First to Use Glasses
The article notes Charles II of England as the first to use eyeglasses to improve sight after meeting a Cologne glass maker. It mentions he ordered six thousand pairs before fitting one, and claims his spectacles nearly corrected his defect. It then advertises H. C. Evenson, eyesight specialist, at Hoeschler's drug store offering eye exams and customized glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles II
England
Cologne
H. C. Evenson
Hoeschler’s
Druggzist
Bentley Brings First Strawberries To Hood River
Wayne Bentley son of E E Bentley president of Batavian National bank Hood River Oregon reports good crop success after buying the H L Goodrich place about a mile south of town He formerly lived in La Crosse Wisconsin and has brought the first strawberries to town this season
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Bentley
E. E. Bentley
Batavian National Bank
Hood River
Oregon
Hood River News
la Crosse
Wis
H. L. Goodrich
Bentley
Exhibit of berries in Laraway’s window draws crowds
Readable text notes berries were placed in Laraway's window last Wednesday May 12 for display over several days attracting public attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laraway
Aged man hurled from moving streetcar at Twelfth and Vine
An elderly man was thrown to the pavement yesterday noon as he tried to step from a slowly moving street car at Twelfth and Vine. He refused assistance, saying he was shaken but uninjured and able to walk home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twelfth and Vine Streets
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Hoarseness and Cough
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for hoarseness bronchitis and throat troubles. It promises soothing relief for inflamed throats and bronchial tubes and claims obstinate coughs disappear upon using the genuine product distributed by O. T. Erhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
O. T. Erhart
Minnesota grand jury weighs Arbogast murder case
The Minnesota grand jury heard evidence in the Arbogast murder case but the state did not seek Louise Arbogast’s indictment. County Attorney O'Brien said Mrs Arbogast likely will not be called as a witness and noted the investigation remains in the jury’s hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minn
Louise
Mrs. Arbogast
O'Brien
Clergy Warned on Wealth Temptation in Minnesota
Right Rev. Samuel Cook Edsall, bishop of Minnesota, urged the Episcopal State Council in Faribault to train native clergy for small towns to avoid spoiling from eastern wealth and metropolitan lure. He warned this could weaken the church's mission amid spiritual needs and financial challenges in the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faribault
Minn
Samuel Cook Edsall
Minnesota
Episcopal Church of
Wiule
Middle West
Church of Christ
American Bandit Breaks Canada Pen
Winnipeg May 27 guards and mounted police search Stony Mountain penitentiary area for Peter Hanson the American bandit who escaped last night from the prison for the third time while serving a 14 year term. Hanson had terrorized people on both sides of the border for ten years stealing horses and committing depredations. His escape went undiscovered until after midnight. He dug a hole through two walls, placed a dummy figure in his bed and fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Stony Mountain Penitentiary
Peter Hanson
Hanson
Divorced Woman Marries Suspected Accomplice in Aberdeen
In Aberdeen South Dakota on May 27 Mrs Cora May Patch appeared in court with A G Morey after an arrest at a local hotel. The husband’s complaint was dismissed and the divorce granted on non support. Within an hour the couple were married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
A. G. Morey
Cora May Patch
Morey
Grand jury probes immoral postal cards sales in Hennepin
In Minneapolis on May 27 the Hennepin County grand jury began steps against the sale and circulation of immoral postal cards. Evidence against several news dealers who sell souvenir cards has been collected and witnesses were expected. Indictments are anticipated as the probe unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Hennepin County Grand Jury
Grand Jury
Overland Trail Book Traces Route To the Overland Route
A new Union Pacific and Southern Pacific passenger departments booklet titled The Overland Route to the road of a Thousand Wonders traces the 2000 mile transcontinental journey from pioneer days to the completion of America's first overland railroad. It recounts gold seekers Mormons pony express and early stages with lines on how trains now cover the trail in 56 hours and notes the Indian conflicts once faced during construction. The 12 cent price covers postage to E L Lomax Union Pacific R R Co Omaha Neb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Isthmus
Horn
Missouri
Golden Gate
America
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Land of Promise
Pony Express
Overland Stage
E. L. Lomax
G. P
Union Pacific R. R. Co
Omaha
Neb
Runaway Boy Dies Wealthy Man in Alaska Mines
A Seattle telegram reports John Gregor Jr. died of pneumonia in Phoenix Arizona. He left a will giving $50,000 to each of his father five sisters and two brothers, from his Alaskan gold mine fortune of Circle City. He left Madison 21 years ago as a runaway boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
S. D
Seattle
John Gregor
Phoenix
Ariz
Gregor
Circle City
Alaska
Mr. Gregor
Gjertsen Seeks Pupils Search At Minneapolis School
M Falk Gjertsen of the Minneapolis school board urged measures to stop pupils carrying weapons after a recent shooting at a Douglas school. He proposed instructing teachers to search students, but no action was taken by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Douglas School
M. Falk Gjertsen
Jeffries to Start Marathon Race in Chicago
Champion James J. Jeffries will act as starter for the International Marathon on Saturday afternoon in Chicago. A field of five runners includes Henri St. Yves Tom Longboat Johnny Hayes John Svanberg and Alex Thibeau with St. Yves and Longboat among the early arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James J. Jeffries
Jeffries
Henri St. Yves
Tom Longboat
Johnny Hayes
John Svanberg
Alex Thibeau
St. Yves
Longboat
Corbett Answers Johnson Challenge for Six Rounds
James J. Corbett today responded to Jack Johnson's challenge to a six round bout. The piece notes Hayes Svanberg and other trainees on the south side and mentions Thibeau the Chicago boy working hard for a strong showing against the black challenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes, Svanberg
Thibeau
Chicago
Lenge
James J. Corbett
Jack Johnso
Gentleman Jim
Jim Corbett Delivers Jack to Jeff in Chicago
In Chicago on May 27 Jim Corbett says he has no wish to fight Johnson and that Jeffries has agreed to renew the bout in an effort to restore honor to the white race. Corbett adds he only sought to challenge Johnson to prevent further disrespect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Corbett
Jack
Jeff
Chicago
Johnson
Jeffries
Weston Nearing Colorado Capital
Weston the pedestrian left Weston for Denver eight miles away, aiming to reach the capital by 9 this morning after a 24 hour struggle with possible roads. Local reports say he arrived here last night, continuing his trek toward Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Colo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mika
Washburn
Crosby S
Goup Mena
Fiouk
Teday Lau
Northwest
Louise Arbogast
Canada
Eevee
Gov
United States
Wilson Ee House
L. D
American Air Cleaning CO
Milwaukee
Cjertsen
Ichica
Ted Woodruff Stock Company
Nerepededo Asn
Weston
Colorado
DR. Watterson
South Fourth Street
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!