Three Leading Trap Shooters Struck by Lightning
Three top American trap shooters were stunned by lightning during a fishing trip at Pequot Minnesota. M Troeh of Vancouver Washington Jay Graham of Long Lake NL and Frank Hughes of Mobridge South Dakota crawled under their overturned boat to seek shelter when a storm hit. They were knocked unconscious but none were seriously hurt and returned home after the incident on June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pequot
Minn
America
M. Troeh
Vancouver
Wash
Jay Graham
Long Lake
Frank Hughes
Mobridge
S. C
Henry Ford Declines Run for U S Presidency
Springfield Mass June 19 Henry Ford said he has no desire to be president of the United States and is too occupied with his own affairs to run He dismissed reports linking his name with the presidency as newspaper talk and stated there is nothing in it while en route from Providence Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
United States
Henry Ford
Providence
R. I
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Place for Cupid Picnic Invites Indiana Widows and Wids
In Indianapolis on June 19 Mrs Louis Jordan announced a Garfield park picnic for all Indiana widows and widowers to be held Sunday afternoon. She said the event was planned by several people who thought it would be a nice thing to do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Garfield Park
Louis Jordan
German Mark Exchange Rate Plunges Worldwide
London reported June 19 that German marks traded at 170,000 to the pound and about 155,000 to the dollar, reflecting a sharp depreciation in the currency and widespread market weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nero’s Golden House Unearthed at Site of Ancient Palace
Excavation reveals part of the Domus Aurea, Nero’s famed Golden House, claimed to house 100000 rooms and massive luxury. Archeologists describe the newly exposed end of the colossal dwelling from imperial Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nero
A Singer of Spring Song Sparrow Featured
Nature Magazine touts the song sparrow as a spring musician, noting its dreamy tune and hearty heart in its serenade. The bird stands among our most beloved spring singers with its heartfelt performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Song Sparrow
Nature Magazine
Man imitates dog sounds to lure congregation from church
A Tennessee man can imitate the growls and barks of two fighting dogs so precisely that he can call a church congregation out in three minutes, according to the Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Poet Well Rewarded for Venice Poem Sale
The highest price ever paid for a poem was 6 000 golden crowns offered to Sannazaro by Venice citizens for a six line eulogy of their city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sannazaro
Venice
No Divorce For Ham And Eggs
A quip notes that ham and eggs are inseparable since the early republic, implying no divorce between the two breakfast staples. The remark appears as a light editorial or comment in the New Orleans States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
New Orleans States
Parielan Modiste Rewards Help in Paris
A renowned Parisian dressmaker grants each female staff member a dress chosen and tailored to her taste every year, celebrating individual style within the fashion house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parielan Modiste
First Use of Figures in Europe
The text notes that figures in arithmetical calculation were introduced to Europe from Arabia. It states that until that introduction in 01, letters were used for numbers. This brief record highlights a pivotal shift in numerical notation and its historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Arabia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dreamland
Roy Gardner
Smile Bandit
the Wright
Paris
Tom MIX
Iso
N. E
S& E
S. E
N. W
JOE E. Beasley Agency
Murphy
Murphy’s
Linton
Celeery Chase & Sandborn
Enoch Murphy
North Main
Bell Phone
Mutual
Sea State Oc
Greene County Loan Company
Cupid
Ushi
Puraninun
Saturday Evening Post
Alice Duer Miller
William de Mille
Bebe Daniels
Lewis Stone
Bebe
Grand Orchestra
Sudniton Stead Tall
South Main
Clara Kimball Young
Madame
Gilda Varesi
Dolly Byrne
Fashion Hat Shop
Mrs
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!