The King and the Banquet in San Salvador
In a memoir excerpt the author recalls hosting a Bakongo king at sunset feasts in San Salvador. The king arrives in a ceremonial hammock carried by headmen, surveys dishes ranging from fowl soup to roasted pig, and shares witty exchanges about English eating habits. Wives and staff attend while the king savors each course, ending with a coveted roasted pig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Salvador
John EH
Weeks
Mr. Weeks
Hig House
Bhick
Mfumu
Lis
Gont
Farshcal Roles Discusses Method Acting Approach
The American actor Farshcal Roles explains his approach to choosing roles and depths of performance. He says true impact requires deadly seriousness and maintaining a mock gravitas, though the emotional strain can be exhausting with no outlet for feelings.
Do Not Be A Shadow God Follow Your Friends
A Youths Companion line urges youths to value friendship and positive influence, framing guidance as shared path. It emphasizes choosing companions who inspire constructive behavior and steer away from harmful trends. The brief note reflects period moral instruction.
Love in the Orient and the western use of love
A discussion tracing how the word love is used in the West versus the East. It argues that Western usage connotes ardent feeling beyond mere goodwill, while Eastern languages lack a direct equivalent to express cordial approval. The piece cites biblical Hebrew and Arabic nuances, contrasts terms like to like and to love, and reflects on the meaning of loving enemies as good will rather than romantic affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
West
Israel
Abrahim Mit
Tle
Atlantic Monthly
Saints and Trades Patronage in Middle Ages
The article surveys how medieval piety linked each profession to heavenly patrons, noting St. Andrew for fishermen, St. Isidore for Kauhdien, St. Christopher for porters, and others. It cites Montalembert on intimate paternal ties between believers and their patron saints who offered consolation and strength across life’s battles and sorrows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Andrew
St. Isidore
Ktshandien
SE. Christopher
St. Mark
SS. Cosmas and Varley
St. Joseph
Eupenters
St. Cristin
St. Vitus
St. Gregory
St. Apollonia
St. Blaise
Clare
Lucy
St. Benedict
Polyon
J. Hubert
Montalembert
Gal
That Old Old Table
The Christian Herald notes the multiplication table likely dates back at least 6,000 years to Mesopotamia. It cites clay tablets revealing their education, banking, accounting and business use, with the table part of early arithmetic systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesopotamia
Tailor Reopens After Bowery Fire With New Sign
A small Bowery tailor shop burned out and relocated to the next block. The morning after the blaze a new storefront sign appeared promising reopening at 2 Street next week and offering honest alterations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowery
Flcw
New York
Quick Changes at the Wedding Dress Dilemma
A playful dialogue shows a wife asking for a new gown to suit a wedding. The husband points to the recent purchase, while the wife mentions friend Riley as the reason for needing a different dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Forced Into It Caption and Private Remarks
A clipped quotation from the Boston Transcript shows a character named Norah being pressed about truthfulness with a line about telling lies to callers for the family. The fragment hints at domestic or family interview context and a mother figure addressing Norah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norah
Tam
Boston Transcript
His Job. A reporter called Titanus or astronomer mix up
A Baltimore American cartoon caption jokes about a person named Titusteur and his role, clarifying the misheard title as reporter. The brief quip plays on job confusion in a light, humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusteur
Baltimore American
Kissing Tickets at English Rail Stations
An Interborough Bulletin item notes a penny platform ticket practice in England where lovers kiss at departure. Passengers pay to access the platform, enabling last farewells and socializing before the train moves. The scheme aimed to curb platform crowding and lost revenue, seen as a grand success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Angland
Dig
Hearts
Interborough Bulletin
Dresden's Famous Clay and its Curious Vanities
An old article recounts the origin of Dresden clay used for translucent clinaware. A muddy road, vanity, and a shrewd iron founder led to a powder form suitable for court dances. Chemist Boettcher confirmed it is the same material China has used for 1,800 years, linking two worlds of craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Prederick Boettcher
Iis Iron Foundry
Wren
Augustus of
Saxony
Augustus
Boettcher
Dresden
China
St. Louis
