Road improvements and the case for stone crushers
A long argument for building a modern highway system across states using stone crushers, funded by towns and governed by engineers. It analyzes costs per mile, wear on wagons and horses, and the growing need for a national approach to road-building with better tires and tougher standards. It cites Governor Hill and New York reformers and urges immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Michigan
Wisconsin
Stoam
Shaler
Yeroor Hill
New York
Bill
Hill
Vienna housekeepers reveal German domestic service system
A Vienna source describes how German servants are registered in a “servant’s book” with a three word character honesty industrious virtuous. Mistresses may omit words but must swear to the police if accused of falsehood, facing cross questioning and repeated inquiries. Good records mark long service. frequent changes trigger discreet refusals and face to face warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Vienna
Hansfrau
Fourth State Sanitary Convention to Meet in Norristown
The Fourth State Sanitary Convention of Pennsylvania will be held in Norristown on Friday and Saturday the 6th and 7th inst under the State Board of Health. The event invites ladies and school teachers to attend with free sessions and 20 minute paper talks. Papers become property of the State Board of Health. Excursion tickets available by writing Dr P Eisenberg, chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
State Board of Health
Norristown
Philadelphia
P. ¥. Eisenberg
Bitters Promises Relief from Rheumatism and Ailments
A period advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for rheumatism and related pains. It claims the tonic can arrest the malady before it lasts a lifetime and notes benefits for chills fever indigestion and liver complaints.
Arnheim Live Stock brings draught horses to Pittsburg stables
Forty head of draught and general purpose horses arrive at Arnheim Live Stock Company stables 52 Second Avenue. They offer saddle driving and family carriage horses and a stock of mules. Buyers can visit to save by purchasing at the stables. Also Kwase & Shuster hold a big remnant sale Friday and Saturday offering one third off wool remnants at 35 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnheim Live Stock Company, Limited
Second Avenue
Pittsburg
Kwase & Shuster
Fifth Ave
Headache relief and price list from 19th century ad
A testimonial claims Krause's Headache Capsules cured long standing headaches and notes weight gain from relief. The advertisement promotes wholesale cigar sales, clothing, fabrics, cabinet photos, and a remnant sale with numerous vendors and prices listed for silk sarahs and lace flouncings across Fifth Avenue and Sixth Street.
New Lot Opens At 529 Smithfield Street
Hard & Hayes announces a new lot opening at 529 Smithfield Street with plans for a new build by Wronght Iron Piane and Banggad Lam. The brief notice highlights the shop’s relocation and upcoming development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lam
Hard & Hayes
Pemba Ae Tadre Oon
Smithfield Street
A Simple Snugger y Odd Design and Decorations
A home design article describes a modest 22 foot frontage house in wood with brick substitute possible, costing about 2500 dollars. It outlines interior color schemes in olive gold red and blue, lighting, drapery, and furniture choices, favoring odd yet tasteful finishes and practical comfort across hall lounge dining and parlor areas.
Rioters wounded in Lille clash and New Orleans band fight
Late news reports multiple violent incidents including two rioters wounded by French police in Lille and three Italians badly wounded in a New Orleans rival gang battle. Other items note German gunboats capturing Elliva, Indiana election gains for Democrats, a major sewing machine fire in Elizabeth New Jersey with $2.5 million loss, and various other international and domestic incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lille
New Orleans
Wissman
Elliva
Africa
Indiana
Loes
Binger
Elizabeth
N. J
Abram Collery
Lebieh
England
Bigamist Uler Escapes Jailin Fraudulent Disguise
Ernest Uler, jailed on a bigamy charge for marrying Jennie Griffis, escaped by swapping clothes with her. Jennie and two companions, including a cousin, visited him, then left the jail while Uler, in Jennie’s clothing, slipped out unrecognized. The companions were captured and held for conspiracy. Uler was arrested later at Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mippletown
Ernest Uler
Grand
Jennie Griffis
New York
Uler
Miss Griffis
Jennie
Gould
Jeanie
Unionville
Debaters Set for Eight-Hour Day Clash
May 7 report notes Mr. Bradlaugh accepts John Burns challenge to discuss eight hours work a day. Burns predicts a 200000 strong assembly can carry a resolution for compulsory eight-hour day by a 9 to 1 majority, in a debate to be held in the largest hall secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradlaugh
John Burns
Burns
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Sitend S
Farmers’ Club
Goldwin Smith
America
Cornell University
St. Louis
Krause
Jnr
W. F. Youngerman
Ewappe & Suvster
Laptres
Ussoucus & Hacre
Enable & Shuster
Enableable & Suvster
Wibs Rosey Baum & Co
la Tosca
Hueys & Hacks
Ussu
Filth Ave
Ork Hall
Brier
Dublin Irish Times
Dunnode
County Cork
Council
National League
Fitzgerald
Sutton
Alexander Sullivan
Patrick Egan
Alan Allentown
New Jersey Central
High Valley
Emima Hall
Ithaca
Cramp & Sons
Lisbon
Arde Fem
Bigamist
Boros
Rogers’ Royal
Wolff
Agmeblacking
Maka
Wolff & Randolph
Saak
Point
Ank
Edward W. Box
Annie R. RamsEw
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
Curtis Publishing CO
Philadelphia, Pa
Dr. Shafer
Mr. McClelland Mynors
Coraopolis
DE. Shafer
Polypathic Institute
Mr. Myers
Shafer
Penn Avenue
F van McClelland Myers
Polypathic Medical Institute
Penn Ave
Pittburg
DR. Burgoon
J. A. Burgoon
Ashland
Kentucky
Ashland Improvement CO
Will ON
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Ohio River
Hanging Rock
Couneccoe
Ome
Pocahontas
New River
Cleveland
Tucky
Ox 82
Buckner
Af E Wastingtos
Andrew Carnegie
John G. Peebles
Portsmouth
Jas. A. Henderson
Pittsburg, Pa
Liberty Street
Medical
Depesite
Whittier
Mye
Ian
Cook
Company
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Pittsbe Pa
Joseph Fleming & Son
Diamond Market An
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo
N.Y
Chichester
Nerve Pean Co
Jubile
Joseph Fieming & Son's
Azz Market St
F.C. Fowler
Moodus
Gealvan
Lion
Jus. Fleming
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