Stabling Our Political Zoo Symbolism in US Parties
The piece traces political animal symbols used in US campaigns from the 1840s to the 1920s. It explains the donkey and elephant as Democratic and Republican icons, the Tammany tiger, the camel for Prohibitionists, and the bull moose from Theodore Roosevelt's 1912 Progressive party, noting their origins and cultural impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Houston
Texas
United States
Hooster
Tammany Hall
Drys
Houstcen
Joseph Chapman
Indiana
Trancock County
Avas
van Buren
William Henry Viarrison
Frere
Tippecanoe
George Pattison
Indianapolis Constitution
William Sebastian
Chapman
Whigs
Indianapolis
Crow
Democrats
Indiana Sentinel
Thomas Nast
Nast
Leslie's Weekly
Leslie’s
New York Illustrated News
Warper’s Weekly
Lincoln
Grant
James Gordon Bennett
New York Herald
Dix
New York World
the Tribune
The
New York Times
Tribunes
Times
Fox
Tilden
House of Representatives
Republican Party
SSD
Democratic Party
White House
Senator Bayard
Prohibition Party
Prohibitionists
Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Chicago
Rosevelt
Look to Brazil for World's Timber Needs
The article argues American forests are depleted as Brazilian timber, mainly from the Amazon basin, offers a vast potential supply. It cites an estimated 5 trillion board feet of standing timber and notes transportation limits delay immediate exploitation, though large sections are already exporting fine Brazilian woods to the United States and other markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Amazon River
United States
Life's True Object Inspiring Epworth Herald Quote
A Lifespan goal quoted by Epworth Herald emphasizes living to grow a life that serves others and brings joy, beyond basic sustenance or comfort. It frames purpose as creating lasting value and usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Herald
Acoma Pueblo, Oldest Inhabited US Settlement
Acoma, New Mexico, is the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the United States. The passage contrasts action over words and cites rugged, honest strength as a guiding ideal attributed to Ramsay MacDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsay MacDonald
Acoma
N. M
United States
Laugh Is Just Like Music Poem Teaser
Anon writes that a laugh refreshes the day and lifts spirits like sunshine. The verse describes laughter tipping peaks with light driving clouds away and making the soul glad for those who hear it.
Fancy home dishes from logs and nuts and fruit
A vintage recipe collection outlines simple steps for Loganberry Frapne, Pear and Chocolate Mousee, Almond Acorns, Chocolate Prunes, French Dates, Danish Hash, Onion Dumplings, Fried Parsnips, Pot Roasted Chicken, and Mushroom Timbales with practical tips on preparation, timing, and serving methods.
Rat Pest Causes Massive Losses Across United States
Rat damage to crops and property in the United States runs about 200 million dollars each year, with rats affecting a larger share of the population than any other pest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Double Joy in Shared Sorrow and Joy
Quoted Jeremy Taylor reflection on friendship noting a friend halves sorrows and doubles joys, illustrating the value of companionship in happiness and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremy Taylor
Peculiar Gypsy Custom Thieves Sanction Blood in Food
In Serbia a peculiar Gypsy custom involves thieves drugging or contaminating food with their own blood to deter informants. They believe this ritual will prevent suspects from betraying the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serbia
Sidetrack Trouble Never Borrow Trouble
Quotations from Tryon Edwards caution about worrying before trouble arrives and the value of conserving strength to face anticipated danger. The note reflects a moral stance on prudent preparation and mental framing in the face of potential trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tryon Edwards
The Millennium Monument Erection Honours Local Citizen
The first monument is erected to honor a man who tended to his own business and is remembered as a greatest hero in a grateful memorial marking the millennium.
No Longer Pleasure Cars in US Registered Fleet
Eighty percent of all passenger type automobiles registered in the United States are used for some commercial purpose. The statistic highlights the shift of private cars into commercial use, reflecting broader transportation trends and economic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
United States
Alimony as a Woman's Inventive Edge Quote
A Florence quote asserts women lack inventive genius yet jokes that alimony proves otherwise, framing the idea as a witty remark about domestic finance and gender roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Herald
Experience Teachers Learn From Youthful Schoolmarm
The Atchison Globe notes that experience is the greatest teacher but observes surprisingly young and efficient teachers proving capable in the classroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Globe
St James Palace Gatehouse Said Designed by Holbein
A note on the historic London palace of St James founded by Henry VIII and built around its grand gatehouse. The gatehouse is attributed to the Renaissance designer Hans Holbein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James” Palace
London
Henry VIII
Holbein
Old Chinese Proverb About Lacing Boots Under Plum Trees
A traditional proverb warns against drawing attention by fussing with footwear or hats in settings like a melon field or plum tree when you wish to avoid suspicion.
