The Little Brown Jug in a Political Intrigue
Ardmore and Griswold clash over a disputed Appleweight case affecting North and South Carolina. Griswold backs Barbara daughter of the governor, Ardmore supports Jerry Dangerfield daughter of a governor. Missing papers trigger a rush to arrest Appleweight as Ardmore chars a caboose and heads toward the border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ardmore
Henry Maine
Griswold
North
South Carolina
Barbara
Carolina
Ardmore
Jerry Dangerfield
Recre
Hhe
Osborne
Rder
Appleweight
Petty
Ardsley
Ballywinkle
Governor’s Agent Seizes North Carolina Governor Plot
Ardmore and accomplices trap newspaper man Collins and reveal Ardmore as the North Carolina governor in a staged jailbreak scheme. They plan to capture a rival on a moonlit forest trail and return to the red bungalow, where Collins is pressed into service to spread their narrative. The sequence culminates with the governor-designate seizing control and abducting a foe as the night unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cookie
Providence
Cooke
Thomas Ardmore
Ardmore
Armore
Ardsley
Red Bungalow
G. D Ardmore
Mr. Ardmore
Colling
Mr. Collins
Sard Collins
Ardore
North Carolina
Raleigh
Cotton Planters
Orleans
Atlanta
Collins
Gov. Dangerfield
Appleweight
John C. Calhoun
New York
Ceaboose
Palladium
Phuthhall
Eaid Ardmore
Paul
Ardsley Atable
Jerry Dangerfield
Red
Decline of St Thomas Day in Canterbury
The festival of St Thomas of Canterbury waned in England and sparked little advocacy among Anglo Catholics. Henry VIII seized the shrine during the Reformation to fund the crown, 1538 order burned bones and redirected offerings to a new shrine, decanonized Becket, erased his name from service books, and removed his monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas of Canterbury
England
Henry VIII
St. Thomas
Canterbury
Becket
Geta
Dean Staantey
Brief Taunton courtroom exchange cited in forensic record
An Irish orator Charles Philips delivered a short speech in Taunton as a judge presided. The defendant’s friend replied in plain English that the complaint had earned a harsh rebuke and limited defense, highlighting the brevity and impact of the exchange in the annals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Charles Philips
Hints For Hostess Spring Party for Children
Weather decides outdoor play while house games entertain. Children hunt animal crackers hidden as trophies, then guess animal drawings for prizes. bird name quiz follows with Dutch table centerpiece and Delft prizes. Supper offers a Dutch menu with seasonal notes and a quirky menu card design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah’szark
Kildeer
Phoebe
Thrasher
Whistler
Holland
Delft
Neatness Rules For Wearables And Homes
A reflection on how beer mugs show wear, clothing loses appeal when mussed, veils rot after rent, gloves uncleaned lose value, shoes wear out before discharge, and hats define a woman’s looks. Housekeepers know a neat home attracts. untidy repels, a truth acknowledged even when ignored.
Dutch Card Party and Kitchen Shower Ideas
A playful guide suggests inviting guests to bring kitchen articles, serving salad on triple plates, bonbons in fluted pans, Saratoga chips in an enamel kettle, and jelly drinks. Desserts in earthenware bowls, gifts for the bride, a nighttime event to include the groom, and Holland themed decorations with Delft blue accents and wooden shoe centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Delft
Blue Dominates Fashion Fad with Brilliant Blues
The article notes blue as the season's standout color with extensive use in foulards and fashion. Navy remains suited to formal wear, while vivid blues like cerulean and royal blue dominate styles.
No-Help Diet and Exercise Misconceptions Warned
A critique denounces cosmetic fixes and fad cures while urging real science based activity. It argues against eye drops, mindless brain diet, and hollow physical culture trends. The piece warns against dangerous anti obesity potions and endless electro massage, advocating true exercise instead.
Summer Costumes for Children in White Pique Styles
A feature describes a young boy in a white pique tunic with a double box plait, buttoned fronts, braided trim, and muslin plaitings, plus a shield and belt in pique or patent leather. It notes a midchild tunic sailt in white pique in Russian style, with embroidery bands and belts. A girl’s white pique dress is detailed with a high waist skirt, tucked muslin yoke blouse, and lace sleeves, highlighting this season’s favored fabric and styling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iriah Jace
Doan's Kidney Pills Promised to Aid Sick Kidneys
An old advertisement warns of kidney distress with frequent or scanty urination backache headache and dizziness detailing a patient's cure by Doan's Kidney Pills. The promotion cites Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y and lists price. It also includes a humorous Juvenile Buster cartoon caption about an anti crust law and Champ Clark remark at Bowling Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Mra. M. A. Gane Blin
Russellville, Ark
Doan
Buster
Champ Clark
Bowling Green
Truste
Carey at the Bat and Coca Cola Record Book Offer
An item notes the Coca Cola Baseball Record Book for 1910 including schedules and records, offered by Coca Cola Co of Atlanta for a 2 cent postage stamp. Also includes a booklet The Truth About Coca Cola. A child hears a telephone call from the seaside causing distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Co
Atlanta
A Woman's Advice on Laundry Soap Sparks Memories
A woman guides a writer recalling a soap that protects fabrics from rot and stains. She praises Easy Task soap for saving work, clothes, and warding off germs. The anecdote reflects women knowing soap. The Modern Youth and brief quips follow: Willie dislikes his old teacher, and a blotched sport jab ends in a skull kick.
Lydia Pinkham Helped Woman Avoid Third Operation
A Chicago woman recounts two doctors warning she would die without a third operation. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after ongoing inflammation and weakness. The testimonial urges women to build up their feminine systems and avoid unnecessary surgeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Til
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ami
Alvena Sperling
Olybourne Ave
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kildare
Meredith
Nicholson
Ray Walters
Helen
Mamma
Uncle Henry
Willie
Brocker
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!