Memorial Day Reflections on Civil War and World War Bonds
The piece honors Civil War veterans and their battles at Gettysburg and Antietam, links to World War I heroes in Khaki, and cites President Harding on national unity. It highlights Bradford veterans, memory erosion over time, and a call to honor survivors while promoting civic duty and reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Lee
Sherman
Stonewall Jackson
Sheridan
Stuart
United States of America
Belleau Wood
Chateau Thierry
Gettysburg
Antietam
Bradford
Union Veteran Legion
McKean County Historical Society
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
Vermont
Tinois
Connecticut
Indiana
Kansas
Missouri
Michigan
Seven Seas
United States
Miles
Wheeler
Spain
Hudson River
Philippines
Hudson
Washington
Arlington
Harding
Augusta
Georgia
Atlanta
American Republic
Erate
Republic
South
Abraham Lincoln
Isaiah's Vision and Call to Serve As Prophet
Lesson explains Isaiah 6 1 13 focusing on vision of God in heaven the seraphim and holiness, Isaiah's conviction of sin cleansing by a coal and readiness for service. It outlines Isaiah's call commission and the foretold remnant preserved through judgment with the Messiah's kingdom anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaian Vio
Isaiah
Ihaiah
Jehovah
God
Boston
Israel
Itsaiah
Gravity and wit clash in an Irish lawyer tale
The piece contrasts Keller the witty but idle Irish lawyer with Mayne the sober judge. In court Keller notes Mayne's gravity while Keller feels his own levity, asking what Sir Isaac Newton would think of that juxtaposition. The anecdote highlights character contrasts and professional fates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller
Mayne
Isaric Newton
Woods for Furniture History of woods used in furniture making
A brief overview traces the long colorful history of woods used in furniture making and notes the difficulty of finding any known tree. The fragment hints at the diversity of timber and craft traditions across periods.
Shrubs Used in Furniture Making Through History
The text notes that shrubs have long been used in furniture, even if only as rough or finished materials. Shrubs unsuitable for main construction found second life as inlays or veneers, showing creative adaptation in craft.
Man on bicycle prompts child’s alert call in Chicago
A Chicago Tribune note describes a man on a bicycle who stops and resists, drawing a child's exclamation from her mother. The short scene captures a moment of urban life and curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Fruit and kitchen tips from the Kitchen Cabinet
The passage compiles practical guidance on selecting ripe fruit by weight and texture, proper washing and storage, and simple preparations including a banana sherbet garnish and baked apples with a creamy dressing. It ends with a seasonal quote about springtime and literary lines from William Dean Howells.
Good Things for Occasions Foods and Desserts Menu
A collection of simple elegant dishes including Cheese Salad with gelatin and cream, Caramel Nut Sauce for ice cream, Nut Salad with almonds walnuts and pecans, Kentucky Salad with pineapple and lemon gelatin, Banana Croquettes fried as garnish, and Molded Fish with buttered breadcrumbs and tomato sauce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Blessed Are the Poor Contemplating Wealth and Power
The reflection questions whether people justify ineffectiveness by imagining riches or learning and power. It probes self deception and moral posture, urging humility and action over envy. The tone resembles a sermon urging inner virtue.
Tanlac Proves Health Restoring for Akron Woman
After two years of weakness and illness, the wife of George Birkholz of Fort Wayne Indiana regained strength and appetite after taking Tanlac. He reports she sleeps well, gains weight, and suffers fewer indigestion problems. The ad claims Tanlac benefits many and urges acceptance over substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Birkholz
Fort Wayne
Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Tanlae
Robber Wounded by Detectives in Pasadena Standoff
Harry Edmonson twenty two was wounded this afternoon while fleeing Pasadena after a home robbery attempt. Detectives closed in on him with a shotgun in hand as he ran through the streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Harry Edmonson
San Francisco Journal
Aspirin Bayer Brand Promoted as Genuine Tablets
Advertisement urges consumers to look for the Bayer name on packaging or tablets to ensure authentic Bayer aspirin for colds headaches and other pains. It notes tablets come in boxes of twelve for a few cents and bottles of 24 or 100 from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
The Unnecessary Sex
A Life magazine line notes Dorothy commenting on an exhibit about Egyptian mummies. The remark questions the absence of male figures amid the displayed mummies, reflecting a humorous take on the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother
Dorothy
Gas Meter Reveals Formless Poetry Unearthed
A fragmentary note argues that the newest formless poetry shows nothing but gas, inferred by the meter’s look and rhythm. The playful critique suggests reading beyond conventional structure to sense the fuel of verse.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Balleau Wood
Argonne Forest
M. Clyde Kelly
John Dickinson Sherman
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody -Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Arthur F. Morgan
William Dean Howells
Birkholz
Tanlac
Barold Somers
de Kelle Ava
Brooklyn, N
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!