Moqui Snake Dance Reveals Ancient Pueblo Rituals
A vivid account of the Moqui snake dance near Winslow, detailing the seven day rite, fasting, secret antidote, and ritual handling of rattlesnakes. Dancers, led by a chief priest with a neophyte and elder woman, perform to propitiate the snake god as crowds watch, fear, and marvel at the perilous ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macato
Arizona
Winslow Station
Brer Rabbit
Uncle Remus
Little Brother
Washington
Telegraph Poles Disturb Ancestors In China
The article notes Chinese reverence for graves leads to vandalism when telegraph poles are erected. To avoid sacrilege, wires are buried underground, a practice adopted in China and later in France Germany Belgium and the United States, with gutta percha insulation in pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ching
Empire
France
Germany
Belgium
America
Fighting Guy Henry and the Sioux Campaign Legend
Major George Crager tells Philadelphians of General Henry known as Fighting Guy for his daring in the 1876 Sioux campaign and the 1891 Wounded Knee relief mission. The moniker arose after he led a small force against Sioux with four companies of the Ninth Cavalry, earning praise and fear in army circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
George C. Crager
United States Special Indian
United States
Antilles
Henry
Major Crager
Guy
Crager
Third Cavalry
Crazy Horse
California
Seventh Cavalry
White Clay Creek
Corriers
Ninth
Fighting Guy
Roman Nose
Thad. H. Stanton
Coral reef drilling work at Funafuti lagoon ends early
The Royal Society reports operations by Sydney on Funafuti atoll. A bore hole started at 101 feet water depth was drilled from the Porpoise to 245 feet, then to 112 more feet before stoppage due to hard coral and pipe limits. Work resumed after Warping closer to the lagoon center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coral Reef
The
Royal Society
Sydney
Funafuti
Sturdee
Porpoise
The Costliest Bean on Earth Vanilla Beans from Mexico
The vanilla bean is the costliest bean on earth. It grows wild in Papantla and Misantla, Mexico and is gathered by natives. Fresh beans sell at two pounds five shillings per 1,000, dried and cured at two pounds five shillings per pound. Used mainly by druggists, over 90,000,000 beans were imported last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papantla
Misantla
Mexico
Raised Keyboard Pianoforte in London View
Mr Henschel unveils a raised keyboard pianoforte in London enabling singers to play upright while standing, allowing both playing and singing with visibility. The invention promises easier performance and stage presence for vocalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henschel
London
Notable Lawyer Defends Honest Yet Guilty Guide
In a fall case at an old schoolhouse, a famed but not widely known lawyer defends a guide accused of stealing whiskey. The jury initially leans toward conviction, but the guide’s plea to the jury and the judge’s doubt cause the jurors to acquit. The tale ends with the guide’s sly remark about his wife locking the jug away until the clouds roll by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adirondacks
Got What He Asked for
A Chicago Daily News note records a youth seeking work. The merchant assigns him as assistant janitor with a 4 o clock start, promising an early rise and floor sweeping as the first step in his career. The exchange highlights ambition and entry level labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
A Step Further and the Mule Protection Plan
A New Orleans Picayune excerpt features Mr Eragtus Pinkley debating muzzling a mule to curb its foot damage. He contemplates watching the animal's gait to gauge further protection for humans if muzzling can be arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eragtus Pinkley
New Orleans Picayune
War wary Boer general dodges probing questions
In a Washington Star excerpt a Boer general refuses to answer a question about prospects in the war. He laments possible trickery to distract his forces from fighting and warns against speculative strategic theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Holiday Gift Dilemmas Shadow Quiet Home
A Washington Star snippet shows a worried wife fretting over holiday gifting. She fears either not pleasing her husband or provoking mockery if she buys him a present, reflecting social pressures around holiday generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Rettering His Chances At Presidency Debate
A wealthy father and his wife argue about their son Ike in a tense family moment. The father notes many presidents come from humble backgrounds while the mother counters, suggesting a pure widow’s son would fare better. The conversation shifts as the mansion lord changes the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Indianapolis Press
The Old Time Belle Extracted Journal Reflections
A Baltimore Herald excerpt contrasts ancient fashion journals with modern sensibilities, noting courtship scenes with John Grey, poems for a young lady, and musings on virtue and parental direction. It mentions DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and Marconi apparatus for warships with costs.
