England deposes generals and elevates them to peerage
A compact collage of 1915 news notes contrasts imperial politics with American finance. It notes a Chicago report showing record receiverships but fewer rail miles built since 1864, a Justice probe into a Chicago recruiting office, dramatic crime in Grant Oklahoma, and riffs on politics, war, and free speech. The piece laments war casualties, critiques public opinion, and urges tolerance for personal differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The Perfect Virtue and The Brat of Strong Character
The article discusses balance between virtue and passion, urging moderation without timidity. It cites the need to curb violent impulses while valuing powerful emotion, and contrasts lasting character with the idea Teddy Roosevelt as a presidential candidate. It appears in the Burlington Hawkeye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Prosperity tale in a busy town office scene
A cheerful sandman enters the captain's office saying he pays cash in advance and has had a good year. The narrator notes a bustle of others seeking dates and the sweep laments a failing business from poor corn crops, while a blue eyed, soot-smudged man reflects on prosperity and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hockefellar
McCh
Chief Executive Hammond Dies On South Trip
The Minnesota chief executive Governor Hammond died during a southern trip. His death follows similar loss of a Minnesota governor in office, with the lieutenant governor succeeding each time. Hammond, a Republican, hailed from St. James. Body moved to the state capital for public viewing. He was respected for trust placed in him and service during his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overnor Hammond
Mississippi
Johnson
Minnesota
Hammond
How Do You Stand With Your New Year Finances
Questioning readers about financial restraint in the New Year and urging self discipline to reduce debt. It suggests that a person with a modest deficit can improve by steady effort, and that those who live within means can move slightly ahead through honest effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy
Unclear political note with mixed fragments
A scrambled news note mentions Davenport testing a mulet law repeal and Congress in session. It references oil on a neck being lanced and prevents Cousin George or Nickie from acting. The text is fragmentary and lacks a clear outcome or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uasser
George
Nickie
No clear single news event in Iowa quotes
A collage of fragmented quotes from multiple papers portrays political rhetoric and dry humor across Iowa. It references Republican harmony fatigue, dry counties, horse meat in NYC markets, and Kiwanis style commentary, with local editorials critiquing governance and public figures.
Safe middle course urged in convict handling says Burlington Gazette
Multiple Iowa papers weigh in on criminal policy and road funding. Town City Press argues roads require taxes, while Waterloo Times-Tribune endorses cautious reform. Algons Upper Des Moines Republican promotes Cummins clubs. Clinton Herald mocks lavish penalties as hazardous. Onawa Democrat questions Roosevelt’s party guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hocus-posus
Burlsson
Waterloo Times-Tribune
Burleson
Algons
Des Moines-Republican
Cummins Club
Tuwa
Clinton Herald
Onawa Democrat
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Wartime Wit and Local Bits of Alleged Philosophy
A mosaic of quips and anecdotes: critics insult painters and workers, petitions signed without reading, holiday mood softened hearts, and regional quips from Wichita Times and Arkansas papers. It riffs on New Year resolutions and small-town musings with brief, dated flavor.
Quirky Vignettes and Mixups Echo Old Time Humor
A collage of light hearted quips and misread phrases from playful exchanges. Jokes about messages tied to fingers, misnamed college yells, tombstone questions, photograph frames, clever dogs, and a polite doorbell miscommunication highlight classic vintage humor and everyday misunderstandings.
Royal Inquiry and Witty Odysseys From Aboard the Zoor
The excerpt features a waiter addressed with a royal query about the Zoor and Yuss’s quips on medicines and fate. It blends brief humorous lines with commentary on opportunity, challenge, and a steady road from year’s start to agora’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoor
Also Mentioned on This Page
England
Department of Justice
Uncle Sam
Jolin Bull
Apter
Walch
Grant
Oklahoma
Iowa
Towa
Minnesottans
Pass
J. B
Sioux City Journal
Great Britain
Paolina Pellegrini
Florence
Italy
Sibley Tribune
Europe
Country Fife
Detroit
Cleveland
Major House
Howe
Rome
Agiher Vu
Davenport
Brad
Hoone News-Republican
Sioux City
Town
Knoxville
New York City
Texpresa
Eagle Grove Gasette
Wilson
Tord
Nas
Anamosa Mureka
Hawkeye Press Opinion
The
Burlington Gazette
Poultion
Wichita Times
Abilene
Kan
Kansaa
Tipperary
Bentztown
Baltimore Sun
Plumervillea
Little Rock
Heaven
Cincinnati Inquirer
Hortense
Springfield Union
Brimstone
Cadler
Bobby
Tom
Dartmouth
Smith
Amart
Brown
Sol
Bowser
Roosevelt Brothers
Trepeat
Yuss
Philadelphia American
Atchison Globe
Abseot. Carroll Herald
Bolas
Hod
Harry Kendall Thaw
Grundy
Horaos Boles
Pea
Omaha Bec
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!