Mystery of the Freecragker and Other Scribbler Notes
Fragmented text notes public opinions on fame and science, listing scholars and discoveries such as energy conservation, Darwin, electricity, and steam power. The piece includes garbled lines, references to figures, and stray phrases about chemistry, psychology, and a cryptic “Mystery of the Freecragker.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
German Empire
Geneva
Were Hieithied
Africa
Bus Rapodna
Deserted husband thrusts woman and child into peril
A woman in Eldon recounts desertion by her husband who left her with their child and no support. She fled a prior home after days of hardship, seeking help at a hospital before planning to return to Gilna. Her tale includes family ties, a father visiting, and concern for shelter and work as she travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ade Gu Spenki
Ove Hille
Dejan Vata
Elighoe
Mimchy
Sane
Delden
Te Gila
Mix
J. O. Andraews
Ales
al Peenent
Eldon
Robb
Gil Na We
Porene
Chitin
Miers
Dinghies
Fires End in Tragedy After Street Duel and Flight
A man shoots at his wife during a crowded street quarrel, fatally wounding himself as he tries to escape. Police pursue through the crowd after the shooting, with witnesses recalling a frantic chase and a buggy dash as the assailant fled toward an alley. The wife survives. the killer dies before authorities reach him. An additional report notes a separate assault tying to a Keokuk dispatch and ongoing investigations into the other incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmer
Flis
Agid
Ariel
Tie
Contaminated Water Sickness Report and Local Incidents
A report describes a water well at Tippmach with contamination. several residents suffer fever and illness. A Davis Gasoline Engine works area is cited for conditions. a water sample by Maier indicates tapure matter. The text also recounts a fatal accident near Lampton and other local events including a poisoning claim, arrests, and a drowning attempt attempt, all tied to a sequence of village incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaveuw
Diepater
Tippmach
Penperty
Davis Gasoline Engine Works
Pret
Maier
Lies Moles Board of Dealt
Olegen
Trial of Spalding by Progress Winter Ket
Report of a murder trial involving Spalding, with references to Diana Craw and Mali son Comins. Details include dates at Malvern County district court and allegations connected to a separation law and possible abortion tied to the deceased child, amid Oklahoma era criminal procedure notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
der Maines
Venus
Diana Craw
Malison
Malvern County
Mivi
Daddy Toyenee
West
Mie Mreiberg
Hayes
Des Motes
Fragmented OCR Report on Fish Carload and Local Affairs
A garbled OCR fragment references a fish carload and mentions Mason City, Lincoln, and Subury with unclear events. It notes a Dayona tion event, a fire city reference, and vague government talk of a patriotic dike project slated for fall. Names and places are obscured by errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Lincoln
Cesar
Mienaeleen
Notable Assault and Trial Report From Undisclosed Locale
A violent incident leads to multiple detentions and a high profile court case. An attempted defection is reported along with an alleged homicide tied to a public event. Witnesses name several individuals and locations, while authorities pursue further inquiries in Des treit and Darbugne.
