Cheyennes Opportunity to Linking Wyoming Rail Growth
Wyoming booster text argues Cheyenne should become the state wholesale hub as rail connections to central Wyoming grow. It claims Cheyenne’s central position, capital status, closer freight rates, and enterprise will funnel traffic, mining, ranching, and villages to the city, benefiting all Wyoming towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Denver
Omaha
Glenrock
Graphic
Cheyenne Commercial Company
Laramie
Rawlins
Miinois
Chicago
Nebr
Colorado
Denvers
Ear Mountain
Early closing gains merchant support across trades
A Sen reporter surveyed merchants about a proposed early closing reform. The consensus favored the move and most clothing, boot and shoe, gents furnishing stores, and grocers planned to close, with only three undecided but likely to join the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Central Traffic Meet in Chicago Near $1 Rail Rates
The Central Traffic association in Chicago discussed rate reductions as the Lake Shore presses for trunk-line differentials. Burlington posted a $1 rate Kansas City to St Louis and $3 to Chicago, while Ohio and Mississippi also quoted $1 to St Louis. Alton teams with Burlington and St Paul seeking a settlement as Mulford and 30 ticket brokers travel on passes to Louisville to push their inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Republican
Central Traffic Association
Chicago
Lake Shore
Burlington
Kansas City
St. Louis
Ohio
Mississippi
Cincinnati
Alton
St. Paul
Mulford
Louisville
Ticket Brokers’ Association
New Subscriptions to Excursion Fund Reach Over 1600
The excursion fund committee announced new contributors including Rhodes & Troxell, Stone & Covert, F B Sheldon, Major Talbot, W S Weaver, and many others. Subscriptions added to prior totals bring the fund to over 1600 dollars with multiple donors pledging amounts from 2 to 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes & Troxell
Stone
W. H. Miller
E. R. Hurd
N. Marks
William Murphy
J- R. Dillman
Frank Boehm
Zehner & Beuchner
J. W. Griffin
H. Kimme
Garland & Co
John Chase
W. N. Hunt
Robert C. Morris
Theo. T. Woollens
Elwood Mead
S. Bon
A. Underwood & Bro
R. Berger
Thos. Conroy
J.C. Abney
Bristol & Knake P’t’g, Co
F. A. Stitzer
Harry Hynds
Russell L. Tracy
Louis Kirk
Rees Williams
Body found near Rock Springs railway bank
A miner’s digging near the railroad at Rock Springs uncovers the body of George Rice a 15 year old section hand at Baxter Station. He had been missing since April 16 and the inquest suggests the bank caved while he slept. He had no family or money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
George Rice
Baxter Station
A Good Time Coming
E H Kimball of the Glenrock Graphic imagines the Cheyenne and Northern nearing completion. He jokes readers will get the Cheyenne papers at noon the day they are printed and describes a rapid round trip visiting several named brothers before returning home for supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Kimball
Glenrock
Cheyenne and Northern
Cheyenne
Brother Carroll
Brother Slack
Brother Caldwell
Rail rumors swirl over Boulder transport plans and gold prospects
A Denver Republican dispatch reports widespread rail speculation in Boulder and Left Hand Canon. Rumors tie Burlington and Sioux City to ground options near Ider, with a street railway franchise cited and possible Union Pacific stock moves. Prospectors note Keystone stamp mill activity nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Cole
Denver Republican
Burlington
Sioux City
Ider
I T
Canon
Tieves
Union Pacific
Prejudice and Patriotism in Public Thought
The piece argues that prejudice is a sign of strength of character and valued opinions, while cosmopolitan indifference and scorn for one’s homeland are seen as liberal faults. It condemns petty quarrels born of obstinacy and viscous spirit, urging loyal but fair national sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. ¥. Ledger
England
United States
Walking With a Lady in City Streets Opinion
A Boston Traveler piece argues the traditional rule of walking on the outer sidewalk is impractical in a bustling city. It suggests the gentleman should shield the lady on his right side to protect her from crowd hazards and umbrella tips, envisioning a citywide custom benefiting women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cit
Boston
The Typewriters and Women’s Reputation
A reflective letter condemns jokes that mock women stenographers and typewriter operators. It praises the self supporting female worker and argues ridicule damages a woman’s delicate reputation, urging humor target those responsible rather than innocent professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanuensis
He Must Catch His Mule
A Buffalo Commercial correspondent recalls traveling in Virginia with a doctor when they met an old colored man whose mule refused to move. The doctor injected morphia into the mule’s side, the animal lurched forward, and the mule disappeared down the road. The man demanded payment, noting the value of the morphia staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Virginia
Darky
Paria Street Sweepers Wage Reform Proposal
The Paria street sweepers employ 2600 men and 600 women with pay around 1 dollar a day for keepers and 75 cents for ten hours for rank and file. Women work shorter hours and earn about 46 cents daily. All provide their own tools. A plan would raise wages and grant a pension of 100 dollars per year at age sixty.