Panama hat material defined as young screw-pine leaves
The article identifies panama hats as crafted from the young leaves of the stemless screw-pine, a plant native to Central America. It notes this material as distinctive to the traditional Panama hat production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Central America
Care for Ez headache reveals mistaken tablet mix up
Mrs. R who suffered a severe headache reached for a tablet in dim light and swallowed a sweet pea seed instead of the medicine. She found the mix up next morning after noting the envelope with the tablet on the kitchen table.
Prize Wedding in Ticket Bout Prompts Quick Union
An Italian girl, amid a dispute among suitors, agrees to marry the holder of the winning ticket. The Buffalo Courier-Express notes they may be as happy as if they had pursued a formal engagement, emphasizing a swift union born of circumstance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Courier-Express
Memorial for two unknown Britons near Concore bridge
A memorial is raised near Concore bridge to two unknown British soldiers who fell in the first skirmish of the Revolutionary war and were buried by the round. They are described as the first Britons sacrificed in England’s effort to retain its colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concore Bridge
England
Global language reach of French and Spanish noted
A passage cites about 60 million speakers for French and 55 million for Spanish worldwide. It contrasts French as a literary language with Spanish as more commercially used across regions.
Impressive Neolithic Works Awe Stonehenge Majestic
A reflective note on ancient builders and Stonehenge praising their lasting majesty. The excerpt contrasts modern insignificance with the grandeur of prehistoric achievement and public awe.
First Spanish Geography of America 1519 by Martin Fernandez de Enrico
The Suma de Geografia Complete Geography published in Spain in 1519 presents the first account of the New World. Author Martin Fernandez de Enrico accompanied Bastidas to America in 1500, shaping early exploratory narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Martin Fernandez de Enrico
America
Bastidas
Vacationer hopes Bessie is the addressee
A Louisville Courier Journal item notes a returned vacationist writing a fervent letter to a girl he called Bessie and joking that if the name is not Bessie the letter will be a total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie
Louisville Courier-Journal
Tragedy of the Buffalo Population Decline Timeline
The primitive buffalo population is estimated between 50 million and 60 million. It stood at about 20 million in 1850, fell to 5.5 million by 1870, and shrank to 800 by 1895, marking a dramatic decline.
Hoarding Unsatisfactory Says G D Prentice Quote
A short reflective note quotes G D Prentice on hoarding. It contrasts material hoarding with shared joy and suggests unsatisfied living results from keeping possessions to oneself.
Transcontinental call carries horn sample to London
A midwestern car horn maker used the new transatlantic line to close a sale by sending a two tone horn sample to London. The customer heard the toot clearly across 4000 miles, proving the telephone's reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
London
Atlantic
Mae Decides to Pause Driving Test Efforts
The speaker contemplates delaying attempts to shift gears and defers driving practice until feeling more confident behind the wheel. Mae suggests leaving the current setup as is to improve, opting for patience over pushing ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Mae
Mabie on Life's Intensity and Creative Vitality
The passage asserts that a flood of vitality fills and fertilizes a continent of being, creating a multi faced, whole nature. It contrasts this with the partial, fragmentary character of most men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton W. Mabie
Texas contains largest railroadless section in nation
In Texas a vast region estimated at 50 000 square miles one fifth of the state lacks any railroad this is the largest railroadless area in the United States and nearly equals the combined areas of eight eastern states New Hampshire Connecticut New Jersey Maryland Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and Delaware
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New Hampshire
Connecticut
New Jersey
Maryland
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Delaware
Youthful Graduate to Lead Nation’s Rap Strategy
A young graduate emerges as the key figure with unique insight to guide national messaging. The statement highlights the importance of fresh leadership in shaping a successful, broad outreach plan.
Mirror trap clears thousands of pigeons from St Pauls
Pigeons infesting St Pauls cathedral are being caught with a mirror trap. Over 1000 pigeons have been trapped as birds approach what they think is another pigeon in the trap. The mirror is placed at the rear. once 14 pigeons enter, the lid shuts automatically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Plain talk and the art of subtlety in fiction
The note argues that plain speech should retain wit and style, warning that many novelists misjudge clarity as bluntness. It discusses how restraint, rhythm, and careful diction elevate everyday language into engaging prose.
Number of Grass Species Worldwide and Cultivated Types
There are about 6,000 distinct grass species globally with roughly sixty considered important cultivated plants.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elmo Scott Watson
Union
Johnson
Edwin M. Stanton
Stanton
Supreme Court
Johnson-Stanton
Copperhead Papers
Jackass
Harper's Weekly
Tie
William A. Tweed
New York
Harper’s Weekly
Tweed
Harpers
Republic
Americus
Club
Tiger of Nast’s
Hotstoln
Turst
Wirers
Western Newspaper Union
Anon
Stonehenge
Buffalo
G. D. Prentice
Tere Ei Lees Oo
W.L. Douglas
Douglas
W. L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas Shoe CO
Spark Street
Brockton
Mass
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!