Courtroom Notes and Quips From Judge Knowles
An anecdote from the Louisville Courier Journal recounts Judge Knowles presiding in a Virginia court. He often relied on witnesses’ wit while handling cases, notably testing attendance by asking why James Brown should be present. A bystander quips two reasons: the man died last night and he saw it happen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth Lowery
Starioa
Nis
Virginia
James Brown
James
Innes Brown
Svar
Tim
Louisville Courier- Journal
Village quarrel ends at town gate
An elderly tailor greets locals amid a tense exchange with the obese postmaster who has just returned from a two weeks vacation. The PLM orders them to leave and questions the party's presence, asserting there is no middle ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaings
Cleveland Leader Test of Life Plan Question
A garbled query references a Cleveland Leader notice about a Life Test plan. It mentions monthly charges and a clerk clarifying a one dollar fee, with unclear terms and mixed phrases about youth and payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Catarrh Cure Promoted By Local Physicians
A local advertisement touts FCN's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface tonic for catarrh. It claims internal use cleanses blood, with Henry & Co Toledo and Boldy Drug Store selling the remedy at 98 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pile for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thie Dowbtey
Chenry & CO
Props
Toledo
Boldy Drugatetn
Peculiar Telegraph Tales and Cal Coach Painters
A fragment from Harper's Weekly recounts a Pennsylvania town woman ordering dress goods by telegram. A Californian anecdote follows about a hungry tramp trying to beg food from a Chinese servant, who teases him with a dry quip before closing the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York
Lieman
Blank and Company
Express
Success Magazine
California
Lee Yuen
Bobo
Lee
Harper's Weekly
The Coffee Debate and Postum Anti Coffee Campaign
A group of coffee importers and roasters push back against claims that coffee harms health. They argue for plain facts and public scrutiny while promoting Postum and Grape-Nuts as safe, nourishing alternatives. The piece outlines alleged coffee dangers and a challenge to wager $100,000 over false statements, urging readers to investigate and consider Postum as a healthier choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaya
Mporter
Boston
Iowa Senate Passes Regents Bill and Studio Taxes
The Iowa Senate debated the education board of regents bill, passed several finance and tax measures, and planned further actions. Key items included an emergency school funding bill, a uniform accounting bill, town and county finance moves, and committee extensions before adjourning to continue sessions Friday and Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renate
Senate
Ita
Educational Board of Regents
Gintland
Warren
Iof_lea
Oatemloak
Clayton County
Hawt and Hanson
Des Moines
House
Wright
Young
Washington
Iowa
Kimmel
Dairy and Fool Commission
Morace
Gravez
Dez Moines
Garst
Appropriations
Jamison
Dowell
Taylor
Pioneer Lawmakers’ Association
Lyons
Board of Educational
Crossley
Smith
Mitchell
Courtright
F. Sanders
Keokuk
Educational Board of Control of
Ploneer Lawoukers’ Association
Cummins
Quills Land
Ierald
L.I McCray
Valley
Junation
Darrah
Chlains
Lucas County
Charles Youde
G. R. Whitmer
Mattes
Hla
Carden
Henry County
Scott Skinner
Me. Miller
Sanders
Committee On Agriculture
Pritehant
Wise
Kendall
Wokes
Comemitteo
Ely
Committee On Insurance
Apnnal
Gregory Road
Executive Council
Army Post Road
Ritter
Col. Temple
William Wilameon
Cobb
Committee On Appropriations
Robinson Banking Bil
National Bank
Tatar
Alty
Langan
Hriesen Ubrary
Votcot
Mossberry SA
Coburn
Tuba
Athey
Digestive Aids and Patient Testimony From 19th Century Ad
A fragment discusses indigestion and stomach weakness caused by undigested matter. It cites nerves, heart, and dizziness as affected, claiming relief from a tonic. Miss Minerva Ladd of Ipswich, Massachusetts recounts years of pain, belching, and fatigue until Dre Williams Pink Pills provided noticeable improvement within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atantadh
Minervar
Ladd
Ipswich
Mass
Schenectady, NY. C
Hidden Wealth of India From Ancient Treasure Halls to Hidden Hoards
A historical excerpt portrays vast gold and silver hoards held by Indian princes and commoners alike. It describes treasure vaults bricked up, ornate rooms filled with gold relics, and ill fated hiding places such as wells and beds. The piece notes centuries of oppression pushing wealth into concealed forms and the potential benefit of making such stores available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Burdewart
No Limit State for Money Satisfaction Phrase
A fragmentary remark contends the average person is content with basic comforts while desiring more money. The speaker notes the crowd embraces a life of ease yet hints at dissatisfaction beneath the surface.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lumbago and Sciatica
St. Jacobs Oil
Philadelphia
Cnn Ming
Pistatratus
Athena
Strato
Aristotle
Theophrastus
B. C
Rome
Seribiles
Galier
We 3
Tansin Company
Tmpere
Setaucestady
Altesed
Thinfon Company
Maintaurera
Williama
Phute Pile
Gaint Catibors
Perec
Lome Jonewal
Chilel
Denmark
Berlin
Atlan
Allen
Alcock
Icoastera
Berto
Lie of Ashe
Postum
901 Co. Ltd
Bare Creek
Pink ‘Pitts
Enable. Boits
Hidden Wealth OF India
Kemp
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!