Vanishing Fleets in a World War I Era Speculative Tale
A Washington opening leads to near war between the United States and Japan, with lovers Guy Hillier and Norma Roberts amid wartime upheaval. Japan invades the Philippines, Hawaii falls, and global fleets vanish. Inventor Roberts reveals a radioplane and flying machine enabling ships to lift from the sea, uniting Britain and the United States for peace as the Kaiser visits America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Japan
Guy Hillier
Norma Roberts
Inventor Roberts
Philippines
England
Florida
Hawaii
Tokyo
King Edward
Bevins
Thames
Roberts
United
Kaiser
America
Central Park
New York
London
Atlantic
an_ transatlantic
United States of America
Great Britain
International Commission
Peace Declared Ends Global Conflict With United Accord
The narrative describes jubilant scenes in London and Washington as the Roberts return, monarchs and leaders reveal peace terms, and Japan capitulates without indemnities. A universal peace plan is proposed, calling for an international arbitration commission and permanent nonaggression.
Apple-cheeked California Maiden Inspires Countless Heartbeats
A poetic excerpt from the Los Angeles Herald notes a dramatic heartbeat rise when a fresh California maiden appears at rosy morn amid perfumed fields and golden poppies. The passage contrasts vegetarians and meat eaters heart rates with literary flair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Los Angeles Herald
Bible origins and travel advice for children in old text
This clipping recaps etymology of Bible from biblia and byblus papyrus, notes its second century first usage, adds a light joke about a parrot and profanity, plus a travel age guide proposing sending children to Europe around age four with a staged list of destinations and truncated opinions from a judge's library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byblus
Europe
Paris
England
France
Italy
Judge’s Library
Drug Store Color, Geraldine
A compact dialogue or caption features Geraldine claiming color as fortune and Gerald remarking on the visible money, centering on a retail storefront scene. The two lines frame a playful exchange about appearance and wealth in a color themed context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine
Gerald
Pettit's Eye Salve Ad and Jokes In One Page
An old newspaper fragment advertises Pettit's Eye Salve for irritated eyes with a price of 25e and notes Howard Bros. in Buffalo New York as sellers. The excerpt also includes a humorous exchange about a wife cutting hair and a joke about a will reading and a blue air remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo, N. Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy Norton
Associated Sunday
Buckingham
Berlin
Florida Key
Great Republic
Canadian
Seattle
Lake
Kamigawa
Tokio
White House
New York Bay
Pacific Waters
Vienna
Libby
Libby, McNeill & LI
Glee Club
Chamberlain
U.S
Atall Grocers
F.B. Chamberlain CO
St. Louis
Lewis
Smith
Jones
Guaras
Carters
Jacobs Oil
St. Jacobs Oil, Ltd
Baltimore, Md
Resinol Chemical Company
Baltimore
H. B. Withers
Minezzi Weils
Texas
Cascarets
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!