Ancient Mounds Near St Louis Survive as Vast Prehistoric Remains
A Western Newspaper Union report highlights a group of about seventy large mounds in southwestern Missouri near St Louis, claimed as the largest remaining prehistoric earthworks north of Old Mexico. The origin and era of the builders remain uncertain, with debates on timing and purpose. The towering Monk’s Mound legend is noted as the greatest, possibly over 100 feet high, suggesting a powerful ancient society long before modern civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winels
St. Louis
Old Mexico
Missions of California
Monk
Wigs Mark Of Distinction In Legal History
The article notes how wigs began in the Middle Ages as clerical headgear and became a symbol of professional dress. Worn by lawyers from the 1600s in England, they spread to courtiers doctors and officials, and persist today among barristers and judges and in parliamentary and clerical contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
House of Cunmons
Lot
Montreal Vials Herald
Miniature Bible Carved in Walnut Egg Size
The article discusses famous micrography, noting the Ten Commandments engraved on a nickel and the Lord’s Prayer on a gold dollar. It highlights Peter Bales, an English clerk, who penned the entire Bible in an English walnut the size of a hen’s egg, claiming the nut contains as many leaves as the great Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harelan
Peter Bales
Ehanecery
Ante Nuptia Debts Warn Husband to Be
A Los Angeles Express note mocks marriage costs warning grooms to settle debts and obligations before tying the knot. It jokes about dowries rings clothes and lavish wedding expenses in a witty quip attributed to a California judge’s interpretation of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Sou
Uck
California
Los Angeles Express
American Horses: Varieties Once Found Across North America
Ancient North America hosted four to six distinct horse varieties living in forests and plains. Some were slow and broad-footed. others swift with deerlike feet. Sizes ranged from large American types to smaller nimble breeds, living near phunhs and forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
How Not to Go Money River Misadventure
An unclear river excursion tale describes Johny and To aboard a river team. They plan to save a man from drowning for a reward but bungled the attempt as details blur amid garbled names and actions. The fragmented text hints at a failed rescue and a desire to steal money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johny
John
Fifi
Wiscom to Be Desired in Proverbs Style Expression
A fragmentary proverb style note claims wisdom outweighs riches and all worldly desires, citing a biblical verse. The text presents a moral emphasis on wisdom as superior to material wealth, framed in a dated, devotional register.
The Truly Vialtan¢ Submits Dire Observation
In a cryptic release the unnamed body issues a stern message. Sir PooBilpey is referenced in what appears to be a satirical or coded communication amid uncertain attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir PooBilpey
AcVoen over we always bring hap fpness but here is no happiness with at utian -Tigruell.
The fragment references sadness or unhappiness linked to an unnamed figure or event, with the garbled term utian and a pseudo name Tigruell. No clear persons, places, dates, or organizations are discernible to extract concrete facts or context.
Cargoes Sailors Fear In The Hold Of A Vessel
The piece lists dangerous cargos that threaten sailors with odors spills and fires. Sugar and coffee produce sickening smells in heat. Raw cotton can spontaneously combust. Acids and calcium carbide emit hazardous gases. acetylene is continually released when exposed to air.
