Winds and Windmills Across Holland and Britain’s Jewels
A survey notes Dutch windmills decline as steam power rises and shows a tiny windmill mechanism that keeps sails in wind. It describes Zaandam windmill history and green Zaandijk. It also details Tower of London security for the crown jewels and past theft attempts including Colonel Blood and safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Long Island
Zaanland
Amsterdam
Zaan
Zaandijk
Zaandam
Harper's
Tower of London
Scotland Yard
Middle Tower
Blood
United Kingdom
New York Press
Asking Too Much in The S. P. A. Tale
A man with an injured arm declares he belongs to a society and wants to report his mule to the group. He explains he has been arrested twice over the animal and demands kind treatment or at least arbitration. The tale captures a clash over rights and compassion toward the mule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P
Washington Star
Napoleon Promotes Officer With Quiet Signal
A brief, dramatic encounter shows Napoleon passing a loyal old captain who salutes and declares “Fifteen campaigns, private, captain!” The emperor answers “Colonel, brigadier, baron” and moves on, instantly resolving a long-standing grievance with a promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Ana
The Marie Celeste Vanishes After Final Sailing
The Marie Celeste, a French passenger liner, was sighted by the Highlander on October 4, 1875 and replied all well. Two days later no one answered and the ship was boarded with no sign of life or death aboard. luncheon set, luggage intact, medicine bottle upright, and the log stopped the day before.
Pink dress keys to judging age in theater tale
A passenger recalls two women in a car discussing a theater visit to see a beautiful actress. One woman notes the actress wore a lovely pink dress and that the dress drew attention away from her face, leaving the question of age unresolved. The remark appears in a New York Press snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie
New York Press
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D. M. Nauberger
R. Jacobson & Co
McMinnville, Ore
Ligget’s Chocolates
Liggett’s
Rexall
Lynn B. Ferguson
First Street
C. B. Cummings
C.B. Cummings
Newberg, Or
Yamhill Electric CompAny
Graphic
Britain’s Crown Jewels
Chas. K. Spaulding Log. Co
J. C. Porter & Co
Hudson Bros
Clothiers
Overland
F. O. B. Newberg
Cadillac
S. A. Mills
The
Newberg Auto Co
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