Unfamiliar Facts From a Distant Era
Unfamiliar facts cover diverse topics from wartime costs and cod exports to Greek currant alcohol ventures and merchant vessel sales. Notes mention Japan Korea steamers and Yosemite Valley railroad plans, plus nitrogen use in agriculture, Ireland poultry programs, and rare giant oyster shells once common in history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Korea
Yosemite Valley
California
Merced
Ireland
Department of Agriculture
SOME PEOPLE AND CHANGING SOCIAL NOTES
A scattered summary notes lower English birth rates by percentage from thirty years ago. It cites Gwill the Welsh bard finishing a long sermon and mentions Dr Zamenkof born in Bialystok. Royal rulers rarely crowned and London's noted for women clubs growth. A domestic testimonial mentions a suit maker Vernon and a lifetime use. Questioning old views on women and fashion and exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Gwill
Dr Zamenkof
Bialystok
Germany
Russia
Italy
Spain
Holland
Bavaria
Saxony
London
Aso
George Rowlett
Hheasuns Bottom
William Stevens
Town End
Radnage
Iis
Vernon
Automania Returns: Webb Jay Talks on Racing Mania
Webu Jay, a noted automobile racing enthusiast, reflects on the grip and danger of motor mania after a deadly crash in Cleveland. He says the lure persists and he plans to race again, despite vowing otherwise, recalling Oldfield and Fisher as cautions while acknowledging the thrill of 100 mph speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Jay
Webu-Jay
Cleveland
Jay “1
Carl Fisher
Barney Oldfield
Oldfield
St. Louis
Barney
Leas
Okifield
St.Toouls
Immune to Pain Charms Curious Maryland Man
Leo Blackburn, a short sturdy man from Maryland, is described as completely immune to pain from injury while retaining normal touch. He has endured pin pricks, cigarette burns, and bones broken near his eye with no real pain felt, though he remains timid and cautious about others near his vital areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul
Maryland
Leo Blackburn
Léo
Leo
Tle
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Ess
Aberdeen
S. D
Blackburn
Virginia Town Auction For Gambler's Freedom
A Victorian tale recounts a gambler in Alexandria who, unable to show lawful means of livelihood, is sold at public auction to repay his debts. The good citizen initiates the sale, bidding rises to 2100 dollars and finally to 3500 as the crowd watches. Proceeds fund a town clock and steeple for the town hall and market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex
Potomac
Ieee
Wales
Chat
Blacklegs
Fried
Garison
Blackleguickly
Lamas
Gammbler
Nomi
Stimu Engse
Bin
Linself
Alexandria
Etna
Geneseo Hunters Ban Sunday Hunting in Neighborhood
Local residents led by J M CosteL and others announce intent to prosecute offenders and stop hunting on Sundays. They forbid hunters on farms under their control and request support from neighbors and officials to enforce the restriction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneseo
Queer wedding custom in Granrile echoes old frontier songs
Echo editor reports a Granrile wedding with 260 pounds meat and 40 dollars worth of chickens plus fruit drinks and cakes. The ceremony lasted three days ending Monday with four closed carriages to the Valley church. Guests broke dishes for gifts totaling over a hundred dollars despite the bride rotating in a waltz and the father starting the dish breaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Echo
Granrile
West Side
Billie Smith
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Ray
Atkinson
B.kay
Illinois
Noice
Gatbe
Canar
Thompson
Thompson & Son
Colona
Arthur. Burrall
Mgr
Rock Island Or
Colons
Ili
Mowbray & Lowes, Geneseo, Illimngis
R. Waugh
Exchange
Union Sook Yards
Chicago
Reverto
Banx Ox
Geneseo Steam Laundry
C. Gw
Atwood, Prop
Ity
Farmers Nationa Hank
Raed G. A. Pobanz
F’. Reschke
Central Union
F. Reschke
Hickory Grove
Balesman
H. Bausher
Norway
Greece
Bloher
Saegi
Frank Plewis
Peoriaall
TIN FC
Shoo
Shoop
Dr. Shoop
Dearborn
Peffers
Peffer
Peffer Medical Association
Ghicagg
U.S. A
F. A. Peterson
William Sand
Ill
Kingsford
Oswego
Anaid
T. Kingsford & Son
N. Y
National Starch Company
Successors
Sem
Rovincke
Reer
J. M. Costel
D. Repts
Joan S. Collins
Rummell Geowse Hunter
W. Weisrice
JaMes Fairlie
Ben van Horte Abeld
Warp
EB. L. Macumper
C. Janson
E. P. Davis
C. Lievens
A F Lakson Fuep M
Buiss
G. L. Krersatu
Evo Vanuersmickt
Wri Andrews
A. J. Dicker
Bren Arnmstrong
Henry Attwell
Joe
Dittmann & CO
S. Union St
Chicago, Ill
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