Early American shoe trade traced to Mayflower voyage
The article recounts the origins of U S shoe design and industry dating to 1629 when the Mayflower arrived at Salem Mass, noting early craftsmen Thomas Beard and Isaac Rickman, crude footwear, and symmetric shoes with buckles, highlighting centuries of patents and innovations across leather, tooling, and manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United States
America
Salem
Mass
Thomas Beard
St. Martin’s
London
Isaac Rickman
Innerspring Mattress Becomes Popular Choice since 1920s
The article notes innerspring mattresses dominate consumer demand at about 80 percent. It explains coil resistance, two construction types pocketed and tied coils, and differences in wire size and durability. It also covers top and bottom padding materials such as felted cotton, curled hair, and insulation layers to prevent padding from sinking into coils.
Coronado’s 1541 Kansas Journey Recounted In Historic Sketch
The narrative recalls Coronado’s 1541 exploration of the plains now in Kansas. It notes the early encounter with the land and its water, then traces settlement beginning in 1854, the slavery struggle leading to the Civil War, statehood in 1861, and postwar farming shifts from bison to cattle and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Kansas
Pocahontas
John Smith
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
MAR DEL LEAGUE TEAMS FIGHT FOR PLAYOFF SPOTS
Chestertown leads Middletown by one game with six teams in the race. Smyrna, Dover, Harrington, Milford and Denton all hold playoff hopes as the season enters its final stretch. Last week saw Chestertown beat Cecilton and Dover, while Smyrna defeated Denton, and Smyrna eyes a first night playoff game against Laurel with Denton Bobcats likely to face Rehoboth Lions in the nightcap at the Dover Field House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestertown
Middletown
Smyrna
Dover
Harrington
Denton
Cecilton
Felton
Milford
Stan Prosen
Camden Vets
Sammy Virdin
Milford Vets
Allen O'Neal
Bob Cooling
Simpson
Denton Bobcats
Smyrna Hornets
Paul Martin
Martin Dover
Jack Dill
Laurel Owls
Jost
Laurel
Dover Field House
Rehoboth Lions
Georgetown
Dover High Field
Harrington Legionnaires
Dick Cooper
Ed Calloway
Owls
Dover Guards
Rehoboth
Lions
Doubledeckers
Bob Thompson
Lingo
Phillips
Centreville Legionnaires
George Diffie
Denton Aces
Bill Blades
Butler
Ieaders
Legionnaires
Salisbury
Cambridge
Jim Ford
Bud O'Neil
Carnegie Hall In Every Town Organizing Peninsula Season
Cambridge Salisbury and Chester join a regional musical association on the peninsula as towns organize for the new season. Other nearby communities also plan concerts and cooperative events to expand access to performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Hall
Cambridge
Salisbury
Chestertown
Peninsula
Bobcats and Rehoboth Meet in Dover Semifinals Saturday
Shore Circuit edged Harrington 44 32 as Laurel and Rehoboth defeated Dover and Centreville in the opening round. Denton beat Centreville 35 25 while Smyrna eyes a strong run with Laurel in Friday night action at Dover Field House.
Dover High Basketball Tourney Opens With Feature Matchups
The article previews the Dover High School tournament card with two 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. games pitting Dover against Dover and Rehoboth Lions against Denton Bobcats. Bodley and Grier lead the Dover lineup, while Denton fields Snecker and Prosen in the front line and Diffie at center. The event culminates with finals on March 20 and trophies exhibited at Dover High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bodley
Runt Grier
Bobby Jacobs
Rehoboth Lions
Denton Bobcats
Rehoboth
Dover
Lingo
Davy Snecker
Stan Prosen
George Diffie
Harry Hughes
Bill Murdock
Leo Slaughter
High Field
Wedding News From Tilghman Maryland This Weekend
Hillsboro reports Miss Sadie E Wothers and her niece Miss Rodney Ann Whitby attending the marriage of her niece Mrs Jean K Whitby to Mr William E Cummings on Saturday March 6 at Tilghman Maryland. Mrs Susie Thompson hosted Sunday guests Miss Ruth Evans of Wilmington Mrs T A Giser Centre ville Mrs J N Clark of Denton and Mr Robert Heather of Marydel. Miss Ellinor Eaton of Ogontz Junior College spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph M Eaton. Mesdames Horace Morgan Chas Jarrell and Hubbard Mossman attended Maryland events on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie E. Wothers
Rodney Ann Whitby
Jean K. Whitby
Wm. E. Cummings
Tilghman
Susie Thompson
Ruth Evans
Wilmington
T. A. Giser
Centreville
J. N. Clark
Denton
Robert Heather
Marydel
Ellinor Eaton
Ogontz Junior College
Joseph M. Eaton
Mesdames Horace Morgan
Chas. Jarrell
Hubbard Mossman
Maryland
Ridgely Defeats Batchelors 5 to 2 in Cup Action
Leon Spence boosted Ridgely with a 30 minute goal as both teams fought hard. A Bennington and Jump scored for Ridgely while Lurdel added one for Batchelor. Ridgely advances in the Stewart Cup and will host Hancock on the 21st, with finals set for Ridgely on the 14th against Queen Anne.
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Leon Spence
Batchelor
A. Bennington
Jump
Lurdel
Ridgely
Hancock
Jail Orchestra Adopts Theme Song Some Day Soon in Goulburn NSW
The Goulburn jail orchestra near Sydney uses Some Day Soon as its theme during broadcasts and features All the Time and I'm Confessin. Two numbers played were The Cliffs and Dream Serenade, the latter a commercially published popular tune. The pianist and conductor composes and practices in his cell on a self made silent keyboard, and inmates devote all recreation time to rehearsals.
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Jail
Goulburn
Sydney
Australia
the Cliffs
Lining Pioneer of American Weather Observation
Dr John Lining, a physician who moved from Scotland to Charleston in 1780, is regarded as the first American to use instruments for weather observation. He arrived with a barometer, thermometer, hygrometer and a rain gauge, driven by an interest in how weather affects the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lining
Charleston
S. C
Scotland
Lining
Fire crews praised for protecting home in Goldsboro blaze
Mrs. Carrie S. Jarman thanks the Fire Companies and friends who were faithful in trying to protect her home during the destructive fire last Friday night in Goldsboro.
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Goldsboro
CARD OF THANKS FOR KIND THOUGHTS DURING ILLNESS
The writer gratefully acknowledges the cards flowers fruit and other tokens sent by many friends during a recent illness and hospitalization.
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Lynch
G. Rampmeyer
Windsor
Huber
Batchelors
A. Rampmeyer
L. Spence
Jars and
Renner
Bobcats
State Congress
Belvedere Hotel
Baltimore
George B. Stewart
Washington
Sharon Stewart
Herbert Beaven
Ralph Holland
Sherman Tribbitt
Woodrow Taylor
Kay
Milford Kline
Hillsboro
Automos Liability
H. Earle Masonic
Smith Denton
Denton Home Supply
Janet
Janet Kern Hutson
Goldsboro, Md
Castle Hall
Greensboro
Carrie S. Jarman
Dobbs
Dobbs Truss
McNellis
Washington, D. C
Aia
Gottwall Atlantic Service
Lincoln
Anderson’s
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