The Yankee Doodle Origin and a History Lesson
The article traces the term Yankee Doodle from its roots in 18th century New England. It cites Farmer Host in Cambridge as an early bearer of the nickname and explains its spread through Harvard history. It notes Dutch and English influences, colonial rivalries, and how British and American bands helped shape the tune’s satirical uses before becoming a symbol of American patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Xlecture
Few York Historical Society
Host
Cambridge
Harvard
Tfone
New England
New Netherlands
Irving
Lan A
Contacrut
New Amsterdam
England
Isher
New
Albany
Richard Shutberg
Boston Harbor
Lexington
Concord
Saratoga
Yorktown
Wong
A New Racket on the Road Exploits a Drummer
A Chicago Herald excerpt describes a female drummer traveling for a Chicago house who bills expenses, hotels, and back charges to clients while maintaining independence. The tale portrays her as bold, stylish, and adept at shifting costs, with poker skills and a habit of staying over Sundays to dodge payments, appealing to traveling men and shopkeepers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Leo
Ux Wade
Wisconsin
Chicago Herald
Ludwig's Latest Freak In Bavaria Royal Intrigue
London correspondent reports King Ludwig plans a sudden visit to Munich but travels to his Linderhof castle instead. At Lindethof a blue grotto wows visitors while a court chaplain conducts a midnight ceremony. The king questions Teasop color and faces royal debts amid curious spectacle and wandering reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Murfioh
Ludwig
Bavaria
Panjesty
Oy Joda
Linderhof
Minrich
Lindethof
Laos
Marriage Myths and Mirth from the Chicago Ledger
The piece blends satirical takes on marriage and female ideals with a comic tale about Abou and the dead mule. It lampoons marrying for looks or money, warns against hasty unions, and ends with a farcical Persian tale illustrating mistaken death reports and a chaotic feast. It mirrors a late 19th century Chicago humor voice.
Wigtall's Wit and Wartime Encounters in Texas
Ex Senator Wigtall, sneaking with Union troops in Texas on the eve of rebellion, overhears rough talk about his fate if caught. The disguised ex-senator quips that his fate would be hanging but notes the soldiers’ blunt views. The text also hints at observations about missionary life and dietary vigor among different groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigtall
Texas
Canealtor
Ae i
Wiptall
Seth Kinman at International Hotel Tells Washington Cheer Tales
A lengthy reminiscence by Seth Kinman, famed California hunter born 1815, unfolds in the International Hotel reading room. He recalls presenting cheers to presidents Buchanan Lincoln Johnson Hayes and others, describing buckskin dress, elk horn instruments, and a bold tour that included an Injun exhibit and Governor Hayes in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Seth Kinman
International Hotel
Eee Alte
California
Seth
Old Both
Union County
Pennsylvania
Buchanan
Rassel
Wall
Ceer
Col. Buchanan
Old Fort Humbold
Buck
Sime
Abe Lincoln
Foyhe
Oswego
Christ
Lloyd
Pennsylvany House of Representa ‘ Threa
Harrisburg
Abe
Chen
Cy Éurle
Old Zip
Arkansaw Traveler
Ford
Johnson
Brown's
Old Abe
Hayes Aciver
Tahu
Ballard
Tin
Californy
Mr. Hayes
International
Cleveland
Fragmented musings on social life and unsteady patterns
A fragmented diary style passage reflects on social visits and conversations at a young woman’s home. A mother courts conversation with a visitor while guarding the daughter from premature attention and danger as modest proprieties and rumors swirl around the household.
Science Versus The Bull Dog A Boston Professor Invention
A humorous tale spoofs comic editors who mock poets and canvassers. Professor Grimkopf of Boston devises a magic lantern style device to frighten unwanted visitors into leaving editor offices by projecting apparitions of John L Sullivan or a mother in law. The piece, satirical and fanciful, imagines uses for public offices and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dors
Haggard
Grimkupt
Boston
Selene
Iver Hye
Wet Merchant
Grimkopf
le v
John L. Sullivan
Nutts
Initidog
Franklyn Kugte
Gems of Thought on Home Virtues and Character
A compact fragment of moral extracts on home life and personal conduct. It extols integrity and tidiness as foundations of happiness, warmed by affection and cheerful industry, and notes that only God’s blessing can surpass such virtue. It warns indolence and overconfidence in success, and reflects on trust, flattery, and happiness.
Strange Dishes and Delicacies From a New York Chef
In conversation with Jol Roth at the St James hotel, the New York chef recounts tasting and preparing unusual foods. He describes cooking dogs, snails, snakes, rats, horse flesh, and frogs, comparing American and French practices, and noting public reactions to such fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nella
St. James Hotel
Jol Roth
Roth
Franan
Snover
Butt Bie
France
Parle
Tata
New York Mail and Express
Forest Degradation in Fontainebleau Sparks Petition
A New Orleans Picayune report notes long running tension between artists and forest authorities at Fontainebleau. Trees and quarries encroach on beloved sketching grounds like Bas-Breau, threatening scenery, tourism, and local livelihoods. A petition to the interior minister seeks halt to destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montainebleau
Forest of
Minister of the Interior
Frug Narkady Wankan Miticaldaninest TE
Varis Cor
New Orleans
Picayune
Best located town in Southern Dakota center of Brule County
The town is described as the best located in Southern Dakota near Brule County center, situated in the heart of the western farming and stock country. The claim rests on the prolific crops of recent years and the evident agricultural advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Brule County
Aimball Lingers on the Main Line of the Chicago Milwaukee Line
Aimball lies 48 miles west of Mitchell and 22 miles east of Chamberlain on the Chicago Milwaukee Bt ual Railroad main line. The town features a public school building, a church, a first class post office, two ales and two good hotels, a grain elevator, yards, blank shops, livery stable, and stores representing multiple trade branches with plans for further investment and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & Btual
iHitchell
Chamberlain
Beautiful Town Brule County Arricnt Fair Grounds Adjoin
The Brule County agricultural fair grounds lie on site with a fine half mile track and are regarded as one of the best fur grounds in the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brule County
Town Booming Spurs Investment Push Now
The booming town invites investors to act now as growth opportunities rise. Local officials highlight rising jobs, new businesses, and expanding services, urging timely commitments to capitalize on momentum and community benefits.
Warner advertises new Dakota townsite additions
D Warner, proprietor of the original town site, has platted and issued three additions adjoining. The prospectus touts main street blocks for business buyers, offers inducements to enterprising men, and portrays the climate and frontier conditions as favorable compared with Eastern states. For details, readers are invited to call or write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Inliain
Fevantnnes
G J Ross M D Office and Residence Notice
G J Ross M D announces office and temporary residence at Ist and Main corner, City and County. The notice invites inquiries and references to his affiliations with Ohio Medical College, Chemtail, and the State Medical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ist
Main St. Calle
Ohio Medical College of
Chemtail
State Medical Society
Flown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lina Irik
Hs Young
Wali
Ako
Ibis Testa
Ome
Rikké
Betas
Fen
Simo Gieaca
Ub Wegaldi
Florida
Adam
Theraogists
Chicago Ledger
Abouel
Persia
Eell
Abou
Phen
Goodall
Chicago Sun
Lillie
Mr. Noodle
Elic
Tyrsha
Tantisiana
Echoolhouse
Saville
Mason
Vohnson
D. Warner
Kimball
Brule Cotrth
G. J. Ross
M.D
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!