Colonial Land Deeds and Signed Patents Documented
The records list a 1812 instrument signed by James Madison granting land to William Johnson, a 1840 patent to Jamies Caldwell in La Salle County Illinois signed by J K Stephens for President Polk, and note the instruments are sheepskin. They were gathered by Mr. McCall’s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnson
James ‘Madison
United ‘States
la Salle County
Illinois
Jamies Caldwell
J. K. Stephens
Polk
McCall
Patchwork Marble House Rises in Macon Georgia
Dr W W Billingslea of Macon Georgia is building a unique home from marble chips used in the federal building project. The two story dwelling rises with steel and cement roof and a basement elevator. Material and labor cost by now under $1000 with completion planned under $1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. _W. Billingsla
Macon
Billingslea
Billings
Philadelphia man meets old North Carolina resident in cash fix
A Philadelphia man in a scarcely populated North Carolina town runs short on small change for a $10 purchase. After seeking help from locals, an elderly seedy but dignified black man declines to break the bill but instead offers a courteous compliment, saying he appreciates the gesture. The incident upstages the day with quiet humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
North Carolina
Chesterfield
Morse
Philadelphia Ledger
Diplomacy in a Dark Flat Amid Nighttime Tears
A girl recounts a tense scene where a woman sobs at three in the morning in a flat. A man’s loud voice erupts and the girl recalls a tense exchange about stopping the sobbing. The woman mentions contacting the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Wives, but the other party says nothing more can be done.
Ambitions Hidden in Plain Sight Among Clerks
Secretary Shaw seeks the concealed elements within a busy office. The text mentions venes dreds and twenty clerks, with blanks noted, suggesting unresolved records or secret aims amid the routine work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Venes Dreds
National Salute Gun Rules Across Nations and Eras
The article traces historical standards for 21 gun salutes in Britain and France, noting 1812 and 1818 changes fixing 21 guns and aligning with royal regulations. It compares with France 21 guns on specific days and contrasts with Germany 33 guns and the U S 50 state salute on July 4 called the salute to the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great — Britain
Charles II
France
Corpus Christi
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Unite States
Union
Small Boy Asks Endless Sea Questions Aboard Steamer
A humorous reminiscence recalls a youngster's barrage of questions to his father during a steamer trip. The child wonders about water, depth, speed, and the distant world beyond the voyage, prompting a playful reflection on curiosity and imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Ocean
Wedding Slow to Start as Organist Plays Mystery Tune
A late bridal party arrival left the church still filling with guests while the organist improvised pieces a vestryman recognized as variations on a familiar tune. The organist teased that the mystery tune was Waiting at the Church if the preacher kept silent.
Pennsylvania High Court Rules Illegal Fishing Sleep Case
The Pennsylvania superior court reversed a Berks county judge ruling in a case about fishing habits and sleigh bells. The decision, watched by fishermen statewide, involved Henry Humma and Harry Kinney who were discharged by Justice Prutzman from arrest on a charge related to Pottstown. An appeal was noted in the Berks court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Enalich
Berks Court
Henry
Humma
Harry: Kinney
Peace Prutzman
Pottstown
Berks
Wanted help and sales crews in city classifieds
WANTED experienced girl for housework. Kuhlman corner of Prospect and Bower streets. WANTED Tool Thaker and punch press hand apply Sidway Mercantile Co. WANTED MEN to distribute samples signs $20.00 weekly steady canvassing Oliver Monroe Building Chicago. TH WANTED Cigar Salesman wanted in your locality experience necessary salary and expenses or commission Monroe Cigar Co Toledo. G WANTED Roomers pleasant location modern conveniences Call at 393 Jefferson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citi
Prairie
Riverside
Sherman Street
Main Street
Kuhlman
Bower
Thaker
Punch Press
Sidway Mercantile ‘Co
Oliver, Monroe
Chicago
Toledo
For Sale Classified Notices and Cure Advertisement Teaser
The page lists multiple For Sale items including a paving business on Main Street with last year’s $36,609 revenue and a West Lexington Ave house with price $2,500. Also a buggy and cushions for sale at 75c each. An advertisement touts German Syrup as an alleged cure for coughing with trial bottles offered by Houseworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
MW. Stark
Lexington Ave
M. W. Stark
Middlebury
Houseworth
Enlistment Notice for Indiana National Guard Third Regiment
Wanted able bodied men of good character aged 18 to 35 in Elkhart and vicinity to join Company B Third Regiment Indiana National Guard. Volunteers receive drill pay from 20 to 30 cents per day, camp life at Fort Benjamin Harrison, summer maneuvers with 10 000 Regulars and 20 000 Guards, and exemptions from taxes and juries. Information at the Armory on listed evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana National Guards
Elkhart
Sam
Indiana Naional ‘Guard
Fort Benjamin, Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Department of the Lakes
Q. M. Sareth
Orriday
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Boreman & Sons
C. Walley & Son
South Main Street
Frome
Gould
Arkets
Bankers
la Salle’ ‘Street
New York
Boston
Walden
Byos
the Miami | Cycle &Mfg CO
Middletown
Ohio
U.S.A
Farsale Oy
Bikhartelnd
Ree Ae
Iree
Donnells
T. H
Smet
Branklin
Apply
Marchessau Plumbing Co
Smith’s
Gem Gallery
S. Main Street
General Housea
Division Street
Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co
South Bend
South Fourth Street
West Beardsley Ave
Troy Laundry
B. Franklin Sr
Jefferson Street
Jalkhart
Bend ‘Loan Company
Kellogg
Kistner
George Kistner
River Avenue
Elks
C.C. Berlin
Griffin's Grocery
Lexington Avenue
Franklin Street
Main
Truth
Allen‘dale
Noyes Factory
B. VY. Anderson
State Street
Lexington, Ave
vIndiana Avienue
Cassopolis
Yarnsky Fox
Ebene
Laurel ‘Treets
Tailas
City
Prairie St
D.C
Martin, R. D. No
State
Adams
Dearborn St
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