Love at the Window and the Hidden Love
Ailing Jenny recalls a past crush on the boy next door. Jealousy over her sister Madge's romance with him escalates until a confession reveals the beloved was Jenny all along. Jenny and Harry Tremont marry, with Madge happily watching their life with a child named for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge
Roger
Jim
Vienna
Madee
Jenny
Yan
Harry
Harry Tremont
Goose
Great Work That of Training Child Mind
Quote from Frank E. Simmons in the Educational Review praising teachers who mold the child mind. The passage likens teachers to those who pursue nature and growth, arguing teaching the child is a wonderful and great vocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agassiz
John Thoreau
Walden Pond
John
Legion
Frank E. Simmons
The
Educational Review
Porcelain Egg Banter Guards a Silent Purpose
A brief exchange features a porcelain egg question and a confident reply. The dialogue suggests a humorous test of utility with a wry nod to durability.
Oil in the Farm and a Moral Lesson
A farmer mortgages his Ohio land to seek oil in the Far West, endures hardship, and later learns oil flows from within his own soil. The tale mirrors how the richest blessings are near us, with a prodigal son parable about finding joy close to home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Far West
Western Newspaper Union
Silver Lining After Car Tire Blowout
A father changes a blown tire while the mother argues about optimism. She notes the baby laughed when the tire exploded, finding humor in adversity and urging a positive view of the mishap. The scene captures domestic tension and a moment of unintended levity.
A Cheap Wife Joke Exchanges Cash for a Bride
A quip depicts a groom altering the wedding bargain as the officiant quotes value. The bride is treated as property in jest, with the groom asking if the clergyman can cash a two dollar check and provide change. The exchange satirizes transactional views of marriage in a humorous old-time tone.
Musical Mystery In Tune Popularity Rises
A quirky note on music trends hints that rough or odd tunings can grab attention and become popular despite quality. The piece playfully questions how sound and charm drive public taste in melodies.
Pig Tron Art Prank Upset by Dog
Two artists recount humorous experiments painting pig iron to resemble objects. One floated corklike pigment on water, while another roastlike lump was partly eaten by a dog, revealing the prank.
Not His Machine Spicy Farmyard Dispute
Brown and Green argue over a lawnmower's ownership and noise at six in the morning. Brown claims the neighbor’s mower woke him. Green says he was cutting, but the mower belonged to Good Hardware next door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Green
There Goes the Most Sophisticated Man in Town
A brief, sharp exchange notes a man praised for sophistication while another character dismisses his appearance as a bum. The scene contrasts public persona with private perception, hinting at hidden honesty or satire.
Hour of Silence Dining Joke
A humorous exchange notes restaurants quiet after 1 p m with the quip that soup is usually used up by that time. The line reflects a light moment about midday dining patterns and limited soup availability.
Specter to the Good Assistant Seance Progresses
A Collier's glimpse describes a seance where a medium and a spirit communicate with a cautious, upbeat mood. The dialogue hints at a near completion as the medium seeks one more shade to confirm success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s
Woman’s Transfer Question Echoes On Train
An old woman asks a conductor to warn her of her transfer station. He replies gently that she will remind him every time they reach the station, making the point she will always ask where to get off. This Springfield Republican snippet captures a humorous travel moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
Newly Weds Joke About Timelines and Divorces
A light exchange between newlyweds playful about wishing for earlier marriage. They joke that with more years together they might already be divorced, reflecting a comic take on lasting unions.
Frogs Arrive in Deluge Sparking East Coast Reports
The Washington weather office gave little credence to Danville residents who claimed a frog influx after a tropical rain. North Danville residents described millions of black frogs up to a man's fingernail size hopping on Bryant avenue. Children gathered them, and by six o'clock many were out of sight, then the street flood receded after the downpour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Danville
North Danville
Bryant Avenue
Washington Post
Cuticura Toilet Trio Promises Clear Complexion
Cuticura Soap daily and Ointment as needed keep complexion clear scalp clean and hands soft. Include Cuticura Talcum for fragrance to complete the trio.
Garden Prompt: Seeds Sprout As Pup Cameras Observe
The remark notes radish seeds sprouting in a garden while a camera captures the scene. It highlights a playful image of a dog or pup nearby as seeds emerge.
Suit of Clothes Mystery Delays Cleaning Payment
A man laments leaving twenty dollars in a suit sent to cleaners and worries his wife may have found it, while others cheer up yet he fears the loss. The exchange hints at a small domestic misfortune and lighthearted tension.
Old Doctor and Young Doctor Comment on Patient Complaints
Two doctors banter about income from patients with imaginary complaints. Old Doctor A dismisses such claims as a waste of patience while Young Doctor B notes these cases provide most of his earnings.
Real He Girl Tess Oh I’m tired of dating boys with cars
Dialogue from the Aliston Recorder depicts Tess frustrated with dating carried by wealthy men and cars, while Bess notes the long walk home and Tess counters that she prefers to drive away in different car types after leaving the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tess
Bess
Nonsense Quote About Saving for a Car
A fragment quotes a dismissive view on saving money. It contrasts a small amount, $607, as too little for a car yet too much to give to a wife. The snippet offers no broader context or names.
Royalty Seeks Husband For Bulgarian Princess Hudoxia
Bulgarian king Boris searches for a wife while his 24 year old sister Eudoxia seeks a husband. She offers only royal lineage and affection, has no personal wealth, and lives with Boris in Sofia. Eudoxia desires a suitor with character means and gentle breeding, even a commoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boris
Bulgaria
Hudoxia
Sofia
Balkan
Eudoxia
Tootin Her Own The Cow with Horns
A young college girl visiting a friend on a rural farm learns the cow has horns. She studies the feature and questions which horn the cow might be browed, while the animal baas.
Remembering the Sabbath in a Boston Address
Secretary Thomas Todd of the American Congregational Association recalls a Sabbath remark in Boston about observing the day. A vacationer asks Gloucester salt for Sunday rates, and the old sailor jokes that double charges apply since it is Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Todd
American Congregational Association
Boston
Gloucester
Admonition Cited in Family Dispute Transcript
A fractured domestic exchange shows a mother admonishing a child named Harold for head injuries and a sister involved. The mother responds by telling the son not to strike his own sister, illustrating a tense family moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Divine nature gave the fields hu mans built the cities
The quote reflects Varro's view that nature provides land while humans shape the urban world, highlighting a view of harmony between natural resources and human architecture.
Stamp Sells for 500 Dollars at London Auction
An error in an 1899 Argentine stamp caused one specimen to receive a high bid in London where it sold for 500 dollars at auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Love AT
W. G. Chapman
Ele
Leonard A. Barrett
He-Girl
Bellans
Parker
Druggiete. Hiscox Chem. Wks
Patchogue
N.Y
Mator
Luscox Chemical Works
Bering Sea
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Pribilof Islands
Haarlem
Winslow's
Ail Drogo
Elliott
Fourth Street
Des Moines
Lower Pleasant
W.N. U
Des Moines, NO
Standard Oil CO
New Jersey
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!