Dean's Kidney Pills Endure Backache Testimony
Eugene Lario recalls a Denver interview from 1899 praising Dean's Kidney Pills for stopping his backache after long desk work. A free trial offer and Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo address are included, with a 50 cent price per box. Ads urge use of Defiance Starch and Russ Bleaching Blue, and feature generic proverbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Lario
Twentieth Avenue
Union Station
Denver
Col Gaya
Uberty
Donn
Dean
Larson
United States
Addrasa Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
The Old Scheme and the Joneses Across the Water
A fragmented note describes Maude provoking a lighthearted wager about the Jones family sailing abroad. The reference hints at a playful plot or scheme and a daughter described as fairest, with a Brooklyn setting implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude
Daily Star
Bigle
Joneses
Parla
Brookyn
Glorying Eyes and a Lullaby in a Hospital Room
A Salvation Army singer Barbara visits a dying street child in a hospital. She comforts him with hymns as he asks about Jesus caring for a little boy like him. The boy’s violet eyes light with joy at the song, then fade as he dies, asking again if Jesus would care for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara
Koster's
Jim
Miner's
Salvation Army
Death
God
Jesus
Reedemer liveth echoes in street musician’s heart
A renowned singer Barbara Randolph performs for a silent bed bound boy who, though homeless and uneducated, responds with a deep love for harmony. Her voice unlocks a special connection as the crowd’s homage lingers over the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Randolph
Names of Roman Horses from Avilius Teresa Inscription
An inscribed stone from the Roman forum honors Avilius Teresa a chariot driver of Domitian era. It lists eighty horse names used in his arena triumphs with birthplaces and colors. Most horses are described as Africans with few exceptions from Spain Gaul Thessaly and Anatolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avilius Teresa
Domitian
Aviling Teresa
Avillus
Emperor's Fashion Sets Chinese Court Tone in Magazine Tale
A magazine excerpt describes the Chinese emperor kissing a young American girl at a social event, noting the contrast with typical Chinese parental affection. It portrays differing cultural norms, suggesting the act would be foreign in China yet occurs naturally for the emperor in this context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ching
Archibald
Sona
Chinato
China
Came Early for His Money Little Story Illustrates Thrifty Traits
Henry Harland, visiting Harvard and Norwich, owes Deacon H. a quarter. He first cites Sabbath respect, pays the debt early Monday after dawn. A winter morning scene shows Harland startled by a dark, motionless cab passenger awaiting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Harland
Limit Reached on Band Mentions by Utica Judge
Homer Davenport recalls a Utica police court judge once from Silverton Oregon where Davenport was born. The judge pressed intoxicated prisoners who claimed past ties to the Silverton cornet band and warned no future releases based on band membership. A telegraph inquiry about band size followed, signaling a hard limit on clemency for former members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Davenport
Utica
Silverton
Oregon
Davenport
New York Times
The Great Old World and Its Endless Strife
The fragment urges a steadfast world amid upheaval. It recalls storms and earthquakes, yet asserts resilient progress. The voice praises human aims and enduring hope, menacing uncertainty, and a looming Judgment Day, while framing tragedy within a flawed but cherished world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrain
Shestl
A Hero in His Day of Aerial Pioneers
The article recalls Pilatre de Rozier, early ballooning pioneer and national hero of France. It notes a monument at the site of his fatal ascent, his stance against sending criminals on test flights, and his death attempting the English Channel crossing. His courage and zest for flight make him a lasting model for aeronauts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilatre de Rozier
France
English Channel
Vast sulfur deposits found in Mount Mc. Cutcheon Unalaska
Vast deposits of pure flower sulfur, superior to Sicilian sample, have been explored at Mount Mc. Cutcheon, Unalaska, by a Swedish expert employed by New Yorkers. This reduces the number of imported necessities the United States must buy abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicily
Mount Mc
Cutcheon
Unalaska
United States
Fragmented 19th century ads and notices mix
A chaotic compilation of dubious ads and lines promotes products and events. It includes offers on Defanca and Stared products, Bungy Wrench prototypes, remedies and bolts of questionable quality, travel promotions to Detroit Niagara Falls and cheap South excursions, and assorted quips on humor and promotions. Dates and places are scattered, with references to Chicago Adams Street, Detroit, Niagara Falls, Kansas City, and Jefferson Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Churches of the World
Detroit
Michigan Central
Chicago
Thera
Niagara Falls
L. D. Heusner
General Western
Adams Street
Vuth
Kansas Cit Southern Railway
Port Arthur
Kansan City
Anl
Missouri
Ikansas
Lake Charles
Shreveport
Examont
Jas
Southland
Pointy North
Sual
Kansas City
G. Warner
Roesler T
J.B. Morris
P&t
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iane
Reliance
ASL
BRNO
Milean OY Tas Tower Co
Boston
Mas
U.S.A
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Cincinnati
ST. Louis
Soi Poe
Hissouri
Kansas
R’y
Agk
Orwrie GW
Smith
Matinette ‘Ilde
Ciicagt
Pactine Lolle
Vince
Cent West
Sir B.panton CO
Maas
Columbus
Tone
Dalgon Clanamap
Sigar
Penang
Zeng Soda
Tone Brothers
Des Moines
Iowa
Hany
Vgaco
Uncle Joseph
Dennis
Ray
Little Feller
Emperor
Hrank L. Stanton
Tommy
Mamaia
Cummington
Micholaoy
Agencioy
B. Z
Price
Mr. McCarthy
Jefferson
Niagara
Michigan General
Permane
Ori Renseless
Nuaturers
Kutna. Ltd
Arch Sts
Philadelphia
Pre
Drusgist
McCarchy
Detferson
Lawa
Uings
Seon
Yarland Land & Inn. Co
St Pau, Minn
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Douglas Uxes
Douglas Rhours
Pat Lowther
Rannoé
Brockton
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!