Old Wind Powered Railways Mentioned in 19th Century Notices
A fragmented 19th century note describes early wind powered lines and oldest steam routes. It cites Stockton and Arlington open 1885, and mentions the Georgia railways and South Carolina connections. The text references travel speeds, bronze records, and London’s opinions on costlier railway lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton & Arlington
Dingland
Sear
Souny Garelina & Georgia
Rly
London
Peculiar Rail Accidents Move Across Trestles and Engines
In a western railroad wreck a baggage car tore into the engine as if a bull pierced the sky. A broken trestle sent cars through, two left suspended over a drop. Another trestle toppled the engine, balancing on its head. A different crash saw the engine ride atop steel cars unharmed. In New York state a stormy rush of rain overwhelmed an open draw, men leaped to jump, and the Dig engine somehow cleared the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iere
New York State
High cost and curious records claim railways worldwide
The article surveys expensive lines and bizarre records from the world’s railways. It notes the London and Northwestern’s vast engine works, the oldest nonstop runs, and a Trans Siberian fare comparison. It also covers age limits for railway workers and argues experience matters more than years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Buckingham
iMsion Wouse
Aldgale
Lanilen
Trinity Square
King William
Siberia
Tobolsk
Sony
Topisk
Manuria
Clifornia
Pueblo & Beulahalley
Istence
Frontier
Norway
Sweden
Arctic Circle
Nhe
Manila
Dagupan
Luzon
London & Northwestern
Crowe
Derby
Great Western
Paddington
Plymouth
South Wales
Gwyng
Bourke
Heaviest Locomotives Describe Prairie Engine Growth
The heaviest locomotives in the world are Prairie type engines hauling fast trains on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway. These engines weigh 177 tons, exemplified by the new Car Dean class rake used on the Caledonian railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Cardean
Caledonian Railway
Atlantic City recall of Wauxahatchee disaster near the creek
The Wauxahatchee accident is described with a high trestle over the creek where a train derailed and cars sank in muddy water. Passengers and crew faced drowning while axmen freed survivors. Superintend ent Stanton was badly injured and presumed dead after heroics to save others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauxahatchee
Atlantic City
Wauxahatchee Creek
New York
Stanton
America
Axmen
Inventor of Cowcatcher Found in Plow Source
The common cowcatcher attachment for locomotives, never patented, was invented by D B Davies of Columbus. He reportedly discovered his idea in a plow, making a unique claim to a universally used railway device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.B. Davies
Columbus
Family clock speaks on nerves in crowded home farce
A talking clock narrates being overwhelmed by a chaotic family routine. The clock describes late nights, misread wake times, a prankish child, and a daughter’s visit, ending with a plea for rest and a jab at the family’s recurring deceit.
The Bird in Hand waiter charms stranger. Clarksons hints
Clarkson, a daily patron for two years, complains of neglect as his waiter August dotes on a stranger at an adjoining table. The waiter explains the man is a first time customer and that Clarkson, a loyal tipper, is not the favored guest today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkson
August
New York Press
M'Sieu
The Same Abroad and A Weathered Reply About France
Ascum asks Skorcher if he watched automobile races in France and Skorcher confirms. He notes nothing new, only the familiar pedestrians and chickens, mirroring their home. The exchange contrasts travel with mundane local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascum
France
Skorcher
Remembering Paul Kruger The Man Of Prayer And Rage
A retrospective piece portrays Paul Kruger as a complex figure in the African republics history. It recalls blunt speeches, piety, and a paradoxical leadership style. Anecdotes recount hunts, prophecies, and tense diplomacy with natives as his tenure shaped a resilient nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Lin Brave
Paul Kruger
African Republic
Deal
Winger
Himielf
Kruger
Sone
Safir
Krugers
Prinyer
Salmon Tales From Alaska's Salmon Family
The Salmon Family of Alaska describes the lifecycle of salmon from spawning to death, noting females lay eggs then die while males care for the young. It details four varieties including king, sockeye, coho, and silver salmon, their sizes, timing of migration, and vivid color changes in fresh water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Frank Watson
Addressing a county fair ad campaign yields fee
A colonel hosts a committee from the county fair seeking advertising. They propose a $2.52 rate for an address, arguing others will hear it and the risk is small. The colonel concedes, and the group leaves with a $30 receipt, agreeing to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiere
Mrs. Casey
Jim Shaw
Hank Peters Conversion Sparks a Rainwater Country Revival
An Old Man recounts Hank Peters and Ned Carter in a Wild Rainwater revival where Virginia Dayton, a blue eyed revivalist, draws both men. Ned provokes Hank leading to a chaotic scene at the Doxology works with shouting, a bedlam of praise, and a mock 'hell' dispute ending with Hank and Ned colliding at the mourners bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aft
Charlie
Virginia Dayton
Shorely
Rainwater Country
Ned Carter
Hane Peters
Virginia
Ned
Hank
Wank
Carter
Jack
Yuma
Hanie
Sky
Also Mentioned on This Page
AVE Odd Records
Tie
Juvenile Electricians
Hank Peters
Emmett C. Hall
Daily Story Pub. Co
New England
Salem
Mags
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!