Rescue at Sea Ends As Captain Sacrifices Life
Norman leads a daring rescue aboard a wrecked vessel as he pulls crewmen and a dog to safety from rising floodwaters. The captain, staying behind to save his command, slashes the rope and vanishes, while Norman survives a brutal ordeal and is brought ashore by the lighthouse. Julie and Doctor McCarthy tend to him as Sunday winds howl outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Mustache Shoal
Julie
Talie
Jolla Richard
Doctor McCarthy
Erickson
McCarthy
Nor man Drives Boat Through Surging Beach Rescue Mission
Nor man battles surf and time as ten sailors and Doctor McCarthy rely on him to save Gustaf’s boat. Captain Stocking and James Delong loom large while Julie Rickard and Sue Steeking face the looming danger, the mission unfolding amid crashing breakers and fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neyman
Norman
Gustaf
Bis
Doctor McCarthy
Captain Stocking
James Delong
Sue Steeking
Julie Rickard
Light Tower
Julie
Stecking
Norwurm
Admiral Burkett
Job and His Turkey in Long Association
A historical note traces the origin of the expression poor as Job’s turkey linking it to the patience of Job. It cites early uses from the Microscope in 1824 and Pathfinder Magazine, noting prior associations of turkey with Job before Haliburton’s Clockmaker stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Turkey
James
Thomas Haliburton
Haliburton
Sentinel of
Troy
N. Y
The
Microscope
Pathfinder Magazine
Persistent Ants Make Trouble for Keeper
Two colonies of wood ants brought to London Zoo built a bridge across a moat to escape. The keeper moved them to a new island, but the ants crossed back overnight using pine needles as bridges. He drained the moat with paraffin to stop the escaping insects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Zoo
Limpsfield
Surrey
Piece of silver and the holy shekel of Israel
The piece of silver Judas used to betray Jesus is discussed as the shekel of Israel, the ransom paid by Israelites aged twenty to fifty. A shekel valued about 50 cents then, equating to roughly $4,000 today, with a smooth edge and Aaron's rod emblem on one side and Hebrew inscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judas
Christ
Israel
Aaron
Shekel
Sun Spots Solar Storms at Mount Wilson Observatory
Nature Magazine lauds Mount Wilson observations and discoveries as pivotal. Hale’s magnetic field findings in sun spots and the sun’s magnetism, with spots acting as large cyclones, showcase standout solar phenomena among many advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Wilson Observatory
Saya Nature Magazine
Hale
Mexico to pay Plous Fund debt after Hague ruling
The Hague decision of 1902 ordered Mexico to settle funds claimed from California deposits. Mexico must pay $1,420,682.67 and an annual $48,059.99 to the United States on February 2 each year forever, beginning 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Texas
California
United States
Regular Cleaning Up for American Cities
Merle Thorpe in Na lion's Business Magazine reports cities push for cleanliness with a new cleaning industry. Office buildings sent to laundry return by Saturday night, shinier and better looking. Washington realism grows from soap and water as the capital gains a white spick and span look. Costs reach about 2 590 to clean and press an average office building. treasury facilities may total as high as 12 900. Beauty and cleanliness are assets to communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Thorpe
Nalion
Washington
Atlanta
Retain Roadside in its Natural Beauty
Massachusetts Division of Housing and Town Planning warns that building a new main highway is a social and economic issue, not just engineering. A region cluttered with filling stations and billboards harms livability. It urges towns to protect residences with zoning and keep roadsides natural to attract visitors and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Housing and Town Planning
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Detroit News
Beauty in Common Brick Demonstrates Color Variety
The piece argues that common brick offers unmatched color variety and texture for modern homes. It notes irregular burn, varied tones, and distinct fire flashings as its chief charms, promoting building economy through these differences.
Madison NJ adopts building code to prohibit overcrowding
Madison New Jersey adopts a unique building code amendment to curb density in residential zones. The rule bars construction of multi family dwellings on any lot with less than 2,506 square feet per dwelling, effectively limiting to 17 families per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
N. J
Defective Roofs Said to Fail in Expected Moments
A fragmented note on roof quality warns that a defective roof shows its flaws when least expected. It contrasts tricky roofs that are to be removed and rebuilt with those whose undependable character makes them unfit for use.
Not enough to form a valid headline
Fragmentary OCR text discusses aesthetics and practicality of roofing, emphasizing waterproof and fire-resisting top designs as advantageous for a winning building proposition. No clear event, people, or organizations are identifiable.
