Poets and politicians and a vast 19th century print world
The item surveys figures like Eugene Ware’s poetry book plans and Mr. Glick’s political rise from governor to pension agent, then shifts to literary feats such as the Fae Caxton Memorial Bible and Oxford to London delivery. It notes The Century’s war papers, Inland Printer critiques, and stock, trade, and freight markets with a skeptical view of illustrated columns in newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa Republican
Glick
Fae Caxton
Oxford
London
South Kensington Exhibition Buildings
Daily Press
Republican ideals and party loyalties in a Civil War era letter
A Boston reader quote praises President Cleveland yet questions party loyalty and the need for universal education civil rights and merit-based office. The writer argues the Republican Party has a future and envisions its goals merging with Democratic effort for peace liberty and union while criticizing factionalism and a soilsman vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John G. Whittier
Cleveland
Washington
Buffalo
Civil Service
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Isber
Old man recalls Mormon elder aid in a bitter divorce tale
A rough tale from an Adirondack style narrator recounts a failed romance in Chenango valley. An aging man describes marrying a widow, the marriage collapse, and a $10,000 breach of promise suit. A Mormon elder helps broker a settlement, taking the widow west, leaving the man to blame Brigham Young’s Bible for ruined prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widder
Chenango Valley
Mutual
Geary
York State
John Henry
Lucy Ann
Tanawers
Waal
Attica
Puber
Rayther Skeeree
Lacey
Henry
Mohawk Valley
Brigham Young
Theoretical Fishers and Long Island Tales
A humorous travelogue of a selfdeclared theoretical fisherman recalling misadventures from Long Island Sound to Barnegat Bay. The narrator laments impractical theories, details clamming and trolling mishaps, and recalls friends who outfished him, including a Barnegat moonlight bass trip and a chase after snappers and blackfish with vivid local settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Wheeler
Cleveland
Arizona
Long Island Sound
Rye
Westchester County
Ind
Eleer
Riviera
Adolphus
Larchmont
Larchmont Yacht Club
Jaybird
Lachmont
Jaybord
Porgie
Prince’s Bay
Hugmenot
Jonz
Perth Amboy
Garibaldi
Olden TherA fans drawn from wealth and history
A brisk survey of refined fan collections owned by prominent women reveals a rich array from the seventeenth century to modern times. Venetian dagger fans, Spanish pieces, Louis XIV ivory sticks, Wattesau motifs, Dutch trade scenes, and Chinese lacquer contrasts highlight artistry, politics, and travel in a lavish social display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Ferner
Sre
Martin Fen
Martin
Loula XV
China
Hercules
Alcestis
Admetus
Hades
Grant
Siam
Thie
Mirabeau
France
Paris
Lord Cornwallis
A. T. Stewart
William Astor
Decorative Society
Louis XV
Mra. Belmont
Charles
Detaille
de Pene
Turbulent Burmese Crisis Deepens French Indian Rivalry
The article outlines escalating tensions between Burma's King Theeban and the Indian government over French influence in Indo China. It cites French aims to control railways and the tea and ruby trades, a heavy fine on Bombay Burmah Corporation, and arbitration denial by Theeban. British responses may target Siam and Burmah to curb incursions. A later note reports discovery of a giant extinct sea turtle near Fort Wallace and explains its fossil context in Kansas during the Cretaceous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Mandalay
Saya
London Telegraph
Theetian
Irrawaddy
Indo-China
Siam
Sheehaw
Fengquin
Burmah
Hue
Bombay and Burmah Trading Corporation
Mens
Theeban
Lord Dufferin
Bombay-Burmah Corporation
Aden
Theebaw
British Burmah
Upper
Tonquin
Bandalay
Fort Wallace
Kangas
Butta Creek
Philadelphia
Kansas
Itia
Cherie
Frederick Holder
St. Nicho
Mystery Miss Chestah Recalled At Saratoza
A fragmentary narrative recalls a young woman meeting a man on the street and later at a friend’s house. The odd dialogue suggests confusion over a past encounter with a playful, indecipherable exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoza
Domestic Hints and Puddings From a Saunders Recipe Page
A collage of home craft and food ideas including Pomonella Pudding with apples and batter, cheese and brandy tartlets, salad dressing with mustard and lemon juice, Graham gems, sponge cake, baked macaroni with cheese, apple jelly, crab sandwich, and maple sugar candy guidance, all in period tone and showing miscellaneous kitchen tasks.
Crushed Scientist Accused Thief Claims Scientific Test
Jade Duffy of New York confronts a noted sneak thief in court over silver spoons and jewelry found in his pocket. He admits taking the items but says he tested a clairvoyant with a mystic art, claiming it was for science. The judge orders six months in the interests of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jade Duffy
New York
Justice
Texas Siftings
Awfat Predicament in City Grating Injury Miss Rescued
A well dressed young lady stepped into a south side grating on Saturday afternoon and badly injured her leg trapped above the knee. Crowds gathered as bystanders offered aid. a gentleman used a crowbar to free the imprisoned limb. The incident occurred in Toronto Globe coverage referencing California and Governor’s state specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At Rest
Jane
Toronta Globe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ee Daly
Lawrence
Tris
Eugene Ware
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Jhon L. Sullivan
Oliver Wendell Holmes
John Erickson
Monitors
Monitor
Francis D. Butts
Mark Twain
Missouri
Kemble
John Pope
Lee
Virginia
Longstreet
Chicago Tribune
St. Paul
Chicago
Europe
Desam
Thad
Long Branch
Sean
Barnegat Bay
Tom's River
Atlantic Ocean
Brimmos
EB. B. Roosevelt
Central Park
Polatha
Berga
Cerossia
Ganda
Wahs
Chicago Mail
Calforuis
Iisvater
Yossmilia
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!