate early and become United States agnatdp. Savage, born in Indiana in 1842, rose from sod house beginnings to mayor of South Omaha and Sargent founder. He served as soldier and scout for Grant and Sherman. The piece also discusses Indian postal reforms under consideration, including value payable parcel post and money orders, with India carrying about 620 million letters and parcels last year and minimal complaints.
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Savage
Nebraska
Dietrich
United States
Chester County
Conneraville
Ind
Young
India
Indian Post Office
London Express
General Post Office
Doctor May Refuse Services Under Court Ruling
Indiana Supreme Court held a physician is not legally bound to attend a patient when called even in urgent emergencies. An Indianapolis doctor refused three summonses to care for a prominent citizen’s wife. she died after persistent pleas from her pastor who offered to pay in advance.
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Indiana Supreme Court
Indianapolis
Mother and Daughter Praise Dodd's Kidney Pills
Clarissa Minnesota April 15. Mrs. Keys wife and mother in law of local School Teacher Charles Keys reports relief from neuralgia backache and head pain after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She calls the remedy a God send and Elixir of Youth noting her 74 year old mother also benefited. The letter seeks to guide others and notes Todd County already holds a reputation for the medicine.
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Clarissa
Minn
Charles Keys
Dodd
Ohio motorists back good roads push for state wide boulevard
Automobile owners in Ohio unite to back a major good roads plan. A statewide boulevard would connect key cities and towns, advancing transportation and regional development. Grain-O is advertised as a coffee substitute, claiming easy digestion and broad appeal for all ages.
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Ohio
Wells Wins as St Louis Mayor With World’s Fair Influence
Rollo Wells, 45, elected mayor of St Louis, leads a steelfoundry outfit of 2000 workers and forms a political bond with former Governor David R Francis. The choice seen as national in significance due to Francis world’s fair ties and Wells’ silk-stocking Democrat backing. Wells promises popularity and broad support after years with local traction line management.
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Rollo Wells
St. Louis
David R. Francs
Wells
Mr. Francis
Francis
South
Coughing Leads to Consumption and Patent Cains
An 1890s style advertisement touts hemp Balsam as an instant cough remedy sold in 25 and 60 cent bottles with free samples from druggists. It also mentions Garfield Tea as a cleansing health tonic and notes a prediction of thousands of new laws across state legislatures.
Durable papers and unusual fibers discussed
The article notes Manila hemp paper as very strong, capable of supporting 300 pounds on a legal cap and tear resistant. It mentions a Nan kin guild producing durable official leaves over 1,000 years old for the government. Fireproof asbestos paper resists fire but loses printed text, leaving blank sheets.
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Nankin
China
Heal All Manner of Cures and Quack Advertisements
A collage of patent medicine claims and stray ad copy promises cures for rheumatism colds nerves and throat ailments. It touts Dr Shoop Dr Kline Quit “wizard oil” and other tonics with money back offers and phony testimonials while snippets praise or critique social tidbits and popular items of the era
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Savings and
Ezra P. Savage
Garfield
Hollyhock Poultry Farm
Hellyhock Poultry Farm
Des Moines
Dakota
Castlewood
Neh
Castelwood
P.O
Sounwalecin
Eatance Ise Co
Colorado
College Town
Golding-Dwyre
Fort Collins
Colo
Sophia of
Sweden
Allo
W. Grove
George Herbert
Piso
Wx. O. Exps.zy
Vanburen, Ind
Batt
U.S
Dee
Maple City
Kansas
Putnam
Pekin
White
Yucatan
Liquid Dentifrice
York
Mall Fc
Hall & Ruckel
Carter
Western Canada
Land of Plenty
Eee
Department of Interior
Ottawa
Canada
C. J. Broughton
Modnadnock Block
E. T. Holmes
Big Four
BO American Naileless Horseshoe Co
Lippincott Building
Philadelphia
Dr. Greene
Nervara
West 14Th Street
New York City
W. L. Douglas
Goodyear West
LE Douglas, Brockton
Maes
John E. Burns Lumber Company
Monroe
Chicago, Ill
Spain
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Opus
Fermi
Tas Nebr
Malhal Lous
Lows
Rasch Co
Creat Palle
Mentand
Moss
Atrest
Cleve Hington, D
Bonerik
Fuser
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