Heroic Rescue Story From 1899 Hatteras Gale
The Priscilla, a barkentine bound from Baltimore to Rio, battles a hurricane off Cape Hatteras on August 17, 1899. The gale rips sails, floods the cabin, and sweeps Mrs. Springsteen and her young son overboard. the crew endures to fight the sea and press toward safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Hatteras
Pamlico Sound
Atlantic Ocean
Springsteen
Cape Hatteras
Gulf Stream
Atlantic
Single handed rescue in a fierce storm saved ten men
Rasmus S. Midgett of Gull Shoal Station faced a night of terror during a brutal August 1899 gale. He battled breakers to reach a wreck, saved seven men then returned repeatedly to pull three more from the Priscilla, earning a Gold Medal for extraordinary heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasmus
Midgett
Gull Shoal
Mus
Lyle
Rasmus Midgett
Priscilla
Gull Shoal Station
The Golden Banker’s Fall from Grace to Freedom
A financier with a charmed Midas touch defrauds investors until an Uncle Sam crackdown lands him in jail. In a swift twist, President Taft grants a pardon, curing his woes, and he returns to Gotham to resume wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Charlie
Charles
White House
Kingdom Come
Bill Taft
Gotham
Ripening Transforms Fruit Starch to Sugar Says Study
A National Bureau of Chemistry report notes ripe Baldwin apples drop starch from over 4 percent to under 0.25 percent, while sugar rises more than fourfold. Bananas show similar trends with ripening. Fully ripe fruit is easier to eat raw, while scarcely ripe items like apples and bananas benefit from cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bureau of Chemistry
Baldwin
Much Told in the Letter
A columnist urges couples to write letters during a separation to truly learn about each other. It argues that writing reveals hidden feelings and thoughts better than in-person talk, and that long correspondence deepens understanding beyond face to face expression.
Hundred Years Ago Reflections on War and Society
A hundred years ago observations warned Europe might enter a disastrous war. Some feared Washington’s government would wreck affairs beyond repair. Hetty Green had no savings. Indiana had fewer than twenty successful authors. The rich grew richer while the poor grew poorer. Longtime residents noted a worsening climate since their youth. No English writer had yet penned impressions of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Washington
Hetty
Green
Indiana
United States
Polished Crown for Him
A prominent lawyer, famed for wit and bald head, sits for a barber shop chair. The barber jokes by tapping the gleaming skull and suggests a shine rather than a haircut.
Alcohol Use and Temperance Sparks Brewing Talk
A historical note states per capita alcohol consumption is about 23 gallons yearly with 21 gallons from beer. The passage hints saloon keepers discussing temperance, suggesting brewing sentiment rises during temperance talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country
President Wilson Sought Honest Cabinet News
The article recalls President Wilson’s dry wit during the inauguration period. Reporters pressed for cabinet details and faked cabinet lists circulated, prompting Wilson to remark that the public is dying for facts but would have to settle for the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Trenton
Wooden Leg Prescription Conundrum
In Wooden Leg a veteran limps into a drugstore seeking medicine and asks for a recommendation. When asked where his problem lies he replies the trouble is in his wooden leg which is rotten and worm-eaten, prompting a quirky exchange with the druggist.
An Artist Describes a Dancer Turned Cabaret Entertainer
A passerby notes a man who emphasizes his professional duties and guesses the dancer Hawking, who performs as a French cabaret artist in private life. The anecdote hints at a performer adopting a French persona on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawking
Just the Right Age and Riches Questioned
A cryptic note suggests Prudence is nearing the age linked to wealth, quoting a line about a past and a six nine year reference. The piece hints at a milestone or marriage question tied to age and fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudence
Widow's Bachelor Quest Sparks Romantic Track
A young widow enters a social whirl, pursuing relationships and new chances at happiness. Her journey unfolds amid community commentary and evolving personal expectations. The narrative focuses on resilience, reinvention, and finding love after loss.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ngle Seleteteletal
Kimball
Hell
Ridgway Co
C. A. Beaty
Gene Morgan
Charles Morse
Epistle
Jennetts
Nath. Quary
Stockton
Tex
Kansas City
Hutop Alanis
Plai
Susteay
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
St. Louis
Texas Land & Development Company
Plainview
Texas
W. L. Douglas
Denaine
W. L. de Sheen
Steone Toner
Brechice
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!