Reflection on Trust By James Martineau
The essay argues trust rests on intuitive recognition of another’s goodness, not external proof. It warns against credulity and hard skepticism, claiming true trust arises from a sympathetic, pure heart and informed by personal experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Martineau
Origin of drinking pledge in antiquities of Britain
The article discusses the origin of the drinking pledge from John Brand's Observations on the Popular Antiquities of Great Britain. It explains the term pledge deriving from French and the Danish custom of demanding a pledge for safety while drinking, citing Dr. Henry's History of Great Britain on Englishmen avoiding drinking without a Dane's consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
John Brand
Society of Antiquariles of London
Dr. Henry
Red Cross Budget Totals 9 739 872 for 1922 23
National American Red Cross budget totals 9 780 872 47 for the year ending June 30 1923 with 3 300 active chapters and large foreign relief funds. Major domestic effort focuses on disabled ex service men and wartime relief through chapters nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
American Red Cross
National
Red Cross
Pet
Warthae
Sim
Russia
Helief Administration
Prosta
Europe
League of Red Cross
Untamed Solomon Islands Tales Of Murder And Tax
A traveler describes Choiseul and Malaita as untamed with tax impossible to collect. District officers travel with armed guards. murders and social obligations haunt the village. Skull displays and a coastal Bougainville scene contrast with a Chinese trader's lament over a brother killed in a brush with police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Islands
Choiseul
Malalta Islands
Bougainville
Gold in Wyoming Cumbria coal field noted
An expert describes gold and silver traces in the Cumbria coal field of Wyoming. Iron pyrite pervades the seam, suggesting the mineral may carry gold. Coke from the coal yields one to two pennyweights per ton, offset by high ash. A similar occurrence is reported in South Africa with purple ash from fine metal particles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golumq
Cumbria
Wyoming
South Africa
No Danger Hampers Dying Horse in Ramshackle Cart
A dying horse drags a frail cart while a bold boy blocks its path. The driver warns him to move, but the boy stands firm, taunting the steed as it stumbles forward despite the creature’s near collapse. The scene mixes danger and bravado.
The Professor Regrets
An exchange at a London Tit-Bits party where a hostess teases the professor about leaving with his wife. The professor apologetically confirms he must depart with Mrs Hande worth, noting his regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Handeworth
London
Harnessing Focus and Self Belief for Success
A short essay urges concentrating on a single purpose to achieve lasting results. It cites Edison, Curie, and Burbank as examples of intense focus and personal belief shaping success, noting "As a man thinketh so is he" and that success comes from thinking one can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edison
Mime
Curle
Luther Burbankh
Hu Tan
Noman
Roman
Chicago Industrial Research Dlaboratories
Wireless Hour Signals Use For Ship Timings
The Washington Star notes that wireless telegraphy was proposed years ago to send hourly signals over the sea to help captains adjust chronometers to Greenwich. Canada set up such a system at Camperdown near Halifax to broadcast the exact hour to vessels with receiving gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Greenwich
Government of
Atr
Washington Star
Tanlac credited with restoring Baltimore brewer’s health
Derry J. Donoho of 230 Collington St Baltimore says Tanlac made him gain eleven pounds and cured chronic stomach trouble headaches and dizziness after years of ill health. He says within three days he felt better and now has a ravenous appetite and improved nerves. Tuplac (Tanlac) is sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac
Derry J. Donoho
Collington St
Baltimore
Globe Brewing Co
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Denton Resident
Mrs. W. F. Murphey of Gay Street testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills from Ledman’s Pharmacy relieved her backache and urinary issues by restoring kidney function. The product, priced at 60 cents, is manufactured by Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Duan
Mra. W. FP. Murphey
Gay St
Dean
Doan
Ledman
