Fragmented Notes on History and Society From an Old Issue
A long miscellany of observations ranges from royal lottery origins in Europe to 18th and 19th century fiscal practices in Britain and the United States. It mentions William the Pious, George I, tally sticks, and the exchequer fire, plus diverse notes on archaeology, the U.S. flag, coal safety, presidential salaries, and pest control efforts. It also cites local anecdotes about dogs, professors, and workers, concluding with snippets on emigration, Liberty Bell replicas, peanut industry, and crime trends in England.
Freedom’s knockout pledge framed at Washington tomb
President Wilton declared the United States will fight the Teuton menace to final victory with no compromise. He spoke at the Washington tomb, urging a worldwide liberation and a knockout of arbitrary power anywhere it disturbs peace, outlining a unity of free peoples and a conclusive settlement.
Two Million Troops in France January
Washington July 6 United Press reports that about 2,090,000 American troops could be in France before year’s end with possible reach to 2,750,900. Secretary Baker hints at no firm predictions while officials say the goal may be exceeded as peace depends on Allied strength and resolve. A speech outlines four aims for a durable world order, including the reign of law and a global peace tribunal, with the speaker praising liberation and condemning Prussian rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl DO. Groat
United Press
Weehington
D. C
France
Air Department
Baker
Liquor Controversy Swirls Over Congressional Chairmanship
Frank Woods writes to Congressmen Meekers and Gray blaming opposition to his candidacy and a faction labeled wet for fueling tensions in the Republican Congressional committee. Woods vows not to resign, warning the dispute may grow more bitter as the chairmanship era continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joly Fie
Chalynain
Frank Woods
Meekers and
Gray
Liberty Bonds Stolen by Yeggs in Nebraska Heist
In Heaver City and Madison Nebraska on July 4 burglars entered the Farmers and Merchants Bank and Bank of Fidimon. They blasted the vault with explosives, stole thousands in Thrift stamps and Liberty bonds, then fled toward Wilton before being driven off by Dr Hudson’s alert call. The gang fled but left no one harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaver City
Neb
Bank of Fidimon
Madison
Etree
Unk
Wiltron
Vier
Befce
Hudeon
Ue OM Dey
French Heroes' Lafayette Memorial Fund Aid Prompted
A 1918 telegram from New York appeals for urgent relief funds to aid refugees fleeing from Solsaona to Rheims. The Paris committee led by Ridgeley Carter reorganizes as an emergency relief group to protect children and asks readers to send large donations to James A. Blair Jr. as treasurer at 2 West Forty fifth Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Jno
C. Ae
the Tribune
Siouxity
Paria
Solsaona
Rheims
Paris
Ridgeley Carter
Trefipurer
James A. Blair, Jr
Lafayette Memorial Fund, Inc
Weat Forty- Fifth St
New York
Great Cotton Crop Is Now in Prospect
Washington D C July 2 Cotton Production this year forecast at 15 325 000 bales by the department of agriculture in its first estimate of the season s crop The growing crop on June 25 was 85 5 per cent of a normal and the area in cultivation 37 078 00 acres A huge cotton crop is in prospect this year the department forecasts production at 16 25 000 equivalent 00 pound bales If that size is reached it would be the third largest ever grown The crop condition on June 26 was 5 8 per cent of normal or 3 6 per cent better than May 26 and 6 per cent higher than the 10 year average The acreage this year nears a record being exceeded only by 1914 In 1918 the acreage picked was 37 089 000 The department said there is comparatively no abnormal acreage at this time and from this it is inferred that the production forecast which allows for one parent abandonment of acreage should be slightly larger
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Deanna
Seven men charged in Nogales plot to foment revolution
Nogales Arizona July 2 seven men arrested on the border charged with conspiring to foment a revolution in Mexico will be taken to Tucson for arraignment. Additional arrests expected as a Mexican prisoner confession triggered the probe. Over 20 arrests reported on both sides of the line and more than 24000 rounds of ammunition seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Ariz
Mexico
Tucson
Jonora
A. Lipscomb
United States Army
Department of Justice
Maide
Sasahe
Germans Arm Cruisers With Guns Doubling Naval Range
