Remarkable Balanced Draw Bridge Across Chicago River
Western Newspaper Union notes a monumental single span draw bridge at 16th street Chicago. The 265 foot long span weighs about 3 500 tons and rises by electric power in 1 1/2 minutes to allow ships and rail traffic. It carries a double track and cost over 500 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
de Soto
Memphis
Mississippi
la Salle
North Carolina
James Robertson
Washington
North Caroling
Franklin
Frankland
Louisiana
Misssissippi River
United States
Ku Klux Klan
2fcCluro
Chicago
16Th Street
Uttle River
Bread in Watch Factories Cleans Tiny Parts
In pre war watchmaking, fresh bread dough is used to wipe minute parts. More than forty loaves daily are consumed to remove oil and chips from tiny components, as bread dough absorbs oil and traps particles. This method, unique to these factories, leaves dough with attached debris.
Roman day divided into twelve hours and four watches
The passage explains Roman time: day hours varied by season and latitude with sunrise as hour one and sunset as hour twelve, while night was split into four watches. Caesar uses phrases like third watch and fourth hour to describe movements during his Britain crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Caesar
Orst
Britain
Dover
Silent Funeral Music Rules Highlight Regulated Tunes
A fragmented note describes funeral music at a soldier’s burial. It mentions no official list but notes that only certain pieces may be chosen and that taps must be played. The text references a cemeterial vision and war deputy Ja wre and notes relatives do not request specific selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ja Wre
Boiled dinner dreams meet hotel woes and laughter
A retired merchant recalls a ruined plan for an old fashioned boiled dinner and a string of misadventures at a hotel. From sleepless nights caused by brass bands and serenades to a rain soaked bed and a roommate mix up, the tale fuses disappointment with stubborn humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jiggleson
Drive and Charity Questioned in Murmured Toast
A confident remark about drive meets a deflecting query on golf or charity. The speaker notes public fear of their determination while inviting interpretation of personal motives.
The City Bird Sparks Nest of Burnt Matches
A sparrow adapts to its environment and there is a report of one downtown building a nest from burnt matches, illustrating urban bird behavior and resilience in city settings.
Notice of administration for C Edward Anthony estate
The subscriber in Caroline County Maryland has letters of administration on the personal estate of C Edward Anthony late of Caroline County deceased. All claimants must display their claims with vouchers authenticated to the subscriber on or before January 10 1922 or be excluded from any benefit. Dated June 23 1921 James W Pinder Admr C Edward Anthony deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
C. Edward Anthony
James W. Pinder
Admr
Edward Anthony
Sarah E, Cohee
Charles M. Turner
Sarah E. Cohee
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Circuit Court
John Gibbs
Lawrence B. Towers
Progressing Slowly in Neighborly Ties and Cat Tales
Progressing slowly, a husband asks if he is making progress toward getting acquainted with the neighbors. The wife replies she is a little closer, noting their cat invited the couple's cat over for a lighthearted sing song last night as part of stray stories from the block.
Caroline County voters officials named for 1921 election
Caroline County Supervisors of Elections announce appointments of Registers of Voters and Judges and Clerks of Election for eight districts. The list names individuals with party labels and districts, followed by notice to appear for examination on September 6, 1921 at 2 p.m. in Denton Md. Test: C Leslie Walls clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Supervisors of Elections
Denton
Caroline County
Court House
John K. Lynch
Everett H. Gale
Tiarry B. Mason
C. Leslif Walls
Be Ready for Opportunity Be Ready for Opportunity
The ad urges preparing for opportunities with a savings account offering 4 percent interest, compounded quarterly, accessible anytime. It claims uninterrupted added interest and rapid growth, inviting readers in Denton Maryland to open an account to be ready for future chances.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
Hioward Melvin Benj
H. Johnson
Melvin & Johnson Publishers
Jonathan Brace
Wonders OF America
Western Newspaper Union
Uncle Walt
Walt
Mullin's Home Store
Wilmington
Nisi
Joseph B. Orrell
W.temple Smith
Orrell & Smith
T. Clayton Horsey
W. Temple Smith
Circuit Court For
Equity
Niss
Charles B. Harrison
Vs. Co
Harvey Stanford
Lessie Stanford
No. Chy
Lawrence B. Ene
Luc
Wm. H. Goodwin
Register
Henderson
A. G. Dennison
Jesse W. Porter
James W. Thaweye
Greensboro
John M. Weaver
M. L. Weaver
Carroll H. Pippin
John C. Moore
Charles H. Bilbrough
James E. Curry
LB. Pritchett
John F. Stevenan
Alfred Bilbrough
J. Oscar Bernore
Oscar E. Kelley
Leland T. Short
Wm. W. Noble
Clarence E. Rice
Benjamin IF. Johnson
Wyatt Pickering
John £. Wilson
J. W. Beauchamp
George L. Blades
W. W. Newcomer
Wilmer B. Parker
L. Norman Stevens
John Rumbold, Jr
Reland
Preston
E. T. Moore
James O. Wright
James H. Corkran
Geo. W. Poole
A. K. Wrightson
Thomas Taylor
William E. Dillon
E.B. Blades
C. B. Turner
J. W. Payne
Tristram D. Nabb
Charles N. McMahan
Federalsburg
Fred Brown
Louis St
Eugene Lynch
Downes
N. Lay Beaven
Hillsboro
Fletcher C. Elben
A. L. Dunham
Revettican
E. Sylvester
W. A.cawley
Edgar Blanche
C. S. Roop
W. A. Holt
I. Robert Fleetwood
S.G. Bye
M. Carroll Meredith
J. Olan Clark
Ridgely
Wm. M. Wiley
John J. Ivison
James W. Simon
I. M. Stevenson
George H. Imler
Joseph Rrum- Paneth
errr E._ Lynch
Ronald Lane
Richard Blackburn
Paul Neff
Lee Hignutt
James Dew
George W. Towers
Linwood Todd
U. S. Mail Line
America
Dearest Steamship Agent
Write
U. S. Mail Steamship CO
Broadway
N. Y
U. S. Shipping Board
Oakley Beach
Cambridge
Lucas
Thomas & Messer CO
Balto. St
Baltimore
the Farmers & Merchants
Denton, Maryland
C. A. Whisler
Osteopathic
Denton, MD
Wesley E. Thawley
Wilhelmina Gibbs
James F. McCarty
Ellen A. McCarty
Charley B. Harrison
Aps
Okeh Records
O. Stevens
Hickman
Del
Denton Ice and Fuel CO
Amel
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Impany
Winston-Salem, N. C
New Perfection
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
Aladdin
Security Oil St Corthant
Wilkinson Land Agency
Sun Building
Ridgely, Md
Claiborne-Annapolis Ferry Incorporated
Annapolis
Claiborne
T. C. B. Howard
Gay Street
G. Lacy Butler
Gladding Express Co
Centreville
Church Hill
Roberts Station
Goldsboro
Ingleside
Wye Mills
Longwoods
Easton
St. Michaels
Hurlock
O. G. Hignutt & CO
Denton Bridge
C. C. Wilson
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!