A Quaker Heroine In the Face of Danger
Rebecca Wright, a Winchester Quaker woman then in the Treasury Department, spurred Sheridan’s win at Winchester by passing vital enemy position details via a trusted courier. Her bold act earned a signed watch and a teller’s note, later framed with endorsements from Grant and Forsyth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Redemption Agency
Treasury Department
Rebecca L. Wright
Phil HR. Sheridan
Sheridan
Winchester
Winester
Union
Rebecca Wright
General Sheridan
Early
Bonsal
Star
Wright
Rebecca
Crook Shas
Farly
Anon
Mas
Fisher’s
Department OF the Gulf
New Orleans
Miss Wright
The
Opeone
Millwood
L W. Forsyth
The New First Reader Lessons From Detroit Free Press
A fragmented lesson tale centers on a boy who steals cucumbers and an observing man who runs a corner drug store. It contrasts moral patience with scenes of marble statue tricks and a poor man fleeing Chicago fire, hinting at compassion for the vulnerable and human skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Australia
Pine Street
Tiis
Father and son duel over circus visit in Sunday tale
In a town scene a father forbids his son to view a circus deeming it wicked and soul threatening. The boy longs to go, the father vows punishment and a whaling Monday. The boy slips away toward the tents as the court in charge intervenes with cautious assurance.
Farmer Bargains Over Hops In Town
A farmer travels to town with a wagon load of hops. He faces a market where brewers now use 32 substitutes, risking the loss of his crop. He might still find a buyer, but he should have kept informed with proper papers.
Woman Driver Endangers City as She Drives
A New York Tribune feature recounts a woman driving a horse through crowded streets, panicking spectators and causing accidents. She boasts riders, whips the horse on hills, and ignores danger while claiming she can handle any horse. At a street corner the horse collapses exhausted. A policeman approaches as she asks him to jab the horse with his stick to revive it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Carruth
New York Tribune
Tenth Street
Woman's Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
He Should Have Stood Still In Courtroom Remark
A magistrate asks a plaintiff why he did not dodge when his wife threw a sad iron. The plaintiff replies that he did, and that’s how the lump on his head was caused. The judge’s remark elicits the humorous exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaintiff
Warnings and Omens The Unlucky Opal and Superstitions
A Chicago Herald excerpt catalogs curious beliefs about luck and misfortune linked to opals and daily rituals. Tales include misfortune tied to opals and a moonstone swap, warnings against singing before breakfast, and various omens such as broken glass, open umbrellas, and new moons. Anecdotes feature dreams, a lawyer’s daughter, a music box tied to a death, and sailor superstitions about birds, cats, and Friday departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Tupper
Chicago Herald
Green
Europe
Jane Eyre
Charlotte Lronte
Harry
Japan
Ity
Mother Carey
A Homily on Haste
A compact sermon warns Americans to slow down and avoid rapid living. It contrasts brisk daily hurry with prudent pace, citing excessive work and reckless drinking as life-shortening. The piece argues steady, deliberate action supports longevity, warns against national rush, and reflects on historical examples like Alexander the Great.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Alexander the Great
Veredom
Don’t Learn to Carve from Nebraska State Journal
A humorous admonition warns young men against learning carving, noting the social burden, potential embarrassment, and loss of appetite. It cites dining etiquette, potential damage to dresses, and the scorn of waiters as consequences of imperfect performance. The piece basely mocks the idea of pursuing carving as a refined skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska State Journal
Jones
Smith
Ebarrass Ko
Awful pickle diet hurts a Columbus preacher's daughter
The 16 year old Columbus, Ohio, girl, daughter of a preacher, has eaten pickles until she weighs only 66 pounds. Doctors report her tongue is dry and leathery and her stomach interior is hard as polished glass, leaving her unable to eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Columbus, O
Judge Bet Challenge Ends With Odd Sign Display
Judge Brown bet Wagerly he could make nine out of ten passersby touch a building. Wagerly agreed. Brown merely hung a sign reading Paint. The unusual wager sparked speculation about crowd reactions and signage psychology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Wagerly
New Arrival at Hotel Sparks Musical Exchange
A witty exchange unfolds at a hotel where a young lady questions Luck about singing. The newcomer deflects with a playful accent, asserting that his attempts would be seen as endlessly clever if heard, revealing a light moment of pride and humor.