Banner Salve touted as world’s most healing cure
Running sores ulcers boils pimples treated quickly by Banner Salve. The jar is advertised as the world’s most healing salve with claims of superior effectiveness. H. J. Moogk W. F. Jungkunz & Co. endorse the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Blood and health claims from a medical adviser
An advertisement quotes a dialogue about fasting and mental health. It asserts impure blood weakens body and mind and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure. It promotes a 1008 page medical adviser and offers free sample mailings with stamps to Dr. R. Y. Pierce in Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
R. Y. Pierce
Main Street
Buffalo
N.Y
Prisoners In the Penitentiary Uphold Convictions
A concise quotation from the Kansas City Star notes that prisoners in the penitentiary are among the few who live up to their stated beliefs, highlighting a sharp observation on behavior behind bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Milk Seller Defends Trade in Curious Exchange
A slim vendor declares water as God’s greatest gift while a bystander asks if he is a prohibitionist. He replies with a laugh that he is not, and that his trade is milk, highlighting a humorous clash over virtue and commerce in a brief Ohio State Journal item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal
The Editor and the Irishman Debt Jibe
A London editor pays a struggling Irishman a half crown to settle a joke about debts. The man, recognizing the gesture, jokes whether the payment was a crown owed. The editor laughs, but the anecdote ends with the editor now wary of paying debts at sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rin
Kor
Telegraph
Rheumatism Cured By Chamberlains Pain Balm
A Red Creek New York merchant praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism with great relief and calls it a splendid liniment for household use. The ad lists W J Cuvier, a leading local merchant, and editor W G Puirein endorsing it. Sold by Joseph Emmert, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. J. Cuvier
Red Creek
N. Y
Cuvier
W. G. Puirein
Kind Words and Their Quiet Power in Speech
A reflection on how praise and kindness influence people unlike sarcasm which wounds rather than changes. The piece argues music like language can uplift, while cutting remarks rarely convert and may crush spirits.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Elkton Druggist
W M Terry of Elkton Kentucky, after twelve years in the drug business and selling hundreds of bottles, declares Chamberlains Cough Remedy the best and most satisfactory cough medicine on the market, for sale by Joseph Emmert, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Terry
Chamberlin
Elkton
Chamberlain
Joseph Emmert
Mule in Peace and War: A Subject of Profound Respect
The Atlanta Journal urges a grave, respectful approach to the mule as a subject in both peace and war. The piece stresses gravity in considering the animal from multiple perspectives, highlighting its importance and dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Journal
DeWitts Little Early Risers Praised in Michigan Ad
A reader from Butternut Michigan extols DeWitts Little Early Risers as the best pills for costiveness and liver and bowel troubles. The Indianapolis Journal notes a riot call being sent roughly three minutes after the event. Endorsing voices include M. B. Smith and H. J. Moogk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
M. B. Smith
Butternut
Mich
DeWitts
H. J. Moogk
One Minute Cough Cure Praised For Croup Relief
Hinsdale reader Mrs Harriet Evans credits One Minute Cough Cure with immediate relief for her child’s croup. The ad promotes quick cures for coughs colds grippe and throat and lung diseases. An exposition plans in Philadelphia estimate a $25000 upgrade to host about 15000 convention attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Evans
Hinsdale, Til
H. J. Moogh
Allen’s Foot Ease promises comfort for tired feet
A powder to shake into shoes claims to cool swollen nervous feet and ease pain from smarting tight shoes. It purports to cure swollen sweating feet blisters and bunions and offers a trial package free with mail order from Le Roy New York. 25c at druggists and shoe stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
La Grippe Coughs Linger Months Risks Cited
An 1890s health note warns that La Grippe coughs may persist for months and even cause death after danger seems past. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as protection and safety against lingering coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogh
W. If. Jungkunz
Winter in the South Gulf Coast Getaway
Advertises warm gulf coast retreats along the Louisville and Nashville line from Mobile to New Orleans with through cars from northern cities. Promotes mild climate pure air and hunting fishing amenities, first class accommodations at moderate prices. Written by J. K. Ridge ly, NW P A, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
