New Violet Is Born From Cross Breeding Research
Prof Emery E Smith of California reports experiments yielding a new violet variety with strong fragrance and beauty. Other science notes cover Lake Superior’s risk of losing status as largest freshwater lake, African explorers questioning Lake Victoria Nyazza, and German molasses boosting cattle feed. Also, Holden urges finer photographic plates for lunar studies while earthquake pulsations reveal long durations and uncertain heat deeper underground. Steam power predicted to outpace human labor, with horses costing ten times as much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Superior
Lake Victoria Nyazza
Germany
Prof. Holden
Lick Observatory
Alfréd C. Vane
England
Notable Miscellany of 19th Century Figures and Anecdotes
A collection of brief profiles and anecdotes: the estate of architect Richard M. Hunt valued at 500000 dollars. Charles W. Campbell with an exceptionally long mustache. Rev Fr Field’s work in Bos ton slums. William Ludham White of Jamaica NY at age 15 and 6 ft 3 in 262 lb. artist J G Brown credits street boy past. William Penn Stedman aiding Jefferson Davis era. Joseph Dudley of Waterford built a clock still accurate over 70 years. Coquelin’s facial appearance affecting conservatory admission. duc d Aumale considering Amboise chateau as soldiers home for African allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ludham White
Jamaica
N. Y
J. G. Brown
Wiliam Penn Stedman
Jefferson Davis
Washington
Joseph Dudley
Waterford
Coquelin
Duc d’Aumale
Amboise
Africa
Steam's Up The Moorings Cast Off For Sea Trip
A ship leaves the dock as a sea voyage begins with warnings about sea sickness and praising Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy. The ad appeals to travelers and tourists facing nausea biliousness dyspepsia and other travel ailments. It ends with a line about life lacking motive.
Dr Hobb's Sparagus Kidney Pills Promise Kidney Health
An old health advert extols kidneys as blood filters and promotes Dr Hobb's Sparagus Kidney Pills as a cure for rheumatism Bright's disease and related illnesses. It claims pills restore kidney function, purify blood, improve complexion and vitality with a 50 cent price and free booklet from Hobb's Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Hobb
Dr. Hobb
Hobb’s Medicine Co
Chicago
San Francisco
Inventions by Women Through the Patent Era
Washington's patent office records show two centuries of women inventors starting with Mary Kies in 1809. The surge came during and after the Civil War, with patents increasingly tied to improving existing devices in wear, cooking, furniture, and engineering, including nursing and military aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mary Kies
Mary Brush
Cnat
Shredded Fodder and Farm Efficiency Tips
A farmer proves shredded corn fodder can replace hay saving wasted by products and boosting cattle and horse health. The piece urges shredding corn fodder, silos, windmills for irrigation, and rotating pastures to boost stock. It also notes creamery gear improvements and practical notes on wheat, butter, and weather-friendly coop shading.
