Babylonian Excavations Rewrite Ancient City Limits
Reports from the German expedition led by Dr Koldewey describe Babylon as far smaller than Herodotus claimed and identify the dig as unearthing biblical sites. The palace of Nebuchadnezzar and Amran temple are located, with walls and bastions reinterpreted. Future restorations are planned under Koldewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babylon
Koldewey
Herodotus
London Mail
Paris
London
Berlin
Euphrates
Kast
Nebuchadnezzer
Marduk
Amran
Fyasha
Schuana
al- Bur-Shadou
Imgur Bel
Nimiti Bel
Durani
Babil
Sikkurat
Fashions at Newport and the origin of familiar phrases
The article surveys Newport fashion for fashionable women with outfits for yachting, golf, polo, and lawn tennis, highlighting coats, cravats, cloaks, wraps, and embroidery. It notes accessories from white rubber coats to pearl buttons, and mentions shoes for daytime and evening wear. It also recounts light etymology of sayings including apple pies and the cold shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton
Bellevue Avenue
Murray & Lanman
Florida Water
Newport
Jamie McLeod Caddie Finds True Victory of Love
Young Jamie McLeod, son of a strict Scots farmer, becomes a golf caddie for Tom Wetherby the club champion. He endures poverty and hardship until Wetherby offers work and courage to challenge his father. Jamie aids Wetherby with a new romance forming as he proves himself on the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie McLeod
Meadowfield
McLeod
Jamie
Tom Wetherby
Tom Weatherby
Wetherby
Weatherby
Wethenby
Elizabeth
Heroic Shot Saves Lovers From Rampaging Bull
In a Boston Globe account Jamie defends Elizabeth from Farmer McLeod's enraged bull near a cattle yard. He blocks the beast, but slips and falls, until Wetherby fires a pistol, ending the threat as Jamie faints and regains consciousness with Elizabeth at his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie
Elizabeth
Wetherby
Mountain Brook
Farmer McLeod
Jacket
Boston Globe
Washington’s Vast Lands and Gas Well Legacy Revealed
The inventory puts George Washington at 489135 dollars with 41523 acres across Virginia Kentucky Maryland Pennsylvania Ohio and New York plus city lots in New York Philadelphia Washington Alexandria Winchester and Berkley Springs. He owned the first natural gas well in the country near Kanawha where gas escaped from rock cracks and burned at Burning Spring Creek, a pastime for Washington and fellow surveyors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
United States
Virginia
Kentucky
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Alexandria
Winchester
Berkley Springs
Kanawha
Moorish women join Moroccan envoy at King Edward court
The Moorish women from the grand vizier's harem accompany a Moroccan deputation to King Edward, a notable development amid Moorish secrecy. A clear sky yields a 1,000 foot temperature drop of six degrees, while four degrees under cloud cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Edward
No abilities alone command success without labor
A reflective aphorism notes that success cannot be achieved without intense labor and steady perseverance, even if talents appear splendid. It emphasizes sustained effort and disciplined practice as essential to achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Séatora
Brown
Odd Maine Cats Defy Norms With Heat Water Habit
An eastern paper notes Maine cats exhibit quirky traits. A Portland cat drinks hot water for six weeks, while a Biddeford tom walks upright without paws yet remains vigorous. Bar Harbor breeders warn coon cats require care and small numbers, as many die young from common diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Portland
Biddeford
Tom
Bar Harbor
The
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm announced by Ely Brothers
The Ely Brothers announce Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal use with atomizers. The preparation mirrors the solid version and includes a spraying tube with price details, offered by druggists or by mail from 56 Warren Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Humphreys’ Med. CO
Col
Williams John
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren St
The Family Library Expands for All Social Classes
