Metz Capital of Lorraine Its Rich History and Monuments
Metz, a western European city at the Moselle and Seille junction, boasts Roman roots, medieval palaces, and Gothic cathedrals. It endured sieges and changes in sovereignty, then faced German occupation before French restoration, with 27 palaces and several historic churches and gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
Europe
Moselle
Seine
Caesar
Gaul
Christian Science Monitor
Austrasia
Thundorum
Reims
Toul
Treves
Strasbourg
Attila
Mettis
Fleury the Fowler
Old City
Holy Empire
Henry II
France
Dus Troons
Charles V
Duke of Alba
Guaten
Rancais de Gise
Charles Vo
Verdun
Tater
Valinge
Charles VI
Cardinal
Lorrie
Rink
Henry VII
Louis XIV
Lorraine
Brunswick
Blucher
Marshal Bazaine
Place St. Croix
Place St. Louis
Place de la Comedie
Place Royale
St. Etienne
Therry Ti
Valentine Bousch
Clement
Adhemar of Monteil
Paris
St. Vincent
St. Clement
The
Templars
Rue Des Triniuatres
Nexirue
Jurue
Vauban
Carmontaigne
Mangin
Helen and Hillary Heal Through War and Sacrifice
In a prewar romance tragedy and redemption unfold as Helen, once selfish and distant, sacrifices skin to save her love Hillary James after a crash in the Royal Flying Corps. He returns to New York life scarred yet alive, their bond sealed by shared pain and renewed devotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Vitary
Hillary
Hilary
Sfelen
British Flying Corps
Tlelen “Bravis
Millary
Pelem
America
Allanen
Dilhary
Velen
Royal Flying Corps
Capt
Hillary James
Canadand
Helena Travis
Montreal
Shimn
New York
Melek Travis
Smehow
Emillary
Corfu’s Maritime Fame Ties To Ulysses And Homeric Tale
Corfu claims an ancient maritime heritage predating Athens, linked to the Phaeacians and Ulysses who landed on its shores. Homer’s Odyssey recounts Nausicaa, daughter of King Alcinous, aiding the hero, a scene still noted in local lore. Nearby islands also contend for the fabled ship turned to stone site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corfu
Athens
Ulysses
Nausteaa
Aletheus
Mottersby Keeps Gumper on Loop With Lounging Coat
Mottersby says his wife gave Gumper a lounging coat for his birthday and since then she keeps him on the loop from return home until bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mottersby
Gumper
Gaffer
Evanston Pioneers Plan City Kitchen Deliveries
In Evanston Illinois residents plan a community kitchen to offer measured meals. Club leaders Mrs J A Odell and Mrs Homer Kingsley describe uniform menus and hot delivery by guaranteed containers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanston
Ill
Evanston
J. A. Odell
Homer Kingsley
Love Laughs Also at Policemen and Detectives
Carl Hinton of Denver and Elizabeth Ramson of Kansas City eloped and married in the courthouse where they met seven years ago. Ramson, daughter of Kansas City police commissioner John R Ramson, faced parental opposition due to prior rules against marriage. After long pursuit and an across state romance, including phone calls and a Colorado meeting, the couple wed amid detective interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iberty
Carl Hinton
Denver
Elizabeth Ramson
Kansas City
John R. Ramson
Ramson
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Miss Ramson
Hinton
National Guard of
New Mexico
Ramsons
Colorado
Mr. Hinton
Kansas
Gardener’s Cottage Hoard Triggers Indiana Town Digging
In Hast Gary Indiana five years ago Mrs. Sarah Kohler died in a cottage where John Rezac worked. He found bags of coins including silver and gold from various countries, dating back centuries, hidden in the yard. Neighbors joined the midnight dig with lanterns, assisted by a sawed off shotgun-wielding Rezac guarding the treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Sarah Kohler
John Rezac
John
Rezac
John Reznec
Comtesse Du Barry Bust Recovered in Chicago Exhibit
Burgess Stafford buys a Du Barry bust for 25 dollars from an art shop, learns its identity from back inscriptions, and completes payment to 120 dollars after research. The piece, linked to Pajou’s lost eighteenth century series, is now exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute with an estimated value of 25 000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicago
Augustin Pajou
France
Comtesse du Barry
Louis V
Mme. du Barry
Chicago Art Institute
New York
Burgess Stafford
Paris
Chicago
Stafford
Chicago Public Library
Pajou
du Barry
Louvre
Aragman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dorothy Douglas
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Love
Papa Ramson
Indiana City
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!