Paper Restaurant Planned for Hamburg Architecture Display
A Hamburg area project proposes a restaurant built and furnished entirely of paper. The concept envisions lightweight panels and paper furnishings to showcase sustainable design ideas. Local planners emphasize feasibility and potential ecological benefits for urban dining venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg Soomd
The Shirt Finisher Says Hard Times Fuel Struggle
A shirt finisher in a Tribune piece laments low pay and strict oversight. She details long hours, eyelet flaws, and sewing quality rules while earning around $3 a week with stock shirts paying only $1 per dozen. She longs for steadier work and a better wage to support herself and roommates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attons
Tribune
Moral torpidity in education and society
The text critiques past educational failures linking literacy to ethical blindness. It cites graft, corruption, and the mistreatment of working girls in New York as results of insufficient ethical training. It argues big business and monopolies foster practical slavery and social harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Ernaent Aelfiah
Call for broadened education emphasizing ethics and industry
A quotation from Arena argues that society’s morbid condition stems from a flawed intellectual system and calls for reform. It urges a broader education including ethical training, justice, fraternity, self respect, sincerity, spirituality, and heroism to permeate childhood.
Monster Tombstone of Henry Scarlett in Upson County
A 19th century legend describes Henry Scarlett of Upson County amassing a colossal tombstone as a hermit with misanthropic fame. Before his 1888 death, he chose a giant bowlder and a cave tomb, with a marble-lettered marker, and relatives buried his remains beneath the rock per his directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Yh Sedfe
Upson
Ilett
Scarlett
Henry Scarlett
Tapir Species Described Across Asia and Americas
The article notes the East Indian tapir resembles a boar with a short movable trunk, about four and a half feet long, black head and limbs with a whitish body, inhabiting Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. It details its solitary, marsh-dwelling life, diet of fruits and roots, and defensive hide used by natives. The American tapir is described as larger, six feet long, three and a half feet tall, with four fore toes and three hind toes, a movable short nose, small eyes, and a horselike dentition. It inhabits South America, especially Guiana, Brazil, and Paraguay, leads a solitary forest life, is nocturnal, and swims and trots with an awkward gallop when threatened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Ledger
Sumatra
Malaces
South America
Guiana
Brazil
Paraguay
Stressed shoppers seek light fare at city cafe
An exhausted woman and their companion discuss staying healthy amid long shopping hours. They opt for light treats chocolate eclair and soda, noting the need to eat to avoid looking worn and to refresh before meeting Charlie at the matinees. A elder friend offers practical wellness guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Milk and digestion advice in a 19th century Tribune piece
A Tribune article recounts medical guidance on drinking milk in small sips to aid digestion. It notes curdling in the stomach, cautions against large gulps, and claims hot milk loses density and sweetness. It further discusses beer consumption with meals and promotes hot foods for digestion and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aia
Nlyl Tribune
British Bank Tellers and Counting Tricks Described
An article describes bank tellers in Britain counting money with swift finger work, noting coin mixes and note handling across Scotland and London. It contrasts methods, dexterity, and the edge of recognition while touching on education and civic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Scotland
London
Lninburgh
Sea Little Island
Boston Commercial Bulletin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ali
Green River
Keystone
People
Paria
Elias
U States
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!