Home, July 2 reports from German sources via Corriere Timlin that Germany will arm cruiser units with new guns offering double the range of current naval armament, aiming to challenge Allied fleets soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corriere 1
Timlin
Explosion at National Shell Factory Kills Dozens in Midlands
London reports a blast at the National Shell Filling factory in the Midlands on Monday. Official figures indicate sixty to seventy workers were killed with many more injured in the catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
National Shell
Midlands
Lion Tamer Mauled by Angry Beast
New York reports a lion tamer named Mauragret Kreekep mauled during a performance. She was bitten on the right arm and taken to a hospital after the attack by the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mauragret Kreekep
Lake City Soldier Dies in France Age 22
Peter Mrolander a stenographer from Lake City died in France on June 22 at age 22. He volunteered on May 17 and arrived in France in January 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake City
France
Peter BR Mrolander
One Plant to Launch Eight New Destroyers
Washington July 2 The Bethlehem Union plant at Ban Frea will launch eight of its new destroyers to take to the water on July 4 the Navy Department announced The airport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock company will contribute three Cramp and Sons company Philadelphia and the Morw river building company Boston remarks could not be confirmed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DC
Bethlehem Union
Ban Freawil
Ed Navy Department
Aiport News Bhipbul and Dryagi Company
Cramp & Sons Company
Ladelphia
Ormwriver
Boston
Ome
Value of Baby Bonds and the 1000-dollar standard
Investment banker John Muir urges readers to understand baby bonds issued in 50 and 100 dollar denominations. He argues for stabilizing prices to reflect the 1000 dollar bond value and warns small subscribers against selling below par, noting Liberty bonds’ strong backing by the U.S. government and the need to hold unless absolutely necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Muir
Petrograd Sinks Into Famine as Hams Fetch $300 Each
A London Chronicle correspondent reports Petrograd starving under blockade with food scarce and prices skyhigh. Rations are tiny and hoarding rampant as means of subsistence shift to private sales. Merchants offer hogs at 12.4 dollars, butter 100 dollars per pound, flour ten dollars per pound, while the British community seeks aid from the Lomion consul and English church. The city lies dilapidated with ruined façades, police control, and a decayed economy amid war and revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hritinh
Petrograd
Pertone
Hussia
Bruiuh
Lomion
Tem
Foreign Office
Turmevia
Sean
New Scout Plane Clears Tests For Battle Service
The Berckmane speed scout demonstrated by Bert Aconta rose to 1,000 feet and landed after 27 minutes in flight tests. The design features a wing span of 31 feet 4 inches upper and 30 feet 6 inches lower, a 4 feet 11 inches chord, and overall length near 15 feet with a 9 inch tail height, powered by a 100 horsepower rotary engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific American
America
Berckmane
Bert Aconta
Back to Nature
A northern speaker questions why a darky does not commit suicide and explains his view that trouble leads to overthinking and then death, while another character reacts to the Exchange and asks about Mrs Meremith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boas
Paseon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paul W. Yeoman
Walett
Crook County
Wyo
RE ET
Britaly
Celle
Willam the Pious
Hanover
William the Lion
George
George I
England
Charles Dickens
Administrative Reform Association
Robinson Crusoe
Desert Island
House of Lords
United States
Senate
Llouse of Representatives
White House
Hittiah Fire Prevention Committee
Wreshington
Taft
Charlies Frey
Wilson
Camp Custer
310Th Engineers
Rockies
Jewell County Republican
J. F. Shrove
Burr Oak
Shrove
Republican
Peter X. Senger
Danville, i
Naviar
Albany
N. Y
Genesee
Genesee Valley
Frank Thelle
Lena, Il
Mritinh Venetabulary
Poole
Englind
Marvard
Mount Vernon
Executive
Robert J. Bender
Vernon
Wilton
Tomb
Prigsie
Runnymede
Virginia
Chel
Martone
Anitiy
Sione
Ciemen
Roc CP
Allen
Ake
Boek
Prussia
A. O. P. Congressional
Yeggs
Edison
Beaver City
Phecirie
Germany
Limencome
Treasury Department
Ama
Muir
London Chronicle
House Committee
Uts
Jas
Neva
Lake Ladoga
Kronstadt
Gulf
Gemans
Helsingfors
Ladoga Lake
Marie
M. Trotsky
Mefimin
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!