Chicago
Midland Route Tourist Car resumes Chicago to San Francisco
The C M and St P Railway resumes the Midland Route Tourist Car service between Chicago and San Francisco with a Friday 10:35 p m departure from Chicago and a Saturday 3:55 p m arrival at Omaha. It continues via GC R I and P Ry to Colorado Springs, Salt Lake City, and Salt Lake via R G W to San Francisco, arriving 9:45 a m Wednesday. An optional day in Salt Lake City is offered for sightseeing. Eastbound leaves San Francisco Saturdays at 8:00 a m and arrives Chicago Wednesday at 8:25 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
San Francisco
C. M
St. P
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Col. Mid
Salt Lake
So. Pac. Ry
Salt Lake City
Cheap Rail Rates Promote Southern Homeseeker Travel
On the first and third Tuesdays through October the Southern Railway offers cheap one way and round trip tickets to most points in Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida for homeseekers. Tickets sell for one fare plus $2.00 round trip, valid twenty one days from sale. Representative addresses and agents listed for illustration and further details. Also notices: Mrs John G Oyler advertises vocal culture lessons and Staver's promotes new spring styles in boys shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Southeastern
United States
Tartar
Louisville
J. C. Beam
N. W
Train connections and schedules to Milwaukee and west
J B Sweatt agent notes through coaches Milwaukee to Rock Island and connections to Chicago Racine Racine points. No 6 departs Milwaukee 12 15 pm with through baggage to destination. No 36 and No 53 provide connections to Chicago Racine Rockford Dubuque St Paul. Arrival times at Sparta 8 00 am and 3 40 pm for various trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Racine
Rockford
Janesville
Madison
Clinton
Dubuque
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Rock Island
J.B
Sweatt
Chicago Great Western
Minneapolis
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Kanana City
South Freeport
Chicago Express
Ceecees AL 328
Limited
Dalteie Sbatisier
Nos
Crissscerenersenes
Brewster House
Brewater House
Fitz
F. H, Lord
Paga
Iago
For Sale Dozens of City Property Bargains Listed
For Sale I have on hand some choice bargains in residence and business property and a long list of desirable building lots in all parts of the city. Call at 209 Float street or at City drug store. Money to loan at 5 percent on first mortgages. 2-8dtf Peter Merzaar. HARRIET M. BURBANK Teacher of piano. Studio 149 West street. 10-head tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Float Street
City Drug Store
Peter Merzaar
Harriet M. Burbank
West Street
Town Board Meeting Aims to Audit Bills Thursday
The town board will meet Thursday evening March 5 to audit bills. Citizens with claims against the town should drop them at 99 Chicago street. CO D. EMERICK, Town Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Street
D. Emerick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Usiness Directory
Freeport, Illinois
Stephenson County Abstract
Taylor
A. G. Frick
D.S. Brewster
Kansas
Colorado
Dakota
Iowa
Kasas
Onri
Nebraska
Bear River Valley
Utawa
Freeport
Thoman
Smith & Thomas
Residantos
Ange
Illinois
BANKS
RST National Bank
ER Freeport
BripwEub
Caan
Nowlton Brothers, Bankers
Pornertwest
Monument
Fererport
Bell Draft
Europe
Irman Bank
Fresrost
Iucessor
HarringEk
Collmann & Co
Gabital
Gonumann
Pres
D. F
Naman
Cashis- Collmann
L. B
Jonawonz
Behulte
Wm. Trembor
Charles E
May John Fosha
W. N
SECOND NATIONAL BANK _ OF
Erp
Brockhausen, M. D
Stephenson Street
Dr. Dietrich
Butchie & Lukermann,chanics & Boiler Makernos
van Buren St
Court House
Feereport
Ke, H. Place
Emmert & Burrell's
Atraet
Freeport, AL
CG L. Snyder
L. Beatrice Ent
Masseus
Douglas Ave
Illinois Central Railroad
Isposce
Ilinois Central
I H. W. Bowley
Guy Henry
Nichk
John Grey
John
Lord and Indy
Baltimore Herald
DeWitt
H.J. Moogk
Marconi
Maria
Philadelphia
John Bills
A C
Thomas
Galena Skrees
John G. Oyler
West St
Staver’s
R. R
Llinoia Central
Omaha Limited
Chicamo
Froopor
Frooport
Omahna Express
Chicard
Freeport Inces
Tov Debio
Dodge
Lyla Xpress
Uice
Cveusanaae
Bloomington
Fraeport
EDU A. TV
Sveber
Trent
Chicago Limited
Toba
Freey
Bee Aopem
Dh P.m
Wresegey
Dubucie
Cago Tix Press
Sevenereens
Benneede
A.m
Veen
Oslo A. MM
Sandee Renee Eee
Galena
Odeene
Treeport
Igre A
Feeney
Centralia Express
OMND
Ecccees Sectescisaesve
M- Centralia
St. Lis
Chicago & Northwestern
B. Daley
Chinago
tNo
Sveres Erenes
Serene
Veeren Eotbains
Seone
Chehaene Teanes
Bere Vance
Mn Frei
Hte
EABT
Forreston
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railways
J.B. Swerv
Wtf
Tut
Denver
St. Louis
J. E. Bell
P. A
Clark Street
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!