Fragmentary Record of a 19th Century Robbery and Pursuit
A garbled OCR passage from Humboldt Iowa recounts a bank or stagecoach style robbery, a struggle with a wounded guard named Price, and a dramatic pursuit. The text mentions Leavenworth, Kemper, and disjointed references to German troops, a prisoner, and a series of names and places, but is largely incoherent and fragmented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emirance
Ammmmenger
Br. Price
Usce
Waa
Price
Ahiutvae
Rabber
Srb 9
Leavenworth
Kiowalief
Wikite Hore
Local notes reveal probate and village gossip in 19th century Ledger
A fragmented obituary and town segment recounts Barton and Lacy Gaines deaths, long-ago county actions, and a curious profile of Mrs Kimberly of West Liberty. The piece mentions defrauding inquiries, a pastor’s widow, and Kimberly’s 11 431 purchase of a breeding cow, plus plans for horse and cattle interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly
West Liberty
Pickereiliwaale
Irving
Heer West
Kieaberly
Paris fashion notes on demi-trains and dress management
The Paris desk reviews a new dress article with demi-trains seen as impractical for street use or carriage entry. Instructions from dressmakers advise gathering the train by turning right and bending back, lifting the gown slightly, then sweeping the right hand to release. The article notes the trend requires careful movement and may hinder sitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Samay
Banda
Mali
Budge
Obscure Early Patent Drafts and Engineered Wheels
Fragmentary 19th century patent notes describe wheel and track components, screw mechanisms, and a baby carrier holder. Names include Milton J. Perret of Marshalltown and James W. Triatop son of Mount Pleasant, with scattered references to U.S. patent issues and various inventors in Kansas and nearby states. The garbled text mentions wheels, rails, springs, and devices for guiding or locking parts, plus references to belts, chucks, and a rough outline of a traction or agricultural machine design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Orvicg
Drs Momes
U.S
N. Yardley
Tonganoxie
Kan
Wey
Piawathy
Keusag
Wegon
Brikes
Owed
T. Baker
Wamego
Kanena
Oon Ball
M. Gay
Peter Smith
Tescomb
Pigettpege
Vann Buart
Balle Haine
New Harvester
Milton J. Perret
Marshalltown
Joma
The Nevad a County Saga of Kirkman Trial and Feud
Immense fragmentary tale centers on George N Rickman and family strife in Nevada County. A 1658 settler, Kirkman, faced murder charges after disputes over will, property, and a barn arson. A long history of lawsuits, arrests for assault with intent to commit murder, and shifting loyalties forms a complex local feud. The piece hints at postwar political tensions and a bitter family divide driving cycles of violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Bale
George N. Rickman
Biorgenanty
Heford
Bard “Kaweha
Hawall
Kirkman Uoname
John’ Ht
Merryhew
State University of
Towa City
Anit
Liva
Fisher Sod Zinnmaater
Zinnmaiter
Kirkman
Aira
Tity Farm
Egiikman
Wm. Ziesmaster
John McLaughlin
M. WM. McLaughlin
Daniel McLaughlin
Sanford Fisher
William Parr
Clem Davis
George ‘Tilton
Simon Myers
Lewis Bell
District Court
Ave Soo
Kirkmen
Zinsmnaster
Husbad
We Her
Tlne Fagful
Sean
Pishor
Zinsmantar'y Wiven
Sours Nad Kigkmon
Swatonca
Sarelow
Nos Veda
Fiat
Wilk
Giant challenger looms in tale of Barney and Bielah
A humorous Irish American reminiscence recounts Barney facing a seven foot giant by relying on his wife Bielah for a cunning ruse. The scene unfolds with a baby decoy, the giant’s bluff, and domestic wit outwitting brute strength amid a neighborly, folklore tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grante
Ireland
Na Miles
Chagee
Armagh
Larney
Bortland
Dover
Barney
Gidol
Faith
Barney Avic
Jarney
Jook
Webbie
Father McGusney
Krom
Suaightway
Bielah
Jewel
Poorly legible home cookbook jottings on puddings and sauces
Fragmented OCR lists numerous kitchen tasks and recipes. It mentions sugar, butter, eggs, jelly, puddings, cakes, baking powder, rice with milk, currants, almonds, horseradish, mustard, vinegar, cream, and wine in various improvised dessert and savory dishes. Names Bertgren and Reggen appear as garbled references amid instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrie Varn
Tower Hatten
Austiciens
Lee
Horse Welfare Debate Warns of Brutal Driving Practices
A detailed critique of equine suffering in driving uses medical authority to condemn harsh rein tension and head positioning. Witnesses cite injuries including brain trauma, spinal damage, and loss of power from improper control, urging humane treatment and strict regulation to protect horse health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leone
John Adam McBride
Veterinary Médicios
Oval Agricultural College
Dee
Arwrink
Katang Deeds and Ducks as Profitable Farm Stock
Ducks are praised as versatile poultry good for vermin control and rapid growth. The Aylesbury breed is highlighted for London markets, described as white with orange beaks and long necks, weighing about seven pounds. Ducks are favored over geese for quieter behavior and good egg production, with eggs large and many eggs laid yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aylesbury
England
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
Humboldt Kosmus
Humboldt, Iowa
Fowa Ifes
Barton
Tormelly
Benkee
Bere Dakt
Lacy Gaines
Svein
The
Marten
Tiene NG Ketrinnn
Innies
Ura
Breil
Kilchen
Ant “Marion
Marion Hignes
AW Hones
Taynes
John Cunningham
Anid Rey Ponte c Tralee
Expres
Weide
Eegdamen
American Congress
Bings
Ist
Congress
Lawa
Iribe
Vick
Spain
Mieg Zoor
Rita
Helena
Rive
Wisbew
Aeraelf
Qadetone
Lasington
Zuyneh
Bertgren
Alban
Ceeelty Ty Marae
Piton
Borone
Mr. Fleming
lRurgeon
Abel Plese
Kitching
York
Muselen Waty
Huey
Tehoree
Ward
Palld
Eltebing
Union Railrondet
Dave
Ohio
Dupolial
Silas Andryway
Carwisl UK
Fuue Babloe
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!