Towne of Mannados Reemerges in Early New York Map
A New York Times note details a 1664 map showing New York as the Towne of Mannados, a peninsula between the Hudson and an unnamed stream. The display, housed by the Old Guard, is certified by the British Museum as an accurate copy titled Description of the Towne of Mannades, or New Amsterdam, as It Was In September, 1664.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Amsterdam
Mannados
Old Guard
City of
British Museum
Mannedes
Mannades
Mamnados
Maine Land
Sandy Hook
Harlem
Twenty-third Street
New York Times
Conductors All Got Fired in Interurban Line
The paper reports five conductors, including Dutch Winters Bill Deal and Fred Ambs of Ames, were discharged for various offenses. A spotter cited rule violations and the paper defends the men, arguing dismissal may honor those who risk passenger comfort. It cites a prior case where a layoff led to a fatal tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill’ Deal
Fred Ambs
Ames
Ames Depot
Ames Terminal
Des Moines
Winters
Fred Ames
Bill’’ Deal
Study of geese and their stubborn habits
A reflective piece from the New York Sun notes how geese amuse and frustrate observers with their stubborn belief about entry points. It compares barn door passages and fence holes, humorously highlighting the birds to squeeze through tiny gaps while ignoring open gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Whist tale of Senator Hoar and three adversaries
A St Louis Republic anecdote recounts Senator Hoar of Massachusetts playing whist with unusual skill. He stayed calm except once when paired with an unusually poor partner. As a spectator asked his progress he quipped that he was doing well because he faced three adversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoar
Massachusetts
St. Louis Republic
Kooker Expands Ames Panitorium Into Basement Store
Ed Kooker, owner of the Ames Panitorium, has bought Edhwold Van Epps’s interest and will consolidate the shops under Story County bank. The upstairs shop will move to the basement, remodeling will occur in the bank building area, and a tailoring department may be added. Woodford Stock Co. performs at the Armory tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kooker
Ames Panitorium
Edhwold van Epps
Story County Bank
Bank
Rooker
Keedick
Ames
Modern Circus Parts and the Japanese Talent Dominance
A historical analysis argues the modern circus rests on four core acts aerial ground equestrian and hippodrome with everything else incidental. It notes most performers are foreign with Japan supplying three eighths of the acts and highlights early Japanese stars and exclusions from certain acts. The piece explains how laws restricting child performers shaped American circus Feats history and the shift from riders to hippodrome and pantomime dominated entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
France
Italy
Germany
England
America
Nippon
United States
Iis
Pacific
Europe
Mme. Dockrill
Spring Styles for All at The Merchant Store
Display promotes new spring fashions for men women and children emphasizing craftsmanship and real style. Customers urged to call and visit to see the fresh offerings and workmanship firsthand.
Also Mentioned on This Page
EARLY
Tommy
Binks
Char
Kooker
Panitorium
van Epps
Woodford Stock Co
Charles W. Fish
Martino Lowande
William Demott
William Showles
Robert Stickney
William Ducrow
Jim Robinson
Jim Melville
Frank Melville
Jim Cooke
Johnny Patterson
Joe Pentland
Dan Rice
Billy Burke
P. T. Barnum
W. C. Coup
Dan Costello
Maude Oswald
Hippodrome
Baltimore
San
M. W. Templeton
Gilbert
W. F
SON
E. F. Posegate
H. N. Donhowe
Will Totten
L. F. Romans
Iece and
Bauge & Alm
the New Shoe Store
South Side Main Street
Iowa
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