Mickey Finns Raft On Cooney Island Pond
Rain drenches Cooney Island as Mickey Finn builds a makeshift raft from rails to save his animals. He launches the craft with a nanny goat, goslings, a crow, dog, and Billy the goat, prompting a wild crowd and a dramatic, nonfatal rescue that ends with the raft breaking up and Mickey safely ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsley
Mickey Finn
Flaherty
Little Red
Mike
Mickey
Ecialy Cooney Island
Jack Doolan
Robinson Crusoe
Billy
Mr. Noah
Cooney Island
Bilby
Wicker
Thare
Paddy
Finns
Finn
Proudiahing
Ace
Mrs. Finn
Daddy Buck
Mysterious Children’s Outburst From a Trundle Bed
A fragment describes a boy named Mickey waking in a trundle bed and, with a quiet grin, muttering about pockets and a gallery goslin. The scene hints at poverty and small child’s imagination as he prepares to face the day with his single suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey
Handy thrift tale from Detroit Free Press readers
A narrator recalls overzealous saving habits and futile beliefs that common odds and ends will “come handy” someday. He and his wife hoarded nails, twine, tea kettles, boots, lace, and hundreds of other items until he finally throws many into the ash barrel, noting the futility of endless saving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zonas
Detroit Free Press
U.e
Renr Gate
Their First Dinner After Thirteen Years of Wedded Bliss
Detroit Free Press recalls a couple’s first dinner in their own home after their wedding tour. The exchange boils down to a playful, loving back and forth over what to eat, each seeking to please the other with a simple roast beef choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Percy
Rosebud
Weill
Darlin
Lovey
Precious
Arling
All About Fans in Historic Cultures and Customs
A rambling survey traces fans from Kan Si the first lady with a fan to their roles in ancient Greece Rome and Egypt. It notes rulers like Catherine de Medici and Elizabeth I, Spanish signaling, Mexican feather fans, and a grim tale of a Japanese rank execution by fan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dery Goods Chronicle
Kan Si
China
Japan
Catherine de Medici
France
Louis XVI
England
Henry VI
Cortez
Montezuma
Apan
Suggestions to Ladies Who Ride Bicycles
A Washington Star advice fragment outlines proper riding posture for women, emphasizing low handle height high seat and upright stance. It notes skirts must be full and suggests side mounts as a graceful, practical option even on rough terrain, praising mastery over overreach technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
PON IN A BANK Demands for Three Dollar Bills
In a New York Graphic piece a Park Bank teller recalls humorous and testing encounters with depositors and counterfeit or mistimed notes. Tales range from a Yorkshire tavern keeper trick to identification woes with laborers and contractors, revealing cautious honesty and temptations to cheat.
A Woman Reflects on Kissing Etiquette in Love Notes
A Manhattan era column discusses kissing between lovers, contrasting old formal hand kisses with modern quick pecks. The author laments men miss the delicate touch and suggests women deserve better technique and understanding of romantic cues. Dolly muses on writing a book, though doubts male receptiveness to guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Star
Dolly
What is courtship says Shakespeare and history
A Troy Times opinion questions the biblical basis of courtship and cites Shakespeare. It argues there is no evidence Adam courted Eve and notes long courtships can end badly. The piece mentions a couple who courted 19 years before marriage and separation within a year of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Times
Shakepeare
Theme of longing and attraction expressed in prose
The passage discusses inner feelings of sympathy and attraction. It describes how observation leads to admiration and a fervent connection, suggesting that relationships develop from a deep, consuming affection rather than rational belief or doubt. It reads as reflective prose on human desire.
BRIC-A-BRAC and Verse Fragments From Life and Puck
A collage of poem titles and short pieces from Life and Puck, featuring affectionate verse on beauty and love. It weaves quatrains and humorous snippets about relationship mischief, longing, and social scenes with recurring figures and period tone.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cedar Creek
P. H. Sheridan
the New First Reader
Colom
London
Colombo
Mauritius
Cape
Nothig
Philadelphia Record
Noah
Goslings
New York Sun
New York Graphic
Doyne
Park
Agnan
Jim Simpson
Jim
Suchas
Shad
Istance
Keyesnet
Charlotte Fiske Bates
Chicago News
M. EB. W
Tete
Bridges
Madeline
Puck
Atavender
Nolay Street
Kate
Mary Howelonek
Edith Sessions
Tupper Judge
Morgan MacKnight
Tray
Gentle Reader
Samuel Minturn
wEs
Roth
Noow
Tomy
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!