Management of Mantacs Anecdotes of old Governor Leverett
An elderly Ban ton resident recalls a daring incident in which a crazed musketeer fled from an asylum, halted by Governor Leverett who ordered calm, restrained the man, and overall saved bystanders from harm. A similar Philadelphia asylum tale features a doctor fending off a maniac with wit, then guiding a safe outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banton
Leverett
Tom
Rand
Aout
Mareh
Saya
D. Phisie
Geo
Philadelphia
Lunatic Asylum
Staiia
Bandis
Prohibition debate links temperance to national reform
The piece argues prohibition spirits rise to national scale influenced by temperance backers in multiple states led by figures like Mr Raum. It draws parallels to anti slavery efforts, notes religious leaders and presses mobilizing against liquor, and extols the enduring vitality of temperance as a national issue. It also references ancient Jerusalem landmarks and the Ro vinging Arch as allegorical context for enduring obstacles to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raum
Tor Teen
Kansas
Laa Pre
Mary Canvest
Orange Seat
Leaber
Methodist Church
Cincinnati
Explorations in Palestine Unearth Ancient City Foundations
Reports from the English Palestine Society describe 19th century digs in Palestine near Jerusalem. Firsts include 1838 explorations by Dr. Edsard Rdansen, 1848 ascent of the Jordan and Dead Sea survey, and discoveries of ancient stone walls and arches beneath deep rubble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Améien
Edsard Rdansen
Palestine
Lient Lynea
Dead Sea
Jerusalem
Lom Wem
Tonnaauen
Christ
Pheowian
Tigyas
Jerusalems
Night Air and Open Windows for Health
A discussion on the impact of air quality in bedrooms contrasts open versus closed windows. Open windows bring purer air and warmth in the cold, improving circulation and mood, while closed ones trap dampness and odors. The piece links fresh air to better daily function and outlook, citing winter weariness, energy, and spirits as affected by room ventilation. A closing anecdote notes an Illinois minister reproving boys playing cards in church and a proverb about time and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Nightingale
Feabacsa
Batitas
Saibner’s
Illinois
Invention for Cleaning Watches by Naphtha Immersion
An inventor describes a method to clean clock and watch movements by immersing them in naphtha or similar liquids and exposing them to heated air. The process involves protecting case parts, rotating the movement in liquid to wash dust and old oil, then drying with controlled heat so the movement sweats as it cools to room temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phia
Anne
Boys Wanted in an Era of Change and Loss of Skill
A dispatch from Sioux City reports a flood of gold discoveries in the hills and large Indiana consignments. In a separate column, a preacher or essayist laments the loss of rugged boyhood, contrasting past hardworking youths who labored on farms and in workshops with modern pampered, fashion-conscious boys. The piece urges a return to sturdy, self-reliant upbringing and harsher life lessons to form real men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Towa
Ed Hille
Indiana
Thief in Marret Tike An Honest, Mat Joke
A quirky remark asks why a thief in marret tike is honest, suggesting he is above deceit. The line plays on wordplay about integrity and cleverness, presenting a sly, archaic phrasing.
Growth of London compared with Philadelphia in housing boom
The piece compares London and Philadelphia, noting rapid housing expansion, 6 060 to 8 000 new dwellings a year in Philadelphia and about 770 000 total dwellings in London. It ponders density, area, and future timelines to reach 725 000 houses in Philadelphia, drawing conclusions about urban growth and the scale of urbanization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordere
London
Falladilphia
Hill and Dale
Marsh
Briskyard
Philadelphia
Tondon
Werg
Philadeljia
Resinsence
Lenton
North America
Workingmen Clubs: A plea for evening, family, and warmth
In a speculative essay Fansy Fess argues for workingmen and their families to form clubs offering innocent recreation after long days. He notes women endure heavier indoor burdens and suggests clubs could provide light, warmth, camaraderie, and relief from tenement life, benefiting mothers and husbands alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Cluba
Jack
Working
CIA
Fansy Fess
Temperance and pay day shifts cited to curb drunkenness
The expositor argues temperance is advanced by a Friday pay day replacing Saturday. Sweden reports rising abstention due to the change, and a Baltimore employer cites Monday pay day reducing absenteeism. The note asks when an encampment is safest to burn and when tents are pitched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Baltimore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Massillon
Frost & P. Welker
Welker
Main Street
Massillon Business Cards
Union National Bank
O Clement Russell
McLtmonda
First National Bank
Wessillon
L Steele
Hunt
Foo. Baldwin
Arroeney-st Taw
Afaesitfan
Pula
Ave
Cal
Prtl Polar
Reed
Omee
Atfaw
Erie Street
Geroutly
Massilion Odie
Corner Mill
Vremont Streets
M. Catlin
D. G. Curtis
Oize
Humberser & Son
Fill
Oak Streets
Mayallon
METS
Wld
North Street
Missillon
Uemis Thyaminiam
Tien
Sowers
Tay Sicha Ani Fulkea
A. Houlz
Sunat Fultoa
Rgeon
Pta. W. Ridenour
Mssittan
Ohio
Ofies
F. Hookway
pte _ PRUGGISTSZ
T. Baray
J. C Goon
M. P
Baltzly & Good
Cail
Mainstreet
Josep Watson
Dragsist
Mae
C. Bee
Owand Kacnler
Maunsetreet
Uoffice
Tamberger && Son
T Elingelon
Ats Hardware Storey Ministeret
Outre
Simmons
Dr. Simmons
Huandrers
Hutisenre
J. HE Zeglin & CO
Crargists
Macon
Georgia
Arch Street
Kachler
Strong & Armstrong
Cleveland
C. Price
Genet & Howard
Milstreet
Tlassillon Thon Foundry, Feillinger d& CO
Main St
Earth
Pennsylvania
Sebastian Stutz
Ericatrect
Olio
Tarvis
The
Peare Notary Public
Canal Collertat
Alwater's
Moreanthaler & Breeds Grocery
Canal
P.O Atwater & CO
Atwater Block
Exchange Place
F. Ricks & Bro
Myers & Willison
North End
A. Tarshel
T. R. Richmania
Bain
Lamber Yard
Erie St
Tremont Tour
George Mheppard
Earl
J. P
Royaleri
Edward A. Wilson
South Third Street
Williamsburgh
H. Falee
Adinery
Losiery, &c
Mil
Masaillon
Kelley & Brows
Independent
Mtr Murian
Zion
Vie Oher
Titu
Solomes
Sheba
Historia
Tisephus
Adeh
Ally
Robinson
Becates
Yoeidr
Wal
America
Google Sehrol
Liev
Gula
Tici
Faro
Tras
Cular
Ile
Fen
Pomeroy
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!