Duke of the Abruzzi Charts Mountains of Moon Range
The Duke of the Abruzzi detailed his Africa ascent before King Edward in London, describing the Ruwenzori range as the mountains of the moon. He climbed sixteen peaks between June and July, using precise angles to determine heights, naming six main groups and noting Margherita and Alexandra as the highest peaks. The expedition yielded 8000 animal skins and many new plant and bird species, sketching a vivid, combative landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribuie
Abruzzi
Edward
London
Africa
Naples
Cogn
Ruwengzeri
Runsaoro
Ruwenzorl Range
Cagni
Ruwenzort Range
Cola
Geest
Roccatl
Emin
Cavalli
Speke
Stuhimann
Staniey
Scott-F)mott
Baker
Freshfield
Ruwenzorl
Bedspreads Show Neater Linen Styles With Embroidered Details
New white linen bedspreads attract buyers with neat hems and decorative center squares. The design features triangles cut from the corners and nested squares, scattered daisies and leaves in white cotton, solid embroidery, and French knots forming graceful floral motifs.
Why Wives Become Plain and Aging Through Duty
A discussion on how rigid lifelong duties in marriage wear a woman down. It argues a woman loses brightness and originality when she adheres to a strict, lifelong scheme of domestic duty. The piece advocates social contact, companionship, and occasional recreation to maintain a healthy attitude and appeal to her husband and children.
Largest hen's egg weighed nearly a half pound in Brahma pullet
The Boatan Globe reports George L. Piah of Hlnogham Naw owns a Brahma pullet that laid a record egg on March 22 weighing nearly 1.5 ounces and measuring about nine inches in circumference. The egg’s unusual size sparked local excitement and a public challenge to match the feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boatan
George L. Piah
Hlnogham Naw
Mareh
Lah
Walery
Gabetel
Denver Divorce and the Denver Habit in Boarding Houses
A Victorian era denouncement of Denver boarding houses links them to rising divorces and social folly. The piece paints vivid front porch fantasies, white-people parlor dreams, and the peril of married life in transient rooms. It asserts boarding houses fuel marital strain as wives crave status and men drift toward allure, while urging domestic balance and true home values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
Eiltehes’ Garden
Ble
Hubby
How to secure a job through proper appearance and prep
The article argues women improve hiring odds by meticulous presentation and timing. It stresses choosing best attire and neat appearance, resting well, and visiting the employer when prepared. It advises researching the contact, using brief businesslike language, and having ready recommendations. It warns against casual visits and emphasizes showing understanding of the job and meeting the employer’s needs.
Double Chin Advice From A Shaky, Incoherent Snippet
A garbled excerpt suggests a rough chin massage technique using fingers to reduce a double chin. The text is unclear and contains misspellings, making it difficult to extract a coherent instructional or factual claim.
Washington's New Union Station A Great Plant
The Washington Terminal company, owned by the Baltimore and Ohio and the Pennsylvania Railroads, advances the new Union Station in Washington, D. C. Expect completion by end of 1907 with vast facilities including a 146000 square foot head house, a 214 acre concourse and extensive yards shaping a 160 acre terminal project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Union Station
Washington Terminal Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Concourse
L Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Washington
Revival of Cotton Carrying Trade In River Circles
The New Orleans Picayune notes a revival of cotton shipping by steamboats with Captain L. V. Cooley’s America carrying 3,601 bales. Strong navigation, railcar scarcity, and planter preference for river routes drive gains as packets America Natchez and Imperial average over 3,000 bales. It highlights river trade resilience and seasonal cargo trends along the Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
America
Mississippi River
Natchez
Imperial
Marlice
The Knocking Habit in Business Relations
A discussion on the damaging power of unkind remarks within business circles. The article notes how a single negative comment can ruin reputations and careers, often unintentionally, emphasizing the need for restraint in discussing colleagues and their flaws. It cites a woman who warned about a man losing a position for insolence to his employer, illustrating the ripple effect of careless talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
The Dangers of Slander and Careless Talk
A discussion on how careless remarks and unfounded criticisms can ruin careers. Subtle slights and misstatements harm more than overt denunciations, urging restraint and honesty. The piece cites the three wise monkeys as a caution for speaking truthfully and avoid harming others.
Childrens Apparel Fashions In Pleated One Piece Dresses
A vintage note on juvenile clothing praises pleated one piece dresses for girls aged 4 to 16, highlighting boat neck blouses, lace yokes, and embroidery. It describes fabrics, sleeves, and belts, with examples of styles for boys and girls, plus a short anecdote about a professor and a cautious intruder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent
Careful Handling of Others’ Property Warned In Essay
A reflective piece argues that careless use of borrowed items reveals true character. It cites renting a furnished house, borrowed clothes, and roommates as examples of disrespect for others’ belongings, urging respect and an unwritten code to prevent loss, damage, and annoyance.
Brave Savoy Cross for Lorenzo Casco the Brave
Lorenzo Casco, known as Lorenzo the Brave, a Sardinian Carabiniere from Nuoro, receives the Military Cross of Savoy from King Victor Emmanuel. The award honors his courage in battles against brigands, including a 1830s ambush where he hid in a tree and captured a robber after a pistol duel, and his later exploits during mountain skirmishes. Casco already held the Order of the Crown and four other medals, and his record includes multiple life‑threatening encounters with brigands and brigand bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming 2
Italy
New York Sun
Savoy
Lorenzo Casco
Lorenzo the Brave
Nttoro
Sardinia
Casco Wilk
Order of the Crown
Isco
Casco
Cusco
Niels Lad
Velen Caseo
Victor Himmel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sid
Tague
Epeeel
Bor
Wahington’s
Cnet Statin
United States Senate
Edward Everett Hale
Ho Ie
Children’s Apparel
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!