A Master Workman's Oath Coralie and Allan Drexel’s tense ballroom clash
In a crowded ballroom Coralie resists Allan Drexel’s plea to speak, while Captain Stafford and Miss Montstressor observe. A case of mistaken identity surfaces as Miss Harding learns of her aunt’s ward Coralie and a hidden fortune. Inex Montstressor warns of schemes to win wealth and Allan’s affection, amid jealous plotting and dramatic confrontations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coralie
Miss Montstressor
Martin
Tim
Serosa
Jove
Lave
Milas Montstressor
Reiland
Sirn
Aleaed
Inez
Erarp
Xin
Mise
Hand Tome
Tner Montstressor
Aunt Montstressor
Montsirossor
Allan Drexel
Passage Through Gibraltar Monkeys Guard Hidden Passage
The Gibraltar and Moorish legends claim a cavern in the rock containing a subterranean passage beneath the strait. Monkeys are said to know of this route and use it to travel between continents, a myth passed down in local lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibralta
Gibraltar
Mack and Mr Hippo Wasteful Banter in Boston Herald
A quirky excerpt from the Boston Herald shows Mack and Mr Hippo engaging in lighthearted mischief about drinking and growing up. The dialogue emphasizes restraint and self discipline amid playful banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hippo
Boston Herald
Convenient Farm Bench Promises Handy Work Space
A farm bench illustration showcases a top made of laminated boards and a sturdy front board. The design aims to save steps by keeping tools within reach and organizing pieces of iron and bolts in a chest. The illustration notes the bench height and division into equal sections for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iro
Bolt
A Sturdy Multifunction Work Bench Has Ample Drawers
The design features drawers and partitions for nails bolts and tools, with flexible shelf space for a farmer’s or craftsman’s use. Thick 2x6 legs provide strong bracing, creating a durable work bench that supports a drill and keeps tools in easy reach.
Christmas Gift Delusions Told by a Child
A Houston Post item recounts a shopkeeper and a child discussing gifts. The little girl asks for mittens and the shopkeeper suggests a single mitten fits a boy about to propose and be rejected. The anecdote captures holiday shopping talk and family plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
Be careful how you shoot that row say New York Press
A quoted fragment shows a family supporter warning Kil about shooting toward them. The exchange includes a retort about hearing and writing with one eye, reflecting a chaotic street scene and the New York Press as source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kia
New York Press
Fragmented quotes mix from papers on wealth and society
A garbled collage of remarks from various papers includes Mr Dus tin Stax on wealth and campaign funding, references to Gunner as a gridiron heroine, Miss Beauless advertising a bus, a cookbook street presence, and a remark on hasty marriages. The text also cites Brooklyn Life and Yonkers Stateman in torn dialogue segments.
Winter Reading Plans For Farm Families
The article urges farm families to assemble winter reading matter including books and magazines through clubbed papers and home delivery. It recommends a home farm paper, an agricultural paper, a weekly family magazine, and one or more good monthly magazines to provide diverse content for all members during long, cold evenings. It asks if the plan could be launched to improve reading interest and enjoyment despite past shortcomings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fine
Tom
Adren
Kholeome Family
Valente
Feeding idle horses: needs vary by animal
The text notes idle horses require less feed than when working and that overfeeding on rest days can injure them. It cites experts who disagree on fixed rules, urging observers to tailor ration to each horse after careful monitoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Arctic Missionary Pioneering by Archdeacon McDonald
A fragment recounts Archdeacon McDonalds Arctic travels across Fort Yukon Peel River and the Porcupine Basin from Red River settlement to Norton Sound, detailing baptismal work, extensive travel by canoe and snowshoe, and the spread of Christian faith among Yukon and Porcupine River tribes with about 700 baptized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Fort Aucbie Hiver
Yukon
Red River
McDona
Teace
Tee
Tiibee
Hadeon Bay Co
Bell River
Porcupine
Peel River
India
Imp
Titus
Norton
Russian Fur Co
Fed States of America
Northward Expansion Posts Lock On Hudson Bay Route
The Albert Advocate notes Captain W Mackenzie-Walker’s four month survey from Winnipeg to Split Lake near Churchill, with a new post 240 miles from town. Dog train routes will link CN line to Grand Rapids and Norway House, then Nelson River patrols to Split Lake and Fort Churchill with 1800 mile round trips and monthly Mounted Police contact. Purser Allianti Thomas Kinley aboard the St Paul crossed the Atlantic fifty times to Southampton, setting a vessel arrival record for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Bay
Canada
Albert Advocate
W. Mackenzie-Walker
Wnipeg
Split Lake
Churchill
CNR
Grand Rapids
Lake Winnipeg
Norway House
Mounted Police
Cross Lake
Nelson River
Fort Churchill
Allianti
Treatment For Wens
Wens are aprous tumors from a blow found on animals ribs legs and jaws. If early treat with hot water fomentation then iodine. Large hard wen must be dissected, ideally by a veterinary surgeon. Afterward dress with carbolic acid in water several times daily. Atlanta Constitution
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Sixteenth Century Fencing Reward Held in Right Hand
In sixteenth century fencing the reward was held in the right hand and a dagger to the left to ward off blows.
