Ground Hog Day and Medieval Festival Survival
The article traces Ground Hog Day origins to Candlemas on Feb 2 embellishing medieval European customs. It notes church symbolism and varying animal weather prophets across Germany France Switzerland and England. It concludes that local warmth in early February often precedes a cooler spring, shaping the folklore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Calwilar
Sergius
Germany
France
Switzerland
England
Twickenham the Baine of English Literature's Hub
Twickenham earns fame as a home to many English literary giants including Pope Walpole Swift Gay Lady Wortley Montagu Boswell Johnson Tennyson and Dickens. Horace Walpole even nicknamed it the Baine or Tivoli of England in reference to its literary legacy and Tennyson House on Montpelier Road marks early work and gatherings by the poet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twickenham
Pope
Horace Walpole
Swift
Gay
Lady Wortley Montagu
Gibson
Boswell
Johnson
Tennyson
Dickens
Baine
England
London
Rome
Montpelier Road
Alfred Dennyson
Lionel
Lord Tennyson
Hallam
Men and maids blend roles in elite travel
An employment agent notes that in upscale hotels and resorts a woman serving as a maid often acts as both wife’s assistant and husband’s valet. She handles dressing, pressing, brushing, and general care, earning generous tips while avoiding the higher cost of a dedicated valet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Florida
Riviera
Egypt
Ravel
New York Press
Reynard the Fox and the German Epic Satire
The fourteenth century tale Reynard the Fox uses animal figures to critique medieval Germany. Reynard represents the church while Isengrim the Wolf and Nodel the Lion symbolize the barons and the emperor, with Tibert the Cat and Brain the Bear as other main figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renard
Reynard
Reynard the
Germany
Fox
Isengrim
Wolf
Nodel
Lion
Tibert
Cat
Brain
Bear
Youth mocks passengers on railway to London
In a Great Western carriage a youth annoyed travelers with loud remarks. Near Hanwell Lunatic Asylum he quips about the asylum’s view, prompting an elder passenger to warn that one day he may see the railway from the asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western Railway
London
Hanwell Lunatic Asylum
Getting It All in a Food Request Dialogue
A Pittsburg Post line has a waiter asking what to bring and a cliente replying that he needs carbohydrates and proteins and something nitrogenous. The Detroit Free Press remark notes Mrs Grindly does fancy work and that she ruffles her husband's temper when she has nothing else to do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Courtesy in the Orient by Lady Burton
Lady Burton recounts attempting to introduce European courtesy in Syria as told in Inner Life of Syria. At a reception she notes dragomans serving foreigners first while local women were left waiting and humbly faced with blushing refusals, prompting her to challenge local norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Orient
Syria
Hotelman’s European plan joke ends with unpaid bill
A rural politician staying in a Kansas City hotel learns the American plan charges by time as he tries to eat through the day. He orders everything after debating dinner cost, is charged 8.35 for the meal, and learns he already paid for dinner under the American plan. The hotelier notes the European plan where meals are billed separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Thut
Harper’s Weekly
Job's Trials Tell of Suffering and Steadfast Faith
An Atlanta Constitution quote recounts the biblical Job enduring plagues and calamities. The speaker uses dialect to emphasize Job's patience as disaster strikes his home and health. The tale contrasts human endurance with demonic trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Dickey
Job
Frank Stanton
Atlanta Constitution
Memoirs Note On Napoleon III Coup Drama At Opera
In Claude’s memoirs the Dec 1 1851 coup is recounted with Comte de Morny at the Opera Comique to forestall suspicion. A lady asks if the chamber will be swept and Morny replies he knows nothing but will side with the broom handle if sweeping occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon III
France
Monsieur Claude
M. Claude
Comte de Morny
Opera Comique
M. de Moray
Burglary Quip Captive Comment Sparks Ledger Tone
A burglar captured in the act tells the police his faith in newspapers is shocked. He quips that he expected a copper to be absent, then falls silent, reflecting on the irony of his arrest as reported by the Philadelphia Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Quarrel Sparks Dialogue Between Gentleman and Boy
A brief dialogue scene shows a stern Johnny Eastside boasting of “doing him up with one hand” after a quarrel. The exchange reflects social tensions and pointed remarks about trust between characters in a Brooklyn Life style vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Eastside
Brooklyn
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for Women
Advertises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a non alcoholic medicine for women's weaknesses and ailments. Claims to support pregnant and nursing women, ease childbirth, and avoid surgery. Mentions free endorsements book from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York and notes Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Vierce
