Bride on the Train Sparks a Runaway Romance in York
A bachelor recalls a July journey to Scarborough on an express where a pretty bride to be met him. A mistaken wedding, a clever delay, and a chance meeting lead to a flirtation, exchanged cards, and a promise to meet in London, ending with plans to see each other again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Juligu
Scarborong
Peterborough
York
Thither
ITV
Conldant
London
Julian
Penny Pictorial Magazine
Amusing Tales and A Glimpse of War Era Notes
A Washington Star excerpt recounts a quarrel on a slow train over schedules and comfort, with a laboring conductor venting about the trip. A tale recalls Princess Kenry of Battenberg as a child dancing on a nursemaid's bed at Balmoral for amusement. Also noted is wood pulp paper used as military clothing by Japanese troops praised for toughness and warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenry of
Battenberg
Balmoral Estate
Mrs. D
Cuba crab outpaces horse in swift land running
A Cuban land crab can rival the ostrich in speed and outstrip a horse, proving not only ostriches are fast among running animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Calumet Municipal Theater Crowned Unique U S Venue
Calumet Mich claims a national first as the only city owned and operated municipal theater. The $100000 project, part of a new city hall, serves as cultural spine for a 40000 population copper town. The mayor acts as censor if needed and profits fund the sinking fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Calumet
Mich
Streetcar Conductor Explains Rationale For Fewer Cents
A Chicago Inter Ocean report recounts a streetcar conductor who keeps 100 to 150 cents in his pocket after shifts. He says women dislike receiving cents in change and recalls a collision after he lacked a nickel supply, highlighting a key witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Feat Beyond Him From New Scottish Prison Chaplain
A newly appointed Scottish prison chaplain confronts a prisoner in a cell during his first inspection. He claims the role, the prisoner replies cleverly, and the exchange ends with the inmate taunting that the chaplain may fail to deliver two successful sermons as he did in prior kicks.
One Lawyer Was Enough in a Spanish Village
A village blacksmith is condemned to be hanged for murder. The alcalde is begged to spare him since the blacksmith is essential, but a laborer quips that one of two lawyers is enough to carry out the law. A sarcastic comment at an entertainment notes many happy faces lack sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Drying of Cows and lactation management
The article argues against starving cows to induce dry periods and stresses feeding to sustain milk flow while nourishing the unborn calf. It emphasizes that lactation length depends on feeding and breed, and advises keeping milking until a natural decline, especially for heifers to establish a long lactation.
Barn Window Screen Suggestion for Sliding Windows
A Farm and Fireside writer offers screening tips for barn windows noting most are sliding. He recommends a screen that slides opposite the window to fit the unit and allow ventilation while keeping out pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm and Fireside
Window protection for horses using wire netting
The article notes sliding a screen or glass sash to cover an opening and suggests covering the window with wire netting like poultry yard fencing. It highlights the idea applies when a horse is in front of the window to prevent head impact and facial cuts from breaking glass.
Fatal Effects of Green Sorghum
A discussion in Western papers raises the mystery of cattle deaths after eating green sorghum. A Louisiana Planter writer claims the plant’s blades stick to the glottis with sticky saliva, choking the windpipe, causing suffocation. He urges examining the windpipe and swabbing the throat to remove stuck blades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Planter
Abandoned Farms in New England Forest Revival
A Canadian correspondent notes the poor choice of early settlers who cleared land that should have remained woods. Many locations were unsuitable and settlers lacked careful land appraisal, leading to abandoned farms. The piece advocates returning abandoned plots to forest growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Toronto
Canada
Abandonment Advocated for Land to Restore Fertility
The American Cultivator argues the way should have been abandoned years ago and left to natural renovation to restore soil fertility through wood growth and natural processes.
Nebraska Hog Cholera Experiments Planned for County Quarantine
The University of Nebraska division of animal pathology outlines plans for next year to test hog cholera in selected counties. Experts would monitor mortality and assist local officials with eradication through sanitary methods, serum use, and a stamping-out approach. Plans not yet finalized but to be perfected before work begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Overworking Children in Maine Hay Season
American Cultivator notes a 13 year old girl in Maine weighing 115 pounds performing a full day's work in the hay field. It argues against extending outdoor farm labor beyond a child’s strength and warns of lasting dislike of farm life from overwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Saving Straw Waste in Farm Stacks and Piles
Kansas farmer correspondent warns straw stored in piles rather than stacked wastes valuable rough fodder and mulch uses. He notes boys pile straw to clear space for carriers, wasting money even where hay is inexpensive. A responsible stack after threshing could save money and boost straw value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Multi crop planting and hatchery tips from old farmer notes
Walter Strosnider suggests growing five crops on the same ground by cutting cucumber stems to reroute growth and yield. He claims one fifth the ground suffices. Hens should nest in warm sites during cold weather to prevent egg and embryo damage. Warm nests slow heat loss and ease the hen’s warming task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Strosnider
Three year old Jersey cow Golden Sultanne sold for 1600
Traveling Instructors and the Wisconsin Dairymen's Association announce creamery butter inspectors for the current season. They have engaged Mr. De Witt Goodrich, former butter expert at the World's Fair in Chicago, to lead butter making instruction and creamery management training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Dairymen’s Association
de Witt Goodrich
Chicago
Wisconsin Dairy School
Tender Beefsteak Assured by New Meat Tenderer Invention
The latest meat tenderer from Lowell Massachusetts by Thomas Don and Charles M Fowler uses a toothed roller and a wooden roller to press meat against teeth as it moves from a slanted feedboard. The device tenderizes sinews to chosen fineness without losing juices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Don
Charles M. Fowler
Lowell
Mass
Boil Milk and Water For Safety and Canning
The article advises boiling milk to sterilize and aid digestion, noting milk can carry poisons and should come from healthy cows. It urges boiling potable water, and recommends boiling jars with ashes in water for canning, plus sun exposure for air purification. It also gives canning guidance for fruit and berries, including timing and sugar syrup.
Sour Milk Gingerbread and Tomato Bake Guide
A partly readable recipe fragment describes sour milk gingerbread with brown sugar molasses ginger and cinnamon, plus a method for baking tomatoes with butter onion juice parsley and bread crumbs. It advises digestion-friendly breakfast ideas and says coarse-grain breads are healthier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Also Mentioned on This Page
ASA
Mer Ixlind
Mimaren
Mt Peterborovight
Lamurured
Washington Star
Calumet Municipal Theater
Calwmnet
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!