Frightful Art Frescoes Stir 19th Century Critics
A chaotic account describes a freakish display of drawings and art objects claiming novelty and value. It mentions sculptural and painted pieces, a large primeval scene, and a famous bet about the worth of a painting. The article cites works by Salvator Rosa and a John Yodgain studio frescoes later rediscovered after decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriica
Gouw
Meet Volo
Cisco
Fietaiss Trist
Julia Beurard
Orit
Weterions
Nartiio
Ft. Anthony
Padea
Salvator Mocs
Provence
Roea
Wade
Rosa
St. John's Welique
Lendau
J. &. Yodgain
Marquis Disguised as Footman Secures Free Surgery
In a Paris hospital Velpeau treats a nobleman’s footman whose case mirrored a prior charity case. The doctor demands a 10 000 franc charity check, implying the Marquis de D disguised himself for free care. The marquis pays after exposure, sparking a public charity dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velpeau
Nmarquis
Mmanguis
Faubourg St. Gerwain
Lie
Br. Velpeau
Monsieur
L’aris
Tomorsows
Marquis de D
The Storm Nose at Sea Explained
The picturesque term Gewitternose denotes a high barometric pressure wave preceding storms. Barometer rises quickly then falls gradually and is linked to sea level fluctuations. Observations near Denmark show sea level changes reaching up to three feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Denmark
Imagination and youth in the modern age
A condensed excerpt from Success Magazine discusses aging imagination and the pressure of modern life. It argues that hard conditions dull mental elasticity and urges maintaining a lively, hopeful view of youth with vivid dreams and aspirations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success Magazine
Early career of a government job seeker in old days
A senator recalls a man from his hometown who aimed for a government post before civil service exams. After winning victory his trek to Washington began, yet months of idle town presence followed. By June he looked worn but claimed to be work on the Senate gallery, saying he had the job and was already at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manu
Washington
Senate Chamber
Success Magazine
Secret Princeton Class Question Asks Are You Engaged
A Princeton class secretary reportedly asks members to answer if they are engaged the results to be tabulated for the university annual. One member filled the blank with Do not know. Am awaiting letter, implying doubt about the prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Harper’s Magazine
Comic duo meets on Broadway in playful gown moment
Fred Stone the comedian and Eugene Wood the writer met on Broadway and shared cheerful views as a woman in a noticeable gown passed. Wood turned to Stone then Stone to Wood and both turned to rubber according to the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stone
Eugene Wood
Broadway
Wood
Stone
Patchwork Education Observation Deficit Says Madrid Mundo
The Madrid Mundo laments that modern children lack true observation. They are saturated with scattered knowledge, lead strenuous lives, and fail to find time to observe and assimilate what they learn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid Mundo
The Last Word Page Turners Question
A brief dialogue wonders if women always read to the last page first. He replies with no reason to doubt the stereotype and notes it as a facet of female nature in a light exchange.
Sunday’s Journey
A quip from the Washington Star notes that the phrase Sabbath day’s journey is humorously linked to golf twice around the links, reflecting a modern take on Sabbath observance. The exchange frames a light cultural observation rather than a religious decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollo
Washington Star
Endemds National Anthem and London Pupils Exchange
A cryptic excerpt discusses an old English anthem and a sharp remark about bright pupils. Mr Sweetly compliments Miss Winsome, prompting a jest about which pupils are meant. The piece blends historical sentiment with a playful classroom moment.
A Righteous Judge
A minister's wife recalls a Sunday morning incident as her son chased hens with a stick inside the parsonage. He shouted a bold remark about laying eggs in a minister's family, telling her he would teach the hens a lesson.
Partners In Debts
A playful dialogue turns on debts and misfortune. A woman vents toothache and avoidance of a dentist due to outstanding payments, while a man notes his car repeatedly breaks down in front of stores where he owes money. The exchange highlights shared financial woes and comic irony.
Honeyed Words in a Sun Day School Lesson
A playful exchange shows a boy confessing mischief at home and a Sunday school teacher prompting him to be an angel. Tommy confesses wanting to wait until he can be a fully grown angel with gray whiskers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Didn't Agree With Him
A hospital remark highlights a conflict over medical advice and personal choice as a husband jokes with his wife about following doctors orders, noting his wife Maria would be elsewhere if he always adhered to that rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria
London Express
Obliging Passenger and a Crank Station Master
A cattle dealer, well known in the district, asks a sleepy station master to inspect his season ticket. The master recalls his demand to see the ticket every time he stops at the station. Later the cattle dealer presents the ticket again, prompting a polite reminder and a mutual nod to the past exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sones
Devssors
Yorkshire
England
Soothill
Endemd
Londen Chrosicia
F?ress Coods
Ae Ee
Crus
Crums
Jen
G. A. Slater
Invictus
Hart
McCready
King
Quinntivs
I. Ri, Strgxe Sc
J. R. Stalker
Tel
Dr. Ladson
Ddbkse
Lansdale
W. B.daynar Conor Gradusts
The
Naval College
Ae Dental
Armoon
Toranto
Toronto University
Ofice Over Hunters Jewelry Store
AL A. Wwhimstiltie
Hamiota
Man
Ofrpree
Reo Pampalet
Varoom Neorging de Vonento
Gut
Windoor
Stewart & Eby
Bill
Izstein
Dodgers
Ftc
Parr? Mepiods
W. A. Speers
Ebestan
oSiasa
Lenean
Liry
Kohera
Seeato
Pete
Hamiota Echo
NOR
West Farmer
Tun Nor
Northern Wheatest
Tom Hantrora
Nsw
Ours
Nor’-West Farmer
Kalsemining
A. Malcolm
J. Jamieson
Odin
J Oson
Ty § Sable
Roward M. Reid
DDS. Ltdd
Phbidelphia, Tonnte and
Dewning Dental College
Heddesheimer Block
Later & Ghalyle
Ver Bank of
Bawilioa
Has. P. Howden
Hamiota Studio
KK. KO
Hurnte
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!