Burlington Route Praised for Service to Major Cities
A traveler rates the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad highly, praising its civility, comfort, roadbed quality, and punctual arrivals. The Burlington Route is lauded as best for Denver and connections to St. Paul, Minneapolis, Omaha, and Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Burlington
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Kansas City
Divorce and Wed Again Rally Hums Through Chicago
In Chicago a social mood of matrimony and separation is noted as couples repeatedly wed and divorce. A sharp commentary warns that teaching men without religion fosters clever vice and cunning behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milk Vessel Hanging Device for Cool Water Well
The illustration from the Orange Judd Farmer shows a device to hang milk vessels in a well for cooling. It supports four pails raised by a small windlass. Used for years, it keeps stock watered from the well. A wall pump sits nearby, avoiding interference with pail operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Judd Farmer
Whisky versus bullets sparks crowd in temperance talk
An orator denounces whiskey as killing more men than bullets while a wary citizen replies he would prefer whiskey to bullets to a gathered audience. The exchange captures a heated moment in a public discussion on liquor.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh as a constitutional disease by a internal treatment that reaches blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure and request testimonials. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills and Rosa Bonheur painting a horse duel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Burlington Route wall map offered for households
A three by four foot seven color Burlington Route map covers every state and key towns. It costs more than fifteen cents each and is mailed with stamps from Omaha Nebraska. Supply is limited and the request asks to send to Sumneneerey. Morility note ends oddly on a candle stick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
United States
Burlington
Union
Sumneneerey
J. Francis
G. P
T. A
Omaha
Neb
Among The Oxwarks The Land Of Big Red Apples
An illustrated book on fruit growing in South Missouri’s Ozarks fruit belt featuring the Olden fruit farm in Howell county. Mailed free from J. E. Lockwood Kansas City Mo. The man who is ruled by his feelings cannot walk straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Howell County
America
Ozarks
J. E. Lockwood
Kansas City
Land for sale on Whidby Island Puget Sound
Large landowners offer to divide holdings on Whidby Island into tracts with flexible terms starting at ten dollars per acre. Purchasers may pay over a long period with no payment in the first year. Area produces staple crops near markets schools and churches. population about 1700. For details contact R F Workman Seattle Wash. Also note British Museum coin collection totals 250 000 specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whidby Island
Puget Sound
Wash
R. F. Workman
Seattle
Farming by Irrigation and Rain Insurance Inquiry
A farmer in the Grand Valley considers a water tax as rain insurance, offering flexible weather coverage. Zeph. Chas. Felt of Denver invites inquiries for details. The piece notes vegetable oils exports valued at 5,000,000,000 dollars last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Valley
Zeph
Chas. Felt
Boston Building
Denver
Cola
Burlington's new short line to Montana advertised service
Ad copy extols Burlington's new short line through Montana, promising time savings to Helena Butte Spokane Seattle and Tacoma. Includes promotional claims from J Fraxe G P & T A Omaha and references to the Southern Texas Colonization Co and John Linderholm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Montana
Helena
Butte
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
J. Fraxe
Omaha
Neb
Maders
Southern Texas Colonization Co
John Linderholm
Texas
Appearances Deceptive In Philadelphia Athlete Tale
A Washington Star anecdote recounts a well-dressed man who disarms two toughs on a city car with a quick, decisive fight. The story ends with the mystery man revealed as the champion all round athlete of a big Philadelphia club, noted for medals in running, rowing, jumping and sparring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bim
Philadelphia
Washington Star
Avalanche Near the Rock Outcrop Delivers a Narrow Escape
The guide ordered retreat from the ice channel to the rocks as a snowball rolled down. An avalanche then thundered down the slope, within twenty feet of the path we had just climbed. We escaped unharmed, yet the memory haunted me in later dreams prompted by ill meals and bad Swiss beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craigs
A Grand Opportunity Mrs Snapshot Bursts In
Fragmentary text shows Mrs Snapshot rushing to fetch her camera while addressing Henry. The scene mentions a raven as a native bird found in every country, indicating a scattered, puzzle-like excerpt with incomplete dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Popular Science
Emery E. Smith
California
Richard M. Hunt
Charles W. Campbell
Fr. Field
Boston
Jack
Weill
Ater
Monsieur A. Petit
Koescousko County
Indiana
New York World
Kate Field
U.S
Rosa Bonheur
British Museum
France
Piso
Ratra Enrdge
Williamsport
God
Meney
Kline
Wlarch St
Philo
Chesterfield
Hegeman
E. C.G. Clark Co
New Haven
Madagascar
Kingsley
Parker
Castleton
Anton Lipp
Miskoltz
Hungary
Leipzig
Dude
Him
Exigar Tate & Company
Broadway
A. Kuhné&o
Chouteau Ave
St.Louis
Artificiatl Lineas Free
Arisian, Coon and
Goaslowa
Crossy Faisins Fur Co
Rane
Annie
Et Bie
Rochester
N.Y
Mi An
Iowa
Nebraska
Irwin & Johnson
10Th
St. Omaua
Davis
Davis & Rankin
MFG
Randolph & Dearborn
Sts
W.n.d
D.M
GIA
Sciatica
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!