North Shore real estate signs reduced to one See Your Realtor
A Chicago Daily News item states the North Shore Real Estate Board urges removing multiple For Sale signs on single lots along busy roads. Replace with a single sign reading See Your Realtor to protect sale value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Shore
Illinois
Chicago
Electric Fountain Promises Healthful Home Feature
The article extols electric fountains as a modern home amenity that regatifies living spaces and promotes extreme health benefits. It frames the fountain as a desirable household improvement enhancing well being and air quality.
Tea School Pupils Prompt First Day Discipline
On the playground, Miss W- sought order as a boy denied cussing saying he always follows the Ten Commandments and that one prohibits swearing. The exchange shows early adjustment efforts after summer vacation at the Tea School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Will Power Marjorie and the magazine impulse
A young girl named Marjorie shows a propensity to tear covers from magazines. She visits a neighbor’s home with her mother nearby. The neighbor invites Marjorie to stay for the afternoon and the mother consents, warning against image or tearing of magazines. Marjorie retorts I’se won’t do it till you is gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie
Heavenly Peace Doctor Practice Questioned
A humorous exchange features Mr Jones asking about a thermometer that takes an hour, while the doctor prescribes a two minute tongue-held reading for a wife, highlighting a clash of medical advice and domestic timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heavenly Peace
Mr. Jones
Afterthought and Edwards Exchange on Wealth and Happiness
Jenkins asks about wealth enabling personal freedom while Edwards counters happiness requires wealth to satisfy his wife. The brief dialogue frames contrasting views on money and autonomy in relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Edwards
Dampening Reply to Bookkeeper Twenty-Five Years On
A voice records a memory from twenty five years ago about starting a job with Mr. Markham. The speaker notes the first day began with a five minute late arrival and the exchange hints at ongoing familiarity and humor between narrator and employer.
Marys Little Dress In A Dainty Bit And Airy Verse
A playful exchange about a dress and a late hour model. Mrs O Brow notes her husband’s car is the latest, prompting Mrs Cutter to remark about neighbors’ chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Dawn Wake-Up Incident in Household
A wife wakes her husband calling him to rise for the day claiming they forgot to wind the clock. He questions the time, remarks about yesterday’s scolding for lateness, and notes their daughter’s arrival by the sound of her footsteps. The scene centers on a domestic morning routine and a sense of frustration from oversleeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Finished Job Scene in Banter Between Friends
A brief exchange shows Mrs Hammer Knox and a friend debating fairness and judgment. The dialogue suggests a setup where criticism follows cautious character assessment, ending with a sharp emphasis on condemnation.
Elevator Joke Has Physique Pun Gag at Drugstore
A humorous drugstore exchange plays on a chest pain line with a punchline about swallowing an elevator. The pharmacist teases the customer as the exchange turns into a lighthearted bit about a lifter rising and settling inside, ending with a jokey misreading of symptoms.
Naturally Horned In
A witty dialogue contrasts a girl always horning in with a father who is a cowboy and a ranch upbringing, framing the clash of ambition and rural ties in concise humor.
Snob in Downtown Bus Zone Triggers Resident Sniping
A local resident derides a prominent figure as an awful snob, noting disdain for a cheap vehicle parked within twenty five feet of her luxury bus in the downtown area. The remark signals tension over urban parking and social status.
Porter’s Rejoinder as Train Departures Spark Exchange
Porter asks if the traveler missed the train. Traveler replies no and explains he chased the train out of the yard because he did not want to see it around.
Revival Services Held in Manheim Church
Revival meetings progress at Salem United Brethren church Manheim each evening except Monday Evangelist C E Boone of Baltimore leads topics The Beginning and The Realities of Hell Four Sunday services include Bible school morning worship Endeavor meetings and Evangelistic service all led by Rev Boone with times 9 30 10 30 6 00 and 7 30 P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Different Education Courage to Use Our Education
A quote from American Megazite laments how few people openly use education unless a diploma certifies their right to it, urging courage to exercise learned credentials and skills.
Camera Obscura Concept Traced to Porta's Sixteenth Century
A long held belief traces the camera obscura idea to Giovanni Battista della Porta in the sixteenth century, though the principle was recognized earlier by others. This historical note highlights early development in optical engineering and its attribution debates among scholars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giovanni Battista Della Porta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Romance of
Great Lakes
Karl W. Detzer
W.n.la. Service
Parish
Delong
Sue
Samuel Stocking
Ale
Bebbs- Merrill G
Alice
Ted
Steve
Wm. M. Amer
Mabel
Manheim
W. H. Muth & Co
Crosley Radio Sales and Service
E. Enck
Cedar St
Lititz
Huebener & Habecker
Main St. Lititz
KEYES
Hollinger
Liberty Street
Hershey & Girbel Comveyancers
Scriveners
Littfs, PA
Lancaster
Wingert & Haas Hat Store
John A. Haas
Queen St
Lancaster, Pa
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!