Ancient feats of Milo and modern strongmen retold
An OCR fragment recounts ancient stories of Milo of Croton lifting and carrying a heavy heifer around a stadium, with weighings and feats debated. It juxtaposes modern strongmen like Ernest in the Navy and Patrick McCarthy lifting a platform loaded with stones, detailing remarkable but uncertain measurements and distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo
Ernest
London
Portsmouth
Syall Call
Aximo
Paris
Burdefs
Moscoiv
Atin
Fife
Patrick McCarthy
St. Louis
U.S
McCarthy
Too Fast for Safe Service on New Cruiser Boa Dicea
Speed tests show the Boa Dicea exceeds design speed, reaching 28 knots while trials reveal severe spray and handling issues. Sailors report the vessel dips nose first in seas and cannot sustain full power, limiting its seaworthiness as an ocean scout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonport
Brixham
Lane's Emulsion Told as Winter Health Aid
A vintage ad stresses keeping Lane's Emulsion in home during winter to prevent colds from progressing into croup bronchitis capillary diseases and rheumatism. It touts early treatment to restore strength, claims broad child health benefits and offers two pack sizes with implied savings in the larger bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calé
Lane
N.Z
QuetCher Bros Offer for Weddings and Socials Hire
Quetcher Bros advertise a full range of rental items for weddings and socials including cutlery electro plated cruets large tin pea pots cups saucers plates glass dishes tumblers decanters wine glasses jelly moulds and related goods all charges to be paid in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quetcher Bros
Quotations on Life Work and Knowledge Across Time
A long compilation of quotes from Plutarch Helps Franklin Benson Carlyle and others on progress purpose reading aloud poetry science and the harmony of art and science. It contrasts labor courage and faith with misfortune and hints at classical literary authority.
Chronic Rheumatism Cure Promoted by Rheumo Ad
An advertisement claims chronic rheumatism can be cured with RHEUMO after other remedies fail. It lists gout lumbago sciatica and related complaints as treatable, cites past cures, and notes price at chemists and stores. The copy emphasizes low cost and wide success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotorua
Icebound Echoes of Polar Conquest and Hedenstrom’s Voyages
The article recalls 19th century polar exploits led by Wield Marm Roamiantzett and Baron Hedenstrom, who claimed sighting land near the Pole and discovered New Siberian Islands. It details expeditions through Arctic land travel, a fatal massacre linked to Tuku Umah in Sumatra, and Hedenstrom’s inland travels and gold discoveries amid clashes between Dutch, Achinese, and local rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shackleton
North Pole
Russia
Wield-Marshal Roamiantzett
Baron Hedenstrom
New Siberian Islands
Hedenstrom
Linkoff
Axe Plover
Sanibotl Island
Hedensires
Andy
Pole
de Langue
Wich
Arctic Ocean
Siberian
St. Petersburg
Russian Geographical Society
Sumatra
Hock Canton
Hansen
Fenom
Tirku Umak
Taku Omak
Tuku Umoh
Tuku Umah
Luku Umah
Malabu
Achin
Baron Hedenstrent
Vallon
Guillaume
Elisperil
Tuku
Umah
Bridegrooms by Force in Hopi Society
A Travel Magazine writer describes Hopi customs where women select and compel marriage. The chosen man’s mother is consulted, and if consent is given the union proceeds, sometimes by force. After agreement, the bride’s fiancé grinds meal while she’s fitted for wedding garments. the ritual ends with the ceremony. Danger signals are shown by hair arranged in two large whorls over the ears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tous
Tyttelton
Twit
Mar
Friedlandir Bros, ‘Ltd
Masel
Wallington
Wellington
Compitnett
Iselington
Trin
NEW Zealand Insurange Comm Ltde
Nicoll ‘Bros
Islington Fertiisers
MALVE
the Market
BES
Islington
Turnip
Islington & Turnip
Post
Ballantyne's
West
New Zealand
Christchurch
Barrett
Boot Warehouse
Kaye and Carter
Grain and Seed Merchants
ACADE
Ashburton
Burnett Street
Underwood
Adams and King, Ltd
Hereford Street
HENRY
Hareford Street
Christchurg Hk
Government
Vsurant Department
Mé’Department
Pislas
Sterling
Undertakers
Telephone
Newman's Livery Stables
Somerset Hotel
la Jea
J.newman
Colman
Ayer
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lawali, Slassi, Usas
Plutarch
Jordan
H. A. Vachell
Benjamin Franklin
A. C. Benson
Bacon
Tupper
Lord Acton
Carlyle
Alr
Andrew Carnegie
Croydon
Scribner's Magazine
Carter
Hugh Black
Sven Hedin
Lord Marley of
Blackburn
Cicero
Madame Testa
Virgil
Dante
Linuleut
T. H. Andpill & G6
Tancken Jtreet
Building Society
Diavlay
Holts, Symonds
Imperial Arms Co
Harrington and Richardson
New Club
Hley’s
Nobel
Ballistite
Tancred’ Street
CILY
Beath & GO
Hemsley Burnet
Colqua
Hemsley
Cecil Buildings
Thomson’s
Australasia
Albert Roberts
WEW Zealand Industries
HEW
New
Welsbach Light Company OF Australasia, Ltd
Victoria Street
Eta
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!