The Toy World of Nuremberg and Its Timehonored Craft
The article surveys the historic toy trade centered in Nuremberg Germany detailing toy types from soldiers and aeroplanes to dolls and games. It notes extensive factories employing thousands, gendered production roles, and a revered enamel formula, with Sonneberg and Thuringia highlighted for dollmaking artistry and design education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troedel
Nuremberg
Gil
Thuringia
Sonneburg
Academy of Design
Arthor
New Arctic Island Claim Labeled Exaggerated
A report claims a Nicholas II Land discovery could be as large as Greenland but maps show no such land. The area lies between Frans Josef Land and the New Siberia Inlands, with limited extent northward and uncertain western reach. The finding holds scientific interest though no political or economic value is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenland
Nicholas II
Cape Chelluskin
Point Barrow
New York Tribune
Arctic Ocean
Talmar Peninsula
Alaskan
Frans Josef Lam
New Siberia
East Wand
Beringstrait
Christmas superstitions and old beliefs described
A Country Life in America passage recalls medieval and folkloric Christmas ideas. It notes oxen kneeling at midnight, the power of speech for an hour, Judas and Herod figures resting, Pontius Pilate ghosts wandering, and bells heard where churches once stood, linking manger visions to fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judas
Herodias
Pilate
Mount Pilatus
America
Origin of the Christmas Tree Legend in Germany
A legend links the first Christmas tree to a fatal apple and the leaves turning to needles as a sign of man’s fall. The evergreen blooms at Christmas to preach love and gifts, turning a curse into a blessing with the Christ Child. Asia holds more than half the world’s population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Asia
Notable Figures Forego Fame For Early Cold Steel Athletics
Gossip of the Sport World notes many public figures who played college sports from Harvard to Yale and Bowdoin. Presidents Eliot and Lowell belonged to track and crew. other leaders listed include Robert Bacon, Thomas McLang, and Gifford Pinchot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Charles William Eliot
Abbott Lawrence Lowell
Thomas B. Heed
House of Representatives
Bowdoin College
Robert E. Leary
Robert Bacon
France
Thomas Lee
Yale
Franklin & Spalding
Utah
S’rinceton
Robert E. Speer
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Richard Harding Davis
Lehigh
Frederick Remington
Ladies’ Home Journal
Start Building Cup Defender at Bristol St J
Actal construction on the Van derbilt syndicate's candidate for America's Cup honors will begin at Bristol St. J. this month. The bronze used will be the same as that which went into the Lefender in 2006.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt Syndicate
Bristol
St. J
May Abolish World Series Rumors Stir Greed and Reform
Reports claim the world series could be abolished due to player greed and a clash between Giants Athletics and the national commission. Discontent grows as only four of sixteen major league clubs have shared in series profits since 1900 and New York’s National League club balks at a 25 percent payout. The situation fuels talk of a major shakeup and renewed player faction opposition to the commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geld
Giants
Athletics
National Commission
New York
Baseball Players
Poor Year For Harness Horses
Review of harness racing shows a disappointing season with few sensational trotters or pacers. Many good horses left early or faded, and an epidemic of "shing fever" disrupted midseason. Prospects dwindled, leaving a melancholy outlook despite some meritorious efforts.
Forward pass seen as best ground play under present rules
Football coaches now view the open running game as riskier and more difficult, while the forward pass emerges as the strongest ground game under current conditions. The East learns from the West after Notre Dame showed superior pass development, with timing and protection keeping receivers open for consistent gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Weat Olnt
Notre Dame
Army
Suspension of McGoorty Ends Boxing Prospects
Eddie MeGjoorty of Gihkesh was ruled ineligible for six months after failing to fight Jack Wil lon. The Wisconsin commission informed a local promoter, blocking MeGoorty from competitions in New York and Louisiana under inter-state accord. He was suspended for raising his bid to Aebt Piilon after the bout was scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGoorty
Eddie MeGjoorty
Gihkesh
Wicconsin
Jack Willon
MeGoorty
New York
Louisiana
Wisconsin
Mejorty
Aebt Piilon
The Height of the Ridiculous and Other Tiny Tales
A playful collection of brief humor items and misheard lines. Vignettes include a child upset over equal candy gifts despite unequal church giving, a diner claiming hunger but not thirst, an aborted exchange about a charity fundraiser, and a parish leader arranging subscriptions with a chauffeur.
Christmas Cheer Delivers Selfish Glee
A lighthearted Washington Star quip notes a child’s plan for Christmas gifts. The youngster says happiness comes when grown, so no need to be good beforehand. A playful holiday remark on child behavior and gift anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Emily and Mamma Rival Snare Over Look
A playful back and forth between Emily and her mother revolves around propriety and looking behavior. The dialogue hints at social norms and mild humor through a domestic exchange. Filegende Hiatter appears as a misread or author tag within the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily
Mamma
Christmas Economy and a Test of Presents
In a folded exchange Ethel questions what Bertie intends to give for Coronas. Ethel responds with sarcasm that her mother forbids accepting valuable presents from gentlemen, underscoring social expectations and constraints in their household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Bertie
A Practical Person Probes Love Protestation
A confidant questions Charley's declaration of love and asks if a jeweler's opinion reveals true value. The fragment hints at doubt in affection and seeks a material measure of sincerity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley
Why Musbands Change and a Christmas Gift Mystery
A reader recalls a moment of doubt about a wife’s Christmas present. The note mentions Crawford and a mistaken belief about a gift being charged, hinting at a domestic misunderstanding recorded in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
You Dont Mean It Mes Ieee-Whee at the Store Inquiry
A reader recounts a confused moment at a store where a person questions the cost of an item, noting hesitation and misheard phrases. The incident centers on a mistaken exchange and a search for the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Fitting Texts Court Two Preachers Open Sermons
Two candidates Nau Adam and Low preached at a Boot's church. Mr Low spoke in the morning on a perplexing question and delivered a noted discourse. In the evening Mr Adam preached on the affirmation Lo here I am. The congregation showed strong attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam
Low
Boot
Clean Record Quip Echoed by Baltimore American
A Baltimore American quips about maintaining a clean record with the line Just use soft soap. The remark highlights a media voice on handling public image and reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Wee the One Wilie Jew and the Great Expectation
garbled text appears to be an unreadable note with fragments mentioning a person named Willie or Willie Joe and a son. no clear event date place or organization is identifiable.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Santa Claus
Greece
Japan
Toy
Cgermany
Haevaria
Mts Klnd
Howe
Uae
Toy Soldiers
Giles
American Preas Association
Scorf Keeper
Inite
Nurjor
Willie Brown
Brooken
Tommy
Copalee
Viet
Becker
Deetor
Eas
Sunn
Wee the
Wilie
Biguues
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!