Publication Order in Rash Estate Partition Suit
Emma Rash Ida Elliott and Grover Elliott sue Charles Rash May Rash Henry Rash Mamie Rash Annona Phillips and William Phillips Sallie Harris William Harris Lester Smith Hattie Smith Miller Smith Nora Smith Russell Smith Powell Rash Thomas Rash for sale of John W Rash land in Caroline county to divide proceeds. Court orders publication in Caroline county newspaper four weeks and notice to nonresident defendants to appear by November to show cause. GEO. A. Deakyne, Clerk. True copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Rash
Ida Elliott
Grover Elliott
Charles Rash
May Rash
Henry Rash
Mamie Rash
Annona Phillips
William Phillips
Sallie Harris
William Harris
Lester Smith
Hattie Smith
Miller Smith
Nora Smith
Russell Smith
Powell Rash
Thomas Rash
Myrtle Rash
John W. Rash
Caroline County
Charles Rush
Anna Phillips
Agnes Smith
Decessed
Hattie South
Maryland
Kent Counts
Delaware
Wilmington
John W. Bush
Benonia A. Tribbett
Joseph Harris
Liber
Circuit Court For
Geo
A. Deakyne
Geo A. Deakyne
Southerland heirs seek partition of Caroline County land
In equity court John W. Southerland died May 2 1920 leaving widow Sarah M Southerland and children Ida M Chatlinch Minnie R Scott and Margaret Southerland along with grandchildren Helen Southerland and infant Margaret Southerland Jr all residents of Caroline Maryland except three who live in Connecticut The court orders sale of the Smithville lot one third acre to divide proceeds among heirs and notices four weekly publications before October 2 and a show cause hearing by November 30 in Caroline County equity court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah M. Southerland
Minnie RK. Scott
Chester AL Scott
Margaret Southerland
Helen Southerland
Circuit Court
Caroline County
John W. Southerland
Ida M. Chatlinch
John E. Chatlinch
Minnie R. Scott
Chester A. Scott
Ernest Southerland
Margaret Southerland, Jr
Maryland
Connecticut
Smithville
Mary J. Alford
Liber J. K.S
Renal
Circuit Court For
Orphans Court Releases Administratrix Clara Sullivan
On September 26 1922 the Orphans Court of Caroline county ordered the release and discharge of Clara Sullivan from duties as administratrix of the personal estate of Peter W Sullivan deceased. Cause to the contrary must be shown by October 31 next and a copy of the order must be inserted in a Caroline county newspaper once each for three successive weeks before October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphan's Court
Caroline County
Clara Sullivan
Peter W. Sullivan
Sale of Property Ratified in Caroline County Proceedings
Harvey L. Cooper assignee, Winnie J. Green and Theresa H. Green, wife, report sale of property for 2600 dollars. Court orders ratification unless a cause to the contrary is shown by December 2. Copy to be published weekly in Caroline county newspaper four weeks before October 28. Clerk: Geo A Deakyne. True copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey L. Cooper
Caroline County
Geo
A. Deakyne
Notice to Creditors for John B. Scott Estate
This notice states Caroline County Maryland holders of claims against John B. Scott deceased must present vouchers by April 16, 19 to the administrators Ida Scott and Harvey L. Cooper. The executors warn exclusions from estate benefits for noncompliance. Handwritten date shows September 25, 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Ida Scott
Harvey L. Cooper
John BR. Scott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wonders OF America
Western Newspaper Union
THE
America
Hopp Rees
Donoho
Bridgeville Packing Assn
Bridgeville, del
Orphans’ Court
Sarah E. Nhaymond
Bertha &. Pitcher
John E. Haymond
Sarah E. Haymond
Calvert C. Merriken, Solicitor
Calvert C, Mpfraikes
Ida M. Chatineh
John FE. Chathneh
Geo. A. Deakyne
Madison Square Garden
J. J. Reese
Cordova
Hillsboro
BN. H
State of
Henderson
Greensboro
Preston
Federalsburg
Ridgely
American Corner
John K. Lynch
William T. Hignutt
Harry B. Mason
Test
C. Lesiwe Walls
Nisi
Richard T. West
Elisha H. Harper
William J. Shawn
Niss
Winnie J. Green
Theresa H. Green
John B. Scott
William J. Layton
William P. Carroll
Admi
Dee d
Ats Die
Mulberry Hill Orchard Company
Easton
Chapel Station
Fordson
Detroit
Denton Auto Company
Asda P. Whitby
Roland Thomas
Goldsboro Bank
Osboro
Goldsboro
Robert Jarrell, JR
Virgil Moore
Undertaker
Johnton
Imac
Eversharp
F. J. Wright Optometrist and Jeweler
Denton, Md
Wesley Collegiate Institute
Henry G. Budd
D. D
Dover
Niavspapern Roee
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!