The article argues that libraries bring literature to the poor through cheaper books and widespread access. It quotes Hargot Holt Cahoon praising books as inexpensive treasures that enrich spirit and become a home feature as families gradually add shelves, cases, and rooms to house their growing collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hargot Holt Cahoon
Wontan
Vegetable Phenomenon: Worms in Cherry Skins
Charles Ty Ackley found eight cherry trees on his property bearing skins filled with bright red worms instead of pits. The Waterloo Reporter notes the pods swelled, pits formed, then worms appeared inside the skins. Ackley burned the infected trees, hoping to halt the unusual infestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ty Ackley
Waterloo
Ill
Ackley
Russia's boot and shoe industry thrives on demand tariffs
The boot and shoe trade in Russia flourishes due to strong demand, high protective tariffs, and limited competitive pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
The Noise Habit and City Reflections
The New Yorker notes a man’s addiction to urban noise and its withdrawal effects. He experiences loneliness and a craving for stimulation when retreating to woods or mountains after long city life. Reflecting surfaces and tall buildings intensify the sense of claustrophobic, mirrored noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
They Struck It Rich A Local Dr King’s Discovery Agency
Local firms C A Kleim and J H Mercer secured the agency for Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. The remedy is sold with free trials and a guarantee to cure coughs colds bronchitis asthma croup and throat and lung troubles. Priced 50 cents and one dollar. August 14 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
G. A. Kleim
J. H. Mercer
C. A. Kleim’s
Emery importance highlighted as key imported mineral
Emery, sourced from the island of Naxos in the eastern Mediterranean, is among the hardest substances used in the United States. Large quantities are imported annually, mined from massive beds that require blasting before extraction begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naxos
Mediterranean
United States
Baltimore Preacher Defends Sal Keeping Opinion
A Baltimore preacher argues sal keeping is honorable and will gain respect as people hear him speak. He tells the Chicago Times-Herald that it is best to omit his name in the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Sal
Chicacd Times
Harald
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yachting
Hepzibah Merton
Hepzibah
France
Hawkins
Sound and Private
Bloomsbury National Bank
A. Z. Schoch
H. Hidlay
the Republican
Youn G
Freeze
Harman
John G. Harman
Attorneys and Counsellors
LAW
Bloomsburg, PA
Centre St
Opera’ Agra
Ww. H. Magill
Attorney-At-Law
Bloomsburg
Lookard Building
W. Cor
Main
Center Streets
W. Day
First Nat. Bank Building
J J. Brown, M. D. E
BE. Geyer
Market Street
Attorney-At-Law & Notary Public
Catawissa
E. T. H. Maiz
Lockard’s Uilding
Dentler’s Building
Gorner
H. Welliver
John, M.D
West Main Street
Harles W. Rae
University of Penna
Frederick Peeso
H. J. Clarks Building
Penn
F R. M. J. Hess
Lockards
Yetter
Wirt Building
Court House
M. Clark
First National Bank
Taraca
L. Fritz
Buil
Ging. Se
N, U. Funk
Eb, Waller
Proprietor Exchange
Boak Ot Exchange
W. Miller
WM. Reber
Centralia
Tooust
S B. Arment, M. D
R. R. Zarr
Clark's
W. A. Evert
Msburg
Alexander
Wirth
Bros. & Co
M'Killip
T-F
Lo*kard’s
BR. F. Wi Redeker
Oaks
Nosssand
Watson McKelvy
Mburg
Pril
Chas
York
ELS & CO. Co
Lars
Anada
MW. Platz & Son
Freas Brown
Insurance and Real Estate
Agents & Brokers
N. W
Main & Senter Streets
Harter
Rant Herring
Grand Jury
Andrew Evans
C. M. Hess
Arwick
William Diettrick
William Ash
Fishin
Mess
Greenw
John. Johnson
Ulysses O’bresser
Clyde
Potter
Jackson
C. T. Sones
Benjamin
Ravage
John Bauman
Reisch Clarence Feddero Miffin
A. W. Snyder
Millelion Wilson Hess
Oeohnrawford
Douglas Z. Doty
Wether
Jame McLeod
Lichester Chemical Uon Madisam Park
Pas Menvon
Pepet
Faly
A.A
B. B
G.G. H.H
Aphreys’ Medicine Co
Cor
Wilam & John
Trrave
Coryrights
F St
Washington, D. C
Herrick
Oxfords
W. H
Iron
J. T. Hook
Hook& Hook
E. Main Street
Elijah J. Albertson
Sugarloaf Township
Register of Wills
Columbia County
Evan Buckalew
Benton Pa
B. Karns
Rootheer
Malvern
Ayer
A. M. Strehl
Hammondsport
N.Y
Doctor
Davness Wee
J.C. Ayer
Lowell, Mass
the Family: Library
Tina
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
Delors
Republicar
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!