Bad Train Wreck at Elmira Hits Passengers and Crew
A freight collision telescoped a passenger train outside Elmira on Sunday night. The wreck left several passengers trapped, water tank ruptured, and the coach with the baggage car overturned. Fire department units responded quickly, with one survivor reported seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cudar Rapids
Sally Tiadeedt
Cloudburst at Montezuma Destroys Property in Town
A heavy cloudburst struck Montezuma near Mars eat Sapury night causing the town to lose power and flooding. The central post and nearby properties suffered damage while starlit items reportedly washed away. Arthur and other locals reported affected gear and property loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentesnuin
Arthur
Wren Brothers Sentenced in Cherokee Street Invasion
Webster City report says Dan Wren and others were sentenced by Judge Vieharts for past drunken sprees in the Cherokee Street invasion area. Witnesses describe a violent incident with bystanders and a staged rescue attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invbriante
Webster City
Aia
Dan Wren
Bsson
Gearse
Grues
Kwepe
Chet
Local Boy Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances
An Osceola County report notes Willie Me Kee, age two, found dead at home in Oak Abe. A rope around his neck suggests possible suicide but others think he may have been playing. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the death and whether it was accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagan
Meyer
Jan
Fehl
Niles West
Lampton
Wien
Toote
Walday
Waterloo
Willie Me Kee
Oak Abe
Sitoe
Penguins and the spike that fixed a penguin aboard
A vivid anecdote recalls a scene on the Southern Cross where a crewman killed a penguin with a spike and nailed it to the deck. The bird later moved about head fixed, shocking onlookers and leaving the crew astonished at the spectacle aboard the ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Cross
Dinkey
Howl
Bureligrevink
Leslie
Fragmentary Dissent Testimony in Stone Throwing Case
A fragmentary oral exchange describes a quarrel where a speaker explains throwing a stone toward Willie after Aya appeared angry and seemed ready to strike. The account suggests a defensive action during a confrontation over a disputed incident.
Dodd's Kidney Pills Touted in Riverside Cure Story
Bridgeport Washington October 20. Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble appear common in Douglas County. A new remedy Dodd's Kidney Pills is praised by John Ulgenis who suffered long with Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble and reports quick relief and strong recommendation to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Wash
Douglas County
Dodd
John iUlgenis
Poemic and Stock Talk Mixed With Mining Notices
The fragment blends dime-store dialogue on poetry and stock talk with a Soviet-like mining notice. It references Gold mining in South Dakota and the American Mining Congress, mentions Lead and Deadwood, and touts a sun metaphor contrasted with night. It includes advertisements for eczema remedies and money orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Call
South Dakota
Consresa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grathiudte
Joseph
Khenmatinn
Haat
Simpie Renmoty
Poersonin
AL Smith
Aoman
Eurl
Tungfellow
Kare Chevat
Mugireh
Prin
Thomas
Bedeeteie
Tay
Vwivalanes
Benny Forbila
Binau
My Men
ST. Jacobs
W.L. Douglas Stee Acolla
Douglas
Donutsube
Ream and
Prust
Huiainena
Enetiv
Rush
Tower CO
Boston
Mass
Petieras
Pier Ene
Theo
Ventas
Ams Vo
Italia
the Hawkeye
News OF the Week
Poogte
Mari
Mynteriam Assaiant
Keokuk
Trivs
Swill Barret
Charles Talsmer
Eatity
Dimsele
Ephemda
Fir Porery
A. Anderson
Tanens
Shieh Plice
Atlantic
Lewis
Thes Vlly
Callatiayy
Nest
Catintan
Lion
Saray Gertie
Chasente
Bestia Agad Dade
Eeforna
Tamoni
Irl
Carload OF
Patna
Cottier Rapids
Anerica
Destreit
Tate
Ava
Elmira
Montezuma
WRENS
Osceola
Dibbey
Yer Ferrers
Perseus An
UxeGin
Vealie Laaproviog
Centerville
Exoy Drake
Ana
Joh A. Dike
Alexander Gibson
Speeinb
Willian Krack
Staak
A.D. Couper
Deana
Pierre
Aurfornia
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
N. Y
Volte Sims
Tos
Nice
Indy
Vracen
Af Pavia
Atlet Luteut
Trauguil
Felera
Dr. Wood
Parure
Jebony Gybo
Wibbs
San Francisco Bulletin
Halls
Jeremiah Sullivan
Indiana
Indianazpolis
City of
Willie
Vthe Deathen
Doat
Yirhek
Amyalrug Store
Eoteet
Rene Fhe
Bears
Castoria
Liniment
Rallef
Fey
Dragen Street
New Yous
Cew
Anya
Ooo
Weil
Foston
Mase
Eathaway & 60
Pines
Neta Thomson
Eyal Water
Son
Thartig
Malls of
Anks
Regalia
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!