Mascots on Naval Ships Reflect Kindness and Quirky Companions
The article surveys US Navy mascots aboard warships, noting captains decide pet allowances, and that mascots range from dogs and cats to birds bears and ponies. It highlights duties of pigtailed tars, feeding, care, and unique cases such as a Chicago cat that salutes The Star Spangled Banner and a Minnesota Eskimo dog perched on the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Tars
Kentucky
Blue Brass
Warship i
Navy Yard
United States
Animal Kingdom
Uncle Sam's Navy
Yankee Tars
Hfe
Tropics
China
Japan
Chicago
Vermont
Chester
Minnesota
Metz Protest Over French Concert Sparks Tense Standoff
French and German officials clash in Metz as La Lorraine Sportive is halted, Samain and Sehl detained briefly, audience jeers at police, and a mayoral election shifts local power amid rising pro French sentiment and fears of Alsace Lorraine constitutional change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Metz
New York Sun
la Lorraine Sportive
Htten
M. Samain
Samain
Lorraine
Strassburg
Alsace-Lorraine
Sehl
Leaning ships at dock puzzle passing landsman
In Boston a steamer docked at a fruit company's pier with a pronounced list as cargo was unloaded from one side. The landsman feared a topple but was told the tilt is deliberate to ease unloading. Waterfront workers accept the sight as normal, though it inspires awe in visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Atlantic Avenue
Fruit Company
City Girl Teacher Sparks Debate on Agriculture Education
Joseph Chapman Jr of the Northwestern National Bank challenged city teachers steering boys away from farms. He urged more agricultural high schools and rural consolidation to boost soil and national prosperity, noting Minnesota plans ten new schools and a statewide teacher shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minnesota
Joseph Chapman Jr
Northwestern National Bank of
Minneapolis
Ways and Means Committee
Chicago Association of Commerce Anh
la Salle Hotel
Chapman
Heaivisea Tiioisans
Iowa
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Record price for rare $3 gold coin at New York sale
The $3 gold piece from the San Francisco mint dated 1870 set a top auction price of 1456 dollars. Thomas L. Eder offered the William H. Woodin collection with S. Hudson Chapman bidding against Daniel R. Kennedy acting for an absent bidder. Only two such coins are known to exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas L. Eder
William H. Woodin
Collectors’ Club
San Francisco
S. Hudson Chapman
Philadelphia
Daniel R. Kennedy
Chapman
London Brighton and South Coast Line to be fully electric
The first English railway system to be electrified across its entire 79 mile length will be the London Brighton and South Coast line. Completion is targeted for 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
England
London, Brighon
South Coast
Eczema Sufferer Finds Relief with Cuticura Remedies
Miss Elizabeth Gebrki of Forrest City Ark recounts six months of relentless itching and sleepless nights. After mixed results from doctors, she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and achieved full cure in three weeks, noting earlier improvement after first application. A brother with gunpowder burns also recovered without scars. Sample offers available from Potter D. & C. Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Gebrki
Forrest City
Ark
Potter D. & C. Corp
Dept. X
Boston
Johnson and the Smart Children
Johnson resists early par nt indulgence as he refuses to hear children recite verses or sing. A friend suggests his sons recite Gray's Elegy for cadence comparison, but Johnson replies let the dears both speak at once.
Care of the Child Equality Compared to Animal Welfare
Los Angeles county government plans to spend as much on child care societies as on animal welfare groups. The remark suggests a future where children are viewed as equal in importance to horses and dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles County
Not Alarming. A Quip From London Opinion.
A brief London Opinion quips that a new temporary job for Bill should not cause anxiety. It portrays casual conversation about employment as a minor, non alarming matter. The tone is light and conversational with a working class flavour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
London
Allen's Foot-Hase Antiseptic Powder Ad
An early 1900s advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Hase powder to relieve tired aching swollen feet and nerves, promising rest and comfort for walking. It urges customers to avoid substitutes and lists Allen address in Le Roy Olmsted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen 4
Olmsted
le Roy
Universal independence cry among many loud calls today
A prominent voice notes the loud demand for universal independence as a main cry. The piece also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a cure for constipation and a favored family laxative, linking health relief to domestic wellbeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Howels
Pierce
Garfield Tea Ad Promises Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts Garfield Tea as a health tonic that cures constipation and regulates the liver and kidneys. It follows a quote about vices and dress, reflecting early 20th century promotional language.
Reluctant effort makes a simple task hard
Quotation notes Terence on how ease fades when one resists. The line suggests mindset alters difficulty, implying discipline and motivation transform simple actions into challenging tasks.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ascolo Oes
Ch Lillie Pelmvei
Aki "Lid Ols PE
Joseph Chapman, Jr
Mra
Humphrey
Terence
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!