Fashionable Dow Duetore in New York Night Calls
A malformed item reports a new fashionable dow duetore in New York earning ten dollars per visit with no telephones at night bazaars. A woman recently hired a specialist from New York to Newport for a week at one hundred dollars daily to treat ill people. Cards show treasurers’ purchases of ornate calays with atoms priced at hundreds of dollars. One woman owns a house suit for her dog and a person named Qhievn Anne is mentioned as walking a dog morning routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Newport
Doan's Kidney Pills Restore Health in Moratini Woman
A Moratini resident describes years of kidney trouble and loss of appetite. After trying Doan's Kidney Pills the kidneys began to function, toxins were eliminated, and health improved after using twelve boxes. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents per box. Foster MacLLurn Co Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. dc
Pi Pemberton
Lafayette St
Moratini
Anya
Shad Bright
Dean
Fosten MiAllurn Co
Buffalo
California Olives and a boarding house quip
A traveler and a New York Sun excerpt describe California ripe olives, their taste and brine, followed by a humorous boardinghouse scene from Youth's Companion. The olives are praised for flavor and novelty, then a landlady admonishes a newcomer about watchfulness and economy in the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
California
Sik
New York Sun
Light Booze Dee You Drink It
A minister's wife recounts coffee addiction and how switching to Postum improved her health. She describes night duty, nervous spells, and eventual clearer thinking and steadier nerves after eliminating coffee. The letter, presented as genuine reader interest, invites readers to reflect on similar experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suvere
Vad
Trushunt
Edwail
Cotter
Welly
Opinions on Women and Fashion From a 19th Century Editor
A muddled column blends letters and anecdotes on married life, women’s attire, and social judgments. It cites the Philadelphia Inquirer and Minneapolis Tribune as sources, laments fashion dictates, and contrasts harsh mother-in-law stereotypes with the comforting image of a benevolent, guiding matriarch within homes.
Laws on Mothers in Law and Desertion in Marriage
A Connecticut case reviewed a husband failing to provide a home free of his domineering mother in law. The court held the wife not a deserter for leaving, unless the son does not move the mother away or provide alimony. It echoes the old saying no house is wide enough for two women bosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineapolis
Tersey
Connecticut
Destroy the Wlies Mosquitoes Face Public Battle
The Washington Star reports on the fight against the malaria transmitting fly. Indictments and trials aside, focus shifts to prevention inside homes. Scrupulous housekeepers are urged to guard kitchens from waste and refuse to curb the fly’s spread of disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Indians as citizens under congressional act of 1887
The Baltimore Star notes the evolving status of American Indians as domestic dependent nations still wards of the nation, with assimilation into United States citizenship possible under an 1887 act. It highlights that Indians on allotted lands were granted citizenship without naturalization formalities, quickly adding about 10,000 new citizen Indians and a steady rise thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Baltimore Star
Making Good Adhesives Industry Growth Through Handwork to Machinery
The article traces the shift from handwoven pastes and gums to advanced adhesives over twenty years, noting the rise of mechanical gum making and packaging lines. It highlights inventions enabling auto mation in envelopes, boxes, and one pound bag production, and foresees export potential as new colloid materials and neutral starch processes emerge. It concludes by suggesting the gum and adhesive trade as a barometer of national commerce, with smaller industries fading slightly in the previous year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netw York Sun
Ilig
Return to normal conditions foreseen after railroad trades
The passage notes suffering in trades tied to railroads and construction while indicating that the return to normal conditions is near. It emphasizes ongoing economic strain and the expectation of recovery, reflecting a period of adjustment in transportation and development sectors.
Handy picture hanger and its simple wire design
A short item describes a cheap handy picture hanger made of wire with a loop for hanging, legs that flare, feet, and a bending arm to hold the frame in place. It notes the device resembles a dancing man at first glance and credits a state resident as the inventor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bherlock Holmes
Adjustable picture hanging device described for wall mounting
A device allows a picture to be moved up and down the body to fit almost any size image. It can be sized for nearly any frame, requires little time to bend, and eliminates wire measurement and hanging issues. The body rests flat against the wall and keeps the picture at a proper angle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beny
Children Blamed Wrongly Face Hidden Physical Causes
A historical piece notes that many children labeled as stupid or backward suffer from treatable physical defects. Hearing loss, enlarged tonsils, nasal obstruction, and adenoid growth can cause mouth breathing and diminished mental perception. Proper medical evaluation and treatment can restore learning potential.