Denorn Young Cattle Horn Removal Advice
An obscure fragment discusses selecting yearlings and removing horns with cautions about cutting depth and possible cosmetic consequences. The text references horns, an operator, and cautions against excessive cutting, implying farming practices and animal handling.
Battle near afllan Italy 1518 with no injuries
In 1518 a battle occurred near afllan in Italy. The armor of both sides is described as imperfect and the fight lasted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with no deaths or wounds reported. One man, however, broke his collar bone by falling from his horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Winnipeg
Macdonald Street
Afllan
Italy
Whutter L- Is the good mixer
A brief remark praises Whutter L- as the skilled mixer noting his cocktails. The quoted line from a Cleveland source highlights the quality of his drink preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabould
Clevelané
Proper care for brood sows to improve offspring bone and muscle
The brood sows should be kept with ample space and exercise. Older pigs cost more to maintain due to greater sustenance needs. Provide a varied, sufficient diet and avoid close confinement for brood sows to promote better development in their young.
Ten Hour Day Law News Reaches New Hampshire
A historical note recalls that New Hampshire passed a law as early as S47 establishing a ten hour standard for a real day’s work. The text also mentions the bayonet’s origin in Bayonne France, first used by the French army in 1671 and later employed during William II’s reign in an attack on the British Twenty-fifth Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Bayonne
France
Wilam II
Twenty-ffth Regiment of Foot
Newmarket Race Meeting Chronology Traced Back
The text notes Newmarket as the origin of modern race meetings around 1640 during Charles I's era. It claims English influence spread across Europe and beyond with the Anglomazon presence. The passage highlights early royal interest and the growth of organized racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Europe
Newmarket
Charles 1
Syert
Boiling Water and Water Quality Debate
A Washington Post excerpt argues boiled water loses life-giving properties and bottled waters are not truly alive, despite gas carbonation. It contrasts bottled water with untreated Potomac water and notes ongoing quail restocking, market potential, and small-scale breeding as discussed in Country Life In America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Washington Post
Massachusetts
Indiana
Alabama
Southwest
America
Pigtail Debate and Naval Setback Reported
Later Chinese papers reveal the dowager empress angrily opposed abolishing the pigtail. The duke argued military and civilian needs, while Prince Kling intervened. A Punic War naval loss nearby stemmed from galley slaves losing their seats as ships rolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Kling
Spain
Pioneer police force known as Peelers in London
On September 20 ISG reports crowds witnessed troops in dark blue tail coats and top hats patrolling streets to maintain order. The force, dubbed Robbles or Peelers, traces back to Sir Robert Peel who established them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ISG
London
Robbles
Sir Robert Peel
The Woven of Sumatra Dress in Gold and Silver
Describes Sumatra textiles woven from gold and silver wires after mining and smelting, forming cloth for dresses. Then a speculative note on global land division would allot every person about twenty three and a half acres of land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumatra
Globe
Beehive Fish Catching and Fireproof Paper Trick
A fragment describes using a holey beehive to trap bottom feeding fish by inserting a hand through the top, then removing the catch. It also mentions making fireproof paper by soaking it in alum water, drying to resist awe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee
The Fate of Hope and the Extravagance of Imperial Fashion
The Fate of Hope highlights how imperial extravagance drove Rome’s decline. Lolia Poppla, a famed figure in Nero’s era, reportedly possessed a gown costing nearly a lavish sum, illustrating the period’s riches and excesses that strained the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lolia Poppla
Nero
Also Mentioned on This Page
Laura Jean Libbey
Coralle
Gual
Sirans
Faintheart
Laball
Miss Inez
Inex
Inquirae
Lopesrast
Laat
Hicks
Dustin Stax
Aetmenta
Washington Star
Gunner
Fayer
Chicago News
Semaye
Ian Harry
Mr. Hoyle
Doyle
Younthouse
Philadephia
Yonkers Stateaman
Afchdfacon M'Donald
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!