The Useful World and the Shoemaker Parable
A reflective essay argues usefulness defines value in people and ideas. Seneca Socrates and Plato are cited to contrast philosophy with practical labor, asserting the shoemaker's role in meeting human needs outweighs abstract virtue. An advertisement peddles Dr Shoop's Restorative with claims of internal health improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archimédes
Plato
Littie
Medizino
Adanbake
Tory Caine
Posidonius
Cicero
Democritus
Seneca
Socrates
Spripefield Journal
Shoop
Racine
American missionary work praised by William J. Bryan in New York address
Bryan argues American missions fund scholarships in China, Japan, and India and emphasizes American philanthropy in Asia. He compares English and American motives, urges more focus on Japan as a gateway to the East, and calls for trained workers and government engagement to advance Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Asia
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
New York
China
Japan
India
America
East
England
Chmerica
Hem
Not at home: Swedish door key custom used to deter visitors
A quirky Swedish habit signals absence by hanging the door key on a bell or knob and leaving a note. The practice keeps houses quiet during visitors or long absences, drawing nods from agents and relatives as a safe cue to pass by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Raes” Roes
Proverb Snippets From Various Traditions
A fragment listing several maxims and sayings from Latin Danish Turkish and Turkish sources. It includes lines about future days immediate consequences wealth and virtue and leadership with references to philosophers and poets. The collection presents cross cultural expressions on fate behavior and governance.
New York Fascination Through Harbor and Industry
New York fascination is depicted as a vivid epic of modern life seen from the water front. Descriptions praise the Grand Tunnel depot extension and East River tunneling as dramatic civic feats, with engineers and locomotives shaping a formidable urban spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinson Smith
New York
East River
Bkystrapers
Homer
Grand Tunnel
WORKING WOMEN AND A PROMISE OF HEALING REMEDY
A vintage advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as essential for over taxed feminine strength. It highlights domestic labor by women, cites testimonials from Mrs Sadie Abbott and Mrs Pree NcKitrick, and promises cures for female weakness, irregularity, and childbirth recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sadie Abbott
Jeannette
Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham Invites Women for Free Advice
Women suffering from female weakness are urged to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for diagnosis and guidance. Her vast experience is cited as offering the quickest and surest path to recovery with free practical advice.
Baltimore’s Food Canning Lead in United States Output
Census figures show Maryland led in food canning value for the year, with Baltimore supplying about 12.7 million dollars of the state total. Oyster packing in Baltimore accounted for about 93 thousand dollars of local capital, out of national investments. The Baltimore cystis and related trade supported mining camps and lumber mills, reflecting wide regional demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Canning City
Census Bureau
United States
Maryland
Balthcore
Great Plains
Poor Speller Criticized by Ate ome City Inventor
A scientific writer praises the inventor as a fine chap but criticizes his spelling claiming his knowledge of machinery is lacking. He recalls a moment when a new typewriter emerged and several models were tested. The tester notes the machines print well yet still misspell one word in three.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kingsford
Oswego
T. Kingsford & Son
Oswego, N
Rational Starch Company
Walsh
Phitago Medical
Bank OF BB. Ray
West A
Aymanert
Torre Ib alWaye
Eex &T Wi
E.ob.kay
Barnanc Oster
Aarles H, Meyers
Riley Camp Ground
Mencken Os
Hiley
Abdur
Walter Oryotra
Addrena Jo
Monier
Annawan
Lam
Jonny Smith
Morristown
Frank Henninger
Murray Brothers
Baetre
Mowbray & Lowes
Menereo
Illinois
Carelege Wither
Geneseo Steam Laundry
Chatwood
Prop
City
HERMAN + OBANZ
Thompson
J G. Thompeon & Son Lavon
Mentanci Paves
Chicago
Booth
Kis
Ireland
Metropolia
Merion Petanterope
Lore
Tedetscando
Trina
Dr Shoop
Boca Pressire
Thals
All-Desiers
Sophocles
Plato's Ring
Hollister
J. E. Wrizhy
Mr Goodwan
Mrs
teWitt
F. A. Petrson
Jack Clarkalong
Northwestern University
Jack Harkalong
Cook County
DeWitt
F. A Peterson
Metropolis
Uncle Rube
Hayseed
Upton Sinclair
Arckles
Ariola and Grind
Washington
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!