Ruins of the Chicago World’s Fair and Salvage Efforts
A fragment describes the damaged Columbian Exposition site with ruined entries and Liberty statue, the La Rabida Convent walls, and the salvage work by the Columbian Exposition Salvage Company. It notes losses from the 1894 fire and ongoing removal of beams and girders for furnaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian Museum
Art Institute
White City
Grand Basin
Court of Honor
Statue of Liberty
la Rabida
Germany
Jackson Park
Columbian Exposition Salvage Company
Bitter Bitters Promotion On Health Beliefs
An old promotional text extols Bitter Bitters as regulating liver function and aiding digestion. It claims benefits against malaria, grippe, dyspepsia, and kidney sluggishness, and suggests strong effects on vitality and intestinal health.
New Park Work Begins In Newark
Local authorities begin a new park improvement project in Newark as crews clear land and install updated pathways and lighting. Officials emphasize community access and safety through enhanced public spaces.
Excelsior Diamond Valuation and Global Treasure Trade
Experts value the Excelsior at five million dollars after Breitmayer and Bernheimer tested it. Proposals of three, four, and two and a half million were refused. The gem traveled under cavalry escort to a coast railway, then to Cape Town aboard the Antelope for London vaults. The piece joins a world of famous stones including the Regent and Rajah of Matan with hundreds of cutters in Amsterdam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bank of England
If Matan
Louisa XV
Amsterdam
Philadelphia
Peculiar Korea Tales Of Horses Bulls And Hoofs
Frank G. Carpenter notes oddities in Korea describing how ponies and a bull used for baggage were shod. One pony was restrained before hooves were fitted with hoop iron shoes, while a worker sat on the bull’s head during its shoeing. The iron proved sturdy though the text is fragmented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Carpenter
Korea
Nor
Colonial Laws On Sabbath, Dissent, Theft And Banished Priests
The document lists severe early American statutes and penalties. It includes restrictions on Quakers and dissenters, Sabbath observance rules, banishment for converts, and corporal punishments for deceit and theft, reflecting strict community control and religious conformity.
Gehrke farm adair county assets noted
Henry Gehrke, a German farmer from Adair County, is described as a valuable resident with a notable standing in the county. The notice highlights his property and status within the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gehrke
Hrke
Curious facts from a late 19th century miscellany
The item cites 1891 Ireland population at 4,704,750 with a 9.08 percent ten year drop, London at 4,766,661, notes on disease resistance in salt workers, France housing by stories, a Bremen ship Potosi with 6,150 ton capacity, towns in Kansas with no inhabitants, a $30,000 theatre in Saratoga, exotic animal prices in Europe, and Tartars and Abyssinia milk use. It concludes with royal uses of the ass and mule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
London
France
Bremen
Potosi
Kansas
Saratoga
M. Gambier Bolton
Herodotus
Abyssinia
New Dress Stuns at Ball in Hard Times
Mrs Yerger wears a new dress to attend a ball and remarks on its cost in hard times. Col Yerger exclaims at the expense while Mrs Yerger replies she cares not for money when it makes him happy.
Tucker Family Quip Sparks House Debate
A brief humorous exchange in the Chicago Daily Tribune shows Tommy Tucker asking if he is descended from monkeys and Mr. Tucker replying that statement does not apply on his side of the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iifi
Newton
New Haven
Tommy Tucker
Mr. Tucker
Chicago Daily Tribune
Venus Rising and Deity Discussion in Society Circles
In a historical aside the text notes recurring themes about bathing suit modesty and social status. It recalls a dialogue on Greek deities and the social habit of listing numerous lodges, illustrating attitudes from past era journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaswell
Dukane
Pittsburg
The Lion of Hell in a Battle for the Soul
A preacher urges endurance against the temptations of strong drink likening it to a roaring lion in an arena. He frames the struggle as a fight for the soul, aided by the sword of the Spirit and support from a heavenly gallery. He recalls biblical witnesses and the King’s heavenly crowd cheering faithful overcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aton
Nevet
Christ
Toffeniot
Trajan
Hell
Paul
Abel
Enoch
Noah
Abraham
Sarah
Isaac
Joseph
Gideon
Barak
Tiberius
Augustus
Sin
Kia
Jesus
Éold Bioo
Cone
Vietun
Uae
King Lesa
Martin Luther
Albert Barnes
Lyman Beecher
John Carvin
George Whitefield
the Sweet Singers
Top Ady
Montgomer
Charles Wester
Isaac Watts
Ire
Sigourney
David
Fatkins
Avamed
John Scudder
India
David Brainerd
Adoniram Judson
Burma
Heaven
Greenland
Tropics
Sane Watts
Toplady
Charles Wesley
Kon
Runniox
Faether
Staia
Lion
Crvine
Myrinca
Dad Sage
Senator Declares Not to Seek Special Election Nomination
United States Senator announces authorization that he will not be a candidate in the upcoming special election. The move impacts party plans and the race dynamic as contenders prepare to enter the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spt
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weke
Genoa
Sheba
Messa
Birad
Abdul Az Denver
Denver
St. Charlies
Great Britain
Gem 18
Deal
St. Paul
Resota City
Jeddah
Bait
Cenarian Hamid
Lafter
James x
Kaneas
Arora
Clesibius
Alexandria
Europe
Vitalian
Chicago
Weaees
Sn Ae Ous
Rae Ievernenta,— New Fark W
Conkretiont
Rhawille
Jounty, Mo
Sand
el Yepeh
House of Walter Baker & Co
Nweliins
Watts
Potts
Indianapolis
Chicago Chronicle
Neo W
the Chronicle
Washington St
Cofeago
Planta D. & C
Warters
Dingee & Conard CO
West Grove
Wright & Sons, Props
MBIA
South
Fitea
cOomabie
E.ver.t
A. Ewe
Bama
M. Rice
Freud Street
Auguuta
Cailliana
Liew
J. B. Davenport
Nosh Arena
Reet
Anewsta
Fourtes
Colu Central
Boston
Moffat
Repor Smith
Cripple Creek
J. P
Enator
Bowe
Fileman Bros
Whitehall Street
Atlanta, GA
Ocolothisborns
Atlanta
T&f
Tetteri
Uuas
Drugeists
J. Stovall Smith
Mani -At Turing Pha Macest
Whitehall St
Corner Mitchell
Georgia
Sullivan & Crichton
Aff Businesee
School OF Bhorthand
Amelia
Bsullivon &Chlomton
Kier
Adtante
Gay
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!