King Oscar of Sweden and Norway Considers Abdication
Flushed with past triumphs King Oscar of Sweden and Norway weighs retirement to let Crown Prince Gustave rule. The 71 year old monarch faces lingering illness and age, planning to aid his son after abdication. The article traces his career, health, and family lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Sweden
Oscar
Gustave
Queen Victoria
Prince of Wales
Swedish Academy
Jeer
Nansen
Bernadotte
Oscar I
Josephine of
Leuchtenberg
Beauharnais
Westergotland
Eugene
Duke of
Nerke
Norwegian Storthing sparks royal salary dispute
The passage notes periodic friction with the Norwreians over forming a western Scandinavian republic and the challenge of securing part of the royal salary. It also highlights the Swedish king’s popular reverence among his people amid these tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momier
Oseur
Ang
Fweuen
Stockholm
Nor Way
Sivalaein
Sweden
Norway
Dorwity
Storthing
Sverdru
Charles XI
Herder
Tasso
Goethe
Charles XII
Kronborg
Hangomettines
Kingdom of
War Prisoners in Historic Battles Across Ages
A historical survey notes how many battles yielded captives from Austerlitz to Ayacucho and the Peninsular War. It contrasts British capture numbers with foes taken by others and mentions notable episodes like Corunna and Duppel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
South Africa
Britain
Nicholson
Custoznn
Meta
Bedan
Laniom
Sadowa
Duppella
Ayacucho
South America
Plevna
Austerlitz
Napoleon
John Moore
Corunna
Great Britain
Insandhiwana
Spain
America
Sweet Potatoes Find Favor in Europe After Trial
The department of agriculture tested American sweet potatoes in Paris and London to gauge acceptance overseas. Paris buyers offered high prices but stores did not sell. London households and four shops tried them, Americans abroad paid cents a pound. English and French palates improve with repeated trials, and officials believe a larger export trade could grow with careful education and phased shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Paris
London
The American Turf And Its Horses Declares Parity
The author compares English and American racing methods noting English first class horses rival American top horses after two years of observation. He finds American mediocres often outperform English equivalents and explores training and riding differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ©. Whitney
Firet Clawe
Lydia E Pinkham’s Medicine Featured In Letters
A stream of testimonials extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound curing monthly pains womb trouble and related ailments. Women from Ohio Kentucky and Pennsylvania recount relief after using the remedy Liver Pills and Wash, claiming restored health and ability to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia KE. Pinkham
United States
Lydia B. Pinkham
Dover
Mich
Lydia KE. Pinklan
Rosa Helden
W. Cleveland
Canton
Frrexp
Babe
Chad
Mary ‘Aughan, Trimble
Pulaski Co
Lydia K. Pinkham
Mary A. Stahl
Watsontown
English stock horses and American race prospects
The article discusses origins of American thoroughbreds in English stock from Glencoe Leamington and Diomed, noting longer past races built toughness, while shorter modern races reduce speed and endurance. It argues American trainers excel yet cannot rival English owners who retain top stock, and links old methods to England’s cautious racing culture. It also notes Paris police actions against motor car drivers with many summonses and light fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glencoe
Leamington
Diomed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles XV
University of Upsall
Thomas
Europe
THE
American Turf
Mra. Pickham
France
Rai
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!