Caleb the Courageous and His Inheritance
Caleb shows independence, loyalty to conviction, selflessness, and courage as he claims Hebron with Joshua’s blessing. At eighty five he remains strong for battle to drive out giants, guided by God’s providence and Moses oath. The lesson urges steadfast faith and rightful claim to God given inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb
Joseph
Daniel
Josh
Kadesh- Barnea
Moses
God
Judah
Hebron
Joshua
Jesus Christ
I Have a Key in My Bosom Called Promise
A Bunyan quote about resolve and faith. It imagines a prisoner claiming a personal key that can unlock any lock, turning a stinking dungeon into liberty through steadfast belief and promise. The line uses allegory from Doubting Castle to express inner power against fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bunyan
The Road to Faith
Rev. Guy H. King speaks on faith as a divinely appointed path awaiting steadfast trust. He urges believers to follow step by step what God asks, questioning their readiness to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Guy H. King
Our Government How It Operates and Its Many Agencies
A 1932 Western Newspaper Union column argues the federal machine has expanded beyond founders intent. It lists independent offices like the radio commission and tariff commission, the federal trade commission, and wartime remnants. It notes costs, debates value, and contrasts enduring bodies with temporary emergency agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Administration
Tennessee
Radio Commission
Federal Power Commission
Board of Tax Appeals
Shipping Board
United States Tariff Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Bureau of Efficiency
United States
National Screw Thread Commission
Battle Monument Commissions
Tariff Commission
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian
Washington
Pan-American Union
Americas
War Finance Corporation
Railroad Administration
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Home Loan Bank
Fluttering Summer Frocks Ready For Commencement Wear
Fashion spread praises sheer summer cottons from gauzy mousselines to dotted nets for fluttery outfits. It highlights slim hips under full skirts with ruffles, short puffed sleeves, and decorative necklines, noting a versatile frock for graduates and party wear.
Gowns Designed For Sunday Night Wear From Paris House
A Paris house emphasizes Sunday night gowns designed to convey relaxation informality and intimate mood. The collection features black crepe dresses with full sleeves, white diamante tulle accents, lacquered lace for crisp decolletage outlines, and stiff frills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
More and Better Blouses Fashion Slogan of Spring
The article promotes blouses as essential for the suit season with varied styles. It describes candy-striped mannish shirts, gay plaid taffeta overblouses, belt at the waist designs, and cap sleeves with large scarf bows. Linen drawnwork blouses in yellow red or blue accompany tailored jackets.
Stripes Woven In New Fabric Color Range Promises Ease
A new material will have stripes woven in place, eliminating the need to twist fabric to align patterns. The assortment boasts bold colors and a ready made striped appearance, sparking curiosity about the vivid options.
Chic Linen Suit Leads Fashion Trend by Cherie Nichols
Fashion writers note linen as a chic jacket suit fabric with a soft tweed weave that resists wrinkling. Paris styles feature dark blouses with natural colored linens, brown or navy organdie highlighted, while a model wears navy and white stripes with a navy scarf to complement the noncrushable suit.
Novelty organdies bloom in springlike blouses
New gay crisp organdies appear in spring styles with striped seersucker effects, blistered textures, and starched sheers. Designers showcase lightweight, colorful fabrics in blouses that mimic summer freshness and feminine silhouettes.
A Fowl Reply Sparks Hayes Wit Exchange
Hayes asks if a two week old chicken is large enough to eat and ponders its survival. His friend laughs, calling the question absurd, while Hayes presses for understanding of the fowl’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Noted doubt over daughter in arranged marriage tale
A witty exchange shows a young suitor revealing he only learned of the father's daughter the previous night. The elder questions whether the man has spoken to her, highlighting social tensions. The London Opinion tone mocks haste and prudence in arranged matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Real Effort Farmer and Plowman Exchange
A farmer chides the plowman for saying he planned to plow the ten acre field instead of actually doing it. The plowman clarifies he was only thinking about it, revealing a humorous miscommunication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer
Theatrical quips from a performer and explorer
A performer jokes that playing Othello leaves the pit in tears while an explorer recalls a North Pole trip speech that left listeners in bed with colds. The remarks contrast dramatic stage emotion with travel talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer
North Pole
Oh no I never talk scandal
A brief aside features a witty exchange about scandal and listening between two unnamed speakers. The jest centers on discretion and curiosity in gossip.
The Right Place Seeks Servant in Domestic Exchange
A girl reports from the employment bureau that she has been told the mistress wants a servant. The mistress replies she does all the work herself, and the girl answers the place will suit her.