Fresh Air Tablets Replace Open Windows in French Invention
In a crowded room a rosy lady uses a brown tablet dissolved in water to release abundant oxygen, purifying the air. She explains the tablets are from France, an acetylene specialist’s invention, popular there as a substitute for a window open for an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
New Orleans
Mes- Democrat
Kellar’s Trick Surprises Orphan Inmate Audiences
A conjuror named Kellar performed for inmates of an orphan asylum. He asked a young girl to examine a handkerchief and blew on it, prompting the child to blow, roll into a ball, and trigger laughter as she followed his instruction literally, delighting the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellar
Handkévektor
Humans Shrink to Fifteen Inches by Year 4000 Ad
London Tit-Bits reports a scientific study tracing human height decline from ancient giants to modern averages. The article claims fi nal average heights fell from sixteen feet nine inches in primeval times to nine feet at the era’s start, eight feet eight inches in Charlemagne’s time, and predicts by 4000 A D average stature will be fifteen inches with humanity nearing disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Lin
Todd
Lia
Goliath
London
Legal questions on Indian education contracts and school mandates
A survey of several legal items discusses government funding limits for treaty funds, school attendance and vaccination rules, and duty of carriers in passenger injuries. It cites cases on Indian education contracts, wife’s claim after a husband’s death, school vaccination mandates, and negligence in rail travel. A Cleveland Leader quote closes the piece.
Rug Clamp For Floors And More Inventions Revealed
Oklahoma inventors showcase a rug clamp that grips edges with teeth and spikes to hold rugs flat, preventing crinkles and slips. Also featured are a change receiver tray, a hair cutting tool, and an improved clothes pin aiding handling and cleanliness.
Ohio toy prints new grain tool for painters
A simple hand tool from Ohio promises to speed wood grain work. The device has a quarter cylinder head, handle, and a rubber groaning pad with irregular projections. A thin coat of paint is pressed, leaving the design on the boards quickly with little skill needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Tombs of Russian rulers at Peter and Paul Cathedral
The article describes the tombs of Russia’s ruling house in the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul, St. Petersburg, noting plain white marble markers conceal hollow stone chambers and dark dungeons beneath. It mentions Peter the Great and other sovereigns buried there, with references to Constantine and Alexander I, and relics and medals placed above the tombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canara
Peter the Great
Russia
Russiaia
SS Peter and Paul
SS. Peter and Paul
Nevi River
St. Veteraburg
Neva
Les
Hig Braling
Peter II
Constantine
Poland
Alexander I
Imperial Mausoleums and War Spoils Decorate Czar’s Vaults
The desolate scene shows tombs of the grandfather and father of the current czar surrounded by palm trees, lit candles, and jeweled relics. Walls display military trophies, standards, keys of captured fortresses, battle axes, and items seized from Turks and Central Asian tribes, reflecting three centuries of Russian warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Asia
Russia
Merchants of New York City and a lazy bookkeeper tale
An odd historical note discusses a New York merchant hiring a bookkeeper at a high salary who repeatedly arrives late. The comic exchange uses playful dialogue about breakfast and rising early as colleagues urge discipline, illustrating temper and wit against a backdrop of business reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viciuus Elrele
Conal Ia
Josepl A. Sao- Ville
New York City
Our
New York
Von
Chia
Tom
Bargain Sale Sparks Enthusiastic Crowd at Local Event
A chaotic scene described as a bargain sale draws a large crowd. Enthusiasts praise the event while observers note the crush and crowded conditions. The passage hints at social etiquette and unspoken rules guiding crowd behavior.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bipe Olives
Dany
Edge
oRee
Joe Miller
Philadelphia Inquirer
Mothers-In-Law
WLIES
TOR
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Va. Leupp
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions
Court of Appeals
Southern Railway Company
King
Lashand
Achild
Chicago
Board of Education
Jenkins
Paul
Salt Tider City
Leadwiy Company
Steporter
Coungel
Plalotim
Wieder
Plaintise
Cleveland
Oklahoma
Cain
Waeb
al Curree
Jack
aAre
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!