R. V. Pierce
Suffalo
N. Y
Boxing Taught in Church in Seattle
Reverend W A Major pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church offers boxing and wrestling training to boys in the church basement gymnasium as part of his philosophy of developing body, mind, and morals among the congregation. Also notes: Pullman Johnson Weads boards of regents and laborer shortage with free employment agency in Artesian hotel for farm hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
W. A. Major
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Pullman
Artesian Hotel
Union Shingle Mills Hit by Wage Cut in Raymond
Raymond shingle mill workers quit last week after owners cut wages to 1906 levels citing lower shingles prices. Also in Pullman J O Brownson of Potlatch Lumber yard arrested on a warrant for selling short measure on a cord of wood issued by Police Judge Wenham upon complaint by J W Mathews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Pulman
J. O. Brownson
Potlatch Lumber Company
Pullman
Wenham
J. W. Mathews
Brownson
Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsement
Spirit Lake Iowa druggist L H Farnham calls Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets the best remedy for constipation. He urges a trial and promises agreeable effect. Price 25 cents. Samples free. Sold by Evans Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Farnham
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Chamberlain
Evans Drug Co
City fire alarm boxes listed with locations in Aberdeen
A catalog of real and imaginary fire alarm box sites in Aberdeen includes Box 4 at Young and Thomas, Box 5 at B and Cleveland, Box 7 at Terrace Ave and D Street, Box 8 at Burrows Dock, Box 9 at Hume and K Streets, Box 12 Boone and King, Box 15 Wilson Bros Mill, Box 17 S E Slade Mill, Box 21 Market and F, Box 23 American Mill, Box 25 Heron and F, Box 27 Fourth and G, Box 31 Franklin School Market between Jefferson and M, Box 32 Hume and H, Box 35 Anderson and Middleton Mill, Box 37 Heron and Broadway, Box 38 Third and Broadway, Box 42 Hart Wood Lumber Co’s Mill, Box 45 Western Cooperage, Box 47 Hume and Washington Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young and Thomas
North Aberdeen
Cleveland Streets
Highland Home
Terrace Avenue
D Street
High School
Wilson Bros. Mill
S. E. Slade Mill
Market
F Streets
American Mill
Heron
Fourth
Franklin School
Jefferson
M Streets
Hume
Anderson & Middleton Mill
Broadway
Third
Hart Wood Lumber Co
Washington Party Calls State Convention Delegates 1908
Notice records a Democratic Party meeting at Hotel Tacoma Ta coma January 8 1908 adopting a call for a state convention at Spokane May 18 1908 to elect ten delegates for the Denver National Convention July 7 1908. It lists county delegate counts and totals 697. A. R. Titlow chairs, Carl D. Eshelman secretary. Also ad for Chamberlains Salve for burns sore nipples and chapped hands with Evans Drug Co. price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State Central Committee
Democratic Party
Tacoma
Washington
Washington State
Democratic Central Committee
State of Washington
Spokane
Denver
Col
United States
Supreme Court
Adams
Lewis
Benton
Chehalis
Okanogan
Chelan
Juan
Columbia
Derabig
Acareae
Cowlitz
Chamberlain
Evans Drug Co
Jury excused for debt deferral in London Chronicle tale
A juror seeks excusal claiming he owes £5 and intends to hunt the debtor to pay. The judge rejects delays and frees the man, noting he does not want someone who would hunt the claimant. The London Chronicle reports the exchange as a curious courtroom moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Chronicle
Politics as a trying profession in private life
A Washington Star quotation contrasts politics with private life, noting that friends speak well and enemies knock. Senator Sorghum comments on the strain of politics being similar to everyday life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorghum
Washington Star
Rheumatic Pains Relieved by Pain Balm Endorsement
Pontypol Ontario postmaster Thos Stenton reports eight years of rheumatic pain and explains he found greater relief with Chamberlain's Pain Balm than any other remedy last summer. He recommends it to all rheumatic sufferers and notes Evans Drug Co. sells it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos, Stenton
Pontypol
Ont
Evans Drug Co
Big Hill Move prompts street filling in Aberdeen
The city calls for immediate filling of streets alleys and lots in Aberdeen as the Dabney hill is torn down. An abundance of quality material is available at the door and residents should send orders to the 8 W Johnston Transfer company via phone 821.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Dabney Hill
8. W. Johnston Transfer Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reynard the Fox
St Louis Globe-Democrat
Western Cooperage
Hume and
Washington Streets
Choice Inside Residence Corner
Wishkah and Park Sts
J. J. Carney
Wishkah Street
Democratic Party of Site of
Carl D. Eshelman
L. L. Maley
Telephone 1701
Harper
Kentucky
Fred Hewett
Humboldt
South F Street
Wash
Herald Printery
East Wishkah ST
Minneapolis
Northup, King & Company
Rhodes Brothers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!