Radio Quip Teases A Broad Casting Company Mix Up
A humor magazine quips about mishearing a piano tuning over the radio blaming the sound on a broadcasting company mishap. The gag suggests listeners should contact the broadcaster for clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Broadcasting Company
Humorist Magazine
No Hope in a Child's Prayer Exchange
A fragment shows a child named Dickie and his mother in a tense moment. The child says he prayed for his parents but refuses to pray for Uncle Reg, mentioning the father's statement that Reg is beyond praying for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickie
Mummie
Daddie
Uncle Reg
Burglary Narrative Reflects on Quick-to-Jail Crook
A Tit-Bit Magazine quotation contrasts a notorious fast burglar with a long sentence, noting the rapid action of crime and a slower current punishment. The exchange hints at public attitudes toward criminals and justice.
Three at a Time Cadmoor Reports Triplets
Unwed couples in Cadmoor welcome a set of triplets as the stork delivers three siblings in one household. Local residents celebrate the unexpected arrival and note the family’s joyful expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadmoor
On the Go Mother Helen Gets Ready for Morning Visit
A brief dialogue shows Father awaiting an early morning meeting with the oncoming Mother Helen as she arrives, while the Mother remains uncertain about her appearance. The exchange hints at routine, propriety, and anticipation in a domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
If He Is Genuine A True Orator Endures Beyond Speech
A concise remark on genuine oratory noting that a true speaker can continue beyond his formal remarks and remains welcome for his lasting impact. The line emphasizes enduring eloquence over immediate delivery.
Will of Wheels Freddie and the Clockmaker Estate
A Philadelphia Inquirer quip recalls Freddie detailing his ancestry as a London clockmaker. He describes his grandfather dying and leaving an estate of 200 clocks to his father, prompting the amused response about winding up the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will of Wheels
Freddie
London
Philadelphia Inquirer
Complaint over undelivered chocolate box at post office
Freda vows to visit the post office to complain about a promised chocolate box not delivered. Her young man offers to handle the matter, and she asks why the parcel has not arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Freda
Answers Magazine
The Stout One Denies Kiss Complaints
The Stout One recalls spending the evening accusing him of kissing girls against their will. The Thin One reports he sat passively and denied the allegations.
Furniture Man Arrives as Pianist Sits In
In a brief Montreal Gazette moment a furniture man visits a household. The maid notes the piano was the first item he approached and the mistress signals to have a seat. The scene suggests a domestic vignette rather than a full event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal Gazette
Alibi on Cream in Milk Bottles Shared in Passing Show
A London Passing Show quip jokes about why cream is missing from milk as bottles are filled so full there is no room for cream. The humor hinges on the empty space myth and bottle filling technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rare Roman era revolver sparks antique dealer's intrigue
An antique dealer presents a purported revolver from Roman times sparking debate. The dealer notes the claim of ancient manufacture contrasts with modern history saying Romans had no revolvers, underscoring the item’s rarity and intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Comeback on Borrowed Lawn Mower Strains Father Son Banter
A humorous exchange between an owner and a would be borrower centers on lending a lawn mower. The owner refuses citing personal reasons while the would be borrower agrees the stance is prudent. The dialogue highlights family friction over trust and responsibility.
Jack's Ears Spark a Humorous Signal Link
In a playful exchange, Jack's exaggerated ears are described as so large that his head appears only a connector between them, adding a whimsical, lighthearted moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Voices From a Curious Clip Corner
A fragment expresses playful banter about meals and footwear in a bustling street scene. The quirky line hints at everyday humor and social chatter, capturing a moment of informal exchange among passersby.
A Wise Move
A dialogue excerpt shows a man defending a questionable outing with a remark about his wife permitting solo attendance. The exchange hints at marital tension and social propriety within a nightclub setting.
Defending Him quote sparks clash in Courier Journal
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt features a cheeky exchange on nerves and a kiss as two individuals spar over family reactions, hinting at a lighthearted social moment. The dialogue showcases bold humor and a domestic tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Better Gift Prompt Reveals Hidden Family Silence
The line shows a child gifting a teddy bear to a fatherless boy and asks a poignant question about absence. The exchange hints at parental loss shaping the giver and recipient’s emotional landscape.
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Dianna
Civil Service Commission
Joint Committee On Printing
House
Senate
By Cherie Nicholas
Cherie Nicholas
Fen
Bobby
Deppei
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!