Russian noble in disguise and a race to secure Glenwood
Ivanoff reveals he is a Russian noble who aided them and fears Siberia. Daniel uncovers connections to Glenwood Priory and Hawcastle as Lady Creech presents demands. Pike declares the answer will be given in ten minutes and readiness to press the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
von Grollerhagen
Daniel
Vanoff
Siberia
Perhaya
Elelene
Ivanoff
Mariano
Niladi Creech
Lady Creech
Miss Granger
Ethel
Glenwood
Cardus
Youre Always Wanting Something Want Column Ad Pitch
The fragment promotes a want column offering readers a chance to publish desires. It urges progressive self-improvement and promises to broadcast readers wants to the community. It notes five lines or less in the local page with 15 cents for first insertion and 10 cents for each additional, cash only.
Vengeance Looms in a Theatre of Secrets
Daniel Pike plots against Hawcastle using a Russian fugitive to ruin the countess and her circle. He drafts a note for Miss Simpson and orders Ivan to deliver it, while the captive looks on with fear as the plan unfolds amid connections to Lady Creech and the estate. The text pivots from villainy to intrigue within a grand house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Creech
Crecy
Agincourt
Pike
Doc
Jim
Russia
Helene
Ivanoff
Creech
Daniel
Hawcastle
angHog
Horace
Mariano
Miss Simpson
Mees Granger - Seempsone
Sair
Tvanoff
Family name shifts from Boteville to Thynne over centuries
The article traces how the Boteville name changed to Thynne through generations starting with John Botevile and his brothers Thomas and William. The Inn residence distinguished the family, withJohn’s grandson Ralph Botevile of the Inn, leading to the Thynne lineage continuing to present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Thynne
Thynnes
Guatemala's Growth Hindered by Local Policy and Distances
The article notes Gautemaa as a tree land, compares Guatemala's past to its present, and laments scarce railways. It cites Guatemala City and Totonicapan, with 100 miles separating towns, highlighting slow progress and the impact of manana culture on development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gautemaa
Boston
Guatemala
Guatemala City
Totonicapan
New York
San Francisco
Santa Claus in a Child's Christmas Memory
James Whitcomb Riley recalls childhood Christmas Eve scenes with Santa Claus, stockings by the fire, and the wonder of Santy visiting chimneys, while older family voices recount tales of reindeer and frost, blending innocence with nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
James Whitcomb Riley
Simple Life Prank by Pierre Loti Disturbs Guest
A French poet seeking Loti’s welcome travels on foot to Hendaye and is served a milk feast in a bare dining room. Loti walks like a bear around the room taking long swigs from a large crock while inviting the guest to imitate him, leaving the visitor convinced the novelist is crazy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Loti
Loti
Hendaye
Dream Reveals Old Murder Case in Bodmin Road Mystery
A dream described by the victim’s naval brother helped solve a long cold murder. The brother recalled seeing two men ambush Mr. Norway near Wadebridge and Bodmin, leading officers to the house where the culprits confessed and were executed. The tale appeared in London Answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Norway
Wadebridge
Bodmin
England
West Indies
London
Duel Expected Ends in Laughter as Humor Saves Day
In the Missouri legislature Colonel Crisp sparked a heated debate with another member that looked set for a clash. They roared and shook fists, but Speaker John W. Farriss stopped the fight with a warning to sit down. The spectators laughed as humor defused the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Crisp
Missouri
John W. Farriss
Champ Clark
Crisp
Farriss
How He Helped the Blind
A blind man receives aid from a passerby who offers a five dollar bill. The story ends with another man doubting the blind man’s ability to distinguish a counterfeit bill, revealing humor and misperception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Depot
John
Chicago News
Window Put In Safe Solves Insurance Dilemma
An insurance agent urged burglary coverage but the man objected to locking and unlocking. He finally revealed he solved it by having a window put in the safe, removing the need to repeatedly check the contents.
An Indiscreet Memory and Farther Tales
A humorously clipped exchange features lines about Colonel Broadside’s memory and a dainty Lady of Dubious Age calling him an atrocious bore. An explorer recalls dogs with frozen tails at the pole, noting the danger of petting them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Broadside
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Explorer
Boston Transcript
Where Her Thoughts Were
A fragment reflecting on attention during a sermon and the social value of courtesy, noting the speaker valued the congregation’s attire over the sermon’s ending and urging respectful behavior as reciprocal.
Cure Epilepsy and Nervous Diseases with Dr Miles Nervine
An advertisement touts epilepsy and nervous disorders as curable by strengthening the nerves. Dr Miles’ Nervine is promoted as effective, with testimonials and offers to provide cured cases. The misspelled, dated copy cites treatment by specialists and a price guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
John
Nerve Inc
Miles Medical Co
Ellhart, Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
American Press Association
By Booth Tarrington
Harry Leon Wilson
Rataing
Mal
Dacisl
Herodotus
B.C
Aristotle
B. C
Greece
Egypt
Rome
Fletcher
Children For Fletcher's
Sastoria
Will. A
Santy
Santy Claus
Kittle
Mother
Quar'l
Quar’l
The
Fostoria Steam Laundry
Bert Mitten
Agt
FOLEY
Foley & Company
Chicago
Mat‘tie L. Bishop
Waverly
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!