Globe-Democrai
Canning Scheme On Street Car Conductor Tells Tale
An Indianapolis News item recounts a North Side street car conductor describing a fare scheme. A long riding resident pays cash, trades fares with acquaintances carrying tickets, and claims to save money by avoiding ticket purchases while others offer to cover two fares with their tickets. The anecdote highlights fare evasion via ticket-sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ime
Ceeda
Indianapolis
A Cotton Legend in Early Europe Telling
An old tale views cotton as a magical plant introduced to Europe. Travelers recount a Tertiary shrub whose ripe fruit, when opened, reveals a white flesh like a lamb in bone and blade. The wool forms cloth, and the legend notes cotton’s ripening petals exposing white lint that resembles wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Tertary
Parental Conscience Echoes in a Father’s Worry
A Washington Star passage notes Parmiey Corntessel fearing his son Josh is headed toward trouble. The father questions how he can improve and become the stronger figure Josh believes him to be, reflecting parental conscience in a troubled era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh
Parmiey Corntessel
Washington Star
Not In His Line The Lady Chin’s Fearful Quote
Fragmentary OCR text presents unclear dialogue and stray phrases. It appears to reference possible quotes and names but lacks coherent event, people, or organizations for a proper summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chin
Owur Khayyam
Fragmentary quarrel hints at looming trouble among youths
A garbled note suggests ongoing tension between individuals named Maud, Melon, and Joey with mentions of Michel and Rolo. The unclear text hints at a future confrontation or dispute but offers no concrete dates, places, or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joey
Michel
Way to Do It In Crawford I Hin Economizing
Crabshaw notes Crawford I hin avoids purchases unless credit is available. The exchange describes thrift habits and cautious spending in a terse dialogue reflecting prudent financial behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Crabshaw
Massacre at Goliad ignites Texan struggle for independence
The Massacre at Goliad recounts James J. Vani and Brazos volunteers in General Austins army. After Fannins delay, Urrea with 1,200 Mexican troops defeated 350 Texans on March 19 1836 and later shot unarmed prisoners on Palm Sunday March 27. Remember Goliad became a rallying cry for Houston’s Texan forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goliad
Tex
James J. Vani
Georgia
Texas
Brazos
Austin
Alamo
Sam Houston
Victoria
Fannin
Urrea
Texig
Houston
Pittsburgh
Tel — At
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing
A vintage advertisement urges using Bucklen’s Amica Salve for routine injuries and minor skin ailments. It emphasizes antiseptic protection against infection from cuts, boils, or scratches and claims prevention of serious complications. Original two-ounce box available from druggists.
Difficult Stunt Lawyers: self control questioned
Louisville Courier Journal quotes a difficult stunt remark about lawyers showing restraint. The piece discusses restraint in offering advice until someone willing to pay for it appears. The tone is critical and observational about professional propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louieville
Too Large an Order He When We Were Married You Wore
A lighthearted Richmond Times Dispatch quip recalls vows of love and obedience, noting the speaker once believed such pledges were possible despite the impracticality of keeping them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Ackley Drugstore Adopts Adler-i-ka Remedy Case
Weaver reports customers pleased with quick action of buckthorn bark glycerine and Adler-i-ka mixture. One spoonful relieves constipation and sour stomach. Praised for rapid relief and gentle effect without gripping. Used in appendicitis though claims should be viewed cautiously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
Also Mentioned on This Page
GEO, Fasthouse, Sciilor-Owney
Iowa
oMoe
Gordon
Tim Worn
Buiding
Malnreet
Celey
Towa
Union
Fina
GC Central
Minneapolis
Towa Nas
Tia Warnp
Thisse
Rh. R. Time Cards
MiNers Central Railroad
Mesnesponts & ST. Louis
Higago, Rock Island & Pacific
Bydy
Abbott Crossing
East
Waar
H. L. Wright
Paleer Schoad “Chiropractic Fountain Head
RULE
R. L. Probasco
F. H. Ruie
Farge
B. E. Purcell
Owa Falls
Horn County
Atsacha
Camenon
Ayer
Davis
Paws
Ollice
Courtouse
Eldora
George Gilling
Humphreys
Romphreye
Bumpehkeys
Honlo Medline CO
THE
Saints OF
Portland
Marquette
George Hanig
Ackrey, Iowa
Marquette Cement Manufacturing Co
Chicago
Illinois
LA Salle
Ske
Youu
International Harvester Company of America
H. H. Heetland
Ackley, la
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!